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Chicago, IL: Grand Lux Cafe - "The Lexus to Cheesecake Factory's Toyota"

2007-02-01T13:25:11-08:00

Review of Grand Lux Cafe at 600 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3113

Grand Lux is actually operated by the Cheesecake Factory folks, hence the feeling that you are in a Cheesecake Factory when you walk in.Decor/Ambiance: A huge place, supertall ceilings, lots of wood. Very similar to the designs of the various Cheesecake Factories, but a bit more upscale...

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Highland Park, IL: Walker Bros. Original Pancake House - "Drive a little, eat a lot of (apple) pancakes!"

2007-02-01T12:38:38-08:00

Review of Walker Bros. Original Pancake House at 620 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

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The Original Pancake House started in Portland, Oregon, and the Walker brothers started the first Chicagoland franchise at their Wilmette location. However, I frequent this Highland Park location the most.Decor/Ambiance: Lots of oak booths/tables and several stained glass windows. The b...

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Chicago, IL: Reza's Restaurant - "Yummy Persian food"

2007-01-31T13:30:49-08:00

Review of Reza's Restaurant at 432 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60610

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This restaurant offers great Persian/Middle Eastern-influenced food, and has an extensive menu.Decor/Ambiance: The place is as huge as its menu, as a brewery existed before the restaurant. Bar area has big fat comfy leather chairs, and dining area is great for huge groups. It’s cl...

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Libertyville, IL: Thai Noodles Cafe - "Thai oasis in a desert for Asian food"

2007-01-31T12:43:04-08:00

Review of Thai Noodles Cafe at 318 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-2819

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In the northern suburbs of Chicago, there’s not much in terms of good Asian food, and the more north you go, the worse it gets. Oh there’s plenty of Chinese places, but they’re usually bad to horrible. This restaurant, while not great, serves good solid Thai food, and is a bo...

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New York, NY: Momofuku Ssam Bar - "Asian Burritos!"

2007-01-30T16:36:52-08:00

Review of Momofuku Ssam Bar at 207 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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The off-shoot of the much heralded Momofuku Noodle Bar. During the day, a simplified menu of ssams (described as Asian/Korean wraps) is served, and late night a more extensive menu is available.Decor/Ambiance: Cool and modern, lots of dark woods, consists of a long bar with rectangular ...

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Berkeley, CA: Mario's La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - "Best Burrito in Berkeley"

2007-01-25T17:32:28-08:00

Review of Mario's La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant at 2444 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704-2321

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A Berkeley institution, on Telegraph Ave. Delicious, cheap eats.Decor/Ambiance: Casual, typical Mexican mom and pop. Seating is usually no problem, except maybe during football game days.Service: Good, attentive.I think it’s way better than La Burrita, another Berkel...

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Las Vegas, NV: Mon Ami Gabi - "French Bistro Vegas Style"

2007-01-25T14:40:34-08:00

Review of Mon Ami Gabi at 3655 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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This French steakhouse is located at the Paris Resort/Casino. Also has locations in Chicago, Oakbrook, IL, and Bethesda, MD.Decor/Ambiance: Inside has a warm yet airy feel, with dark woods, super tall ceilings, and large hanging dim lamps. It reminds me of Les Halles in New York but on ...

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Monterey, CA: Cibo Ristorante Italiano - "Disappointing Italian"

2007-01-19T11:55:51-08:00

Review of Cibo Ristorante Italiano at 301 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940

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Located in downtown Monterey, the restaurant includes a bar area and offers live jazz on Sunday evenings and late evenings the rest of the week.Decor/Ambiance: Uncreative but pleasant and upscale decor. Plenty of tables. Great for large groups as well as romantic dates. Crowd age ranged...

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Sunnyvale, CA: Seto Japanese Cuisine - "Reliable place for solid Japanese bento lunches"

2007-01-19T11:26:14-08:00

Review of Seto Japanese Cuisine at 511 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3611

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As noted in previous reviews this place offers various bento box lunches as well as sushi and curry dishes. Lunch specials are good if not spectacular. Will have to return for dinner/sushi.Decor/Ambiance: Typical Japanese decor. Plenty of tables. Good for larger groups.Service: E...

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New York, NY: Serendipity 3 - "More zemblanity than serendipity"

2007-01-18T11:07:00-08:00

Review of Serendipity 3 at 225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022-1498

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If serendipity is finding something pleasant that is not sought for or is unexpected, then a quick search reveals zemblanity is to make unhappy and unlucky discoveries occurring by design. A little extreme, but pretty much sums up my experiences with Serendipity 3.I’ve been here m...

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