I LOVE …
… the chance to see future Tony Award-winning shows–“The Producers” and “Spamalot,” to name two recent successes–in Chicago before they go to Broadway but while they still have their biggest-name stars.
— Paul Lockwood, Woodstock
… walking through the Cultural Center at lunch time and hearing wonderful music after an hour session with my dentist.
— Jeanne Pokorny, Glenwood
… the king crab legs at Half Shell [676 W. Diversey Pkwy., 773-549-1773]. Best in the entire city!!!
— Sarah Lata, Palos Park
… servers who genuinely like kids. Mine are 8 and 10, and when a server talks and jokes with them instead of speaking only to us, I know they really enjoy the attention and want to go back to that restaurant.
— Polly Dickson, St. Charles
I HATE …
… the multiple extra charges tacked onto ticket prices when tickets are ordered through Ticketmaster.
— Mike Manley, Chicago
… DVDs that won’t let you bypass all the logos, disclaimers and commercials.
— Martin Gee, art director
… when grocery stores have “great sales” on dates close to expiring on perishable foods!
— Donna Henderson, Naperville
… clubs that say a band is going on at 10 p.m. then don’t get the show started until 11 p.m.–on a weeknight, no less.
— Monica Eng, reporter
… servers who place my dirty cutlery down on the table when clearing the table.
— Bill Daley, food and wine reporter
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