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Eating Since: Aug 9, 2006

ptc1677

is currently eating a Bay Shrimp Croissant sandwich.

"In Mexico we have a word for sushi: bait. ~José Simons"

New dress: $60

Joining a health club to fit into that new dress: $300

Shoes to go with that dress: $80

Stuffing my face with good food with friends and phatcat1688 and no longer fitting in that new dress: priceless

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Chicago, IL

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Sep 27, 2006 Link

Good beer, decent American food

This is a good place to get together with friends. Their beer is produced at their onsite brewery, which is pretty good. The food is nothing spectacular, but if you’re up for some decent burgers and other American food, go here. Great for birthday parties with large groups.

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Chicago, IL

Pick Me Up Cafe

Sep 27, 2006 Link

Trendy 24-hour coffee shop Clark

Got the late-night munchies in the city? Need a “pick me up” to study? This is the place to go. It’s open 24 hours and is by Wrigleyville. You can get there pretty easily from the Red line. They serve awesome capuccinos, waffles, french toasts, and a variety of other things. It has a very trendy vibe to it, and you’ll find students hanging out playing cards and studying here.

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Vernon Hills, IL

Peacock India

Sep 27, 2006 Link

Pricey but good Indian food in the suburbs

If you’re craving for tandoori chicken or chicken makhani with a South Indian flare, try this restaurant out in Vernon Hills. Their lunch buffet is a good value for the money, but if you’re going there for dinner, be prepared to spend about $60 for 2 people with 2-3 entrees and drinks. Environment is business casual.

What I ate:
  • ***

    Pretty flavorful…comes sizzling from a clay oven.

  • ****

    A little sour with it’s South Indian interpretation and portions are small for the price, but tasty.

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Chicago, IL

Green Dolphin Street

Sep 23, 2006 Link

Jazz it up

Jazz it up at Green Dolphin Street. You won’t miss this place on Ashland with it’s big bright green neon sign outside. In the summer time, tented outdoor seating is available right by the Chicago river. Beautiful jazz music plays in the background, giving the place a sultry feel. I had the halibut,which was absolutely scrumptious. The dishes are pretty pricey, but if you’re in the mood for some good jazz and great upscale food, it’s worth it.

See their menu on their website: http://www.jazzitup.com/

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Chicago, IL

Bandera Restaurant

Sep 23, 2006 Link

Romantic Hotspot on beautiful Michigan Avenue

Want to impress your date? Take em here. The mood is very romantic and on certain nights, there’s live jazz. Make reservations as this place can get busy, and try to get the window seats overlooking Michigan avenue if possible. The restaurant serves pan-American dishes that are tasty and well-portioned.

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Chicago, IL

Reza's Restaurant

Sep 23, 2006 Link

Good persian food in a good location

In the mood for some high-class persian food? Reza’s is the place to go. This place serves chock fulls of meat: beef, chicken, lamb, and seafood. The portions are big, the food very flavorful. Their meat dishes could do with more veggie side-dishes, though. Service was GREAT, and the environment is posh. The restaurant is also in a good location on Ontario street where finding parking is not too bad.

What I ate:
  • ***

    Very flavorful and tender. Not enough veggies on the side though. For something different, try the dill rice.

  • ***

    Crispy and sweet. Not the best dessert I’ve ever had, but not bad for $1.95.

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Vernon Hills, IL

Tasty Thai Restaurant

Sep 15, 2006 Link

Good, tasty thai in the suburbs

I love this place. I come here often with my boyfriend and friends. I’ve tried all their noodle dishes, which are all full of flavor and nicely portioned. The chicken eggplant there is good, too, for something different. Good place to go if you’re out by CMS and need to fill your tummy with some good thai food after exams or something. Also, they have an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, but I’ve never tried it…

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Vernon Hills, IL

Opa Estiatorio

Sep 15, 2006 Link

No opa! for me

I came here twice. Once I sat outside next to the pond, and the second time I sat inside with a huge group of friends. Having never had Greek food, I thought it was time to give it a try. The first time, I was not a fan….the second time, still not a fan. I think I just don’t like Greek food. But if you feel in the mood for whetting your appetite, the portions are good, the restaurant has a nice airy mediterannean feel, and yes, they Opa! there.

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Chicago, IL

Vivere

Sep 15, 2006 Link

Upscale italian restaurant with small portions

So here’s another romantic place to take a date out to, but be prepared to shell out the cash! The food is good…too bad they don’t give you more. The restaurant is beautiful and so are many of the diners. Come here if you want to feel like one of the elite but not if you want to satisfy your hunger.

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Chicago, IL

Trattoria No. 10

Sep 15, 2006 Link

Great place to bring a date

I went here with a group of friends for my birthday last year. The food is tasty though a little pricey. The restaurant has a romantic ambience, perfect for taking a date out to. If you’re out with a few friends like I was, though, be sure to try the dessert platter at the end for a sampling of the restaurant’s finest.

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