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1. Fuji Grill
Who would have thought that a sushi restaurant next to a tanning salon and JJs fish would actually be palatable?
When we arrived on Wednesday night, there was only one other group there so it was a little awkward at first, but thank goodness they had…More »
2. Aripo's Venezuelan Arepa House
Before Aripo's if you asked me about going for an Arepa I would have thrown you a Whoopi Goldberg a la Kenan Thompson on SNL glare. (I really wish I could insert an image of that in this review, google it.)
Aripo's opened a month or so after we moved…More »
3. Poor Phil's Shell Bar
I upped their rating because service is usually top-notch, their employees are always friendly and I love te beer selection. I also discovered their loaded tots that they only serve late night. So incredibly awesome. And I also learned to order their…More »
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3/12/2011
Great to come here for drinks, hot wings, sweet potato fries and free popcorn.
4. Munch
Just wanted to start this out with - I am not a vegetarian.
My husband and I were hungry for lunch, but we didn't know for what. Then I remembered that Munch just opened so we headed over. The location is awesome, right off the green line and metra…More »
5. Huckleberry
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-2311
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
A friend recommended this place when we visited Santa Monica and I'm so glad we came here.
If I could eat their granola and greek yogurt everyday I would. It was so incredibly good! The yogurt was fresh and creamy, the granola flavorful and crunchy…More »
6. Eastgate Café
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 660-9091
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
American (New)
I woke up today and wanted to go to the pool so my husband suggested we take a bike ride and check out Eastgate for lunch before swimming.
First off, this places is adorable. I love the set-up on the inside. Very cozy. It reminded me of some european…More »
7. Maya Del Sol
Maya del Sol is awesome. I love their take on latin fusion cuisine. It is definitely a unique latin food restaurant. It is a little pricey, but the chips and salsa make up for that a bit.
Even though my husband and I go there frequently, I took him…More »
8. Rehm Park and Pool
Hung out here for a couple hours today. My husband and I are sans children and we very much appreciated the adults only sun deck. Although, it seemed for the most part the children here were pretty well behaved for pool standards.
Hubby enjoyed…More »
9. Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles II
The service was good and the atmosphere was great.
The food was good too, but I wasn't overly impressed(but I've have Gus's from Memphis which is the best fried chicken ever). The waffles seemed like they were frozen waffles, but can't be 100%. They…More »
10. La Lupita
The food is pretty good and it's inexpensive. Ate outside since they had two tables in front and the service was great. In total there are 5 tables (including outside). lots of people were getting their food to go. Large menu.
11. Nick's Pizza and Beef
Love their pizza, we always request that they cut the pizza into squares rather than slices. Delivery is typically on time. The guy that has been answering the phones lately has been much more pleasant than the previous guy. Hot wings are decent.
12. Blueberry Hill
Typical breakfast diner fare. It can get busy but I've never had to wait an excruciating amount of time. Food arrives quickly and it is always warm. Waitstaff is great, someone is always filling up coffees and waters.
13. Coral Sushi & Thai
Love their ahi tuna tar tare. Decent Thai food, haven't had much of their sushi yet. I will return or order delivery from here again.
14. Lalo's Restaurant
The food is good, the margaritas are yummy and the atmosphere is fun. It's not the best but it isn't close to beng the worst by any means. Good place to take out-of-towners for a fun experience.
15. Dinosaur Barbecue
Solid place. The food is delicious and the servings are generous. All with the nice New York price tag.
I like the atmosphere of this place, reminds me of the south. Has some fun drawings on the walls too.
16. RothsChilds Antiques
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-4870
Category:
Antiques
Neighbourhood: Central West End
This place has a lot of interesting old and new items. I love browsing the store. I'm from the chicago land area, and I noticed that some of the things there seemed way under priced and others seemed way over priced.
Anyway, I had a great experience…More »
17. Hair of the Dog
Definitely a Dive Bar. I don't know if I'd want to come here every weekend. But I agree with other reviewers that said it's a nice change of pace to the other places on Wash ave. A nice place to have a drink with close friends, get a little louder…More »
18. Lake Quinault Resort
Stayed here in July 2010. We stayed in cabin 7 (recommend it if you stay here, it is a 'stand alone') The decor was perfect for the location. Nice cabin feel, however the bathroom and kitchen could use some major updating. I liked the little outside…More »
19. Friday's Crabhouse
I was here last July. Had dinner here waiting for our ferry to arrive. The food was decent and the view is amazing. What more could you ask for?
20. Golden Triangle
The food was tasty, although my husband wasn't keen on the basil chicken he had. I really enjoyed my panang curry dish. a little pricey, but what else can you expect when on a beautiful island only reachable by ferry, boat or sea plane?
21. Water St Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6
Canada
(604) 689-2832
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Ate here last summer. The food was delish. I had the crab cakes and my husband had the halibut in some amazing sauce (raspberry perhaps?) We killed two birds with one stone here, filled our bellys and got a front row seat to the rather amusing steam…More »
22. Washington State Ferries
Took the ferry a few times last summer on our vacation to the PNW. Took it from Anacortes to Friday Harbor and back and then from Keystone to Port Townsend (make a reservation for this leg).
The ferry system is clean and it's great being able to get…More »
23. King's Market
Great selection of food. Including pre-made sandwiches and salads. You could get most of what you need here I bet.
Excellent selection of wine and beer. Large water selection as well.
Stop by here before you head to the rest of the island if you need…More »
24. Peak 2 Peak Gondola
Fun ride across the peaks. We wanted to hike the musical bumps last July (around the 11th) but apparently we were still to early in the season?! 12 feet of snow still on the trail and we didn't have any snowboarding gear so we just rode the lifts and…More »
25. Blue Horizon Hotel
Stayed here July 2010 - Blue Horizon is in an excellent location to walk to anything downtown and is close to public transport. I cannot believe it is priced so low. The rooms are a little dated, but everything was clean, comfy and roomy(our room was…More »
26. Hon's Wun-Tun House
This is like big cafeteria. You don't see many places like this around Chicago so it was a unique experience for me. The food was good and especially for the low low prices. Yes please! We ate here twice during our stay in Vancouver since it was so…More »
27. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Flew in late at night and almost missed the last shuttle to the rental office. We received a great deal on our car and had it for a little over a week. Car was in great condition, really new (less than 1,000 miles on it) We added another 1,000 + to…More »
28. Cardero's Restaurant & Marine Pub
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7
Canada
(604) 669-7666
Category:
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
Fantastic location with beautiful views. We were here in July 2010 and had dinner on the patio. We were seated right by a fireplace so the chilly evening didn't matter. It was a Monday so there was a business crowd here for happy hour/dinner.
Next…More »
29. Days Inn Hotel
We stayed one night here during our trip to the Olympic National Park. Our room was clean, large and did not smell (room 230). I think the room cost about $80 and a continental breakfast was included! It was a perfect stop over for the night and in a…More »
30. Salmon House Restauraunt
This was my first salmon experience. I now love it. The blackened salmon here was so incredibly delicious and the lemonade was yummy. Salmon House is the only food option we could find in the area (stayed at Lake Quinault Resort). The prices were…More »
31. Quileute Oceanside Resort
We rented a studio cabin(14) and loved it. Although it was right next to the RV park, it was very quite and there were no issues with noise from people hanging around their RV. Our cabin was within walking distance to the general store that had…More »
32. Maximilien Restaurant
Definitely make reservations and request a seat by a window or along the edge of the patio for a great view. Food was absolutely delicious and a great way to end our trip to the PNW. I had the salmon encased in a pastry like dough and it was like…More »
33. Sully's Drive-In
Food was decent so were their shakes. I was a little surprised their buns were exactly like McDonanld's buns, but this is Forks and it's a burger stand so not a big deal. There is a random tchotchke 'store' on the way to the bathrooms. Not many…More »
34. Umi Sake House
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Belltown
This is for a July 2010 visit. Good sushi and at a reasonable price can be hard to find. Umi has both and a fantastic vibe. When you walk in you don't expect the back area to be so large, but the place is quite large. The decor is awesome and our…More »
35. Cha Cha Chicken
A friend recommended Cha Cha, but told us not to go out of our way for it. I would have to agree with that, but it is delicious and I'm glad it was within walking distance of our hotel.
If you want a light lunch, don't go here. The food is delicious,…More »
36. Buddy Guy's Legends
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 427-1190
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: South Loop
My brother was visting with his girlfriend and asked if we could hit up Buddy Guy's. I'd never heard of it before AND I have actually never been to a Blues bar before so I was game.
Entry was expensive ($20), but I had a ton of fun so I guess it…More »
37. Marion Street Cheese Market
I love cheese. No, I L-O-V-E cheese. So when we moved in to Oak Park and learned that a cheese market was close to our condo I was stoked.
Marion Cheese Market is a wonderful combination of market/ wine shop/ restaurant. I love the market/wine shop,…More »
38. Over Easy Café
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 506-2605
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
I love breakfast food. My husband - not so much. So when we went here and he actually enjoyed it to the point of actually wanting to take people there it automatically got a couple stars from me. It gets another star because whenever I think of my…More »
39. Hutong Cafe
After an epic journey to the Orient I thought I wouldn't be able to lay eyes (or my nose) on various Asian cuisine for a while. I was sorely mistaken when a mere week and a half later I craved Korean and Thai food.
To my stomach's delight Hutong…More »
40. Wasabi
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-8180
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Logan Square
My husband and I stopped in on a Friday evening right before a show at the congress. We arrived around 6:00 and the place had one other couple seated and it worried me a little, but that worry didn't last long.
The food was delicious and I felt…More »
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