A list of some of my favorite places :) PS-this list isn't just of Chicago

 1. 24 7 Mega Tanz

2620 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-0225

Categories: Restaurants, Tanning

4.0 star rating
  5/18/2009 First to Review

I am not much of a tanning person, but I liked to do it before I went on vacation. It was always nice and clean, the beds were properly sanitized after use (I usually saw the person go back to do this when I was done), the lotions were decently…More »

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 2. Amarit Thai Restaurant

600 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-1179

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Printer's Row, South Loop

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/12/2009

After many months of always ordering the same thing (me: Pad Thai, him: Beef & Broccoli), we *finally* ordered something else.

He got the Kung Pow Chicken, with chicken and fresh grilled veggies including onions and red peppers. The peanuts were a…More »

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 3. Aretee Therapeutic Wellness Spa & Cafe

20559 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 423-0087

Category: Day Spas

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2009 First to Review

Back in April the ladies from the hospital I work at down the street from Aretee decided to surprise one of our co-workers who was getting married with a trip to this spa. We called ahead of course and booked the spa and all of the things we wanted…More »

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 4. Asrai Garden

1935 W N Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 782-0680

Category: Florists

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/15/2010

Our flowers were absolutely beautiful. Elizabeth was very helpful in choosing what I wanted for my girls and then designing a more detailed bouquet for myself.

It literally took me about 3 minutes going around the shop with her to figure out what to…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/12/2010

    I had read previous reviews of Asrai Garden on Yelp, but what cinched the deal for me was my… Read more »

 5. Azha

960 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-0555

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Lakeview

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2008

My boyfriend and I love this place. We try to get food from there whenever we go visit a friend of ours who lives fairly close. Our food is always really good and the prices are very good. My favorite thing to order is the veggie spring roll.…More »

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 6. Burnham Park Animal Hospital

1025 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-9200

Categories: Veterinarians, Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting

Neighbourhood: South Loop

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2008

After reading the reviews here and careful consideration, we brought our girls in for their shots back in July before our new little kitten could come live with us. We found that the receptionists were very nice and helpful, so it seems the one girl…More »

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 7. The Candle Factory

301 W Grandview Pkwy
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-2280
5.0 star rating
  9/27/2009 First to Review

I love the Candle Factory, just as I did the last time I was there at the age of 8.

It has of course expanded in the past 16 years. They have such a large selection of all types of candles. They make their own candles, including for weddings. Most of…More »

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 8. Campus Kitchen

909 S Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 552-9616

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  5/18/2009 First to Review

Okay, sure this place has greasy food. Who cares? It's delicious. Campus Wok (though it was Kitchen when I knew it) quickly became a staple for me and my friends my freshman year of college at WMU. We loved being able to order late night if we wanted…More »

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 9. The Capital Grille

2800 W Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 649-5300

Category: Steakhouses

5.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

I've wanted to try the Capital Grille in Chicago for some time now, but I always felt too guilty about having my husband take me there, so I didn't. However, with my 26th Birthday coming up, as well as Father's Day, my Mom & I talked it over and…More »

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 10. Chart House

202 E Bay St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 234-6686

Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses

5.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

My husband & I chose the Chart House to celebrate our honeymoon while in town a few weeks ago. When my husband made the reservation, they asked if we were celebrating, and he told them it was our honeymoon.

Anyway, we got there a little bit after our…More »

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 11. Corcoran's Grill & Pub

1615 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 440-0885

Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

My husband & I ended up at Corcoran's last night after an attempt to eat somewhere else backfired. We'd both been there before-Corcoran's is a Monday night staple for the group he plays Ultimate Frisbee with.

Awesome weeknight specials-half priced…More »

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 12. Cottage Of Sweets

Ocean Ave Between Monte Verde & Lincoln
Carmel, CA 93921
(831) 624-5170

Category: Candy Stores

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2009

I love this place. The building is super cute and fun. My boyfriend and I went with his uncle and two kids, and the kids went crazy for it. We candied ourselves out for sure. It was great that my boyfriend and I could find so much candy from when we…More »

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 13. D'alleva's Salon

6219 Orchard Lake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-1234

Category: Hair Salons

5.0 star rating
  7/23/2009 First to Review

My mom has been going to Mark's salon (and to Mark himself) ever since I was in elementary school (I'm 24 now) if that says anything to you. Obviously she really likes the work he does, and I agree. Her hair always looks great after.

I've seen Mark…More »

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 14. dimend SCAASI

5 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 857-1700

Category: Jewelry

Neighbourhood: The Loop

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

I'll preface this review by saying that unlike others, I refuse to write a review of a business I've never been to, even if I have a product from there that someone else gave me. That's why it took me so long to write my review-I wanted to go to…More »

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 15. Doubletree O'Hare Rosemont

5460 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-9100
5.0 star rating
  1/4/2010

My boyfriend and I spent our NYE here. We both had a really nice time. We managed to get a $299/night room for $66 via hotwire-king standard.

The room was really nice. I liked the layout and as far as watching tv goes pertaining to that, you just…More »

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 16. Fitness Formula Clubs

444 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 627-0444

Category: Gyms

Neighbourhood: Near West Side

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2009

Honestly, I was really impressed with this FFC location. I can't remember the person we met with when we went in for a trial, but he was really nice and helpful and was able to answer any question we had. He showed us around the entire place and gave…More »

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 17. Forever Yogurt

931 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 770-6953

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Lakeview

5.0 star rating
  4/12/2011

Dear Yoberri,

We're through. Yes, that's right. I have found a new froyo love, and its name is Forever Yogurt.

Husband & I accidentally stumbled upon FY on Friday-their opening day. We had gone to the gym and decided to make the trek up to Belmont…More »

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 18. Flat Top Stir-Fry Grill

1000 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 829-4800

Category: Asian Fusion

Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/30/2009

Flat Top has breakfast now, which after learning about it a few weeks ago, I was excited to try. We didn't make it last weekend because we were too tired, but I set my alarm this morning to make sure we went, and we're both really glad we did.

The…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/8/2009

    My boyfriend and I love Flat Top Grill. It's really nice to be able to go somewhere and choose… Read more »

 19. Food Dance

401 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-1888

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  4/13/2009

I went to a baby shower for a friend there this weekend. They were accommodating, nice, and helpful. We had a room to ourselves in the back which was nice. We had a pre-chosen menu, and most people ordered the Chicken Dance (Chicken, bacon, grilled…More »

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 20. Frank's Shoe Service

360 S Old Woodward Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 647-3530

Category: Shoe Repair

Neighbourhood: Downtown Birmingham

5.0 star rating
  1/9/2011

I've been bringing my shoes to Frank's for at least the past 8 years. My mom has been bring her shoes to Frank's for even longer.

In fact, I love the work Frank's does so much that I bring my shoes & boots home from Chicago to be worked on because I…More »

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 21. Gayle's Chocolates

417 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 398-0001

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Candy Stores, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown Royal Oak

5.0 star rating
  5/7/2011

Man, I can't believe I totally forgot about Gayle's. I haven't been there in years, but I rediscovered my love for their chocolate yesterday when I wandered in to find something for my parents' arrival from San Diego today.

Gayle's has everything you…More »

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 22. Ghirardelli Chocolate

900 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-4903

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2009

I visited the square as a child and had the most wonderful ice cream experience. So, as an adult, when the opportunity presented itself, of course I had to have that ice cream again and play tourist. It was just how I remembered (I got the chocolate…More »

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 23. G M Cleaners

2359 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-6607

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

5.0 star rating
  3/12/2011

I took a dress here on Monday with instructions for it to be done by Thursday, my husband's birthday. No problem with that at all, it was ready by 3pm. I took it home and started getting ready for the evening. I got all ready to go and then I noticed…More »

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 24. Greek Islands Restaurant

200 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 782-9855

Categories: Greek, Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Greektown, Near West Side, West Loop

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/19/2010

I wanted to update my review after we had our wedding 'reception' there last weekend.

As regulars at the Greek Islands, it was really only fitting that we chose there to have our dinner. Everyone was exceptionally nice and extremely accommodating. We…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/16/2009

    Greek Islands is fast becoming a favorite date place for my boyfriend and I. Now that we live in the… Read more »

 25. Greektown Gyros

239 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60686
(312) 236-9310

Categories: Dive Bars, Greek

Neighbourhoods: Greektown, Near West Side, West Loop

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2010

The bf & I love Greektown Gyros. It's open 24 hours, which is pretty awesome. The food is always good (I'm a big fan of their Greek salads) and fresh, which is great.

It really does smell good in there, even if I don't usually get something off the…More »

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 26. Harris' Restaurant

2100 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1888

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

5.0 star rating
  2/24/2009

My boyfriend and I went here for our Valentine's celebration (a few days late). We both ordered NY Strips-I got the petite cut and he got the 49'er. They were both incredibly delicious, and we also enjoyed the fresh green beans on the side. We…More »

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 27. House of Hunan

444 W Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 929-3212

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

4.0 star rating
  1/23/2012

This review is almost 2 years in the making. Basically, it's about darn time I got around to writing it.

Anywho, my husband & I moved to LP in July 2010 and were pretty thrilled to be fairlly close to a Chinese place. Our first trip was dining in.…More »

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 28. Hyatt Regency Chicago

151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-1234

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: The Loop

4.0 star rating
  6/13/2009

I've been to this Hyatt twice since moving to the city. The first time was last summer: I'd scored a room for my mom (she was visiting me for my b-day) for only $100 on hotwire during the first week of June. I was really looking forward to hanging…More »

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 29. Inn At the Opera

333 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-8400

Categories: Hotels, Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2009

My boyfriend and I found a fantastic deal for a room here on Hotwire. We booked the day before and didn't pay much. The staff was nice, the person they have to help people with the area was very helpful and friendly. Our room was rather small, but it…More »

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 30. Insight Studios

1062 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 342-4444

Categories: Tattoo, Piercing

Neighbourhood: Noble Square

5.0 star rating
  3/21/2010

I knew I wanted to go to Insight for any piercings or tattoos. I knew of the great reputation on Yelp, the cleanliness of the shop, and the friendliness of Bob Jones. So of course when I decided to pierce my nipples today, I called Insight to make…More »

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 31. Intimacy

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-8366

Category: Lingerie

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
  3/28/2010

Boobs boobs boobs
We like boobs in bras
Boobs boobs boobs
Buy us lacy bras
Boobs boobs boobs
All lacy and pretty
Boobs boobs boobs
We love them!

Okay, so that's not their motto, but it should be!

Yeah, so it is intimidating at first that you have to show…More »

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 32. Kriser's - For Your Pet's All-Natural Life

1103 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 765-8883

Categories: Pet Stores, Pet Groomers

Neighbourhood: South Loop

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2008

My cats and I like Kriser's. We haven't used their grooming services as of yet, but everyone there is just so helpful. I wish they had more items for cats, but that being said, the items they do have are pretty awesome. Never have I seen a catnip…More »

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 33. Lincoln Park Waxing Studio

2102 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 661-1642

Category: Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

5.0 star rating
  1/26/2012

Contrary to what Yelp says, this place is NOT appointments only. I walked right in with no appointment last time I was there, and had no trouble (it was the middle of the week though, during off hours). They do take appointments, but they are not…More »

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 34. Lost and Found Vintage

510 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 548-6154

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Downtown Royal Oak

5.0 star rating
  5/7/2011

Oooh, how on Earth is it possible I'd never been here before Thursday? I really have no idea (well, it probably hasn't been there very long, and I no longer live in MI, so I haven't spent tons of time there in a few years), but man, I'm glad I went…More »

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 35. Lush

111 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 795-0863

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: The Loop

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2010

I like Lush a lot. They lose the first half of a star for me because anytime you get near the boutique, you are hit with a mishmash of scents that really don't go together. Despite what one reviewer says about all of the perfume products and such…More »

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 36. Miners Den

3417 Rochester Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 585-6950
5.0 star rating
  8/7/2010

I've been a customer of the Miner's Den since high school (about 9 years). I love them. The staff is so friendly and accommodating.

My mom and I usually go there whenever I'm in town to look at things, have something fixed, or to chat with our…More »

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 37. Molly's Cupcakes

2536 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-7220

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/24/2011

Unfortunately, I must dock them a star today. You see, I finally tried two of their regular cupcakes and I was unimpressed.

I ordered a red velvet and a carrot, both with cream cheese frosting. Normally, I am a huge cream cheese frosting fan, but this…More »

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    7/21/2010

    Cupcakes: 3
    Cate's Diet: 0

    I was able to resist Molly's for 6 days, and only because I just moved to… Read more »

 38. Morgan Street Cafe

111 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 850-0234

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop

4.0 star rating
  4/28/2010

Man, I am such a dork. Here I am thinking I'd already written this review and it was time for an update, but nope.

Anyway. I love Morgan Street. It's not too far from my apartment, they have WiFi, outdoor seating, indoor seating, and a decent sized…More »

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 39. New Balance Chicago

2369 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-1787

Categories: Shoe Stores, Sporting Goods

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

4.0 star rating
  1/23/2012

I have to give NB props. My husband got some of those shoes that change how you run (same concept as those hideous vibram ones, but normal shaped thank goodness). They lasted a good 6 months before part of the treading on the bottom fell off, and…More »

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 40. Nordstrom

55 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1515

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

4.0 star rating
  11/6/2008

I love Nordstrom. It's fantastic. Whenever I go there, there's always someone willing to help me with whatever I'm looking for. A month ago I found a chocolate brown Kate Spade bag on the sale table but I didn't buy it that day. I kept thinking about…More »

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