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2835 Showplace Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 848-0008

KidSnips  

Category: Hair Salons

5.0 star rating
3/24/2011
I don't know what I'd do without KidSnips!  We had tried cutting his hair at home which led to horrific results (bowl cut, anyone?) and my son freaks out whenever we're snipping around his ears.  But the stylists here are not only patient, but they have a way of cutting hair quickly and efficiently.  They've been able to get my son over his fear of "the buzzer", and he always looks forward to the treasure box and lollipop.  No more bowl cuts and short-short bangs in this house!

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30 Fenn Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-0004

Sushi California Japanese Restaurant  

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
3/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I was traveling in the area for work, had an itch for sushi and found this place.  Saw their menu online and their prices looked too good to be true and was a little nervous as to the quality of the food I would be getting.  I got the regular sashimi special, which I think had 20pcs of sushi.  The sushi was fresh and it was a great assortment of fish.  I also got an order of unagi sashimi, which were 3 large, well cooked pieces.  I didn't get anything else, but the it was enough to get me stuffed.  The staff was incredibly friendly, and I loved it so much I came back the next day.  For the food I had, I'd normally pay $10-$20 more than what I paid here.  I'd definitely recommend it!

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22 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-1850

Five Guys Burgers and Fries  

Category: Burgers

3.0 star rating
3/7/2011
With all the hype that has been surrounding Five Guys, I was expecting a lot more.  When I lived in California In n Out was the place to go, and it tasted great with limited options.  So when I heard that Five Guys was similar, I was so excited.
The menu looks great - there are lot of options to customize your burger, you have a choice between cajun and regular fries, etc.  However, I felt that my burger, even with the toppings, wasn't anything special.  The fries were so-so as well, almost dry.
After the first time there, I tried Five Guys a couple more times, just in case I went there on a bad day.  But I felt the same each time - it's just OK.  I guess they just aren't for me!

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2440 Rt 34
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-0718

Famous Dave's  

Category: Barbeque

4.0 star rating
10/15/2010
2 words pushed this rating from 3 stars to 4 - BALLOON ANIMALS.  I'm not sure if it's a regular thing or not, but one of the staff was going from table to table creating balloon animals for people (not just the kids).  The food is what you'd expect from Famous Dave's (which is good) and I'm a fan of their tasty corn bread.  However, having the balloon animals made our meal that much better because our son was having fun with his balloon giraffe and we had a relatively quiet dinner.

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47 E Chicago Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-7227

Tangerine Café - CLOSED  

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian

3.0 star rating
10/9/2010
Came here for a really late lunch, so late that near the end of our meal, we were the only customers in the restaurant.  Service was good - our waiter was attentive, but not too attentive (you know, the kind of attentive that gives you the feeling that they want you out of there soon).  The atmosphere was bright and modern.  There's a lot to choose from in the menu.  My meal was ok - I had the eggs benedict was was cooked well.  The other people I was with really liked their meals as well.  Next time I may try something more adventurous.

All in all, nothing really stood out to me.  Food was good, service was good, but nothing more than the other breakfast-type places around here...

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2727 W 75th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 548-1000

Eggsperience  

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

3.0 star rating
8/3/2010
The food was good, but as others have mentioned, it's a bit pricey compared to some other breakfast places.  There's a pretty good menu with a lot of choices.  My husband had the chorizo omelette which he said was fluffy and tasty, and it was a pretty good serving.  I had the corned beef hash which looked like significantly less food than my husband's, but only cost a little bit less. My son really liked the bacon, which was a thicker cut than what you usually get, but wasn't impressed with the pancakes.  The interior of the restaurant is bright though the service was just average.

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27W193 Geneva Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 665-6000

Gianorios Pizza  

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
6/18/2010
EXCELLENT pizza!  The first time I picked up our order from here I hadn't realized that they also had desserts available - but that was ok, because they've got some available when you pick up your pizza.  The pizza itself is great - nice amount of cheese and toppings.  When we moved to this area we just ordered from the closest pizza place - but after talking to several other Winfield residents, Gianorios was always mentioned as the place to get pizza.  I definitely agree with the other posters that this is the best pizza in the area!

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5137 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 493-1400

My Favorite Toy Store  

Category: Toy Stores

5.0 star rating
6/18/2010
This is a really great place to buy presents for kids that are unique.  There's a good amount of selection that can please any child.  Beware of bringing your own kids in - it'll be hard to get them out!  I always end up buying something for my son whenever I go in here...A very friendly, helpful staff, and they giftwrap your items for free.  An extra plus - if you join their FaceBook feed, you'll see when they get new kinds of toys in stock.

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0S050 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 690-1555

Caliendo's Restaurant & Bar  

Categories: Bars, Italian

3.0 star rating
6/18/2010
We weren't too hungry when we came here, so we just ordered appetizers.  We chose to eat in bar area since we had a kid with us.  What was pretty nice was that they gave our son a ball of pizza dough to play with while we were waiting for our order.  

I ordered bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms.  I know that bruschetta can be made different ways, but my bread was extra soggy with all the juices from the tomatoes - not the way I like my bruschetta!  My stuffed mushrooms were really salty, too.  My husband thought his meal was just OK.

I'm sure we'll stop by again and try out their pizza, and if I have a better experience, I'll update my review...

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27W183 Geneva Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 653-1188

Chinese Ho Carryout  

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
6/18/2010
I have yet to try something from "The Ho" (as me and my husband call it) that I didn't like.  I'm always searching for a good shrimp and lobster sauce, and they've got a great one here.  The appetizers are great as well - crab rangoon, egg rolls, etc.

You can't beat their lunch special either - about $5 gets you a big serving of your chosen entree, a full sized eggroll, fried rice and a fortune cookie.  All that, and it's ready to pick up in 10-20 minutes.

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