Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

1253 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

I Q. writes: This is  a nice place to go if you love arts and crafts.  They have so many creative items.   Also, they carry really nice fabric to make your own clothes and sheets.  They have a variety of fabric which you can buy by the yard.  Also, you can look…

Illuminations

5 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Pandora P. writes: Woo Hoo, they just re-opened on 7/26/07 and boy, was I missing them!

Illuminations is the place to go to splurge on great candles that last forever!

The store has great ambiance as it did before. The employees were obviously new and getting used to…

Weber Grill Restaurant
Neighborhood: Near North Side

539 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

tom n. writes: Nothing beats a professionally grill hunk of beef over charcoal.  Imagine it as going to your friends house for a backyard cookout, but your friend is a gourmet chef.  No flies, ants, or any pesky summer bugs to deal with, and the best part; you…

Zephyr Ice Cream Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

1767 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Mark S. writes: We used to stop here for a shake after taking the pup to Montrose Beach. Loved the shakes and the cheeseball atmosphere.

We miss it.

Sports Corner Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Lakeview

956 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613

Ellie B. writes: Oh Sports Corner, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways!

This is a hidden gem, a treasure of sorts...  Let's face it, many bars in Wrigleyville charge $6 for a bottle of Miller Lite.  And there's usually a cover at those places for a whole lot of…

Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

610 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Jeff F. writes: I was quite worried when I saw the condition of the bus.  I thought " oh no this is going to be terrible" but I was completely wrong!  This was a fantastic way of seeing the "haunted" side of Chicago.  Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to…

Red Light
Neighborhood: Near West Side

820 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607

mike l. writes: the morning after.

as I plop on the couch, The Wife asks what I'm gonna write in my Yelp review. "It was complete crap, never go there." Then she throws a cat at my head and says "No, seriously. Maybe 'it costs a lot, but they take care of you?' "…

Gameworks

601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Kristel P. writes: Came here for superbowl sunday for the first time with the kiddies and boyfriend and had a awesome time !! This place is huge !! They have the coolest game selections ,awesome sports bars and restaurants within it and they have a really nice area…

Never Mind
Neighborhood: Lakeview

957 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: On par with Belmont shopping experience...cheap looking stuff in storefront windows on headless mannequins.

Deals to be had on accessories and cheaply made shoes. The clothes are a bit pricey for the quality, and frankly...appeal to a "younger" set.…

Vong's Thai Kitchen
Neighborhood: Near North Side

6 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Katie H. writes: In the restaurant business, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are referred to as "Amateur Nights" meaning that people who aren't usually accustomed to dining out suddenly flood the restaurants (read: flaming idiots...i.e. "I don't see why I need to…

Bake For Me
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

350 N Clark St # 5
Chicago, IL 60610

elizabeth n. writes: They sell everything at Bake For Me and it all looks delicious!  I haven't tried the cakes but they look so good and the cookies and brownies are a must.  This is a great spot to order cakes from or desserts for a party or even to satisfy that sweet…

Treasure Island Food Mart Inc
Neighborhood: Near North Side

75 W Elm St
Chicago, IL 60610

George K. writes: I been all over the country, never heard of this grocery store until I moved here.  I didn't realize it for first 6 months that grocery store was only 1 block away from my apartment.  Duhhh.. me.  I didn't know.  
What I really like about this…

Wet Seal
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

845 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

ed j. writes: price is okay...style is good...better quality than forever 21 but not the best.

Caribou Coffee
Neighborhood: The Loop

55 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603

Jassira V. writes: Starbucks v. Caribou Coffee

Starbucks Soy Chai Lattes are passable.

Caribou Coffee's Soy Chai Lattes are delicious.

The jury is back from deliberating and....we find in favour of Caribou.

Woohoo.

China Kitchen
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3463 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jason S. writes: 1.  Try the Kung Pao Beef and Sesame Chicken with a side of Crab Rangoon and you cant go wrong.  It is $25.00 including tip and they give you coupons for future use for free delivery ($2.00) or free crab rangoon.    

2.  Delivery is easy, smooth…

Cullen's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3741 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Robert L. writes: Right next store to the Mercury Theatre this Irish stlye bar/rest. will be added to my list of new favs. Their food was outstanding, reasonably priced, served in a cool atmosphere. Cool in this case is photos of every Irish rocker I've ever seen,…

Blue Bayou
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3734 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Katarina X. writes: Yup, That was my boyfriend who made the poor waitress cry on Halloween.  True Story.
I'd list her name, but I'm afraid it would make her cry more.
He apologizes- no REALLY, really, seriously, profusely apologizes: She was great- happy, extra smiley,…

Messner's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3553 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Jerry M. writes: WARNING: This is a drunk review.

Just so you know.

Not that I'm a drunk or anything.

I'm serious here!

TOTALLY SERIOUS.

Okay, I'm drunk, I admit it. But I'm not *A* drunk.

There's a difference, you know.

But I love Messener's. Where else can you write on…

Nuts On Clark
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3830 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Kira L. writes: My favorite thing in the world?  Chocolate covered pretzels.  And yes Nuts on Clark has them and they are wonderful!  They have good popcorn too but I find it so hard to resist going in to get the chocolate pretzels when I'm in the area.  Perfect…

Crate & Barrel
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile

646 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Chaviva E. writes: You know how you walk into the grocery store for bread and milk and you buy some cookies, some frozen freeze-dried meals and some soda ... grab the bread and milk and think, "Man, why can't I just get what I came for!??!" That's how it is when I go…

Tizi Melloul
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

531 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60654

Andrea R. writes: Full Disclosure: I haven't actually eaten at Tizi Melloul (YET), but did attend a recent private networking event in their bar/lounge area.  And am I impressed with Tizi!! The person in charge of the networking event was in a cab that was rear ended…

Filippo's Ristorante
Neighborhood: DePaul

2211 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: I hit up Phil-leap-os last Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m.  There were one and 1/2 other couples there which makes sense since this odd dining hour is sandwiched between lunch and dinner.  Behold the sacred Linner Hour!

Anypoop, the bustling…

The Other Side Bar
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2436 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Taylor A. writes: Hey everyone! Taylor here (the manager). Thanks for all the great reviews! We really appreciate it, and no we didn't pay anyone to say all that stuff. I didn't even know about this site until about a month ago! Anyhow, I wanted to make sure something…

Charcoal Delights
Neighborhood: North Park

3139 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Jean Z. writes: "CHICKEN DELIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!"

Oh man, I've been coming here since highschool.  There's this lady working there still that yells out "chicken deliiiight" to the cooks and its so memorable that anyone who went to Von or NorthPark knows what it means if…

Putting Edge

4105 N Harlem Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Sharin F. writes: The Putting Edge, tis a silly a place!  Walking in here is like stepping into a Pink Floyd listening, doobie smokin', stoner's room except they play B96 classics instead of anything remotely stonerish.  It's sooo hilarious!  I went here with Jennifer…

Foster Avenue Beach
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

5200 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60686

Jonathan A. writes: We took our 8 month old son here to experience "the beach" for the first time. Come to think of it, it was also my first time on the actual beach in Chicago. I mean I've been on the lake plenty of times, but never in the sand and water. I was always…

Lincoln Park Lagoon
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2200 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60686

Sonam V. writes: Located alongside Lakeshore Drive, the Lincoln Park Lagoon is one of the best places in the city to relax and have a great time. Rent a canoe, fill up a picnic basket, and enjoy beautiful views of Chicago's lakefront and skyline. There is plenty of…

Rivers
Neighborhood: The Loop

30 S Wacker Dr Lbby P1
Chicago, IL 60606

Rachel W. writes: Now, don't get me wrong- this place isn't a disaster or anything. The service is okay. The food is okay. The ambiance is a little Holiday Inn....but all in all, you'll get a satisfactory meal.

Why only three stars, then? Well, I'm not one to spend a…

Baja Fresh
Neighborhood: The Loop

180 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

Athena C. writes: I sure do miss Baja Fresh!  It was a nice change from Chipotle.  In Denver, they are all over the place, why in the hell was there only one here???

Bella Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1212 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

marissa d. writes: One time I went here and I was probably really drunk and the boys we were with were all "LET'S GET A TABLE!" and I was like "Great" and then they got a table which consisted of lots of bottles of vodka and everything else and I got really really…

Fado Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Colleen C. writes: Oh, sometimes it REALLY is all 'bout the company...

Visit 1: I was on a date. With a lawyer. He was boring. It was a Saturday night. I had a tummy ache. I wanted to get into my jammies, and sleep...alone. Instead, I sat at Fado with boring lawyer and…

Pita Express
Neighborhood: The Loop

100 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

Vamsi V. writes: Update 1/29/08:

Well, I have been eating lunch here regularly for the past few months, sometimes even 4 times a week. I don't understand why people stand in line at KFC, Pizza Hut, BK, and Panda express when you can get a delicious meal just steps…

Burrito Beach
Neighborhood: The Loop

195 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60601

Kristin C. writes: Since my new found obsession with Burrito Beach, I have decided to AT LEAST not be so pathetic and try some other locations around downtown.  Beach Stop Number #2 brought me to this location.  Let's see how it stacked up to Beach Stop #1 (over on…

Twist A Tapas Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3412 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Amy H. writes: I'm still dreaming about the mac and cheese and the scallops.  Right now, right this very second as I was thinking about them, a little bit of drool ran down my chin.

Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3258 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Erin B. writes: While this bar isn't the typical four star bar, I'm going to tell you why I gave it four stars.  First, I was wearing a Derrick Lee shirt. Yes.  In case if you're reading my review after the ball season has ended, and the cross town classic is…

Sur La Table
Neighborhood: Near North Side

52 E Walton St # 54
Chicago, IL 60611

Caroline M. writes: This place is my candy store.  I can spend an hour looking at everything and wandering around and not be bored.  Same stuff at the store on North Ave., but still the place to go for all of your kitchen needs.  

Super helpful staff provided assistance…

Coldstone Creamery
Neighborhood: Near North Side

21 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60610

Audrey J. writes: Ice cream is to Audrey as crack is to Whitney. And, man, neither of them appear to be quitting that shit anytime soon.

My favorite combo is banana ice cream with pie crust and almond shavings. Seriously delicious.

Minus one star for this location's…

Dsw Shoe Warehouse
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3131 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Jenny R. writes: Well, the heel on my 4 yr old boots finally fell off last week. I knew it was going to happen soon but I didn't want to say goodbye.

So, I came here with the specific goal of replacing my boots as best as I could. Too bad I got side tracked and…