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Hot Doug's
Category:
Family Restaurants
3324 North California
Chicago,
Illinois 60618
One of the first places I'll take out of town guests. Even though there's a long line, Doug...
More 7 months ago
One of the first places I'll take out of town guests. Even though there's a long line, Doug delivers on the hype of the joint with great food and atmosphere.
Pros: Doug rocks
Cons: Long live - but deserved!
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Alinea
Category:
Restaurants
1723 N Halsted St
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
This restaurant is absolutely the best place I have ever been to. The setting is contemporary,...
More 10 months ago
This restaurant is absolutely the best place I have ever been to. The setting is contemporary, but at the same time it was very comfortable. The staff was extremely accommodating and unpretentious - in short I believe they are experts at what they do, and while they know it, they truly want you to have an out of this world experience. I couldn't agree less with people that said they were rude - they even let us tour the back kitchen because we were so impressed. However, the greatest part of the experience was what it should have been - the food. I've never been to a restaurant where I laughed during consumption, or seen the look of absolute surprise on the faces of my companions. In short, the food is so exciting and well paired you have to try it to appreciate it. I highly suggest going all out and getting the full tasting menu accompanied with the wine parings - you won't be disappointed. If this isn't the best dinner of your life you are either a wanna-be foodie trying to knock the top guy just because or you don't have taste-buds.
Pros: Superb Service, otherworldly food
Cons: price, but this shouldn't be an issue if you want the best....
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Sai Cafe
Category:
Local Favorite
2010 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
Where can I start... This place is clean, has attentive and helpful servers and the food is...
More 4 months ago
Where can I start... This place is clean, has attentive and helpful servers and the food is awsome. I have never had a bad meal at the Sai Cafe. The sushi is always fresh and presented beautifully and this is the reason i come back at least once a week. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try and you will not be disappointed.
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Trattoria Roma
Category:
Romantic Dining
1535 N Wells St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
Atmosphere: Though very small inside, this well priced italian trattoria is very romantic... dimly...
More 2 years ago
Atmosphere: Though very small inside, this well priced italian trattoria is very romantic... dimly lit at night with wonderful decor including partially exposed brick walls and a reproduced column from ancient greece... decorations are sparce, but the mood is great for a quiet dinner...There is little room between tables, so you if the people at the next table are talking too loud you can easily hear the conversation...
Food: The first thing i noticed walking in was that the menu was a xerox copy, not printed.. though a little taken aback, i discovered this is done because the menu at Roma changes all the time based on the ingredients they get... there are, however, a number of items always available such as the pizzas and the manager (who has worked with the owner for quite a long time) was willing to custom make a pasta dish if we didn't see anything we liked! We tried the quattro fromaggi pizza and a custom made rigatoni with eggplant.... both were EXCELLENT. I love pizza and the mixture of cheeses on the pizza was exquisite! My wife hates the taste and smell of bleu cheese, but still LOVED this pizza. I will say that it was a tad runny... the pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce was amazingly fresh. We were so full we couldn't eat dessert, but were tempted by the tiramisu in the dessert case near our table... it looked decadent with the right mix of lady fingers without excessive filling (as is the case for most tiramisu i have eaten) ... it is supposedly homemade by one of the staff's grandmother's or mother's (can't remember which) ....
Service: the manager greeted us warmly and readily explained the menu and the ability to make custom pastas to order (very helpful since my wife and i are vegetarian). The restaurant was packed so the waitress was busy, but she checked with us during our meal to see how things were
Overall, i highly recommend. Food is better than the place around the corner: Dinotto, a citysearch 10best.
Pros: great FRESH food, good service, walking distance from Sedgwick Brown line stop
Cons: small space
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Shedd Aquarium
Category:
Management Consultants & Services
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
(312) 386-7080
The Shedd has been a favorite of mine since my parents took me to visit the aquarium at an early...
More 2 months ago
The Shedd has been a favorite of mine since my parents took me to visit the aquarium at an early age. I love the way they have the aquarium mapped out , and how the group different species together. And at every visit I always learn something new or find a new favorite.
The gift shop is another great stop to make to get gifts for friends and family.
Pros: amazing selection of aquatic species
Cons: cost
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This place is fabulous! Great service, the staff knows the menu well, the food is phenominal, and...
More 2 years ago
This place is fabulous! Great service, the staff knows the menu well, the food is phenominal, and it's BYOB!! What else can you ask for?
Love it.
Pros: Yummy Food, Great Service
Cons: sometimes hard to get a table
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Just left Koko and had a great time. My date left a high score! Very impressed. Will we come back?...
More 1 year ago
Just left Koko and had a great time. My date left a high score! Very impressed. Will we come back? Without a doubt. Already making plans for a weekend with friends. If you go there, try the Miami rolls and the white fin tuna. The sangria pitcher was refreshing and moved us to the patio. My lunch date ended up with me calling in to work and enjoying the afternoon with great company.
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Adler Planetarium
Category:
Museums & Galleries
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
When it comes to Chicago museums, the Planetarium is often forgotten or overlooked. However, it's...
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When it comes to Chicago museums, the Planetarium is often forgotten or overlooked. However, it's a great place to spend a day during any season. In the summer, it's also enjoyable to visit the outer grounds, being that it is located on a marvelous part of the lakefront. Inside the exhibits and theatre show will marvel old and young alike. Like most other museums, admission is pricy, but it is definitely worth the visit.
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Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good food and they deliver!!
4 months ago
Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good food and they deliver!!
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Tiffin
Category:
Restaurants
2536 W Devon Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60659
This was a fantastic restaurant. The service was amazing, the food exceptional, the entire...
More 1 year ago
This was a fantastic restaurant. The service was amazing, the food exceptional, the entire atmosphere was calm and sophisticated. I look forward to going back
Pros: Food, service, price
Cons: Parking
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