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Hyatt Regency O'Hare Review
This hotel is absolutely beautiful (brand new) and the service is amazing. I always suggest it!!

- By Jamie Davis (Monday 2/8/10 10:57 AM)

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Tasso's Modern Greek Cuisine Review
Really enjoyed it. Good food. Nice atmosphere!

- By Brian Rice (Saturday 2/6/10 10:12 PM)

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Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar Review
Overall rating:I’ve been to many Japanese restaurants in Chicago but booooooy… this place has gotten near the top of my list at the first attempt. Couple friends of mine and me visited Katakana on their grand opening night… and were impressed. Impressed with how unique the place is, with the relaxing atmosphere, with polite and attentive staff and awesome service… and enormous Picasso reproductions on the walls! But most of all we were impressed with the food of course. Their menu attends to a most meticulous taste with huge selection of entrees, appetizers, rice and noodle dishes, rolls and combos. The makis we ordered were outstandingly presented, arrived fast. The best quality fish together with the right selection of ingredients made a perfect combination. Five stars to a new spot in the neighborhood! Great Job

- By Erizo (Friday 2/5/10 3:27 PM)

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Jiang's Kitchen Review
Jiang's is the best Chinese in the neighborhood. Large portions, very flavorful. I highly recommend it to people looking for Chinese take out in Beverly-Morgan Park-Mt. Greenwood.

- By Sam Bonner (Monday 2/1/10 6:49 PM)

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The Big Easy Review
I think I am in love! We recently ate at a “new” restaurant, “The Big Easy” in Hyde Park. Although the restaurant was nearly full, the service was prompt and our waiter was both helpful and entertaining. We ordered a variety of entrees and split them. I think everybody’s first choice was the jambalaya. The filling of meat and seafood was seasoned to perfection and the surrounding breaded chicken breast was moist inside and crispy outside. You should not miss the sweet potato fries (perfectly cooked and tastiest I have ever eaten), the fried catfish, the collard greens, the barbecued ribs and the green fried tomatoes. Almost forgot, there was complimentary cornbread and sweet potato biscuits. The desserts were amazing. The carrot cake was moist and full of flavor an there was a chocolate lover’s delight - a rich chocolate pastry covered with a frozen cream filling and a mocha/cappuccino topping. The portions were generous and aesthetically pleasing. The service was good and we were made to feel at home. The prices are very reasonable and they will be seeing a lot of us. I am in love with the Big Easy!

- By Beth Newman (Monday 2/1/10 7:18 AM)

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Pappadeaux (Arlington Heights) Review
This is the BEST place ever to come in for a Sunday Brunch!!!! Always great service, great food and comfortable to sit and enjoy. My family plans to enjoy every birthday at Paappadeaux!!!!

- By Bernadette Johnson (Saturday 1/30/10 4:57 PM)

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Las Manos Gallery Review
Definitely a favorite gallery of mine! Michelle, the gallery's owner has a warm personality and a passion for art. The gallery itself is a "real" gallery with an open atmosphere, free of distraction from the art on display. The shows are intriguing, not at all pretentious, and well curated. Chicago needs more galleries like this!

- By David Downs (Thursday 1/28/10 10:17 PM)

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Conoce Mi Panama Review
This restaurant was an unexpected gem! You wouldn't think it in this neighborhood. The steak and chicken were tender and flavorful. The snapper fell off the bone and accompanied by the spicy sauce that came with it-nice! The arroz con pollo was excellent. The price was about twenty bucks per person; not bad!

- By Nydia (Thursday 1/28/10 11:01 AM)

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Asian Avenue Review
This place is real close walking distance from my apartment. And I was pleasantly surprised!! It's BYOB. The rolls are fantastic and decently priced.the decor was great and the Staff was nice.

- By Lisa R (Wednesday 1/27/10 9:23 PM)

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Armanetti Wine Shoppe and Beverage Mart Review
We ducked into Armanetti's unassuming storefront in search of BYOB wines and were astounded to find some of our favorite wine producers on the shelves--I'm talking tiny production, high quality wineries like Huber, Showket, and Ecluse, which really surprised us. Good global representation and a very fine selection of obscure (and great) sparkling wine. Knowledgeable staff; inspired wine, beer AND spirits selections all fairly priced, especially compared with Lush on Roscoe. Exceptionally clean and bright--very appealing. We'll definitely be back.

- By Vaportom (Tuesday 1/26/10 10:33 PM)

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Delicious Redds Review
Found this last weekend, The place is really a cool place,all they got on menu is hot dogs and home cut fries. They cut the fries right in front of off you. The pictures are really cool a lot of biker pics and tattoo pics. The dogs rock! where did this place come from. Old school The real thing.

- By mike k (Tuesday 1/26/10 6:33 PM)

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Twin Anchors Review
Finally accomplished a life-long goal for this life-long Chicagoan, of dining at Twin Anchors last weekend. It was as good as its reputation! The ribs were tender-fall-off-the-bones great, and the "zesty" bbq sauce was not too spicy. Onion rings, creamed spinach, and some great micro beers (from a large of craft beers and ales) rounded out a memorable dining experience. A word to the wise: if you go on a Friday or Saturday, plan to get there before 6:00. We did, and got a table for 6 just before the crowds poured in.

- By Chuck (Monday 1/25/10 2:06 PM)

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The Lucky Monk Review
Ate there earlier tonight. Great place. Second time there. Traveled 45 minutes from Naperville to eat there. Good thing I made reservation in advance, as there was an 1 1/2 hour wait when we arrived. We had an appetizer of hot pretzel with 3 different sauces. Yummy! For dinner, I had a unique chicken sandwich and my wife had a fabulous burger. Both were tasty! We shared a beer sampler, 6 glasses, of the Lucky Monk's home brew(s). We enjoyed all 6, as they were different ! We finished our meal with dessert, large homemade brownie, tasty and soft, with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. After we finished, we stayed till 10:30 PM and the restaurant, lounge, and bar were still filled with people. Our bill was fair. We plan to go back again soon !!!

- By Larry B (Sunday 1/24/10 1:03 AM)

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El Guanaco Review
OMG!!!! THE BURRITOS ARE THE BEST NO SHORT CUTS THERE..CARNE ASADA PLATE CANNOT COMPARE, CHRIS& NORMA THE BEST OF PEOPLE IN THE BUSINESS!!! NOT TO MENTION CLEMENTE THE BEST WAITER ALWAYS ASK'S ESTODO BIEN? MY MAN!!!!!

- By Jerry (Thursday 1/21/10 7:10 PM)

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Lalo's (Pilsen) Review
Lalo's on Maxwell, best hispanic atmosphere, great service, always on time, prices very reasonable(big dishes) drinks tasty fresh. We have Great time every time we visit. Private Party, just try it; I had an awesome time in my recent b-day, and in my girlsfriend's b-day too. General We recommend it. Remember fried icecream for dessert or mexican custard.

- By Lidia Herrera (Thursday 1/21/10 1:18 PM)

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Lito's Empanadas Review
This is a great place--tiny -- but worth going to since food is very tasty. I've only tried 3 empanada's and will go back till I 've tried them all !! Very reasonably priced too !

- By Barbara Williams (Thursday 1/21/10 12:48 PM)

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Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar Review
My wife and I recently dined at Chicago's Grillroom Chophouse. The experience was fantastic. The food was great, and the staff was efficient and personable. We had the Porterhouse for two. It was fabulous, cooked to perfection!!! And I truly believe the best I have had coast to coast.

- By Frank & Tana Holt (Wednesday 1/20/10 8:31 AM)

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Blind Robin Review
Sweet little bar. Good beer selection, fun pinball game, excellent bowling game, friendly staff - what more could you want? Location is great for before a show at the Empty Bottle.

- By Nacho (Tuesday 1/19/10 4:38 PM)

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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House Review
We have eaten at Hugo's many times and find that the quality and quantity is consistent with the price. While not inexpensive, we have always had a quality experience except for one time and a complaint to the manager got an apology and a future free dinner.

- By Jeff Eisenberg (Tuesday 1/19/10 6:00 AM)

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Boar's Head Festival Review
The Boar's Head Festival is an experience not to be missed! It is fun, keeps the audience interested, and is very touching! The music is absolutely wonderful! Do not miss this!

- By Darlene Wentland (Tuesday 1/19/10 2:01 AM)

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