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Tires at a Great Price with a Superb Location
I just purchased 4 brand new Potenza tires from Firestone and had the service center install them. The service center matched the lowest price available on the market and gave me a great deal. In...
I just purchased 4 brand new Potenza tires from Firestone and had the service center install them. The service center matched the lowest price available on the market and gave me a great deal. In addition, since the service center is only a 5-minute walk from the Ridgeland El station, I was able to drop off my car, hop on the El to work, and return in the evening to pick up my car. The only negative comment I have about the service center is their sales "tactic." I was told that my battery is about to die and that my break pads needs to be adjusted. However, little did they know, I just had my dealer install a new battery a year ago and my brake pads installed a few weeks ago. Afterward, I went to my dealer and had them run a battery test. My battery was in perfect condition. Meanwhile, I went back to Sears for the break pad "problem." The mechanic looked at my car for free and said there was no problem either. I wonder...
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Perfect Place to Pamper Your Child
The Rocking Horse is a new tenant on the Marion Street pedestrian mall. The store sells an assortment of baby, toddler, and young children's clothing and toys. I recently swung by and picked up a...
The Rocking Horse is a new tenant on the Marion Street pedestrian mall. The store sells an assortment of baby, toddler, and young children's clothing and toys. I recently swung by and picked up a very cute tux for my 4-year old nephew. I was not rushed to buy anything and the clerk offered to steam the tux for me after I made the purchase. Why go to Gap when you can find lovely things at a local shop at a reasonable price?!
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Great place for Mani/Pedi's
Tired of going to those sweatshop nail salons, I came across Spa Constantine. Its prices are comparable, but the experience is SO much better! The ambiance of the shop and mani stations overlooking...
Tired of going to those sweatshop nail salons, I came across Spa Constantine. Its prices are comparable, but the experience is SO much better! The ambiance of the shop and mani stations overlooking the Marion Street Mall is the key different b/w Spa Constantine and the rest of the nail shops in OP. The setup on the second floor is both relaxing and private. There are only 3 mani stations and no weird person from the street looking at you. Meanwhile, the pedi chairs are in a seperate room (also just 3 stations) over looking Marion and Lake as well. The foot soak tub and setup is just so clean and neat compared to other places. The spa also has other services - I have only tried the facial thus far and would rate it fair (the facial was too greasy and the technician was too pushy on selling the products). The mani and pedi are definitely its selling point at very reasonable prices, $18, $35, respectively.
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Great Prices for Your Specs!
I looked all over in the Oak Park/River Forest area for a local optical shop and stumbled across this one. The service is excellent - both the shop owner and the receptionists. And they can order...
I looked all over in the Oak Park/River Forest area for a local optical shop and stumbled across this one. The service is excellent - both the shop owner and the receptionists. And they can order almost any brand and style you want. I walked away with an OPI Titanium frame with Hoya ultra light lenses for a GREAT price!! Best of all, Weiner is very accommodating if their lab messes something up; they will send it right back with no charge ASAP.
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Easy Access to a Family Practitioner
Dr. Marian Sassetti is the most welcoming and caring physician I have encountered over the years. To complement her skills, the Lake Street Family Physicians is located in the heart of OP where I...
Dr. Marian Sassetti is the most welcoming and caring physician I have encountered over the years. To complement her skills, the Lake Street Family Physicians is located in the heart of OP where I can easily hop on the El or Metra from downtown for a doctor's appointment during the day. As for the receptionists, my encounters have been rather pleasant, although they can be a little disorganized (e.g. booking you for the wrong time).
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I scream for ICE CREAM!
Petersens is the classic summer night out diner. Its 13% butterfat ice cream is the key to its success. I have spent countless summer nights at Petersens chowing down a cone or two. Meanwhile, its...
Petersens is the classic summer night out diner. Its 13% butterfat ice cream is the key to its success. I have spent countless summer nights at Petersens chowing down a cone or two. Meanwhile, its restaurant portion lacks the superiority its ice cream "" has. I ate one meal there and swore never to return to that "side" of the shop again. My burger (and 5 of my friend's) was pretty bad - soggy bread, overcooked meat, the list goes on...
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Papaspiros
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Food & Dining
Oak Park, Illinois
(708) 358-1700
Excellent Mousakas - Go Blue, Go White!
Excellent Mousakas - Go Blue, Go White!
PapaSpiros Greek Taverna is draped in blue and white and serves authentic Greek cuisine. Its Mousakas, both the traditional and vegetarian versions, are excellent!!! If you are not sure what to...
PapaSpiros Greek Taverna is draped in blue and white and serves authentic Greek cuisine. Its Mousakas, both the traditional and vegetarian versions, are excellent!!! If you are not sure what to try, check out its combination plate (comes with Mousakas, Spanakopita, etc.). In addition, its servers are funny and attentive. You just cannot go wrong with this Greek restaurant.
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The Perfect Little Thai Restaurant
Mama Thai is the best Thai food around West Chicago and OP/RF. Mama Thai's interior has beautiful Thai fabrics and intimate wooden booth seatings. My favorite dish is its Basil Chicken. The dish...
Mama Thai is the best Thai food around West Chicago and OP/RF. Mama Thai's interior has beautiful Thai fabrics and intimate wooden booth seatings. My favorite dish is its Basil Chicken. The dish is delicate (very fine ground chicken) with a good kick. In addition, the take-out service is fast and convenient - 15 minutes max. Meanwhile, parking can be a bit problematic since Madison is a busy street, but it is nothing compared to Lakeview/Lincoln Park.
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Fake Ice Cream Parlor
The Brown Cow lured me in with its old-fashioned ice cream parlor decor and signs. However, I was sort of disappointed with my dining experience there. First, its ice cream are not home-made (I saw...
The Brown Cow lured me in with its old-fashioned ice cream parlor decor and signs. However, I was sort of disappointed with my dining experience there. First, its ice cream are not home-made (I saw labels of Haagan Dazs and other brands on the ice cream bins) although it gives you the impression that its ice cream is "special." Second, its chairs and tables are very dirty. There is no staff wiping anything down while I was there and the tables were sticky (I tried a couple). Third, its "specialty" cones are not so yummy at all. I ordered the chocolate chip cone and the cone was powdery and bland. I would not recommend this ice cream shop given all the other lovely shops nearby in OP.
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