Christina Gowrylow

Loved the Poke tacos on the Appetizer menu. They had a crispy and delicate crunch. The Asian slaw and veggies combined with raw ebi shrimp on wonton taco shells were topped with a bright sesame marinade. I have never seen poke tacos anywhere before. Very good!!! I wish they were bigger though- they were so delicious. I didn't even take a photo because I was so excited to eat them right away. The Turtle signature roll was also very delicious. The temperature in all the food was on point and the sake was good too. Service here is always superb and patient. You never feel rushed or pressured to order as soon as you sit down nor do you feel like they are trying to hurry you out. Diners seem relaxed and happy. The mood definitely reflects the calm, chill vibes of the owners and servers. Yet, the servers are extremely professional. Kizuna Sushi Bistro takes pride in their menu and it shows, even down to the way they describe each roll which always leaves a smile on my face. It is usually too cold to sit inside (personal preference) for me, and it is nicer during the summer evenings to dine outside anyways. A beautifully decorated patio area in front and around the side make for a fun vibe even though Roosevelt Road is right there (you really start to forget it is after a while). Such beauty and thought put into this place, how can you not appreciate it...

Delicious, savory, satisfying traditional excellence. Props to this unassuming place for serving some of the best Mexican traditional style food I have had in all of the Chicagoland area. This is as homestyle as it gets, with warm friendly service to boot. Prices are not the same as some old photos posted up from the past- but they make up for it in quantity AND quality!!! There are several tables outside for dining in the sun facing the busy street (Montrose Ave), but you will be enjoying your food so much you won't even care. Steak tacos were perfect as well as the chicken torta. The bread on the torta was perfectly toasted, soft and fresh, and the proportions of everything were more than I expected. The traditional refried beans and rice served on the side were piping hot, tasty, and good proportions as well. My Horchata tasted creamy and sweet, not watered down or overly sugary either. Meat lovers out there, if you are in the mood for an extra big torta, try the signature Fogata Torta -which boasts egg ham AND breaded chicken- dannnng, good luck with that! 😋

Love shopping at Trader Joe's here. Consistent and reliable availability of product on shelves. Always well-stocked. Makes grocery shopping a pleasant experience. Freshest floral product and cute greeting cards. Excellent bath and body/ self-care section. Great wines and chocolates posted at the registers 🥳 To top it off, the wonderful employees are consistently helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.

This airport has improved greatly after construction. Upstairs appears to be still undergoing renovation. Helpful staff worked efficiently at solving my flight issue at one point. What I noticed is that the newly renovated spaces are clean, bright, and spacious; easier to navigate now and find gates thanks to updated large screens and signs; ample variety of seating available everywhere you look, offering more "private" spaces from small café-style tables for 1-2 people to high-top countertop seating with outlets for charging! While on a layover, I had THE BEST sandwich from "Beecher's." The staff was extremely kind and attentive on my first visit (had lunch on a layover) but, rude and dismissive on the second visit (another layover). I watched as one of the two cashiers completely ignored the long line, walked away to the back without speaking to her coworkers about where she went or why, leaving them frustrated. It was clear there is an inconsistent lack of decent customer service skills unfortunately. However, my sandwich (which was the one sweet and kind cashier's recommendation) was out of this world! Great shop across from Beecher's called "Gotham News" offers snacks, beverages, reading materials, and even -yikes! *overpriced*- neck pillows 😱

Excellent little gift shop with specially curated merchandise in an organized space- akin to a modern museum gift shop. Offers various items from gifts, beautiful craft papers, stationery, artsy toys/puzzles, and everything in between. The super sweet and enthusiastic woman working that day helped me by answering my questions and even double checked something by calling her manager. By going the extra mile far beyond my expectations, I wish I could give this spot more than five stars! (: