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Palo Alto, CA: Sancho's Taqueria - "Much awaited opening, not disappointed!"

2009-10-15T15:08:08-07:00

Review of Sancho's Taqueria at 491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Living in downtown Palo Alto has its perks, but it also has its downsides. One of the most glaring is the lack of good, affordable food. Isn’t this supposed to be a college town?After teasing us all summer with renovations, a reasonably-priced taqueria has opened one block off d...

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Evanston, IL: Olive Mountain - "Good portions for a decent price"

2008-05-06T17:40:25-07:00

Review of Olive Mountain at 610 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201-4419

by jcfong:

While the atmosphere is more hole-in-the-wall than fine dining, the service and food are actually quite good. You get a decent selection of Mediterranean and Greek choices, from my favorite veggie appetizer combo with hummos, babaghanouj, tebouleh, and falafel, to tons of meat options for the...

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Evanston, IL: Tapas Barcelona - "You come for the tapas, right?"

2008-04-07T14:45:19-07:00

Review of Tapas Barcelona at 1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

by jcfong:

Tapas Barcelona is a nice setting for a meal with friends. It has a festive feel to it. If only the food were as good as the ambiance. While there are definitely some highlights on the tapas menu (Datiles Con Tocino being one of them) I did not feel like the selection of tapas was great. ...

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Chicago, IL: Cho Sun OK Restaurant - "Even better the second time around!"

2008-02-12T15:09:05-08:00

Review of Cho Sun OK Restaurant at 4200 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-2902

by jcfong:

I forget how good meat is sometimes… I’m not a huge red meat eater, but Korean BBQ is always an exception! With the super thin slices and great marinated flavors, its even better when done right!Yes, I love the fact that Cho Sun OK is
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Evanston, IL: The Stained Glass - "Your best option in Evanston"

2008-02-12T15:04:18-08:00

Review of The Stained Glass at 1735 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

by jcfong:

So, I’ll admit…I’ve never had a normal meal at Stained Glass. I’ve only had some of those company-sponsored meals where the menu is pre-set and/or it’s heavy appetizers.But what little I’ve had of the real Stained Glass was still very good. For one ...

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Evanston, IL: Noyes Street Cafe - "Nice setting, only so-so food"

2008-02-12T14:56:00-08:00

Review of Noyes Street Cafe at 828 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201-2825

by jcfong:

I had heard good things about Noyes Street Cafe and decided to check it out on a cold, cold Evanston weekend day.When I stepped in, I was pleasantly surprised by the setting. Great size, nicely decorated, I got worried that it was going to be a pricey meal by how it looked. I was nice...

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Evanston, IL: Kafein - "Simple sandwiches, scrumptious shakes"

2008-02-12T14:51:28-08:00

Review of Kafein at 1621 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-4504

by jcfong:

Really, I come here to study. It’s got free Wifi and caffeine (hence the name) — everything I need to figure out Finance. But when you study for hours and hours, you also gotta eat. Kafein is a cafe first, but does have a nice selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches made-to-o...

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Denver, CO: Wynkoop Brewing Company - "Options for everyone"

2007-08-18T23:59:53-07:00

Review of Wynkoop Brewing Company at 1634 18th St, Denver, CO 80202

by jcfong:

Wynkoop is spread out in a spacious building which makes it a good option for an indecisive bunch. On the main floor, there’s a normal sit-down indoor restaurant area, a walk-up bar area, and there’s two separate outdoor eating areas. Upstairs is a pool hall, with darts and shuff...

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Seattle, WA: Tamarind Tree - "If John weren't the one who picked the place, I would hav..."

2007-08-15T08:58:25-07:00

Review of Tamarind Tree at 1036 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104-3016

by jcfong:

If John weren’t the one who picked the place, I would have really worried about where we were going as it is located in a not-very-impressive location. But, it’s a gem hidden amongst strip malls.While we waited for our table (surprisingly busy on a Thursday night), we got t...

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Burlingame, CA: Alana's Cafe - "Beautiful setting, ok food"

2007-08-04T13:40:50-07:00

Review of Alana's Cafe at 1408 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

by jcfong:

So I am a breakfast fan. I like my eggs and pancakes and other breakfast foods and I am particular about what I get.Alana’s has an absolutely beautiful setting. It’s like a little cottage house and tables outside are set in a garden-like atmosphere. It’s almost like...

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