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I love coming here even when I don't really need or want anything in particular (which is usually the case). There are all forms of artwork, most of which are very creative. My favorites are the...
I love coming here even when I don't really need or want anything in particular (which is usually the case). There are all forms of artwork, most of which are very creative. My favorites are the photography work and the various types of lamps. There's also a lot of ceramic work, glass work, wood and metals. You name it. Oh, and clothes as well. This place is a must if you need to find a gift for someone but have no idea what to get them. Even if you end up not getting anything, I think you'll come away with ideas as the booths here carry such a diverse array of products. Overall, I think it just makes for a good, fun stroll.
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The food is just okay here. I feel that the 'hot' (or warm) dishes are typically better than the cold ones, but maybe that's just me. So because the food isn't that special, it's not the best bang...
The food is just okay here. I feel that the 'hot' (or warm) dishes are typically better than the cold ones, but maybe that's just me. So because the food isn't that special, it's not the best bang for your buck. If you want to make sure you do get full, I suggest ordering a pizza. They're pretty good if you like very thin crust. One thing I like about this place though is the atmosphere. It's just very lively and has good lighting. In the summer, the patio's a great place to sit back and have a couple drinks and nibbles. The service is friendly but can be slow sometimes. Their drinks are pretty good too, but again, nothing to write home about. I usually stick to the margarita as I'm not a big fan of the (weak) sangria.
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Tomboy
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Restaurants
5402 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(773) 907-0636
The food at Tomboy's absolutely amazing. The portions are pretty huge. Not a heaping platter, but more than enough to fill me up. I love their tuna steak which is always grilled (medium rare) to...
The food at Tomboy's absolutely amazing. The portions are pretty huge. Not a heaping platter, but more than enough to fill me up. I love their tuna steak which is always grilled (medium rare) to perfection. Drinks are creative (I remember some of them having an asian flair, e.g., lychee cocktail) and all the ones I've had were yummy. The chocolate mousse is simply to die for. The service is very friendly too. The only thing I'd complain about is that the tables can be really close to each other so there's not so much privacy. It's still a very romantic atmosphere though - great place for a date.
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Equinox
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Food & Dining
830 N Shaver
Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 460-3333
I've been to Equinox for both brunch and dinner, but am most impressed with their brunch. They have a very extensive menu with LOTS of egg dishes (scrambles, omelettes, egg sandwiches, etc.). My...
I've been to Equinox for both brunch and dinner, but am most impressed with their brunch. They have a very extensive menu with LOTS of egg dishes (scrambles, omelettes, egg sandwiches, etc.). My personal favorite is the chilaquiles and the O'Failing omelette (with spinach, garlic and roasted peppers). They also have some creative mimosas although those are hit-or-miss. Dinner is good too - again with an extensive menu so there's usually something for everyone. However, I feel like a lot of times they just smother the dish, whatever it is, with a lot of sloppy sauce. It's not very appealing and I feel like it masks the real taste of whatever I am eating. Overall though, I love this place. They have an awesome garden patio that's perfect for warmer days.
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I feel like this place has gone downhill. The pasta dishes used to be much better than they are now. These days they're always so "saucy" - the pasta's just drowned in sauce. The shrimp scampi was...
I feel like this place has gone downhill. The pasta dishes used to be much better than they are now. These days they're always so "saucy" - the pasta's just drowned in sauce. The shrimp scampi was also drowned in butter and not much garlic. It just didn't taste right. However, the sandwiches I've had for lunch have been pretty good. Just the sandwich though - the chips that come with it were soggy, and the pasta in minestrone was undercooked.
The service is not bad though - every waiter I've had has been friendly. I feel like I could've done a much better job cooking this food myself, and I'm really not that great a cook.
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Their $3 margaritas at happy hour not only taste great but it's also a great deal. I usually sit out on the sidewalk and have their marionberry margaritas but the other ones (prickly pear, mango,...
Their $3 margaritas at happy hour not only taste great but it's also a great deal. I usually sit out on the sidewalk and have their marionberry margaritas but the other ones (prickly pear, mango, guava, for example) are also yummy. The food is creative and they also have a 'tapas' portion so you can order and share with friends. The entrees are a bit expensive but the portions are also huge. The happy hour food is very delicious too but I think most of the stuff is fried (deep too, I think). I think the only other options are salad and tacos (both good). Service is pretty good but can be slow. Overall, I like to go their mostly tjust for drinks and then get dinner elsewhere.
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I've been here more than a few times and have never been disappointed. Their food is always great. I agree with the other reviewer - the scallops and bacon dish is always great. The portions are on...
I've been here more than a few times and have never been disappointed. Their food is always great. I agree with the other reviewer - the scallops and bacon dish is always great. The portions are on the small side, but with appetizer and an entrée I'm sufficiently full. One thing I like is that I can have the appetizers made into entree portion. The menu is pretty diverse in terms of types of meat, pasta dishes and a fair amount of choices for vegetarians. Service is polite and formal in the dining room, but more relaxed on the patio and bar. Speaking of the patio, that's a great place to spend the evening with friends. Drinks are good but nothing special. The food can be pricey but the bar menu is affordable and the burgers are awesome. I haven't had brunch there yet, but will definitely give it a try.
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Their food is just always so delicious. Don't expect the usual tacos and burritos here. They make their own tortillas that are soft, thick and flavorful (eventhough it's just a plain tortilla!) and...
Their food is just always so delicious. Don't expect the usual tacos and burritos here. They make their own tortillas that are soft, thick and flavorful (eventhough it's just a plain tortilla!) and it comes with homemade (chipotle?) sauce. The rest of the food is pretty upscale and creative. Some things I like are the carlton pork that comes with pickled onions and beans and the beef tips cooked in a hearty, slightly peppery sauce. The specials are always great too. They usually have one fish special. But what I love most about this place is their margaritas!! I love the cadillac and I've heard great things about the spicy margaritas. The only dessert I've had is flan, which is so smooth and silky and has a bit of orange flavor to it. The service is always great. It's also fun to sit at their kitchen counter and watch the chefs in action.
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Walker Bros. has all the staples of a breakfast/brunch: eggs (scrambles, omelets, etc), pancakes (several types), waffles, crepes and much more. I am not a big fan of pancakes but I love the apple...
Walker Bros. has all the staples of a breakfast/brunch: eggs (scrambles, omelets, etc), pancakes (several types), waffles, crepes and much more. I am not a big fan of pancakes but I love the apple pancake (it's HUGE!) and the potato ones are also great. Scrambles are always good. The service is friendly and efficient and the food comes out pretty quickly too. The longest wait is definitely in the line on the weekends. A lot of people come in large groups (family-friendly place) so the wait for two people isn't all that bad. If you like having breakfast for dinner though, this is the place. No wait too.
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I used to go to Kuni's pretty frequently until I realized how much money it was costing me. Their sushi and sashimi are very fresh. I love their salmon sashimi. I've also had the miso soup, seaweed...
I used to go to Kuni's pretty frequently until I realized how much money it was costing me. Their sushi and sashimi are very fresh. I love their salmon sashimi. I've also had the miso soup, seaweed salad and sunomono, all of which were tasty although I wouldn't say they stand out from any other place (which I realize isn't the easiest thing to do for these dishes). Their tonkatsu was kind of a disappointment as the pork had a funny texture. I would stick to the sushi and/or sashimi. They have a pretty good selection of sake to complement the meal as well. I've never had a bad experience with their service although they can sometimes be slow. The prices are pretty high although I don't really remember what it's like for the non-sushi items. As for the ambience, it's pretty brightly-lit for dinner, which I'm not a huge fan of, but I know lots of Japanese restaurants do this. One thing I do like, however, is that the noise level is always pretty low even when most of the tables are filled.
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