One Fifty One

One Fifty One - The best pork chop in Elmhurst, perhaps anywhere, ever. 

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Bacci Pizza

Bacci Pizza ... I was expecting mediocre pizza, and I wasn't disappointed.

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Lezza Spumoni and Desserts

Lezza's may not make their pastries in the shop, but the shop is clean and comfortable and they have some really killer cannoli dip ... yes, cannoli shell pieces that you dip in cannoli filling. 

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Emilo's Cheesesteak Philly

Emilio's Cheesesteak Philly is pretty savory!  It furthers my resolve to get to Philadelphia to try some of those famous joints.

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Portillo's

Portillo's is still fantastic, despite new owners.  I haven't noticed any decline in quality.  I'm shamelessly throwing in a picture of myself with Dick Portillo. 

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Dick Portillo - No idea who or what he's looking at!

Flight 112

Flight 112 is one of the best fine dining experiences in town.  From the food to the local artist artwork on the walls.  The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere interesting, the deserts (well not so good). 

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Guac N Tacos

Guac N Tacos has some average steak tacos at slightly higher that average prices.  It's not bad, but first impression was it wasn't great. 

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Cilantro Taco Grill

Cilantro Taco Grill has got to be the best taco place in Elmhurst.  However, it's almost exclusively take out.  There are only a few stools along the window and a couple of tables outside (see pictures below).  Get the Tacos Cesinas.  

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Fred's Place

Fred's Place can best be described as the way Rocky looks at the end of the movie ... beaten senseless.  But, miraculously he wins.  That's Fred's Place.  Severely weathered, but very cheap, very good food. 

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Sarpino's Pizza

Sarpino's Pizza could best be described as "pizza-jerky".  Josh (son) was getting TMJ from eating it.  Eating pizza should not be work!

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Papa Johns

Papa John's Pizza - I was disappointed I didn't run into Payton Manning!  Other than that, I liked the fact they're promoting natural ingredients.  Not a bad choice for a kid's party ... kids will eat almost anything with cheese on it ... even an occasional vegetable ...

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Elmhurst Family Restaurant

Elmhurst Family Restaurant is better than the reviews.  Either that, or the reviews set my expectations so low that it seemed better.  Nicer and more reasonable than most places in town.

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Hunan Palace

Hunan Palace - You'd think they'd have great "Hunan Beef."  Well maybe, if all the other Chinese restaurants are doing it wrong!! And, assuming you like bland food.  

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OMG! Brunch & Boutique

CLOSED

Under New Management - April 2017

OMG! Brunch & Boutique is a classic misnomer.  There's neither brunch, nor much of a boutique. However, they have some very tasty food, albeit small portions.

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Krave

Krave has pretty decent food but no lunch specials.  Also, I swear the server must have also been the cook and the cashier.  I didn't see him make the food, but he was gone long enough to.  

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Doc Ryan's

Doc Ryan's is your typical bar.  Decent food and in need of some remodeling.  If you go, get the BLT.

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Manny's Ale House

Manny's Ale House - (Formerly Elmhurst Public House) has been nicely remodeled, but alas, the food hasn't improved significantly.  To quote my friend Jim, "while I was eating the burger I was trying to remember what I ordered."  Fortunately, I was carrying some Carolina Red Reaper Pepper powder in my pocket to spice up the bland food.  Thanks Matt!

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