hk123j "There is no sincerer love than the love of food."

Merle’s is suppose to be an Evanston institution. It’s a decent place for BBQ but I found the meat a little dry. I think they are better known for their rubs but I typically like mine with bbq sauce. The service was very good and the prices very reasonable but the food could definitely be better.

I ate in their patio on a perfect Friday afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The service was excellent, valet parking wasn’t too bad for $8, and I did not have to wait to get a table. Their pastas were very good.

I had such a good experience here. The decor is trendy, the food is amazing, and the drinks delicious. I loved the yucca rolls they give you to start off. The food here was very flavorful and delicious. I would definitely come back.

The whole red snapper is awesome here! The deep fried fish is giant and flavorful. I got it with garlic and grilled onions and I couldn’t have asked for more. I shared this with a friend and I was glad I did since it’s so big. I just wish the service was a little faster.

My follow-up review for this restaurant. Read my previous review for this restaurant here

I went back here with my co-workers and the service was much better this time. I think if it weren’t so hard to find parking and the uncomfortable tables, I would give it 5 stars b/c the food is so good.

This is a decent Lincoln Park Italian eatery. The pastas are very good, the sangrias are tasty, but beware, it is cash only.

The size of the place is small. When I say small, I mean small. Since this is a small place, I normally see one person waiting on the entire restaurant which isn’t a big deal until the place is packed and the waiter cannot take your order in a timely fashion. Additionally there’s very little privacy when you’re seated on a long table with other eaters.

VIP is a small and cheap Chinese restaurant on the northside of town. I only reason why I came to this place is for the Jja Jang Bbong. They give you both Jja Jang Myun (noodles w/ black bean sauce) and Jjam Bbong (noodles w/ spicy seafood soup) in this awesome split bowl.

I’ve been wanting to try out this place for a while and I finally got a chance to stop by for dessert. I thought this place was so cute. There are a couple of stools for you to enjoy your cream puff and look out the window for some good people watching (especially being next door to Joe’s). The cream puffs were freshly made so it was sooooooo good.

This place is pretty famous as the typical New York pizzeria. The thin crust pizzas are so good here. There’s a line out the door and you can barely find a corner to eat your pizza but this place is worth it.

I love Carnegie Deli. I always stop by here every time I am in New York. It’s always busy and crowded and you’re elbow to elbow with strangers near you but it’s all worth it for the delicious sandwiches. The walls are filled with pictures of celebrities and it’s so loud and crazy in there that you can barely settle down. Even though the atmosphere is hectic, the service is still good. They have me hooked on their pastrami, corned beef, and desserts.

Warning: Do not try to eat anything by yourself. A normal person cannot finish the sandwiches. You know it’s serious business when you see two men sharing a sandwich. :-)