Man oh man. I'm one of those lame-ohs that actually likes Bar Louie. Before the one on Damen closed, it was pretty easy to guess where I would be on any given Tuesday Night . . . Dollar Burgers!
Now that our Bar Louie is closed, when we need a fix we venture to the Bar Louie in Evanston. The great thing about chains is that they are all the same! Like most people mentioned, dollar burger night tends to get BUSY. So please, don't come here at peak dinner hour with a big group of people. That just isn't using your head.
The main thing about this Bar Louie is that it is chalk full of college kids. Now, some might find this terribly obnoxious. I, on the other hand, like to look at it as an opportunity to relive my college days. Who doesn't want to travel back in time and be a young coed again? And don't even get me started on those hot young college studs . . . . rawr
Showing posts with label Evanston. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sea Ranch
Boo. I thought I had the chance of being the first to review Sea Ranch, but apparently I'm one of the last to know. Hrm . . .guess I have to make it to Evanston more often.
I LOVED Sea Ranch. As Chris C. noted, this isn't a date night spot or some fancy shmancy sushi joint. Sea Ranch is primarily a grocery store. You can buy fresh fish, spices, and lots of yummy dessert items like Pocky and those little chocolate panda bears. It also happens to be a GREAT lunch spot or quick bite any time of day spot.
The ramen is oh so fabulous. I was so impressed by the pork broth . . . so rich and tasty. This is not the ramen you ate in college (and possibly still eat . . . shame on you)! The ramen came with some california rolls that seemed really fresh. While we were primarily going to Sea Ranch to try their ramen, next time I think it will be a sushi run. They have an all you can eat deal for 20 bucks that seems like the route to go. Everyone at your table has to order it, so bring some hungry friends! nom nom nom.
I LOVED Sea Ranch. As Chris C. noted, this isn't a date night spot or some fancy shmancy sushi joint. Sea Ranch is primarily a grocery store. You can buy fresh fish, spices, and lots of yummy dessert items like Pocky and those little chocolate panda bears. It also happens to be a GREAT lunch spot or quick bite any time of day spot.
The ramen is oh so fabulous. I was so impressed by the pork broth . . . so rich and tasty. This is not the ramen you ate in college (and possibly still eat . . . shame on you)! The ramen came with some california rolls that seemed really fresh. While we were primarily going to Sea Ranch to try their ramen, next time I think it will be a sushi run. They have an all you can eat deal for 20 bucks that seems like the route to go. Everyone at your table has to order it, so bring some hungry friends! nom nom nom.
LuLu's
This place is an okay option for dinner in Evanston. i don't know if LuLu's is actually a chain or it just takes it cues from Big Bowl, but LuLu's is definitely aiming to please the masses. It is comfortable and the food is straight forward. With all the great thai food in Chicago (and Evanston!), I'm not sure I would really come back here though.
soooooooooooo delicious and refreshing. AND GUILT FREE!!!!!!!!! Wooohooo!!!!!!!!!
Only downsides? only two tables in the whole joint and about a dollar too expensive.