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My wife and I gave Joe's BeBop Café a try one weeknight after work. We weren't blown away by the food in this touristy jazz club, but it was decent. Burgers and BBQ is standard fare and run about...
My wife and I gave Joe's BeBop Café a try one weeknight after work. We weren't blown away by the food in this touristy jazz club, but it was decent. Burgers and BBQ is standard fare and run about $7-10. If you're coming for the jazz, make sure you find out when the artists are scheduled to perform. As we were finishing up, the performers were just going on stage, but by then our server was doing the "Here's you check, have a good night" shtick. Worth a try if you're in the mood, but you can easily find better live music venues in the city.
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If you're a chocolate fan, you'll love the Ghirardelli dessert shop just off Michigan Avenue. Order at the counter and take a seat at one of the many marble-topped tables to await your treat....
If you're a chocolate fan, you'll love the Ghirardelli dessert shop just off Michigan Avenue. Order at the counter and take a seat at one of the many marble-topped tables to await your treat. Service is pretty speedy for desserts and beverages, but the limiting factor here is mainly the number of people that can fit in the shop. Hot chocolate runs less than $3.00, and you can sit as long as you want. Make sure you keep your receipt because it doubles as a discount coupon for a future visit.
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Cinemark
Category:
Movie Theaters
6500 Rt. 53
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
(630) 434-2629
When my wife and I are in the mood for an evening movie, the Cinemark/IMAX theater at Seven Bridges is our first choice of venue. This theater is large, well-staffed, and almost always clean. We...
When my wife and I are in the mood for an evening movie, the Cinemark/IMAX theater at Seven Bridges is our first choice of venue. This theater is large, well-staffed, and almost always clean. We came here for the opening of the fourth Harry Potter movie and were surprised to see how orderly the employees kept the lines and handled the large crowds. The theater is also within walking distance of BW3's, Coldstone, and Starbucks, which is great for a post-movie treat. Overall, great theater with reasonable prices!
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This Jewel Food/Osco Drug is good if you need a grocery order and don't feel like making several stops for the cheapest groceries around. You'll find a better produce selection at Butera and a more...
This Jewel Food/Osco Drug is good if you need a grocery order and don't feel like making several stops for the cheapest groceries around. You'll find a better produce selection at Butera and a more pleasant experience at Dominick's, but Jewel has consistently low prices and well-stocked shelves. There's no Starbucks in this store, so if you're in need of caffeination, get it before you come. However, if you care about the cost of your grocery order and don't feel like running the Aldi-Butera-Dominick's circuit, then Jewel works just fine.
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When my wife and I were looking for a new apartment in the western suburbs, Bristol Club was a leading contender in our search. They offered a nice clubhouse, a great variety of layouts and loft...
When my wife and I were looking for a new apartment in the western suburbs, Bristol Club was a leading contender in our search. They offered a nice clubhouse, a great variety of layouts and loft options, convenient location, and some good specials. However, our return visit wasn't as good-- we realized that the loft wasn't really big enough for a home office for two people, the close location came with some sound pollution from the highway, and the "deals" on certain models were there one day and gone the next. As an example, the one bedroom with a den we were looking at changed $300 in price over the course of a month. If you're in on a special, it's hard to go wrong, but if you're looking for stable prices, try Green Trails in Lisle instead.
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Oil Depot is Lisle's local alternative to Jiffy Lube. Although the price for an oil change isn't an incredible bargain, local Lislians should be able to find a coupon in monthly mailers for dollars...
Oil Depot is Lisle's local alternative to Jiffy Lube. Although the price for an oil change isn't an incredible bargain, local Lislians should be able to find a coupon in monthly mailers for dollars off or a free car wash. The attendants and mechanics are very friendly and don't push extra services on you. If you want a speedy and friendly change, give Oil Depot a try.
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If you haven't experienced Tuesday Morning, you should. This store carries close-outs, seconds, and seasonal designer merchandise and sells it at a fraction of the retail cost. The catch here is...
If you haven't experienced Tuesday Morning, you should. This store carries close-outs, seconds, and seasonal designer merchandise and sells it at a fraction of the retail cost. The catch here is that the store closes down for about a week or two every once in a while to completely restock their shelves with new merchandise. If you're looking for Le Creuset, Calphalon, Waterford, and Kitchenaid, you can't beat the prices here. The only real downside here is that you never know what you'll find, and once they're out of something, it's unlikely they'll get in more.
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The Melting Pot isn't your usual restaurant, so if you're looking for a steak and potatoes, keep moving. However, if you enjoy savoring flavor pairings with a good bottle of wine, you've hit the...
The Melting Pot isn't your usual restaurant, so if you're looking for a steak and potatoes, keep moving. However, if you enjoy savoring flavor pairings with a good bottle of wine, you've hit the jackpot. My wife and I have visited this Melting Pot on several occasions and have found that the way to go is to order a cheese fondue and dessert. The meat fondues are delicious, but there's no comparison in quality/taste of the dessert. If you like gorgonzola, order the Wisconsin trio cheese fondue (heavenly) and ask your waiter for a suggestion on dessert. We had a dark chocolate fondue with amaretto swirled in, and it was unbelievable. Don't be in a hurry, don't expect a bargain, and do make reservations!
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Gameworks
Category:
Amusement Parks
601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 330-9675
My wife and I stumbled across GameWorks while wandering the Woodfield Mall's outdoor mall. Wow, talk about a Showbiz Pizza for grown ups! The place was hopping but wasn't overly crowded. You can buy...
My wife and I stumbled across GameWorks while wandering the Woodfield Mall's outdoor mall. Wow, talk about a Showbiz Pizza for grown ups! The place was hopping but wasn't overly crowded. You can buy passes in dollar or time increments. I think it really depends on how crowded the place is-- for the Sunday afternoon when we were there, you'd get more money out of a time-based card. There's a ton of video games ranging from classic arcade and pinball to virtual reality and DDR, plus lots and lots of House of the Dead 1-4. There's also several bars and a restaurant, but we didn't eat/drink. Just a guess, but I bet the drinks aren't cheap. Lots of fun, just be aware of how much you're spending here.
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My wife and I tried out Prairie Rock Brewing Company after finding a coupon for it in our 2006 Entertainment book. What a find! We're both beer snobs and foodies, and Prairie Rock did not...
My wife and I tried out Prairie Rock Brewing Company after finding a coupon for it in our 2006 Entertainment book. What a find! We're both beer snobs and foodies, and Prairie Rock did not disappoint. The large inside is very warm and inviting, and we were immediately seated upon arrival without any reservations. Everything on the menu looked delicious, and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the beer selection. I suggest ordering the "paddle" (their term for a flight) and deciding on a beer from there. With selections ranging from a smooth vanilla ale to a hop-tastic pale ale and English seasonal, there's something at Prairie Rock for everyone. The food was fantastic, portions were adequate to generous, and the service was speedy, polite, and friendly! We can't wait to go back!
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