http://www.menuism.com/users/hk123j/reviews hk123j's Restaurant Reviews hk123j 2007-07-04T12:55:08-07:00 2007-07-04T12:55:08-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/52292 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/volare-chicago-314849" title="Volare Menu &amp; Reviews">Volare</a> at 201 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>I ate in their patio on a perfect Friday afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The service was excellent, valet parking wasn&#8217;t too bad for $8, and I did not have to wait to get a table. Their pastas were very good.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Volare? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/d5KsQ-jMar24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/d5KsQ-jMar24upabBlKsEs" 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/volare-chicago-314849">Read 3 reviews of Volare on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j 2007-07-04T12:42:31-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/52287 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/merles-barbecue-southern-kitchen-evanston-32298" title="Merle's Barbecue &amp; Southern Kitchen Menu &amp; Reviews">Merle's Barbecue & Southern Kitchen</a> at 1727 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>Merle&#8217;s is suppose to be an Evanston institution. It&#8217;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...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Merle's Barbecue & Southern Kitchen? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aEMTcyjL0r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aEMTcyjL0r24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> hk123j 2007-06-08T21:31:29-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/48214 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/delacosta-chicago-341173" title="DeLaCosta Menu &amp; Reviews">DeLaCosta</a> at 465 E Illinois St, River East Art Center, Chicago, IL 60611</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>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.</blockquote><p>Have you been to DeLaCosta? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dg08FMHhGr27NhabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dg08FMHhGr27NhabBlKsEs" 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/delacosta-chicago-341173">Read 2 reviews of DeLaCosta on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j 2007-05-31T18:50:48-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/47625 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/el-barco-mariscos-chicago-394399" title="El Barco Mariscos Menu &amp; Reviews">El Barco Mariscos</a> at 1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3931</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>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&#8217;t have asked for more. I shared this with a friend and I was glad I did since it&#8217;s so big. I just wish the service was a little faster.</blockquote><p>Have you been to El Barco Mariscos? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dwqclEjLGr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dwqclEjLGr24upabBlKsEs" 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/el-barco-mariscos-chicago-394399">Read 6 reviews of El Barco Mariscos on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j 2007-05-14T14:12:20-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/47164 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/goose-island-shrimp-house-chicago-216947" title="Goose Island Shrimp House Menu &amp; Reviews">Goose Island Shrimp House</a> at 1013 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-4206</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>This place makes great fried shrimp and other fried seafood. You can get fried oysters, clams, scallops, catfish, jumbo shrimp, mushrooms and even FROG LEGS! This place is only for pick-up. There&#8217;s not even a place to sit down but if yo...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Goose Island Shrimp House? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/c7UmQ0jLKr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/c7UmQ0jLKr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> hk123j 2007-03-30T18:23:50-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/7329 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/pasta-palazzo-chicago-143352" title="Pasta Palazzo Menu &amp; Reviews">Pasta Palazzo</a> at 1966 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5009</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>My follow-up review for this restaurant. Read my previous review for this restaurant hereI went back here with my co-workers and the service was much better this time. I think if it weren&#8217;t so hard to find parking and the uncomfortab...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Pasta Palazzo? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bhNx9ejL4r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bhNx9ejL4r24upabBlKsEs" 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/pasta-palazzo-chicago-143352">Read 3 reviews of Pasta Palazzo on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j 2007-03-30T08:11:00-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/7318 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/vip-restaurant-chicago-18657" title="VIP Restaurant Menu &amp; Reviews">VIP Restaurant</a> at 3254 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-1224</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>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 ...</blockquote><p>Have you been to VIP Restaurant? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aaEXr6jMer24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aaEXr6jMer24upabBlKsEs" 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/vip-restaurant-chicago-18657">Read 2 reviews of VIP Restaurant on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j 2007-03-24T12:34:16-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/7158 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/kuhns-delicatessen-des-plaines-254584" title="Kuhn's Delicatessen Menu &amp; Reviews">Kuhn's Delicatessen</a> at 749 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2414</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>Kuhn&#8217;s is a grocery with a cafe in the back. It&#8217;s a casual dining atmosphere with a friendly staff (the service is a little slow though). The food is very good and the portions HUGE. I really enjoyed the spaetzle (noodles). Next time I really want to try t...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Kuhn's Delicatessen? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/cKtCfWjLSr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/cKtCfWjLSr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> hk123j 2007-03-17T12:02:01-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/6919 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/wishbone-on-lincoln-chicago-89715" title="Wishbone on Lincoln Menu &amp; Reviews">Wishbone on Lincoln</a> at 3300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>Wishbone is a great place for desserts. They had so many good choices and I did not regret both of the ones that I tried. I felt bad that we only came in to get dessert but the server was so nice about it. I would definitely go back to try some of their main dishes. (Oh. I even liked the corn ...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Wishbone on Lincoln? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aWmuF8jMer24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aWmuF8jMer24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> hk123j 2007-03-05T13:28:26-08:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/6591 <p><strong>Review of <a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/beard-papa-sweets-cafe-new-york-19635" title="Beard Papa Sweets Cafe Menu &amp; Reviews">Beard Papa Sweets Cafe</a> at 5 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014</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/hk123j">hk123j</a>:</p><blockquote>I&#8217;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&...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Beard Papa Sweets Cafe? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aAOFtYjPur24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aAOFtYjPur24upabBlKsEs" 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/beard-papa-sweets-cafe-new-york-19635">Read 2 reviews of Beard Papa Sweets Cafe on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> hk123j