http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames/reviews Mattjames's Restaurant Reviews Mattjames 2007-09-04T06:07:05-07:00 2007-09-04T06:07:05-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/58060 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/lucques-west-hollywood-194353" title="Lucques Menu &amp; Reviews">Lucques</a> at 8474 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Great meal, but I wasn&#8217;t thrilled with their more affordable wine options (it&#8217;s not hard to have great, expensive wine!) and the tables were seriously crammed together.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Lucques? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bXvG30jNqr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bXvG30jNqr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/lucques-west-hollywood-194353">Read 5 reviews of Lucques on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> Mattjames 2007-07-15T20:31:16-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/53316 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tepatulco-chicago-366544" title="Tepatulco Menu &amp; Reviews">Tepatulco</a> at 2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Geno is back in Chicago &#8211; with some menu standbys and new creations. The mole is still outstanding &#8211; highly recommend it. I had a shrimp dish &#8211; and while the flavors were really outstanding, it was swimming in olive oil. Good olive oil, but a lot of it.The outdoor pat...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Tepatulco? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dNYGd2Ry8r26pfabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dNYGd2Ry8r26pfabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-13T20:06:55-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49872 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/erba-chicago-380302" title="Erba Menu &amp; Reviews">Erba</a> at 4520 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Great Italian food &#8211; good primi and secondi. The pastas (tagliatelle w/ meat ragu, pappardelle w/ duck) were both tasty. The stuffed double pork chop was also great, though the potato pancakes that came with it weren&#8217;t my favorite. The bread is also delicious.I didn&#8217...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Erba? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dScKVgjLGr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dScKVgjLGr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:56:09-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49625 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/quartino-chicago-93595" title="Quartino Menu &amp; Reviews">Quartino</a> at 626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Quartino is the perfect place to go with a group. The food is delciious and comes ready to share. Try the pizzas, the risotto and the meats and cheeses they have at the charcuterie bar&#8230;</blockquote><p>Have you been to Quartino? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/axTyVmjL8r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/axTyVmjL8r24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/quartino-chicago-93595">Read 7 reviews of Quartino on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:48:34-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49624 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/kaze-sushi-chicago-195969" title="Kaze Sushi Menu &amp; Reviews">Kaze Sushi</a> at 2032 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Kaze is always a good time &#8211; great fish, interesting pairings.The space is pretty small, though, so make sure you get a reservation &#8211; or just sit at the sushi bar.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Kaze Sushi? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bYGlN0jLSr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bYGlN0jLSr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/kaze-sushi-chicago-195969">Read 4 reviews of Kaze Sushi on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:44:27-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49619 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/bhabis-kitchen-chicago-144878" title="Bhabi's Kitchen Menu &amp; Reviews">Bhabi's Kitchen</a> at 6352 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60659</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>It&#8217;s not the Indian food you&#8217;re expecting, but it&#8217;s totally worth it. North meets South &#8211; and everyone wins. It&#8217;s BYOB on top of all that.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Bhabi's Kitchen? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bI5dSUjLyr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bI5dSUjLyr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:42:48-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49618 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/michael-winnetka-9688" title="Michael Menu &amp; Reviews">Michael</a> at 64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Great place in Winnetka. We went for our anniversary and had a great meal. And it&#8217;s the suburbs, so you can get foie gras!</blockquote><p>Have you been to Michael? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/a4_glAjL0r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/a4_glAjL0r24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:41:05-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49617 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/udupi-palace-restaurant-chicago-376683" title="Udupi Palace Restaurant Menu &amp; Reviews">Udupi Palace Restaurant</a> at 2543 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Love this vegetarian joint on Devon &#8211; great food!</blockquote><p>Have you been to Udupi Palace Restaurant? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dR5NvujMar24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dR5NvujMar24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:40:26-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49616 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tiffin-chicago-175203" title="Tiffin Menu &amp; Reviews">Tiffin</a> at 2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>Solid, good food. A little expensive and a little nicer than most of the rest of Devon street.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Tiffin? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/brRS7CjMar24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/brRS7CjMar24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tiffin-chicago-175203">Read 3 reviews of Tiffin on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> Mattjames 2007-06-12T16:37:41-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/49615 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tank-sushi-chicago-10358" title="Tank Sushi Menu &amp; Reviews">Tank Sushi</a> at 4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='3.0 avg rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/i-v4/ratings-stars-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/Mattjames">Mattjames</a>:</p><blockquote>This place has a very wide selection of maki, but the sushi itself is just good&#8230; not great. There is a good deal if you come early on the weekends&#8230; I think it&#8217;s half price sushi.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Tank Sushi? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/a5iESAjMar24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/a5iESAjMar24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tank-sushi-chicago-10358">Read 2 reviews of Tank Sushi on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> Mattjames