Everything here is great! The meats, the sides, the portions, the packaging…read more.. Except for the sauce. The sauce just doesn't seem to be up to the job of what sauce is. Maybe it's a me thing, I dont know... feel like I should rate them a 5 and leave the note as such... nah, just saw the South Park yelp episode so sticking with the 4.

Great place, great food and great people! Brisket was amazing and Mac n cheese was delish! The real…read moredeal!!

Was randomly looking for spots in my area. Decided to give this place a call. Did not disappoint…read more The baked beans were great and the meals were filling.

This is a hole in the wall you would probably skip based on the appearance. We dropped in late in…read morethe afternoon, having never tried the place because it doesn't look like anything to speak of. (Ironically it's next to an amazing divey Mexican take out restaurant.) And that said, I would not dine-in at either place, but if you are looking for take-out, it's a good choice. We had a final-4 game to get home and watch, so we didn't want to wait long enough to try the runs, but John served up some pulled pork and slaw lickety split. And we were very happily surprised. The food was very good.

I visited Pierce Tavern yesterday for the first time with a few girlfriends for lunch. It was a…read moregreat experience as soon as we stepped in the door. Very cool place! The food was outstanding and so many options. I only wish I got the bowl of chili instead of the cup. It was outstanding!! And let's not forget about our amazing waitress Jazmin. She was wonderful. I highly recommend going there if you never been!!!

I love this spot! The food, the ambiance, the staff is all amazing. We came on a Saturday and it…read morewas busy but we were sat within less than 15 minutes for 2 people. Great place to watch football games. Got the chicken nachos and they were so delicious, the chicken had a ton of flavor. Also had the buffalo shrimp with blue cheese crumbles--chef's kiss! And for the main course, split the wagyu meatball sub and truffle Parmesan fries. Probably the best meatball sub I've ever had! Crispy bread, tender meatballs, and perfect amount of sauce. Will definitely be back!

Tried this place for the first time on Jan 2nd. Ordered a take-out online. The first thing I…read morenoticed was, during the checkout process, the form asked for a tip, and had 20% checked as a default. 20% for what??? Handing me a bag? I got kung pao beef and a couple of other things. The "beef" in the kung pao was so fatty and chewy I could literally not eat it. I kept trying, but it was EVERY PIECE in the container. A total loss. I called to let the restaurant know. The woman who took the call assured me my card would be credited the amount of the item. This was outright FRAUD, as my card was never credited for this food I could not eat. She also said the manager would call me back, which also did not happen. Bad enough the food was inedible, but blatantly lying to me was way over the line. The rest of the items were on the bland side, and I'm not sure if I would have come back. But after what happened, I'm avoiding this place like the plague. I cannot afford to literally throw my money in the garbage.

We came here specifically to try the Filipino food because the Chinese food you can get anywhere…read more When looking for this place, look for New Chinese Kitchen otherwise you'll miss it. It's across the street from Arby's in a small strip mall. You'll definitely have to make a U-Turn because getting into the lot is weird. Plenty of parking since it is a shared lot. We decided to do two combo meals plus the aristocrat chicken. When dining in, there are about 4 tables so it can be limited if there is a rush hour. The owner was very pleasant and he explained about the items before we looked at the menu. Lumpia was crispy and tasty. Garlic rice was a little oily but still good. Overall, it's about a 4. I would have given them a 5 but that rock hard crispy kare kare is hard to forget. However, I'll return to try other items. -crispy kare kare with garlic rice and lumpia 3 - I wanted to like this but the crispy kare kare was a huge let down. It was very tough to eat. I've had Filipino food many times and it was never this hard. It's a shame because the peanut sauce with the veggies and eggplant were delicious. -bbq pork belly (liempo) with garlic rice and lumpia 5 - I really liked the BBQ pork belly. Very easy to cut with a spoon. Meat was well seasoned. It is fatty, so it's best to eat it with rice. -aristocrat chicken 5 - highly recommended. Chicken is extremely flavorful even for leftovers. Meat is very moist and juicy. Nice balance of sweet and salty. I should have gotten the 10 pieces.

Tried Fry the Coop for the first time and ordered takeout from this low-key spot. Service was…read morequick. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I ordered 6 chicken tenders but only received 2, which was disappointing and set the tone for the rest of the meal. As for the sauces, the coop sauce wasn't really my preference--it reminded me a bit of coleslaw in sauce form. The honey mustard was fine, but nothing that stood out or elevated the meal. The chicken itself was very oily and lacked seasoning, to the point where the dominant flavor was just oil. It also didn't taste especially fresh and wasn't as tender as I was expecting from a place known for chicken. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it didn't meet my expectations given how popular this place is.

I hate boneless, skinless Chicken Breast with the heat of a thousand blazing red-hot Suns…read more Most of the time. Except here at FTC. We turned on to this place a while back, and it never fails to be anything than a top- class, delicious feed. Whycome these guys can fry up a hunk of Chix and keep it moist and tasty, while so many other joints put out something akin to shredded cigarette filter? Dunno, but I'm glad they do. I spied they started offering a "flight" of Tenders at every heat level, along with every sauce. But ONLY for dine-in. Gauntlet tossed, challenge accepted. It's a groovy plate, with labels, even. (see the photo below) They get mo' hotta as you move from left to right. All tasty, all moist. I'm a hot-foods aficionado, and this shit doesn't scare me. I took bites from each tender, in order. The first 3 barely register on the "Heat-ometer" for a hot food fan, but know there IS some octane in the mild and medium examples. The "Hot" certainly was, but not at the expense of flavor, and the next leap up, "Crazy", was definitely an enhanced and vigorous little sucker. It's right at the level where any more spice would prove to be a defining moment of courage. Then. I snarfed a coupla-three bites from the "Insanity" chix-finger so's I got a proper dose of whatever was there. Didja ever sneak into the kitchen, grab the can of "Reddi-Whip" from the Fridge, tilt back your head and squirt the creamy goodness directly into your pie-hole? Imagine doing that with a can of Mace. (and I ain't talkin' about the little tin from McCormick used in Punkin' pies and such) Please read on and learn the depth of my pain. The enigma of eating stuff like this is the beguiling taste you experience just before the searing pain begins to bloom on your palate. Or just as you realize you may have made a horrible mistake. Mais oui, I et this incendiary ort unencumbered and of my own free will. Searing, intense pain. I know water or sodapop wasn't going to do a damned thing to soothe; so I thought about looking for some oil. I briefly considered invading the FTC scullery and grabbing a cup of their vaunted beef tallow they fry their stuff in, directly from the fryolator. It HAD to be less hot than the "Insanity" I voluntarily introduced into my G.I. tract. Abandoning THAT stupid idea, I decided to sweat it out. It took about ten minutes, and I savaged all the creamy coleslaw on the table, which helped a bit. At least I can say I tried it. Glad I did! The sauces accompanying the flight are all tasty, and while the tenders themselves are tasty enough, a little dab here and there of the sauces are a nice addition. The flight has a price tag of about $25, and it's worth it. You'll have enough to take home for a second meal or snack. I've had "Hot Chicken" in Nashville (q.v. my Yelp for the original Prince's). FTC here would be a righteous contender in Music City. Sure enough!

The food is top notch. I got the chicken on a pita and was the best! Flavor was on point! Never…read morehad a bad meal here!

I stopped by Bryan's American Grille on a Tuesday afternoon for a late lunch. I ordered the BBQ…read moreChicken Sliders, which came with Fries. The sliders were loaded with flavor, and the fries appeared to be freshly cut, and were also flavorful, though maybe a touch saltier than needed. My waitress was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is that of your basic bar and grill with sports games on a half dozen or so TVs.

We stopped for lunch at Boss Dawgz. Hubby had the Chili…read moreBoss and I went with the Chicago Style, a classic. The homemade buns are like none other, so fresh and soft, and the fries...chef's kiss. Boss Dawgs has 30+ creative varieties of hot dogs plus specials and also Italian beef, brats and Polish sausage. Their buns are made daily in house from scratch, as is their chili for chili dogs. They have the best fresh-cut fries, too. I highly recommend a visit if you venture to the Chicago west burbs. The owner William is personable and we loved talking to him. He cares about his food and customers.

This place never ceases to amaze me! When my local all-purpose fast food drive-thru joint closed…read morelast year, I despaired of ever getting a decent brat again. And then, I figured out that maybe my favorite hot dog stand would have one on the menu, the only question being "would I like it?" Well, let me tell you, it's BETTER than my former favorite, featuring a fluffy poppyseed bun, nicely spiced Duesseldorf mustard, the best kraut this old Bohemian has ever tasted, and a perfectly charred bratwurst of incredible quality. Besides which, the sandwich serves as a great excuse to have some of their fantastic fries. The service is quick, spot on and friendly, and even though I don't get here as often as I like, they ALWAYS remember me. One more time: I love this place. You will too!

After spending the afternoon at Morton Arboretum,our friends suggested we go to NWB - Next Whiskey…read moreBar in downtown Lisle. It was early on a Friday night and we were seated immediately. By the time we left tho,the place was packed! Our server Haley was great. They have a fantastic bourbon and whiskey menu as well as craft cocktails. I had their NWB Old Fashion which is made with Buffalo Trace..bonus! It was so good I had to have two.....lol. We spilt the NWB Trio appetizer which was a selection of hummus,olive tapenade and corn guacamole,fresh veggies and grilled pita. Definitely big enough for 4 people. Their menu offers Mac n cheese, Gourmet Burgers,Wraps,Sandwiches and Salads. I had the NWB Burger which was an 8 oz burger topped with pork belly,cheese curds,whiskey bbq sauce on a pretzel bun. Absolutely delicious! My wife had The Gobbler (GF) with a Turkey burger,avocado,goat cheese,roasted red pepper sauce on a GF bun. She loved it and they only charged an extra 1.00 for the GF bun. Portions are huge and the food is very good. We will definitely be back!

I was completely caught off guard by how good the burgers and drinks were here! My husband got the…read moresuribachi burger, and the wasabi gave it the perfect kick. I got the NWB burger, and struggled to fit it in my mouth it was so big. The pork belly was unnecessary honestly, and next time, I'd order it and ask for this to not be included. We also enjoyed a couple of cocktails, and they were some of the best old fashioneds I've had outside of Kentucky along the bourbon trail. My only critique: the music was exclusively bro country. I wish they'd play better music.

It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

We're big foodies. Shared four entrees and two appetizers. Thought it was good and definitely a…read moreplace to go to for an occasion. Lots of great dishes, a few not so great. The curry wurst was the bomb but needed more sauce. The sauce was heavenly though. The potato pancakes great and flavorful. The cabbage rolls tasty. The liver soup not my favorite only because it had a liver taste--which if you like, then you'll like it. The saurkraut and purple cabbage the best Ive ever tasted and worth getting. The spetzel so-so, not much flavor. Son liked it though. The bread dumplings ok. More like white bread. The big pork shank that is the prize-it was good but not as stellar as we thought it would be. And we did make sure to order it crispy like it said to and it wasn't. Looked like it was a little browned but even my young son said the fat isn't rendered. I think it would have been a lot better if it had been crispy like in other pictures on here. Disappointed. It's like $35. Not cheap. The beef with sauce (sauerbraten) was good, the sauce great, the beef ok. The special that was going on, the beef roulade. Nobody liked it at all. The stuff just didn't taste good together in it. Overall, it was a good experience. The waitress Rosie was amazing, most of the food was great to awesome. The ambiance was German and cozy. Our favorites: the curry wurst sauce, the saurkraut and red cabbage and the stuffed cabbage rolls.

I took V to Entourage to celebrate his birthday, and it turned out to be a fantastic evening from…read morestart to finish. We arrived on a Friday night just before 9:00 PM and had no trouble finding street parking--always a win. We were greeted by our waitress, Jennifer, who was absolutely amazing. She let us know about their late-night perk: half-price small plates and select drinks on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM until close, which is such a great incentive for heading out later in the evening. Jennifer was attentive without being intrusive--our water glasses were always full, she checked in after every course, and her recommendations for both food and drinks were spot-on. We started with a Mad Rose for V and a Chameleon for me. Both cocktails were delicious, and after finishing his Mad Rose, V definitely felt the celebratory spirit kicking in. For appetizers, we shared the Vietnamese Summer Rolls and Sweet Chili Calamari. The summer rolls were light, fresh, and nicely accented with mint. The calamari was sweet with a surprisingly spicy finish--delicious, though the heat was just a bit much for V. I'd happily order both again. For my main course, I had the Wagyu Beef Stroganoff, and wow--hands down the best stroganoff I've ever had. The beef was incredibly tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced with the noodles. It even paired beautifully with my Chameleon, with subtle lemon notes that complemented each other surprisingly well. V ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop, cooked medium well and absolutely perfect. He loved every bite. It came with a risotto that he enjoyed, even if it wasn't the standout of the dish. Dessert sealed the deal. We finished with Sandy's White Wine Cake--which reminded me of a carrot cake in the best way--and the Banana Cream Pie, which was easily the best banana cream pie I've ever had. Truly a WOW moment. Between the excellent food, thoughtful service, and great late-night specials, Entourage made V's birthday celebration one to remember. We'll definitely be back. Sorry, I wish I had pics but I left my phone behind today.

This place turns over far too much. They haven't changed the layout or anything. They also have…read morean amazing menu. Anna at the bar is great. I got the wedge salad with added steak. It was a perfect medium rare and had amazing char. It was bordering on too much but just straddled it. I added raw onion to the wedge and you can't sleep on the house made blue cheese dressing! Sorry, I meant space, not place. Lots of drama with that, lol. Also sorry for misspelling Ana.