Kristin "Kfunky" C.'s Profile

Really great Mediterranean food at excellently cheap prices. The hummus was good (but not as good as Maza) and the falafel balls were superb. I also had the chicken kabob - delicious! I love the fact that Dawali is BYOB - a rare gem in an unsuspecting spot. I will be back for sure!

For starters this review has nothing to do with what we came for....the wine. Mike and I have been to many wineries all over Michigan but this is the only time we never actually tasted any wine at all. We arrived here on a Saturday afternoon and once we entered there were 4 couples sitting around the table while the owner conducted a tasting. No one greeted us or acknowledged our presence. It was extremely awkward since we were in a room about 20x10 that smelled like a grandmothers basement. After looking at dusty bottles of wine and weird crusty knickknacks for 15 minutes another couple walked in. They said hello and the owner begrudgingly mumbled an inaudible. Clearly annoyed the owner barked at the new couple "it's going to be at least twenty minutes before you can taste anything". I said loudly to Mike "LETS GO" and we left.

I like wine but will never come back here. No one should be treated like an invisible person, this guy clearly is a total ass and I don't know how he keeps any business. I truly believe that the owner saw Mike and I and figured we were young (Mike does have a baby face) not knowledgeable and probably wouldn't buy a lot of wine and didn't bother or care that we were there.

So if you are considering touring Michigan wineries SKIP THIS PLACE!!!!! If I could leave no stars I would!

I love ghosts and scary shizz so I was pumped to take this tour. However, I found it lackluster at best. It wasn't scary. We were on a big charter bus - in the back next to an overflowing toilet. The best part was jumping out to grab some booze . . or maybe when it ended. Toss up.

I will give props to the guide - he was into it even if he didn't successfully engage me. He was also well-informed and had a few good stories. . a few.

There are other ghost tours in the city (like the one that stops at Flounders?!?! Muhahaha) and I do not recommend this one.

I miss the old Small Bar menu - mini burgers, pizza, southwest salad, goat cheese. I get it - you went organic and upscale but I'm not feeling it. Did the food really have to lose all its flavor? The staff is the same and they are great but it the food change is a major buzz kill.

The beer selection and bloody marys are still good but the menu is too foooooofy! Boo, Small Bar, boo.

On Sunday one may assume that the laundry mat would NOT be packed right around the noon o'clock Bears game. In Chicago, one would assume. However, so not so - SO the hubs and I had to find a new spot to wash our clothes. Fade to Spin Cycle in Wicker Park. What to do when your clothes are washing. . .

Since we have had a recent obsession with 90-mile, we thought it was only fair to check out Cafe Con Leche for lunch. It was time for Cuban v. Cuban, Mano v Mano. . . or something. So we walked in and OF COURSE needed to wash our hands (quarters are dirty, dirty). However, to get to the bathroom, you have to go through the kitchen. If the bathroom is occupied this means going in and out of the kitchen many times. Awkward. Suggestion: Invest in an outhouse.

As for the space, I get that it is small and cute. I liked that and the whole you are outside but not really outside thing. The service was also really, really good. And you get free chips and a delicious green salsa - bonus!

For the food, I got the Cuban sandwich and Mike has the leche pork sandwich. I would say. . . lots of bread, little meat, overall average. Sorry, didn't hold a candle to 90-mile (their sammys will feed you over two meals).

I am glad we checked it out but we probably won't be back. Sorry, but 90-mile is just down the street and it remains the Cuban restaurant winnah!

I have been to Sweets & Savories many times because it is in my hood and BYOB. However, if not for these two convenient facts, I don't think I would make a trip in this place. Here's why:

In this economy, there is NO EXCUSE for shitty service. Don't like serving coffee? Don't be a barista. Don't like kids? Don't be a pediatrician. Get where I am going? For the LOVE OF PETE, I am paying to sit her versus my couch so serve me with a smile and at least pretend you give a shit if I give you a tip. But I will usually always because I am a softie. . .

The food for me has been hit or miss - I like the arugula salad but I can  make that at home. I have had the burger twice  - once it was amazing the other time (last weekend) it was a hockey puck on a giant bun.

Overall, I may go there if I have another Groupon or something, but unless the service improves, I'll pass.

I have been to Red Flame twice and both times give it two thumbs up. The pizza is amazeballs delicious, the wine is cheap and the staff is great. Plus, it is supah close to my abode.

I have not tried the "white" 'za but the red is delicious (go with the diablo sauce if you like it extra spicy!). One time we went with arugula (a veg-te-ble) and prosciutto and the other my favorite staple of all, pepperoni. Really solid and unique cooking process that is definitely working well.

They often have Groupons or Groupon nows so keep yours eyes peeled!

Alas, I have never been to Jason's deli but my office orders from here often and I must say, Jason's covers the following always:

Tasty
Healthy
Easy to order
On time
No-nonsense

A good order-in option and the menu is HUGE.  A creature of habit, I always get some sort of soup (tomato is  my favorite) and the "lo-cal" turkey wrap.  Delicious-o! Can't wait to dine-in and I will do so soon (unless they bring that "free ice cream option" to their delivery menu.  That could be all kinds of awkward though). . . .

I checked out Dos Diablos with my best pal pre-concert at the House of Blues.  The decor was cute and the vibe seemed good so we fancied to stay for a meal.

The first thing I noticed was the pricey menu.  I get it - it is downtown Chicago near the loop but it's also Mexican food. . . . some of the best Mexican food I have ever had has been cheap, trust me.  Well for the price I expected it to be good. . .REAL good.

What is Mexican fare without a Margarita?  Boring!  So we started off with a round of the signature los diablos margarita. . ..the menu said there was a three-person limit so I expected it to blow me away.  I had two and not so much.  It was good but $12 good?  And I wasn't wobbly at all!  For my meal, I got the steak quesadillas and my pal had the taco salad.  The scary thing was that our food came out 5 minutes after we ordered it.  Not exaggerating - 5 minutes!  I mean, it is as though the quesadillas and salad were Big Macs and not made to order.  Do they have an assembly line back there.  That is just freaky!

All in all, the food tasted good and the ritas were solid but will I be back?  Nah, I probably won't be running.  For the price, I would eat elsewhere when I'm in that hood.

After a brief parting, my stylist, Rocky, and I were reunited.  Today,  I am a happy and loyal customer of Salon U!  This place is awesome!  Vino while you cut my hair?  Yes, please.

Rocky is the BEST stylist ever.  He taught me about potential mushroom hair-head back in the day and I never looked back.  We also have the exact same movie taste so major bonus there.  Can YOUR hair stylist quote every line from Drop Dead Gorgeous?  I didn't think so.

And the best part?  The haircut!  Always flawless, always exactly what I want and my hair is hard to cut.  I have been looking for a good stylist for years!

I only trust one man with my hair. . .and that's Rocky.  I am so glad he came to Salon U because they are a perfect match.