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This eccelectic gift store contains goods made by individuals in primarily third-world countries, and your purchase goes direcly to support them. The store operates as a not-for-profit entity....
This eccelectic gift store contains goods made by individuals in primarily third-world countries, and your purchase goes direcly to support them. The store operates as a not-for-profit entity. Beautiful, unique, hand-crafted items such as rugs, jewelery, clothing, pottery, home decor items. Special section of Christmas available year-round. You could spend an hour just browsing here, there is so much to look at. Prices are reasonable--not really bargains, but not overpriced. And you can feel good about what you are buying here.
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Chicago Diner is a vegetarian mainstay in Chicago, but the food is ordinary and needs improvement. The menu has a lot of interesting choices, but each of three times I've been there, I've been...
Chicago Diner is a vegetarian mainstay in Chicago, but the food is ordinary and needs improvement. The menu has a lot of interesting choices, but each of three times I've been there, I've been disappointed. The vegetarain gyros sandwhish is extremely dry on equally dry and ordinary bread, and the sauce was tasteless. I had to drown it in mustard. Coleslaw was also dry and bland. Ditto on all of the above comments for other sandwhich offerings. Breakfast is slightly better, but again, the food was incredibly underseasoned and undersauced all around. Desserts, however, were excellent. Go if you must, but you'd be better off taking a trip north to the Heartland in Roger's Park or Blind Faith in Evanston if tasty food is what you are seeking.
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A vegetarian restaurant even non-vegetarians would enjoy. I've been here about 10 times and never had a bad meal. The Mongolian seitan is absolutely delicious--perfectly spiced and flavored--and...
A vegetarian restaurant even non-vegetarians would enjoy. I've been here about 10 times and never had a bad meal. The Mongolian seitan is absolutely delicious--perfectly spiced and flavored--and could fool a meat-eater. Crabless crab cakes don't really taste like crab, but a unique treat nonetheless with a delicous, flavorful sauce. But the real highlight is the bakery, which offers items such as cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, oatmeal fruit squares, maple ginger cake, pastries, peanut butter blondies, muffins, and breads. All delicious and generously sized. Vegan and non-vegan choices offered both in meals and desserts. The decor isn't much to write home about, but the food is the star.
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Bohemian eatery in Roger's Park neighborhood, has small adjoining store with "new age" items, natural, organic, and ecco-friendly goods. Orignal artwork decorates walls, but general no-frills decor...
Bohemian eatery in Roger's Park neighborhood, has small adjoining store with "new age" items, natural, organic, and ecco-friendly goods. Orignal artwork decorates walls, but general no-frills decor inside the restaurant. Food is vegetarian-friendly but also has meat-dishes, and including the slightly unusual--like buffalo chili or a macrobiotic plate--as well as familar items like burgers, salads and a variety of sandwhiches. Casual food, you won't find haute cuisine here, fancy sauces or complex dishes, but the large menu offers something for everyone. Comfortable atmosphere. Food is generally very tasty, but a bit hit or miss with a few dishes--some items a little on the bland side.
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Lucky Platter is an ecclectic neighborhood diner with food that's a step above and beyond a traditional diner menu. The decor is fun and frivolous, highlighted by tin-foil balls that cover the...
Lucky Platter is an ecclectic neighborhood diner with food that's a step above and beyond a traditional diner menu. The decor is fun and frivolous, highlighted by tin-foil balls that cover the ceiling and tables that look that scrapbook covers. Bright and lively decor is completed by equally bright and lively dishes. The Tandori chicken salad is delicious, as is the carbbean pumpkin soup, Mexian polenta and vegetarian tangine. Also offers a variety of fish dishes, pizzas, and seasonal specials. The tomato soup, however, is ordinary and worth a pass. Cornbread accompanies meals at no cost, but you must request it. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered, but breakfast tends to be the busiest time. Great prices for near-gourmet-level cuisine, in a causal setting.
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