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Krsna "Liberian Calypso" V.'s Profile
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1. Next
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-0858
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Fulton Market, Near West Side, West Loop
Ahem!
As much as I like a good show (blame it on being a homo), I prefer the show to be of substance. Some dinners are more about show than substance. Next excels in the show part and does ok on substance. However, I am at a point in my life where I…More »
2. Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 526-3320
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
This is the tale of three homigos (homo amigos) who gather at least once a month for boys night out.
Homigo #1 has been worked to the bone by the government. Homigo #2 has been worked to the bone by his museum. Homigo #3, on the other hand, has been…More »
3. India House Restaurant
I like to think I am a connoisseur of Indian food (key word: like). I may know a thing or two about Indian food considering the fact that I am somewhat Indian (I have the genes) and I have cooked for large Indian gatherings. Those Indian aunties can…More »
4. Eatt - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 494-3288
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
I consider myself particular about certain things. Some people (bluntly) call it being a snob. Oh well!
I refuse to patronize any establishment that bills itself as a dive, dive bar, diner, thrift shop, or hot dog stand. Of course there are cases…More »
5. The Bristol
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-5555
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighbourhood: Bucktown
On a beautiful Saturday evening I call my manslave/ backup husband, LOLycakes...
Me: I see you survived last night's debauchery at the gay bar
LOL: oh, it was a gay bar? No wonder there weren't any women around and my vodka cran tasted like vodka and…More »
6. Tre Kronor
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-9888
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Desserts,
Scandinavian
Neighbourhood: North Park
En norsk och en indisk gå in på ett svenskt restaurang. . .
A waspy Norwegian and a spicy Indian walk in to a Swedish restaurant...
Sounds like the making of a bad joke, doesn't it? Well, it isn't! You see, I married the polar opposite. He loves bland…More »
7. Kith & Kin - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-7070
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul
Breakups are very similar to marriages. Both have the words "special occasion" written all over them. Both require you to be strong, loving, understanding, and accommodating. Most importantly, both require you to respect each other and act civil....…More »
8. The Southern
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-1840
LOLycakes: You wanna be my date tonight?
Me: Hell the fuck no. Why do I even want to be in the same city as you?
LOLycakes: Because I am inviting you to The Southern.
Me: Alright, I have been meaning to try this place. I'll be your date, whatever.
The…More »
9. Kan Zaman
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 751-9600
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Halal
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
Yo, dawg! Do the downward dog before you get here. You will need some stretching before sitting on the floor style seating.
Rainy evening, dinner time, looking for something different from standard fare. We walk into Kan Zaman. The host offered us…More »
10. Richard's Bar
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 733-2251
Category:
Dive Bars
Neighbourhoods: River West, Near West Side
Confession #1: I am "particular" about things. Oh what the fuck!?! Just call me a snob.
Confession #2: I do NOT do dive bars. I do not even respect the word "dive". See confession #1 for a correlation. Any place that is billed as a dive does not even…More »
11. Hop Haus
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 280-8832
Most of the times I am a disgrace to my fellow homos. Still, there are some things that put me in the category of a "stereotypical homo". For example:
1. Being preferential about things; you may call it "being a snob"
2. Never stepping foot inside a…More »
12. Isla Pilipina
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 271-2988
Category:
Filipino
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
This is going to be one of those cheesy, sappy, love-filled reviews. If you think I am going to be my usual self and write a review filled with filthy language and sexual escapades, you are shit out of luck. There I go with my cussing again. I should…More »
13. Otom - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-5804
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Fulton Market, Near West Side, West Loop
Had you told me there is a restaurant in Chicago that serves innovative, non-instructive, down to earth cuisine that can actually fill your stomach, I would have looked at you and said "get the eff out". Fancy pants places do not serve filling food.…More »
14. Cocktail
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1420
Categories:
Gay Bars,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
I haven't been to a boystown bar in ages. I am not the stay-late-and-party-till-the-s un-comes-up kind. I am too old for that $hit. Hell, I am getting close to 30. You know what that means? I am almost 50 in gei years.
I took my fabulous friend Preet…More »
15. The Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 644-8338
Categories:
Animal Shelters,
Veterinarians,
Pet Stores,
Pet Training
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
Life is full of unexpected decisions and occurrences. That's why they call it life. Yesterday evening "life" happened to us.
We were proud parents of Barnabee until our baby decided to leave us and go to a better place called heaven. He was the best…More »
16. Steve's Deli
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 467-6868
Category:
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
Back in the day, when I was single, I had plenty of Jewish in my mouth. I mean both food and men. I still eat plenty of Jewish food, but not so much on the "men" part. My longest lasting fling from the past, a sexy Semite (thanks Erika G, for…More »
17. ItaliAsia
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 529-1157
Categories:
Italian,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
Lately people have been accusing me of writing lengthy reviews. One yelper even called me Loquacia. So, I will keep this short and sweet. Well, the "sweet" part may be debatable because I am a mean crummy bastard, but "short" can be accomplished.
I…More »
18. The Grocery Bistro - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 850-9291
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
We came here for C-dawg's birthday dinner. P-dawg and I rolled in style, like a celebrity couple. You should have seen the looks we got while we were walking towards the restaurant. All style, baby! Either that or people were thinking "who is this…More »
19. Hema's Kitchen
I rarely give second chances. Burn me once, and you are dead to me. I don't care what others have to say, I cannot be convinced after one bad experience. I am a mean-spirited bastard like that.
However, I do give second chances for the sake of…More »
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6/2/2007
This place is not authentic Indian food. It is what i call "Indian food modified for non-Indians".… Read more »
20. La Cebollita Grill
I have decided to write "proper" reviews from now on. No more swearing, filthy language, or tales of sexual escapades. I am a reformed man now, I found Jeebus (this is all in preparation of my upcoming trip to find homeboy Jesus)
Their menu says "best…More »
21. Joy Yee's Noodle Shop
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-2128
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: University Village
One of my favorites in this city. Authentic or no-authentic, it is good food.The bubble teas are the best. My favorites are mango and coconut.
My fat ass always has a hard time sitting on these chairs. The chairs are very uncomfortable. The base is…More »
22. Jose's Restaurant - CLOSED
Jose was saved.
Well... more like, Matt L was saved. I went to this event because I couldn't let my bro Matt fail at his first event. Hell naw!
Thanks to Hollie for bringing the tequila. Jose made some great palomas with them (because he ran out of…More »
23. Veggie Bite - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-2483
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
People, let me tell you something from the eyes of a common man. Well, I can be a snob sometimes but, I'll be a common man for now. To preface, I lurve deep fried comfort food. Imagine my joy when I found out I can have all the comfort I want in…More »
24. Yen's Chinese Cuisine
Me: Honey, lets go watch "The Orphanage" at the Landmark tonight
Honey: oh no, that's a scary movie
Me: I will take you to dinner at Yen's if you go to the movie with me
Honey: You got a deal my dear!
That is how I bribe my partner these days...heee
…More »
25. LensCrafters
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-8866
Category:
Eyewear & Opticians
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
My man bought a pair of prescription glasses from here. He looked so f*cking hot in them, I gave him some good lovin' last night ;-)
26. Ghareeb Nawaz
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 761-5300
Where do I even begin writing about this place??
This was one of the Indian restaurants (I should not call this place a restaurant but, what the heck) I ate in the first week I moved to Chicago. I have to tell you, the food is pretty good and dirt…More »
27. Couscous
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-2408
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: University Village
Great food at a great price. I often go here because it is close to UIC west campus and one of the better choices for eating on Taylor street.
I have pretty much ordered everything here and they all are good. Special recommendation to the sandwiches.…More »
28. Sher-A-Punjab Indian Restaurant
Pretty good food and you cannot beat the price. The butter chicken is good but, I like the lamb curry better. The chicken biryani is good to just OK depending on the day. Their samosas are awesome.
I specially like the fact that they bring a sizzling…More »
29. Sultan's Market
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-3072
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
Good food at great prices. We got the chicken shawerma, falafel, and kofta sandwiches along with some veggies from the salad bar and two drinks. All for $20. Wow!
The food was pretty good. Service was slow because of the people standing in front of me…More »
30. Calypso Cafe - CLOSED
Decent food at a decent price. I agree it is not authentic but, I don't think that is the point. They serve good food. I love their plantain nachos and the deep friend plantains. The jerk wing dinner is the best. The tilapia is good.
I recommend the…More »
31. Foodlife
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-3663
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Pizza,
Asian Fusion,
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, Streeterville, Magnificent Mile
I have been to food life a few times, when I felt the need for choices. The food is good for what it is: an upscale food court. Do not expect anything more. I usually go to the Thai food section and get the yellow curried fried rice with chicken. The…More »
32. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
The best Ethiopian food in Chicago. I have eaten at both Ras Dashen and Ethiopian Diamond and definitely recommend Ras Dashen.
The food is served on injera (bread) like traditional Ethiopian food. Service is a bit slow but the food makes up for it.
…More »
33. The Original Pancake House
The best "comfort" breakfast ever (read: not healthy). I could not get enough of the bacon. The pancakes just melted in my mouth.
The only drawback is the wait. I did not like waiting for 30 minutes at 9:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning when my stomach…More »
34. Jerry's Sandwiches
Since the last review, I've been to Jerry's multiple times. The service is never consistent. There was a time when we didn't exist to the hostess (even through we were standing right in front of her asking for a table). There were also times when we…More »
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7/30/2007
Update 08/23:
I am demoting my original 5 star review to 4 stars because of the waiter we had the… Read more »
35. Big Bowl
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 951-1888
Categories:
Chinese,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
Let me start off by saying that I have never tried the stir fry here. If I wanted to pick my own ingredients and hand it to the chef, I might as well cook at home. I do not see a point in going to a restaurant and preparing your meal.
Now, lets get…More »
36. Udupi Palace Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 338-2152
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian
Neighbourhood: West Rogers Park
This is the place for dosai in Chicago. I have yet to taste a better dosa at any other place. I have eaten all the varieties of dosas and they all are excellent.
This is vegetarian heaven......i usually loathe vegetarian food (now, all you…More »
37. Alliance Bakery & Cafe
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-0366
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
One of the best bakeries in the neighborhood. I always get the chocolate croissants. They sell Intellegentsia coffee by the bag. They make excellent chocolate cake. The staff make this place cool and hip.
The minus one star is for not stocking up on…More »
38. Caffe Gelato
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-7333
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
As always, I was craving dessert after dinner last night. Since my partner did not make any dessert at home, we decided to walk to Caffe Gelato.
There was a short line, a group of hipsters trying to decide what they want. It did not take us long to…More »
39. Heaven On Seven
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-7774
Categories:
Southern,
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
Food is OK. Service is good. We left satisfied after dinner one night. Its just that some of the items did not taste like they would in New Orleans. But then, this is not New Orleans.
My friends from Louisiana refuse to eat here because they consider…More »
40. Letizia's Natural Bakery
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-1011
Because I am a person who NEEDS dessert after dinner, I went to Letizia's one evening. They did not have a lot of stuff, may be because it was almost 8PM? But, that is no excuse. I got a chocolate tart which was good. I enjoyed every bit of it.
I…More »
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Capital-istic (20)Fantastic capital city. My exploits in the wonderful capital city and suburbia. |
Chicken soup for the soul (19)Entertainment comes in many forms. You wanna be a cabaret star, get emotional at a play, join a cult... I even found myself on a roadtrip! In the end it is all about "chicken soup for the soul"! |
Downtown living (10)I am a Loop dweller. I have never been happy in any other Chicago neighborhood. |
Chicagoland aka suburbia (2)Not all suburbs are dreadful. I would probably visit more if there is a flight service from ORD or MDW :-) |
Adventures around NY and NJ (6)Some places I visit to escape from the depressed locales of NJ and Long Island. |
Mr. United Nations (19)Back in the day, when I was wild child, I used to be known as Mr. United Nations. Not for the food, but for the number of flags on my bed post. Now that I have grown past my wild days, I am trying to keep the title by eating through various ethnic foods. |
Brokeback Mountain (3)Yes, I went there! I went to Wyoming to become a cowboy. Failed miserably at becoming a cowboy, but enjoyed my time otherwise. |
Date night (24)As much of an old couple we are (6+ years), we still do date nights often. Dress up, pick a proper place, the whole thing. One of the agreements we have in the V-P household is that we have to fly out for date night at least once a month. Hence, the various out of state places in the list. |
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Yelping SinceMay 2007
Things I Lovecaustic wit, nudism, traveling, dinner parties, being naked, winter
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When I'm Not Yelping...I am fighting pygmy hippos in Liberia