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Chicago, IL

Yelping Since

July 2005

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Chi town what what!

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Good ol North Providence, RI baby!

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm a grad student in chemistry (don't ask why)

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I love to eat and go out and usually go to a different place everytime!

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The Last Great Book I Read

Early Bird

My First Concert

New Kids on the Block

My Favorite Movie

Back to the Future II

My Last Meal On Earth

all you can eat at Fogo de Chao!

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I like to drink champagne at bars for no reason

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820 N Orleans St Ste 105
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 440-3440

Landmark Education Corp  

Neighborhood: Near North Side

5 star rating
 3/16/2008  
i am a graduate of this education and my life has never been the same.... in a great way!  landmark is not a cult by any means, its an educational program that helps you look beyond yourself and identify things that may be stopping you from living to your full potential.  You will see things you never knew were getting in your way and you'll learn how to move past them.  It is well worth the money you spend for a lifetime of new tools and technology to use in everyday situations. Landmark has helped me improve so many relationships in my life and given me more confidence in everything.  I really believe anything is possible now that I've participated in this education.  

Anyone who says landmark is a cult has obviously never participated in the work.  I have met a lot of intelligent people through the work and if you ask any of my friends and family they won't say that I've changed for the worst at all.  In my opinion, participating in a program that promises everything landmark promises can never be a bad thing.  We can all stand to learn a little more about ourselves.

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222 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 322-9094

Chicago Fabric Yarn & Button Sales  

Category: Fabric Stores
Neighborhood: The Loop

4 star rating
 1/31/2008  
This is a huge store with a great selection of fabrics and ribbons.  They've got a sale going on right now too.  Unfortunately, I came in looking for yarn, which they don't have as great a selection of.  The man who was working was very nice and helpful, I am definitely going back here when I need fabric.  It's very conveniently located in the loop!

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47 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 583-9276

Loopy Yarns  

Categories: Art Supplies, Art Schools
Neighborhood: South Loop

5 star rating
 1/31/2008  
I just came here for the first time today, thanks to reviews from yelpers!   I was definitely pleased.  They've got a huge variety of yarns here and a ton of colors to choose from.  The staff who works there is super nice, I asked a million questions and the two girls there gave me great suggestions.  If you're a student they give a 10% discount which is nice and they have a 30 day return policy which is also nice in case you bought the wrong color or something.

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1100 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-3600

PS Chicago  

Category: Nightlife
Neighborhoods: Gold Coast, Near North Side

4 star rating
 1/27/2008  
Whenever my mom is in town this is the place i take her.  It's perfect for a mother-daughter team who just wants to have fun and dance.  The dj plays good music and the dance floor is a good size.  The drinks are super expensive but the bartenders give out lots of free shots.  If you're looking to meet an older man/woman this place should definitely be on your list.  The staff is awesome and the place gets very crowded so go on the early side if you want a seat at the bar.

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626 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 698-5000

Quartino  

Categories: Tapas Bars, Italian, Pizza
Neighborhood: Near North Side

5 star rating
 1/27/2008  
This place is really good!  They've got a great deal where you can get a half a sandwich and a salad for like $6!  Their bread is so good too.  Also, if you go in the summer they have a great outdoor patio!

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151 W Erie
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 640-0577

Martini Park  

Category: Lounges
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River North

4 star rating
 10/5/2007  
Definitely go early if you're going to go here... I love the live band, they play great music.. this is definitely a place to be seen in River North because its pretty new... The martinis are ridiculously priced but wicked good... this isn't a place I would go every weekend or else I'd be more broke than I am now but I definitely keep it in the rotation!

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444 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 222-6200

English  

Category: Lounges
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River North

4 star rating
 10/5/2007  
The food here is really good, and pretty cheap.... the goat cheese tomato dip appetizer thing is sooo good... I like this place because its 3 floors ... the crowd is pretty varied though, we went on a Friday night and there were middle aged people, young people, people decked out, and people in jeans and sneakers... so kind of hard to know what to make of it but its a good place to start for the night.

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1344 W Newport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 325-9111

Newport Bar & Grill  

Category: Pubs
Neighborhood: Lakeview

5 star rating
 9/25/2007  
This bar is perfect for a weekday night... there are always beer specials and their salads are HUGE and cheap!  The place is never packed so its a great setting to unwind in even if you don't have laundry to do!

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2683 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-9800

aliveOne  

Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

4 star rating
 8/28/2007  
I only just came here for the first time recently and I was surprised!  I always thought it was just a dive bar but there is a really fun dance room in the back!  I will def go back there again because there were a lot of fun people and I had a good time!

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2548 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-4646

Kingston Mines  

Categories: Restaurants, Jazz & Blues
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul

3 star rating
 8/28/2007  
This is a good place to go if you're out at 2 or 3am and don't have anywhere else to go but still wanna party!  They've got an awesome live jazz band and dancing.  The food sucks tho so unless you're hammered and need food I wouldn't recommend it!

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