Reviews by maddogsurrender

maddogsurrender says "As fun as it is fuel efficient" about Smart ForTwo - 2008

maddogsurrender — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:34:18 GMT

I first fell in love with the Smart Car when I saw them all over Europe about ten or twelve years ago. About 2/3 the size of a Mini Cooper, it is the ideal city car. You can park it just about anywhere, even the tightest of spots (and semi-legal spots). So when I heard that they were coming to North America, I jumped on the waiting list. Two years later, they were under production and we got our Smart Car. We purchased the convertable, since we planned on using it pretty much just around the city (Chicago). It has been a really fun car to drive. It does not drive as smooth as, say, a luxury car. And it certainly doesn't take bumps as well. But the fact that it is quite peppy and gets us about 45 mpg makes up for all of that and more.

A couple of neat little features:

1) If you get tired of the color of your car, you can take it back to the dealer and have them replace the panels for about $1000.

2) There is actually trunk space. I have had a passenger, two dogs, and a...

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maddogsurrender says "Good lunch spot near the loop." about Naniwa - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:18:08 GMT

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maddogsurrender says "A classic!" about Kamehachi Old Town - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:17:27 GMT

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maddogsurrender says "Beautiful view of the river" about Japonais - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:17:06 GMT

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maddogsurrender says "great plumb wine" about Bob San Sushi - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:15:53 GMT

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maddogsurrender says "Flavor, service, and ambiance!" about Casbah Cafe - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:44:56 GMT

If you live on the north side of Chicago, you have probably passed this place dozens of times. Now it is time to stop in! The place is small and charming. The food can only be described as eclectic Mediterranean. The brochettes are prepared with couscous, apricots, pistachio sauce, and (when in season) pomegranates. Vegetarians are very welcome here, and the owner will go out of his way to make you feel at home. My favorite item is the Jerusalem Salad, which is prepared with their own unique dressing recipe. The staff are extremely affable and knowledgeable and they make this place a hidden treasure. If you go, plan on spending the evening since you will not want to leave!...

maddogsurrender says "The most professionally run salon I have ever seen" about Salon Buzz - Dina and Andreas - Chicago, IL

maddogsurrender — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:26:33 GMT

On first blush, you think "wow, this place is beautiful, I'm going to be pampered". And after coming in a few times and wondering how it is that they always are able to anticipate your needs, you realize how much effort and detail must be going on behind the scenes to make an operation like this work the way it does.

The hair stylists are professionals in the true sense of the word. They go all over the world to get the best training and to understand the latest emerging trends. Dina, who does my hair, embodies that professionalism. And, may I add, she is a doll.

The owner, Andreas, is the fine combination of a craftsman, visionary, and business man. He has built an incredible business based on providing his customers with the best combination of pampering and style.

They also have another location at 310 W. Superior.

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