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Eating Since: Feb 15, 2007


"I'm taking eating to the next level"

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Asian, Family Fare, Seafood, Chinese, Family Dining
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Schaumburg, IL

Yu's Mandarin Restaurant

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Always "On"!

One of the more well know Korean style Chinese restaurants in the Chicago area, they are known for their homemade noodle dishes. On weekdays at noon, their chef does a live noodle making show that always draws a crowd. I’ve been coming to this restaurant frequently since 1995 and the quality of the food is always great. Haven’t yet had an “off” experience. I especially love their wings!

What I ate:
  • *****

    Just the right balance of crispiness and spices. I can eat a whole plate by myself!

  • ***

    The sauce was just OK, but the noodles were great!

  • ****

    I wish the batter was crispier but the garlic sauce is really good. I love the sweet, salty and spicy mix.

  • ****

    This is my most favorite noodle dish at Yu’s. I always ask them to make it extra spicy for me.

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Chicago, IL

Reza's Restaurant

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Bad Experience

I know a lot of people had great experiences at Reza’s but I just have to share mine. I went with a big group of friends (12 of us) and we had really bad service. On top of that all of our food were lukewarm. I had heard a lot of great things about this place so I was very disappointed.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
no comment
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Boston, MA

Union Oyster House

Apr 6, 2007 Link

America's Oldest Restaurant

America’s oldest running restaurant since 1826, Union Oyster House is a must go at least once when in Boston. Sure you can have better seafood at other restaurants, but nothing can beat eating at this historic place – where else can you sit at an oyster bar that Daniel Webster ate at regularly?!?

What I ate:
  • ****

    Creamy and full of fresh clams!

  • *****

    Very very fresh and flavorful. I loved their horseradish sauce that complemented the oysters very well.

  • ***

    These were tasty too but it was a little sandy for me…

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $25 and $50
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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Chicago, IL

The Phoenix Restaurant

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Best Dim Sum in Chicago

It’s not the best Dim Sum I’ve ever had, but they do have the best Dim Sum in the Chicago area. I love the fact that the restaurant appears clean (not like other Chinese restaurants in Chinatown) but the food is pricey. If you come on a weekend, expect to wait a while for a table. My family loves coming here for dinner too.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
no comment
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Chicago, IL

Garden Buffet Restaurant

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Just OK

I haven’t been here for about 10 years but the quality of the food is still not that great. They do have a good variety to choose from though. The only thing I like about this place is that you grill your food over hot coal and not the traditional gas flame. It gives the kalbi a different flavor.

Extras:
I came here for
fun with friends
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
no comment
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Boston, MA

Modern Pastry Shop

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Cannolis!

Locals prefer this small cafe in the middle of Boston’s North End (“Little Italy”). I wish I had time to try all of their desserts but their cannolis were awesome!

What I ate:
  • *****
  • ****
Extras:
I came here for
no comment
My meal cost
less than $10
I tipped
no comment
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Boston, MA

Giacomo's Ristorante

Apr 6, 2007 Link

Authentic Italian Seafood

The line was long, the dining room was small but the food was definitely worth the trouble. I went to this restaurant in Boston’s “Little Italy” at 4:30PM and the line was out the door! The cozy dining room and open kitchen makes you feel like you are eating at someone’s home. Definitely worth the wait. Make sure to check out the daily specials on the board.

What I ate:
  • ****

    The squid was fresh and the flavored batter was light and tasty. They also fried up some marinated hot peppers. Never had that before but it was really good.

  • *****

    Lots of garlic and lots of seafood. Definitely one of the best linguine dishes I’ve ever had!

Extras:
I came here for
no comment
My meal cost
between $10 and $25
I tipped
between 15% to 18%
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