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Seriously, I haven't gone to a lot of corner bakeries, but I don't really think that they're supposed to be this dirty...all around the vents and corners were dried food and crumbs...it was a little...
Seriously, I haven't gone to a lot of corner bakeries, but I don't really think that they're supposed to be this dirty...all around the vents and corners were dried food and crumbs...it was a little weird. Also, my salad was good but really, really greasy with a mediocre piece of bread to go with it. Is it the norm to only get coffee and maybe a pastry here? the people weren't that friendly, either.
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My thai restaurant is a hole in the wall type of place in an odd location: smack dab in the center of the city, michigan avenue to be exact. It's your typical thai restaurant, not outrageously...
My thai restaurant is a hole in the wall type of place in an odd location: smack dab in the center of the city, michigan avenue to be exact. It's your typical thai restaurant, not outrageously priced at all, but it gets busy over lunch. Delivery is two dollars extra and isn't bad, but all these thai places are seeming similar to me. Try it, though.
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I mean, seriously- what kind of a name is Snuggery? It's like a daytime television kids show name- Stupid. In any case, this Union-Station sports bar looks a lot like TGI Friday's. I had some...
I mean, seriously- what kind of a name is Snuggery? It's like a daytime television kids show name- Stupid. In any case, this Union-Station sports bar looks a lot like TGI Friday's. I had some beer (moderately priced) and a really, really gross martini that was only four dollars (I was still pleased with it, because it came in a cocktail glass and was extremely cheap). The waitstaff isn't particularly friendly or helpful, but they do have NTN trivia, which is that Tv trivia where you play against everyone in the restaurant or bar and they pit you against other NTN trivia holders across the country. I like that.
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so there was a lot of hype for Hearty Boys- they won that food network contest or whatever, and are now on televison? or is it a radio show? Anyhow, there was a lot of hype surrounding the...
so there was a lot of hype for Hearty Boys- they won that food network contest or whatever, and are now on televison? or is it a radio show? Anyhow, there was a lot of hype surrounding the restaurant (which is specifically known as "HB", I believe).
Personally, I wasn't really impressed. I had the game hen with mashed potatoes and it turned into a mushy, bony mess by the time I was done with it. The other food looked expectedly elegant, but in that generic-gourmet restaurant sort of way. Entrees range from about 15-18 dollars, which is pretty good, but again, nothing outrageous, nothing spectacular but nothing bad either.
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Aurelio's is pretty cool, though it reminds me of a slightly upscale, alcohol-peddling Pizza Hut. The Old Style Life is Pretty cheap- two dollars, and they send all new residents of Chicago a free...
Aurelio's is pretty cool, though it reminds me of a slightly upscale, alcohol-peddling Pizza Hut. The Old Style Life is Pretty cheap- two dollars, and they send all new residents of Chicago a free large pizza coupon, which is really cool. Aside from the gross-looking buffet (I wouldn't recommend it), the service was nice, the pizza (with, of course, a good coupon) was cheap as hell, and the beer wasn't bad, either. Go there if you're waiting for the old greyhound or just in the greyhound area (though I don't know why you'd be there otherwise...at the post office?)
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The Paper Source is a GREAT place for any sort of gift for anyone who likes do it yourself stuff, crafts, or just a clever piece of paperwork. There are all the things here for you to design your...
The Paper Source is a GREAT place for any sort of gift for anyone who likes do it yourself stuff, crafts, or just a clever piece of paperwork. There are all the things here for you to design your own cards, scrapbooks and stationary and all the pens, cutting and writing materials you'll need, too. On top of that, the Paper Source has lots of already-made cards, wrapping paper and lots of interesting and uniquely-made gifts. They're really helpful and have a huge inventory of everything, so you'll always find what you need. A Highly valued place for me, and any other craftster out there.
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Utrecht Art Supplies is a great place for me to go- huge, lots of options and lots of promotional opportunities so you can get stuff cheap. Art Supplies are usually not so cheap, but with Utrecht...
Utrecht Art Supplies is a great place for me to go- huge, lots of options and lots of promotional opportunities so you can get stuff cheap. Art Supplies are usually not so cheap, but with Utrecht coupons you can usually leave the store without spending a bundle. It's huge, and they're really really nice there, and you'll want to buy everything but if you choose wisely (again, the coupon thing) you will come out okay! The location is great, too- right on Michigan Avenue, by the Art Institute of Chicago.
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I was pretty satesfied with my experience at Uncle Dan's. I mean- they have EVERYTHING, and that's nothing to scoff at, is it? Anything and everything you need is here for camping, hiking, fishing,...
I was pretty satesfied with my experience at Uncle Dan's. I mean- they have EVERYTHING, and that's nothing to scoff at, is it? Anything and everything you need is here for camping, hiking, fishing, trail. The prices (as someone mentioned) are just okay, but not horrible- it's not a re-sale shop or a surplus store, and it's better than Eddie Bauer. About REI- type prices, only I don't think Uncle Dan's is a chain. It's in Lincoln Park and in a pretty neat area, I may add. I'd recommend it for your camping needs, and those hard to find items!
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Oh my god- I know it's a corny rhyme, but I'm serious- this place has overpriced, medicre food veiled in corny, overwhelming rainforest merchandise and paraphenalia. Our food came too late (all we...
Oh my god- I know it's a corny rhyme, but I'm serious- this place has overpriced, medicre food veiled in corny, overwhelming rainforest merchandise and paraphenalia. Our food came too late (all we got were drinks and Quesadillas, for god's sake!) and it was cold and NOT delicious. Then, we had to wade through all this mug and T shirt Crap to leave. I mean- do people really need to buy plastic frogs and scented candles? I don't think so. For all the frills and smoke and mirrors, you're paying through the nose. Plus a bad meal and bad service? Stay away, everyone!
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Earwax cafe has a great decor (think a circus freakshow marries a vegan restauranteur) and an even better menu. The Seitan is really awesome (try the sloppy joe or stir fry dishes) and I'd go...
Earwax cafe has a great decor (think a circus freakshow marries a vegan restauranteur) and an even better menu. The Seitan is really awesome (try the sloppy joe or stir fry dishes) and I'd go anything vegan because...well, it's hard to find a good vegan dish without paying through the nose for it, you know? Anyhow, this is the place to do it. Good, fun, reasonably priced and in a really fun area, so you can peruse the shops afterwards. A reccomendation from a big fan!
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