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Karyns Inner Beauty

User Reviews of Karyns Inner Beauty

Yelp.com Review - by Gabrielle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok....been trying to get way more raw with my diet and decided finally to make the trip to Karyns. After making a couple raw dishes at home from online recipes I wanted to see how the pros did it.We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a meat eater. I enjoy the taste of chomping down on tuna, chicken, turkey, salmon... you get the idea. However I do have an open mind. When the very cool and vegan Nicoletta R asked me about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Madelyn H.

3.0 of 5 stars. i appreciate this place for what it is but if you go in expecting tamales to taste/feel like tamales or ravioli to taste/feel like ravioli, it may be a bit of a disappointment. the food tasted good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by viv n.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have had nothing but good experiences here. I totally agree with Kim W. - the colon hydrotherapists are super friendly and professional. I like Patty and Kara the best, but haven't had all of them....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian O.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not only a poorly run business, the food is also totally inconsistent and generally bad. The employees/cooks are very nice people but were obviously not hired because they had a passion for raw-vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne J.

1.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely haaate. receptionists, etc. who are rude to you over the phone. It's one thing if I was initially rude, and another when the attitude is uncalled for..I called asking for an employee and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice G.

2.0 of 5 stars. PS- you can probably tell from reading the other reviews that this place is underwhelming but just in case... I was discussing my weekend experience at Karyn's with a friend who had also eaten here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicoletta R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Our waitperson was very helpful. Vegans: lots of stuff is made with honey, so plan to work with a much smaller menu.I highly recommend the nachos. The tamales were tasty, but annoying. The "bechamel"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by artina d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love, love this place! Raw gourmet food at its best. If I have time, I'll go to the restaurant side for Sunday brunch or dinner, or I'll go to the cafe side to take out one of the prepared meals or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant S.

5.0 of 5 stars. GOT TO PREVIEW THE NEW MENU. IT IS GREAT! GO TRY ALL THE NEW FOOD....Went here for Valentines Day and it was super good. After a mile walk in the cold cold, the restaurant was warm, the service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Damian M.

3.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I had our Valentines dinner here. Partially because we had wanted to try it and partially because we had a hard time getting reservations anywhere else. It was a PriFixe menu for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sam k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Old Dirty Bastard is a fan of the raw food diet (right? I mean, he sang "oh baby I like it raw, yeah baby I like it raaaaawww". He obviously loves Karyn) and I am a fan too (but not just because of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim W.

4.0 of 5 stars. ok after reading everyone elses's reviews i thought i write one too. yes the prices are not the cheapest but considering the location and the ability to park without having to search up and down...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tiring of the cold weather and comfort foods that go along with it, I decided I needed a little pick-me-up and tried Karyn's for lunch. This was my first attempt at raw food. I eat lots of meat, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Everything here is a reasonable facsimile of what it is named, but in a disappointing awww-this-cake-is-made-out-of-flowers kind of way. I had the "ravioli" which was some sort of nut paste folded...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal P.

3.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriends mom went through a raw food period, so for a special occasion Karyn's it was. I have to admit that everyone else hated the food.. But strangely I liked it. I had the "ravioli" it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth H.

5.0 of 5 stars. To whom this may concern...The creativity of the menu, the tastes, & the assortment of theraputic services offered by Karyn's has no equal in the metro area. To find this kind of place you usually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carolynne r.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have an incredible amount of respect for anyone who has the determination and skills necessary to follow the raw food philosophy for any significant amount of time. It is freakin hard core folks. So...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Take one look at Karyn and you will be amazed by how healthy and beautiful she looks. And ageless! That is the best advertisement for a raw vegan diet! This place is fabulous and delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nikki s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I first started being a patron of Karyn's when my ballet teacher began doing classes out of her studio. Really hadn't had any exposure to vegan food, however sampled some items and must say that some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scarlatina K.

1.0 of 5 stars. **Please send me a private message if you have ever dined at Karyn's and been charged a mandatory gratuity ( unless you were in a party of 6 or more ). I had a recent incident there and would like to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aja d.

2.0 of 5 stars. So, in an effort to make some positive changes in my life, a friend and I went to Karyn's and checked out the deli, library and the inner beauty center. I was going there to see if the Detox program...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chia P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Haven't yet been to the fine dining side but often enjoy the the small but inventive salad bar and sandwiches such as the "square of joy" (made on "bread" composed of soaked nuts and grains...dense,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mabrie B.

1.0 of 5 stars. If I could give less than one star I would! Ok, I'll admit it....I didn't read the Yelp reviews before I coordinated an event at this place. I've learned my lesson! The service was the worst I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I actually organized a bit of a pilgrimage here so I feel a bit responsible for everyone I invited's experience (7 of us total). We had a mixed group of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. Nobody was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by valerie h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to Karyn's during my 4 months as a hardcore raw foodist and was SOOOO excited. The food was delicious, I had stuffed mushrooms appetizer, the rawvioli and a delicious carob mousse for dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JoJo F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was riding my bike and decided that I was in the mood for raw. You rock , Karyn! Thank you for making an affordable lunch!! I am eating the Tuna Sandwich (Sprouted Barley, Almonds, Flax seed, Olive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gennifer g.

2.0 of 5 stars. I made the mistake of visiting Karyn's Raw before visiting this very yelp page. My partner and I were running under the assumption that the food would be at least as good as the Cooked location... boy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo Jo G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I try to eat raw most of the time and I feel I am fairly creative when it comes to making dishes. I was anxious to go to Karyn's Raw, but most of my friends are meat eaters and don't want to pay a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paola P.

1.0 of 5 stars. FOOD: (3 stars) I started eating here when I went 100% raw (about a year ago), so I am grateful that Karyn's was around for that. The food is okay. It is a bit on the nutty side, though, and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love the food here (usually, though they often feature cous cous on the raw salad bar, which confuses me). After a while it can start to taste the same - garlic, salt, and vinegar - but they make...
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Great Vegetarian Food!

I recently visited Chicago on business and was thrilled to find a vegetarian restaurant with a huge menu and wonderful food and service! If you are not vegetarian, you may not understand how difficult this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I almost wrote a premature review of Karyn's-- I mean after my uncomfortable experience at the cafe and after being inundated with raw food bashing via old Sex and the City episodes, I was sure that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I almost want to cuss in front of my grandmother so she will wash my mouth out with soap, that is how bad the taste of the food was. Let me preface that I am a very healthy eater, respect all forms...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Having been a raw foodist myself and going through Karyn's detox program as a true believer I can say I think alot of what they preach here is total pseudo-science. Sure I felt great and lost weight...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the food at Karyn's! It's the best mocked cooked raw food i've ever had. The deep dish pizza is teh best and hardly even tastes raw not to mention vegan! The staff is always helpful and nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Unique dining experience! by sarah a. at InsiderPages

This business has a range of services, including a studio that has yoga, massage, and other wholistic health services, in addition to wholistic health/living books. The part that is really unique, though, is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Karyn's is a raw food place in Lincoln Park. She has been in business for more than 20 years. If you have never "dined in the raw" Karyn's is a place to experience this.Raw food, which has many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I need to preface this with the fact that I deeply appreciate all forms of medicine, traditional and modern, and really believe that there is probably a cure to everything somewhere on earth......
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by denis f.

3.0 of 5 stars. After enjoying Karyn's Cooked, I'd been meaning to try the Raw counterpart, especially as it's closer to my apartment.Amusingly enough, after a Saturday night filled with quite a bit of debauchery in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Super great experience. I dined here with a party of six and we were easily accomodated. The apple pie was delicious. The food was good, but it was the idea of raw foods imitating cooked meals that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very good - I dined there tonite in the cafe side, and just had the salad bar ($7.99 per pound, or $12.99 for all you can eat).I really liked the Almond Pate and the Eggplant Salad. Very tasty!Great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

2.0 of 5 stars. In a town known for its hot dogs, pizzas, and Italian beefs, some folks need to take a break with something light and fresh. Karyn's Fresh Corner is a raw-food restaurant, which means it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nuts Nuts and more nuts. If you want to eat really expensive raw food mostly made of nuts, then this is the place for you. I've done the raw detox and I've eaten here. I believe you can take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would have given 3.5 stars were that an option. I rounded up to 4 because of the humor in my visit. Luckily, a co-worker recommended I try Karyn's brunch, so I could see what options were available...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Alright, I have to preface this by saying, I did not actually eat the food here, because I was too busy being outraged. I'm a vegan, and interested in raw foodism, and we were going to check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suz C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I appreciate why people become raw foodists and think this restaurant is very creative. I would never think to make pasta out of turnips or a "crust" out of something that isn't wheat or flour. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've enjoyed my dining experiences at Karyn's cooked, so I decided to try Karyn's Raw. I enjoyed the meal very much. I had the stuffed mushrooms and the ravioli. The sauce on the ravioli was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vxla g.

3.0 of 5 stars. An interesting concept. I have been eating these new and amazing raw foods my entire life, apparently, because I enjoy raw vegetables...I'm very trendy!Sarcasm aside, I had the salad bar and was over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula H.

1.0 of 5 stars. i think this is, without a doubt, the worst dining experience i have ever endured. my husband and i are both vegetarians and were extremely excited to try karyn's for our fifth wedding anniversary....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dina d.

1.0 of 5 stars. gross...i went here with a vegetarian friend one week while i was on a raw food diet. we sat and waited for menus for 10 minutes. there were only 2 other customers in the joint...that should have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rich b.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate this bitch! The staff was so rude! I got ignored at their smoothie bar- right to my face! A rich bitch with a stack of fancy food in her hand (and a leather Coach bag) got better treatment...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra o.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Karyn's. Although the prices are high, it's worth it. I am not completely raw, but have learned a lot about the raw food diet by going there and eating there. My husband and I often go there. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra o.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I both love Karyn's. We go there often. We love the all you can eat raw food bar. Karyn is very creative in her food preparation. I took her uncooking class and was very impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

1.0 of 5 stars. One star is for the "excitement" from thinking I had to go to the emergency room after eating here. I was bloated beyond belief. Put a straw in me to let the air out like when cows eat too much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Karyn's food is healthy creative and mostly tasty. Karyn on the other hand did not make the greatest first impression. Throughout our dinner she was hanging out in the dining room in a baseball cap,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Karyn's is great for some things, but be careful what you believe. Eating raw is a philosophy that has not been supported by scientific evidence, and a lot of the practices of the wellness center...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

1.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went here Karyn asked me if I was familiar with raw foods. That was funny. One time outta sheer boredom as I was driving by the old location on Lincoln I called and asked what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to love Karyn's Raw on Halsted. It just didn't do it for me though. It felt great to try something new and (very) different, but it was slightly uncomfortable eating the food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by yan p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Karyn gets an A for effort and for building the first raw restaurant in Chicago (afaik), and a great community around it. However, the food for being vegetarian and raw is _extremely heavy_. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Zahra A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have never had raw vegan food before. I was very surprised at how flavorful the food was. I must say, Karyn the owner is incredibly talented and creative to create these raw meals.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tobia C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Karyn's is a fantastic retreat for the Vegan or Raw eater. It can be difficult to digest (literally) for someone that is not used to eating this type of food. I had ummm...how do you say..."trouble"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Me, Myself and I.

1.0 of 5 stars. Please send me a mesage and I'll send you a VERY complete review of this establishment, I didn't feel that this wesbite is the best forum for me to write a review...thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good concept for a place, everything is raw for the veganist of vegans but when I tried it i was kind of dissapointed. Maybe its because i'm not a vegan but I thought the food was sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Gayot

there is something about the laid-back approach, the purity of the place, that appeals to us. when we are in need of a detox or two (like after eating too many hamburgers or pizzas) we head for this place....
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Metromix

it doesn't get much fresher than karyn's, a cafe that serves a "raw foodist" menu. raw foodists are vegans who don't cook their meals in order to keep the nutrients and enzymes intact. (the dietary benefits of...
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Metromix

i wrote a review below and i wanted to write another one because i went back to karyn's to look for a book and....they had samples of the joy square sandwich in the cafe part that was really good!! it's a...
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Chicago Reader

six months ago, you wouldn't have caught me dead in a vegan restaurant--everyone knows that stuff turns you into a hippie. but whenever i passed karyn calabrese's nag champa-scented building, just down the...
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Centerstage

karyin is a super gal. food is top notch quality. al fresco dining for the first time '04...
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Chicago Reader

watching people trying to make dinner out of raw food is like assigning frank gehry to build a doghouse. yes, it was kind of interesting to go there once--the food was delicious--but it feels like a lot of...
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AOL CityGuide

it's not just a restaurant, it's a way of life...
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