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    E J's Place

    3.4 (261 reviews)
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    E J'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Perfect medium rare
    Jeremías C.

    One of my favorite steak houses. I go here every year for my birthday dinner. Sausage and peppers is so good. I really enjoy the NY strip.

    Italian sausage and peppers
    Nazia C.

    Back again to have steak and pie for my husband's birthday. The Italian sausage and peppers are a MUST try. We got it as an appetizer but there was so much we took it home and it was amazing the next day too! I got the Chilean sea bass with garlic mashed potatoes. They gave us a complimentary banana cream pie for my husband's birthday.

    This is HALF the bacon. Spent the next 2 days pulling this from my teeth.
    Mancow M.

    My review is still basically TRUE but I felt bad. The owners seemed to really care. Service in itself is top notch. Food of high quality. Still believe the prices are astronomical. But.....

    Appetizer: Grilled calamari. We ordered fried too, but due to my allergies i did not eat. But my table said 2 thumbs way up
    Elle Z.

    Went with a group of 9. One in electric wheelchair and they were very accommodating. More to come...

    Chopped Steak stuffed with peppers and onion

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    1 year ago

    This joint is underrated. It deserves at least 4.5 stars. The portions are humongous. Seriously humongous. Love this place.

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    We've had many dinners at EJ's the food is always delicious and service is always superb

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    Such a cool space - service is impeccable- even to just go for a martini love this place!!

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    The noise was so loud that we got out of there as quickly as possible and will never go back. Too bad because the food was good.

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    Ask the Community - E J's Place

    What was the name of the restaurant before EJ's took over? I know it was probably over 25 years ago but I can't remember. It was a family restaurant. Thanks.

    Was it Chances Are?

    Did EJ's close? They haven't been open since before Christmas 2019 (it's 1/6/2020 today) no sign in the door, but it's been dark.

    Hi! We were closed 12/25 & 12/26, were open through NYE, and closed New Years Day but reopened on… Read more

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    Carlos And Carlos - tiramisu

    Carlos And Carlos

    4.5(121 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I must have passed Carlos and Carlos hundreds of times on Green Bay Road, always wondered if it was…read morea Mexican restaurant. Found out it's Italian, so based on positive reviews, my wife and I went there early last night. To start they bring out a warm mini-loaf of crusty bread with a small serving of garlicky olive tapenade -- we knew right away we were gonna enjoy this place. The Bella salad had a huge amount of arugula, pear, figs and goat cheese, enough for two. My wife had a special: spinach stuffed ravioli, with a paper thin dough -- very light and buttery. I had the tasty vermicelli amatriciana -- a huge serving, the leftovers was my lunch today. What's interesting was the waitstaff tag-teamed us: Everyone could do everything from take our orders to bus dishes -- you could see they were pros, had worked together for a long time. The only negative (which I will not deduct a star for): There were two huge TV's playing with their sound off -- this did not add anything, were rather distracting. But the food and service won us over -- we will be back.

    I was looking for a place to have dinner with a former co-worker who lives up near the border of…read moreWisconsin. I was trying to find a place at least midway between us and discovered Carlos and Carlos on Yelp. Carlos and Carlos is old school from the perspective you actually have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. The space itself is located in what I think is a condo building. The space itself is compact, with tables relatively close together. We ended up sitting at table next to the kitchen door, which for me turned out not to be too bad as we were not sitting on top of other folks. The restaurant and bar were packed as it was a Saturday. Based on the size of the space and number of tables, I would strongly suggest making a reservation if you go there. We started out with fresh bread and one of their specials for the night: flash fried calamari served w/fresh tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, shaved garlic, black olives, capers & garlic butter. This was a first for me as I have never had calamari served this way and it was great. Definitely a dish I would drive back to get. The bread was wonderful and hot. I could see through the kitchen as fresh bread was being pulled out of either a warmer or oven, not sure. It was served with some sort of olive oil and pesto, I think. It made for a lovely spread on the bread. For dinner I ordered a dish called "Meatballs" and it was just that, a whole lotta meatballs with some spaghetti thrown in as a side...HAHAHA! Not complaining, just staying a fact. The meatballs and pasta were good, but I would say there was a fair amount of garlic in the dish. I had my dish as a leftover and as I was warming it up, The Doctor commented that he could smell the garlic. The Doctor had the Pollo Vesuvio, which also came with pasta. I had a small piece and it was pretty nice. Again there was more meat than pasta, but again we were not complaining. The chicken was nice and tender and had a lovely flavor to it. My GF got the Risotto Al Fungi (Arborio served with wild mushrooms & goat cheese). Prior to sampling her dish, I would have absolutely stated that this was a dish I would not order in a restaurant as I wouldn't have any interest in it. I tried a spoonful of my GF's and was amazed at how good it was! The broth that the risotto was cooked in was chicken and I think beef. That with the goat cheese made this a very nice dish and the second reason I would drive here to do a repeat visit for dinner. Portion sizes were nice as The Doctor and I had plenty to eat and enough for light snack the next day. My GF had no leftovers, she became a member of the clean plate club. For dessert we shared a slice of the chocolate mousse cake, which was really nice. It had a lovely dark flavor to it and was creamy in texture. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance as well. While this is a bit of a drive for us to get to since it is outside of the city, I could see coming back here. I think I want to try a serving of that risotto on my own instead of a taste.

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    Carlos And Carlos - Braised short ribs

    Braised short ribs

    Carlos And Carlos - Chocolate Mousse Cake, very good

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    Metekhi - Nigvziani Badrijani

    Metekhi

    4.3(44 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    Private events
    Large group friendly

    I cook a lot, grew up with a mother who was known in her circles as a great homecook, and I often…read moreenjoy foods from around the world. I've had Georgian food once before, in Los Angeles. I went with two friends to Metekhi. We focused on the vegetarian dishes this time (though we eat everything), and got the cold appetizer combo along with a tomato/cucumber salad; another cold appetizer with eggplant; a hot bean stew and another hot main course with mushrooms, potatoes and a little tomato sauce. The food was wonderful, and these days where you often get ripped off for really mediocre food, I was pleasantly surprised. Each dish was prepared with a lot of love and care, well seasoned, NOT overusing oil, butter or salt, and also beautifully presented. The herbal seasonings were unusual to me, but delicious. They have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options, which is really cool because I expected a menu with cuisine from this part of the world to be very heavy on meat and starches (I'm half-Polish, have been to Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic, and have tried other Eastern European and Central Asian cuisines). The decor is also really cozy and nicely decorated to convey the vibes of Georgia. Amazing how the inside of these strip malls can be transformed. Come and support this new gem in Skokie/Skevanston. I really want them to succeed, because sometimes I shake my head at what places fill crowds and get great ratings in this area. Metekhi is genuinely good. It's not cheap, but as bagel joints can charge nearly $15 for a sandwich today, it's seems to be the sad times we're in, so you want a memorable experience incl. food/service/ambience. Metekhi delivers on all three. Sharing a few dishes here with friends is a good idea.

    This is a great spot for a special occasion. If you're a fan of Georgian food, you really should…read morecheck this place out. The ajaruli khachapuri is truly excellent. We didn't love the pkhlovana version as much, but it was still very good (just a lot of onion flavor when we ordered). While super basic, their fried potatoes are insanely good. I'd also recommend any stew on the menu. They have a great selection of Georgian wines as well, which I highly recommend. For those who don't drink alcohol, they offer a wide variety of compotes as well. The decor/ambiance is very Eastern European. There is a coat check at the entrance which is very handy. Service is very friendly, but they have seemed understaffed the times we've gone. It did take some time to get the waitress' attention, but it also seemed that she was the only one taking orders from several tables. Definitely a slower service, but it's good for large groups to talk over a great meal.

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    Georgian Kababi

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    Ojakhuri with lamb

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    Aboyer - Chicken liver mousse

    Aboyer

    4.1(118 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I had the pleasure of celebrating New Years Eve at Aboyer and it was nothing short of…read moreextraordinary. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, elegant and genuinely welcoming- the kind of hospitality that makes you instantly relax and settle in. We enjoyed their special three course New Year's Eve dinner and every dish was executed with precision, creativity and care. The flavors were beautifully balanced, the presentation was stunning, and the pacing of the meal was perfect. You could feel thoughtfulness behind each course. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive and genuinely enthusiastic about making the evening special. Whether you're celebrating a social occasion or simply looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Aboyer is a true gem! We left already talking about when we'd be back. Highly highly recommend!!

    Amazing service, and very friendly staff! Our waiter was so so kind! The mocktails are delicious!!…read moreThe restaurant is roomy, and elegant! The smoked salmon was a work of art in my mouth! The sirloin and short rib were incredible and the portion was perfect. Every bite was flawless!! There is only one thing about this restaurant that I would change, and that is that we waited a long time between courses. The gateau breton was also delicious! The texture really got me! I highly recommend this place and will be coming back!

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    Aboyer Dining Room

    Aboyer - Beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli special

    Beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli special

    Aboyer - Raspberry Fizzler Mocktail

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