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This restaurant is in an unexpected place, a suburban strip. I went with my late wife who was a big fan of Indian food; me not so much.
The menu is huge, with not just Indian choices, although...
This restaurant is in an unexpected place, a suburban strip. I went with my late wife who was a big fan of Indian food; me not so much.
The menu is huge, with not just Indian choices, although that is what we ended up with. The food was ok, the atmosphere was ok, the service was a little slow, but passable.
So am I damning them with faint praise? Well, yea. I was not real impressed. The prices were a bit high too for what you got, in my humble opinion which I value highly:)
My late wife liked it though. So what do I know? Hema's kitchen would get my vote over this place any day for Indian food. Of course if you are out here in the 'burbs and like vegetarian, it is probably a default choice, eh?
http://www.tpsiclients.com/chowpatti/
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I am not a member of Unity, but my late wife had been before she found Eckankar, and she loved this place.
So when she passed we used the space for her memorial service. It worked out ...
I am not a member of Unity, but my late wife had been before she found Eckankar, and she loved this place.
So when she passed we used the space for her memorial service. It worked out beautifully.
It is a great facility. The main auditorium seats several hundred, and there is a kitchen and dining room downstairs, and a bookstore which is now affiliated with Transitions.
Working with the folks here was a real pleasure. The sound man did a great job making all the musicians sound good, and he produced a perfect tape of the event on the spot.
http://www.unitychicago.org/
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Oak Park is full of Frank Lloyd Wright houses and even has his studio which is certainly worth a visit.
The cool thing about the Temple is that you can visit it by attending a worship service, or...
Oak Park is full of Frank Lloyd Wright houses and even has his studio which is certainly worth a visit.
The cool thing about the Temple is that you can visit it by attending a worship service, or just come to see the building if you prefer. It is worth coming when it is actually in use.
This building is surprising. The last time I was in here, a friend was getting married and had his wedding here.
There are balconies surrounding the main space and we went in and climbed up to a balcony. I was impressed with how intimate the space really is.
You really have to see it!
http://www.oprf.com/unity/
http://www.unitytemple.org/
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This place has been around a long time, has changed hands and has evolved into a dependable institution.
I remember coming in here when they first opened and being delighted with the food...
This place has been around a long time, has changed hands and has evolved into a dependable institution.
I remember coming in here when they first opened and being delighted with the food quality. The ingredients were frequently organic, and almost always well prepared.
It had a kind of hippie ambiance then but that has long since gone. Fortunately, they have maintained the quality.
I remember being a little shocked at the business like attitude that replaced the more casual, but hey, that is just the changing times, eh?
As long as they maintain the food quality, I will come back.
http://www.veggiediner.com/
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Dr. Schaefer was my late wife's dentist so she never actually worked on my teeth. But June loved her and the love was clearly reciprocated. Not only that, but June raved about the quality of her...
Dr. Schaefer was my late wife's dentist so she never actually worked on my teeth. But June loved her and the love was clearly reciprocated. Not only that, but June raved about the quality of her work.
My experience was mostly just watching the love fest and sitting in the waiting room. How much can you tell about a healer by their waiting room? A lot!
The waiting room was cheerful, warm, and comforting. You know sometimes how the minute you step into a place you feel like you can relax? It was like that.
Not only that, I found a book of great quotes in her library that was so good that I bought a copy for myself, reviewed it online, and got good feedback that it was indeed the best book of positive quotes!
http://www.the-toothfairy.com/
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Certain kinds of places could only exist in a big city. This is one of those kinds of places.
It is your basic bar/music venue. Of course they serve food too, and good food at that.
If you...
Certain kinds of places could only exist in a big city. This is one of those kinds of places.
It is your basic bar/music venue. Of course they serve food too, and good food at that.
If you dream of starting a band, this is the kind of place where you might get your first booking. I have heard some great music here, and some pretty awful stuff too.
Of course that is part of the fun, the unexpected.
It has been a while since I have been in here; maybe I am getting old?
http://www.beatkitchen.com/
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I don't know about you, but I have had my share of bad experiences with banks. Of course most of this has to do with bad attitudes by customer service people.
Charter One has been a good...
I don't know about you, but I have had my share of bad experiences with banks. Of course most of this has to do with bad attitudes by customer service people.
Charter One has been a good experience from the start. Of course, if you overdraw your account they still charge you, but I have had a great experience with their people.
Their accounting is consistently accurate too, which is a basic requirement of course.
And they have nice perks too. In addition to a huge network of branches, they give you a lot of stuff. When I reopened my free checking account with them, they gave me two really nice lawn chairs.
They also have a policy of keeping a big bowl of Hershey kisses on their counter. I take handsful for my grandkids:)
I only wish they would open up some branches closer to me now, like in Gurnee or Waukegan!
http://www.charterone.com/home/
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Anyone who is health conscious knows that the solvents used by the conventional dry cleaner are very toxic and leave residues in cleaned clothes that you end up absorbing when you wear the...
Anyone who is health conscious knows that the solvents used by the conventional dry cleaner are very toxic and leave residues in cleaned clothes that you end up absorbing when you wear the clothes.
Up until a few years ago there were no commercial alternatives but now we have the Greener Cleaner.
These guys can clean all the things that conventional dry cleaners clean, but using more benign ingredients.
They do good work; things get clean and the prices are competitive. And you stay healthier too.
Why go elsewhere?
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Are you hip to tapas? They are appetizers, both hot and cold that come in great variety. You can make a meal grazing on them, or just have a snack. They appeal to our lust for variety.
I...
Are you hip to tapas? They are appetizers, both hot and cold that come in great variety. You can make a meal grazing on them, or just have a snack. They appeal to our lust for variety.
I remember seeing a show about Spanish nightlife and being fascinated. So when this place opened up I wanted to at least sample tapas firsthand, even if I didn't spend the whole night drinking and dancing.
Ees good, mon! But not cheap. No, actually more on the pricey side. But if you are feeling flush, go sample the grilled shrimp, the red potatoes with garlic, smoked salmon with fresh dill, etc. etc.
Makes me drool just thinking about it.
http://www.cafeiberico.com/
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I first came to Facet's to watch "Children of Paradise" in their theater. They run it every year around the holidays.
If you are not familiar with this movie go and find it immediately. It has...
I first came to Facet's to watch "Children of Paradise" in their theater. They run it every year around the holidays.
If you are not familiar with this movie go and find it immediately. It has been my favorite for years. Of course the problem is, it is hard to find. Go to Facets if you are in Chi town.
In addition to the upstairs theater they have a huge room downstairs that has a big collection of videos to rent.
These are not the ones you find at Blockbuster. These are old, foreign, esoteric or films that are valuable and of interest to film buffs.
Since this place is not as convenient as your local megalithic video store, you will not continue to use this resource unless you are really hard core.
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