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Cuisine/Specialty: Chicago dogs
His rating (out of 10): 8 Vienna beef dogs
Her rating (out of 10): 9 styrofoam cups
Comments:
Know the routine. It's a Chicago institution with many locations. The food is exactly the same no matter the address. But because it's so familiar to so many, if you dilly dally, just step aside and let others pass you as you order. And for heaven's sake, if you don't know what you want, don't go through a drive thru! Many times you will be asked to order well before you can even see the menu. The Italian beef is delightful. The hot dogs are the gold standard. The soda is the best -- it's the styrofoam cups and shape of the ice.
2.20.2012
Burrito Express
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Cuisine/Specialty: Mexican
His rating (out of 10): 4 antacids
Her rating (out of 10): 4 bacon tacos
Comments: You'd think that a bacon taco sounds like a genius idea. You'd think wrong. While living in Wauconda, we tried just about every mom and pop establishment in town. This is one we tried once, and never returned. It was cash only and horribly greasy.
Cuisine/Specialty: Mexican
His rating (out of 10): 4 antacids
Her rating (out of 10): 4 bacon tacos
Comments: You'd think that a bacon taco sounds like a genius idea. You'd think wrong. While living in Wauconda, we tried just about every mom and pop establishment in town. This is one we tried once, and never returned. It was cash only and horribly greasy.
Red Robin
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Cuisine/Specialty: Burgers
His rating (out of 10): 8 tailfeathers
Her rating (out of 10): 8 baskets of fries
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It's a chain, but a local (Gurnee) location recently opened. I have taken the nieces and nephew a couple times, and also gone without kids. The food is hot, the burgers delicious, and they know how to handle toddlers. He had a non-burger in a recent trip and it was also delicious. Stay away from the cole slaw and opt for the garlic parmesan fries (not on the menu). But how can you be mad at any place that gives unlimited steak fries?
Cuisine/Specialty: Burgers
His rating (out of 10): 8 tailfeathers
Her rating (out of 10): 8 baskets of fries
Comments:
It's a chain, but a local (Gurnee) location recently opened. I have taken the nieces and nephew a couple times, and also gone without kids. The food is hot, the burgers delicious, and they know how to handle toddlers. He had a non-burger in a recent trip and it was also delicious. Stay away from the cole slaw and opt for the garlic parmesan fries (not on the menu). But how can you be mad at any place that gives unlimited steak fries?
Lakehouse
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Cuisine/Specialty: Rotisserie chicken
His rating (out of 10): 7.5 rotisserie spits
Her rating (out of 10): 7 french onion soup crocks
Comments: A hidden gem in northern Lake County. The specialty is rotisserie chicken, but the whole menu is comfort food and tasty. The scene is mostly an over 30 crowd, some with their kids earlier in the evening, and many without.
Cuisine/Specialty: Rotisserie chicken
His rating (out of 10): 7.5 rotisserie spits
Her rating (out of 10): 7 french onion soup crocks
Comments: A hidden gem in northern Lake County. The specialty is rotisserie chicken, but the whole menu is comfort food and tasty. The scene is mostly an over 30 crowd, some with their kids earlier in the evening, and many without.
6.19.2011
Sushi Thai
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Cuisine/Specialty: Asian fusion, sushi
His rating (out of 10): 4 sugar cubes
Her rating (out of 10): 4.5
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I won't go back. The service was bad, even though there were only 4 customers (not tables, actual bodies) to every server. The food was timed poorly, the temperature of one of the pieces of sushi was disgusting, though the other four were fine. He had a noodle dish which was to be spicy, but it was not, it was very sweet. There are much better options in the area in terms of quality and value.
Cuisine/Specialty: Asian fusion, sushi
His rating (out of 10): 4 sugar cubes
Her rating (out of 10): 4.5
Comments:
I won't go back. The service was bad, even though there were only 4 customers (not tables, actual bodies) to every server. The food was timed poorly, the temperature of one of the pieces of sushi was disgusting, though the other four were fine. He had a noodle dish which was to be spicy, but it was not, it was very sweet. There are much better options in the area in terms of quality and value.
6.16.2011
Quonset
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Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): (he doesn't remember, so we need to dine there again)
Her rating (out of 10): 8.5
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We won't often go to Waukegan, for anything really, but this is worth the trip. It's a tradition in Lake County and it's tasty pizza that keeps folks coming back. It's a very limited menu, but they do thin crust well, so why try to branch out? The place gets busy, but there's a large space on the take-out side in which you can wait for your table in the literal quonset.
Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): (he doesn't remember, so we need to dine there again)
Her rating (out of 10): 8.5
Comments:
We won't often go to Waukegan, for anything really, but this is worth the trip. It's a tradition in Lake County and it's tasty pizza that keeps folks coming back. It's a very limited menu, but they do thin crust well, so why try to branch out? The place gets busy, but there's a large space on the take-out side in which you can wait for your table in the literal quonset.
6.15.2011
Lou Malnati's
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Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): 8 cheese cubes
Her rating (out of 10): 9 for dine-in, but 7.5 for carry out
Comments:
Lou's is our favorite Chicago pizza emporium. When looking for a sit-down option, we recommend the Buffalo Grove location because this (Grayslake) is a take-out only location. For something in central Lake County, this is a nice alternative. "The Lou" is a delightful vegetarian pizza. For the carnivorous, a sausage (sheet) and pepperoni is outstanding. If you get a pizza to go, ask for it uncut and make sure you order it with butter crust. This will be crispier and the tomatoes won't make your pizza soggy in transit. When dining in, order the cheese cubes as an appetizer. But fried food usually doesn't travel well, so stick with just pizza if it's not dine-in. Also, a great gift idea is to ship a pizza to your less fortunate friends and family who think Pizza Hut is good.
*Her side note: When he and I were first dating, he lived on the east coast and had never experienced Chicago pizza. I took him to Lou's for the first time (Lincolnwood). In my heart I believe that meal made him know he could marry me.
Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): 8 cheese cubes
Her rating (out of 10): 9 for dine-in, but 7.5 for carry out
Comments:
Lou's is our favorite Chicago pizza emporium. When looking for a sit-down option, we recommend the Buffalo Grove location because this (Grayslake) is a take-out only location. For something in central Lake County, this is a nice alternative. "The Lou" is a delightful vegetarian pizza. For the carnivorous, a sausage (sheet) and pepperoni is outstanding. If you get a pizza to go, ask for it uncut and make sure you order it with butter crust. This will be crispier and the tomatoes won't make your pizza soggy in transit. When dining in, order the cheese cubes as an appetizer. But fried food usually doesn't travel well, so stick with just pizza if it's not dine-in. Also, a great gift idea is to ship a pizza to your less fortunate friends and family who think Pizza Hut is good.
*Her side note: When he and I were first dating, he lived on the east coast and had never experienced Chicago pizza. I took him to Lou's for the first time (Lincolnwood). In my heart I believe that meal made him know he could marry me.
6.13.2011
Dogs n Suds
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Cuisine/Specialty: Root Beer
His rating (out of 10): he doesn't remember the experience
Her rating (out of 10): 4
Comments:
We ate here once about two years ago, and haven't been back. That should say something, right? It's not good or bad, it's just there. If you want a root beer float, this is a great option. But the food is nothing special. It's a seasonal operation ad does a fair amount of walk-up business.
Cuisine/Specialty: Root Beer
His rating (out of 10): he doesn't remember the experience
Her rating (out of 10): 4
Comments:
We ate here once about two years ago, and haven't been back. That should say something, right? It's not good or bad, it's just there. If you want a root beer float, this is a great option. But the food is nothing special. It's a seasonal operation ad does a fair amount of walk-up business.
6.12.2011
Emil's Tavern on Center
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Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): 7 satellite dishes
Her rating (out of 10): 7
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The pizza has a cracker thin crispy crust. The burgers can be customized with any toppings you choose. The pizza is consistently tasty, but the same can't be said for the burgers. When they're not overcooked, they're delicious - best mom and pop burger you can find locally. Unfortunately, we could both order burgers cooked "medium" and one will come out as requested and the other will be well done. It's not logical, but it's true. There's a large bar and many tv screens. This is a good place to watch a sporting event, but get there early. They have another (original) location in Mundelein, too, but this one is closer to home so that's why we choose it. Be cognizant of the Grayslake Farmer's Market schedule in the summer as it takes place on Center Street.
Cuisine/Specialty: Pizza
His rating (out of 10): 7 satellite dishes
Her rating (out of 10): 7
Comments:
The pizza has a cracker thin crispy crust. The burgers can be customized with any toppings you choose. The pizza is consistently tasty, but the same can't be said for the burgers. When they're not overcooked, they're delicious - best mom and pop burger you can find locally. Unfortunately, we could both order burgers cooked "medium" and one will come out as requested and the other will be well done. It's not logical, but it's true. There's a large bar and many tv screens. This is a good place to watch a sporting event, but get there early. They have another (original) location in Mundelein, too, but this one is closer to home so that's why we choose it. Be cognizant of the Grayslake Farmer's Market schedule in the summer as it takes place on Center Street.
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