This Whole Foods is in a convenient Park Ridge location but we've never been much of a patron and…read morehave generally found them to be pricier than we like for groceries.  However, I came in on this day to try their Friday promo of 12 raw oysters for $12.  You do need to have an Amazon Prime account to get the deal.  I heard about this deal from a neighbor pal who is a big fan and oyster lover.   I would say it was an ok deal, and I'm going with 3.49 stars, as the oysters are all on the smallish side.  They're regularly priced at $1.99 apiece, and for comparison if you have them say at Shaw's, they go for $4 apiece there fyi.  You can't really enjoy them in their dining space though unless you want to buy lemons and/or cocktail sauce, as none is provided, so we did a carryout which is apparently the most common approach.  Carryout is fine as they are iced and as long as you eat them within 2 hours.  They had 3 types of oysters and they are the typical offerings year round we were told - Atlantic Blue Point, Rappahannock Atlantic, and Atlantic Wellfleet.  I queried a bit with Terry, one of the two seafood staffers on duty, and he told me Blue Points were the most popular and Rappahannocks were the biggest.  I don't know anything about the multitude of oyster varieties, but I do like the idea of getting the biggest for the buck as they all taste pretty much the same to me.  I also noticed they were only about 1/4 to 1/3 the size of the big oysters we get in a Chinatown restaurant(!), duh, but that's an aside.  Anyway we ordered 6 Blue Points and 6 Rappahannocks.  They made for a nice lunch side at home and a nice little foodie treat.  The two varieties tasted very similar but the Rappahannocks might have been a little fishier tasting.  Kyle was the staffer who did the shucking (and Terry said he was the best shucker in all of Park Ridge!), and he indeed did a masterful and excellent job as you couldn't even tell they were shucked as the shells were carefully reassembled so beautifully.  I actually raised my rating by 1/2 star just because of Kyle's fine work ha.  It was all fun, but probably still a one and done on the promo unless I find out they are going to bigger oyster varieties some day!

I don't shop at Whole Foods often but when I visited the thing that really stood out to me was that…read morethey have a single entrance. There is only one place where you can enter this store, and even when I was here around 5pm on a Thursday this created a backup. To add insult to injury the doors are enter or exit only doors (though I can't remember if there's a barrier between them--so maybe you can fudge it). Other than that, standard Whole Foods. They have an Amazon return counter on the side opposite of the entrance (since that's the least convenient place they could have put it for people making returns, I can only assume it was by design and they're hoping that people will do some shopping whilst they're in there). At that end there is a single exit-only door right by the Amazon counter, so you can avoid temptation by leaving there.

PAY ATTENTION to the register prices. The prices are higher than what's posted. This particular…read more7/11 upcharges on the prices at the register and if someone is not paying attention, they will be paying more than what they should be charged. I caught them too many times where they had to adjust the prices. Today, they tried to overcharge me for cheesy bread. As you can see in the receipt, they had to do a price override. I just don't get it. They been doing this to the public after a couple months they opened on up. I want the owner to know that I'm on his tail.

5 stars. If you…read morehaven't had a $1.19 Fudge Brownie from 7Eleven... you haven't lived. eNuff said. (p.s. They are usually sitting right at the counter next to the register. And the folks behind the counter are always cordial - a definite plus!)

This gas station is golden. It has a drive up service so you can get what you need without getting…read moreout of the car. The service is always good and speedy. They never have any down pumps or plastic bags covering the nozzles. It's very clean and they offer all fuel types. They have a lot of space to maneuver or just pull over into if you had an emergency. Bathroom is located on the east side of the gas station in a separate building.

People working here have no manners and scream at people trying to enter the store.only two people…read moreallowed in at a time which is ok but you don't need to be a ignorant person and yell at people.never stopping at this or other Amoco again

H Mart has been one of my favorite stores. The fruit and other produce look excellent. I…read moreparticularly enjoyed some exceptional limes I had at their store. They have a huge variety and selection. Their store is spacious, well-organized, and aesthetically pleasing. They even have an area where you can sit and dine if you would like. They have foods and goods that you may not find elsewhere, e.g., Vita Soy soy milk. They also have amazing prepared foods, e.g., delicious sushi, beautiful and tasty Asian meals. Their foods seem to be high quality. They have a lot of staff in case you need help shopping. They also have a lot of items that you may desire but are not necessarily specific to an Asian population (e.g., Haagen Dazs ice cream). They have lots of snacks. You can check out there efficiently. I would recommend this store to almost anyone.

This is hands down, the BEST grocer for all my Asian cuisine needs. Yes, I said it. The produce,…read moremeats, & frozen offerings are great. Out of all the years I've shopped here, there were only a couple times they didn't have something in stock that I wanted. I have to credit this place for curbing my need to going out to eat. Why? Because everything sold can ensure you can make great meals at home. Want to make pho? Chow fun? Bulgogi? Pad Thai? Pancit? If you have a decent recipe or already know what you need, you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost of what your local resto charges. Maybe you just want some frozen dumplings, instant ramyeon, & snacks to go with your new k-drama obsession. This place has it ALL. Everything is organized well, aisles are clean, & there isn't an overwhelming smell of spices & seafood. You can browse the aisles to some k-pop & have a pleasant shopping experience. Also, bonus points for the kitchen section. I bought a new wok here with a lid that I've been really happy with. Definitely shop here for all your Asian foods. Their service, quality, & pricing is unmatched!

Mini-rant on Raspberry Stars. TJ's web site has no place to upload photos, they told me "sorry, go…read moreto your local store." Sorry, not making a special trip for one box of wonky cookies. Were these cookies made by Frankenstein's Monster? 1). Manufacturer knows nothing about making "sandwich" cookies: bottoms should BOTH face towards filling, so cookie looks beautiful no matter how it is held! 2) Filling: like dried rubber cement, sticky/overly sweet. Try using real raspberry jam. When I attempted to pull a cookie apart to scrape off the filling, the cookie exploded. 3) Looks like Flying Monkeys assembled these cookies. 4) All cookies in box were deformed and/or broken. Either your truck driver hit a major pothole or they came from the factory this way. Complete waste of money and calories.

All Trader Joe's are basically the same offerings - but a great selection for my meat-eating…read morehusband and my vegan self. VERY low prices, and my husband basically lives off of the frozen meals and pizzas at home. He finds dairy, cage-free and pasture raised, Humane Certified eggs at much less of a markup than at Jewel. I always find some new vegan thing or other, they always have new seasonal offerings. My ONLY complaint is that the checkout lines are FAR too long, due to what I feel is "forced" by company policy on the checker staff. The checkers are FAR too "chatty" with every single customer, when most of us simply want to get in and out. Great cart policy with regard to return and retrieval. Zero complaints and we will always be return customers!

Ian Mae's a hit or miss. They'll have the food ready like the lumpia shanghai or bangus, and…read moresometimes they'll sell out. The customer service is great though and they let ubknow if they'll have more food on the shelf or if they sell out. The inside is like any food market, small and cramped.

Ian Mae Oriental Store - Niles, IL The BEST fresh egg…read morerolls: made daily and perfect for parties/potlucks (just order in advance if you need a lot ). Their chicken + pork kabobs are marinated to perfection, grilled on a stick, and taste just like Filipino BBQ 5/5 Always hits the spot, super affordable, and such a hidden gem for authentic Filipino food! Check out my food review page on Instagram for the full review! @ratedbyaleena