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7942 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 698-2355

State Farm Insurance - Chris Collins  

Category: Insurance

5.0 star rating
11/23/2011
He's great to work with! We have several policies with Chris and him and his staff have always been awesome!

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590 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 484-4900

Travelzoo  

Category: Travel Services
Neighborhood: Midtown East

5.0 star rating
11/10/2011
This place is amazing, I don't know what everyone else is talking about!!!

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59 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 595-0800

Paris Club  

Category: French
Neighborhood: Near North Side

4.0 star rating
10/25/2011
Holy Escargot Bourguignonne, Batman! (I think I use that Batman line a lot in my reviews. But that means it was phenom.)

Also, the mussels we had that day were in a coconut-lime-curry sauce that made my tastebuds explode. I'd go Thai on my mussels any day now- who needs Italian!?

Other items ordered were the Paris Chopped (skip it), frites fromage (get it) and French Onion fondue (interesting!) The truffle mac and cheese is no different than you can get on The Southern's truck, so it's good -- but I say skip it. Get a little crazy and order something else!

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3107 Mann Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 265-2402

Z-Balloon Adventures  

Category: Active Life

1.0 star rating
8/31/2011 First to Review
It is with great sadness that I leave this 1-star review. I was hoping to leave 5-stars.

I should have thought twice about this balloon ride company before going on and paying good money for a ride from h-e-double hockey sticks. I should have known after I called and the captain was rude, but I thought it was a reputable company and hey, just go with it since it will be a fun experience.

Think again. THINK AGAIN.

They were late for the drop, cut our flight time short and were just generally rude and not attentive the entire time. I planned this as a special event and they completely ruined it for me. I ended up crying on the way home because I was so disappointed with the entire experience.

I told them I was unhappy with my ride and all I got was push back and more rudeness. Are you kidding me! Do you treat all your customers like this? I hope this review will spare you the same trouble I had.

It's too bad. I wish I could have left a good review and will consider revision of this review if the company would call me and apologize and try and make this right, but at this point - it's not looking promising! My last call was un-returned.

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1211 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Bare Berry  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul

4.0 star rating
7/14/2011 3 photos First to Review
Mango with raspberries was a good choice!

Solid fro-yo experience and WAY less calories than the beloved Sweet Mandy B's across the street :)

I like how they've divided the toppings on the menu into fruity vs crunchy. They have about 20 toppings total with several original choices like tapioca balls and caramel balls with 2-3 frozen yogurt choices each day.

The staff was super friendly. I heard Saturday was cookies-n-cream. I must go back.

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2121 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60686
(773) 404-9400

I've Been to a Marvelous Party  

Categories: Party Supplies, Cards & Stationery
Neighborhood: DePaul

3.0 star rating
7/7/2011
I've always seen this store when shopping at nearby Treasure Island, but have never been inside until recently. Shame on me for driving to Party City all those times, this place has everything I need within walking distance from my place.

I was able to pick up some "cool" taper candles that were better than grocery store types for a birthday cake and some cute napkins both at a reasonable price for not being a "big box" store.

The selection was pretty decent and the staff was really helpful when I was in, despite what other reviewers experienced. I'll definitely go back for party supplies and actually wish I would have ventured in sooner.

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2534 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-2788

Kyoto Sushi Restaurant  

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul

3.0 star rating
6/9/2011 1 photo
Short and sweet review:

-Ask for Will to be your server.
-Eat the snowballs and summer roll.
-Rinse. Repeat.

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710 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-8998

Friends Sushi  

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
Neighborhood: Near North Side

3.0 star rating
5/29/2011
We ordered delivery from the huge menu- it took us forever to decide which was quite entertaining in itself.

I finally went with the "Yuzu Ceviche" which included hamachi, tai, shrimp, tuna, salmon, grape tomatoes, cucumber, scallion, red onion, mint leaves with yuzu dressing... I wouldn't really call it "ceviche" more like maki on a bed of greens. Regardless, the fish was very fresh and I enjoyed it.

A standard sushi experience, slightly overpriced probably b/c of its location in the gold coast. I'd go back/order takeout if I was in the area and needing a fix.

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1578 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 255-0055

Burger Bar Chicago  

Categories: Burgers, Bars
Neighborhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
5/29/2011 3 photos
ZOMG. SWEET POTATO TOTS. sweet. potato. tots.

I washed down the Tallgrass Burger with a Green Line PA, a perfect mix for a Kansas girl at heart & current Chicago resident.

I've never been to Kuma's or dmk, but I can't imagine this place isn't far behind in the running for best burger bar in Chicago.

I really need to go back (wait, it's swim suit season? crap.) I might have to wait until the fall and sweaters are back in to dive into a heap of tots and a burger the size of my head.

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449 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 334-3688

XOCO  

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
5/29/2011 1 photo
Believe what they say. I can't write any more than what has already been said; it was amazing, it tasted delicious and I can't wait to go back for more... A lame, generic review for a fantastic place!

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