I LOVE …
… “Birthday Cake Remix” with added marshmallows at Cold Stone Creamery (21 W. Ontario St., 312-280-5977). It’s made with cake batter-flavored ice cream. To die for!
— Keinika Carlton, Chicago
… the marvelous service at Village Cycle Center (1337 N. Wells St., 312-751-2488). They got me up and running on my new bike in no time.
— Kevin Pang, reporter
… the twilight view of downtown, as seen from Halsted Street just north of Fulton Market
— Phil Vettel, restaurant critic
I HATE …
… when paying your check at a restaurant the server says, “Do you need change back?” He hasn’t bothered to look at the check and realize you’re paying with a credit card.
— Kimberly Patterson, Chicago
… restaurant reviews that use ugly, unappetizing words like “smear” and “puddle.” Sounds like something a dog would do.
— MaryAnne Spinner, Chicago
… seeing drooping outdoor Christmas icicle lights STILL draped all over houses in May!
— Joanne Stucka, Morton Grove
… nice restaurants that insist on putting white paper on top of the tablecloths. I instantly remove this paper and hand it to the waitstaff.
— Kate Collimore, Chicago
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