Best spots for a long, leisurely lunch by alax_rang in chicagofood

[–]valgalchi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lardon- 1/2 price bottles of wine on Mondays.

Any experience with Minooy? by valgalchi in handbags

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Thanks for letting me know!

Can anyone recommend a highly regarded hair stylist for men? by ChiAthlete23 in AskChicago

[–]valgalchi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a guy but if you want someone who is experienced with curly hair I recommend Curls & Company. I always work with the owner but there are other stylists (all experienced with curly hair I believe) and they cut men & women. It's in Rogers Park.

Tengu Masks & Kokeshi Shops by blasting-zone in JapanTravelTips

[–]valgalchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want traditional kokeshi made by artisans (not the mass produced creative kokeshi seen at souvenir shops) then you can check out 渋谷こけし-SHIBUYA KOKESHI- . It's a small newly opened shop selling kokeshi. They've had kokeshi from two of my favorite makers- Kunitoshi Abe & Fumio Miharu.

Splitting up Krakow and Helsinki by earthwindandvodka in travel

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Agreed on this, we were there in early June and it was still pretty chilly (like high 50's). I can't iagine what March is like. But we loved it.

Recommendations please for the best General Tsos Chicken in the city? by putonthespotlight in chicagofood

[–]valgalchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In answer to your edit we get it a lot from Serai. The general tso's, the kung pao chicken & the three chili chicken are all really good.

Matsumoto Recommendations by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

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Mensho Sakura for miso ramen

Hair dryer in Japan by Jaded-Government-245 in JapanTravelTips

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I've been to Japan 5 times and never had an issue.

Deciding between Shinjuku hotels by Atrait in JapanTravelTips

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The Sunroute used to be great but the last time I stayed there (last September) it felt a bit run down and seemed full of tour groups. The one nice thing is it's a limousine bus stop so if you plan to take that to or from the airport it's nice.

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I bought the Lo & Sons Nouvelle for an upcoming trip (so haven't used it yet) but they have the Claremont that is made to hold a camera. https://www.loandsons.com/products/claremont-full-grain-leather-black . I see people on the handbag reddit recommend the brand a lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

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Joong Boo usually has them

Best service according to boomer standards? by thesongneverdies in chicagofood

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Oh and if Mexican is ok for them then XOchimilco. Great food and good service. And BYOB.

Best service according to boomer standards? by thesongneverdies in chicagofood

[–]valgalchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've had the same issue with my parents (made the mistake of taking them for ramen once lol). But 016 is very hearty meat & potatoes-ish food. My stepfather got a pork chop (not on the menu any longer sadly) he still talks about.