Stone crab were not "Jumbo" $20 each and stunk like rotten seafood... threw them out. Clams were…read moreok, Lobster bisque was passable though not worth $18 for one pint! I would probably just go to Supreme Lobster or Whole foods next year! Staff is totally disorganized. They have no signage for pickup, you have to wait behind the line. 8 people working there all bunched together. No one at register. Even the frozen squid is outrageously priced.....nope!

I like this place. One of the survivors after Issac & Stein and Wabash seafood. I went to today…read moreand think I got some quality fish. However, I was so grossed out the scale was really dirty and filled with fish residue. I would think it would be health code to clean the scale or put down a wax paper? I wanted to say something but didn't. Was this fish 'scum' there for hours? Days? Don't understand how isn't policy to keep scale clean? I think this place has quality standards, but my experience today questioned that...

I ventured to this store several years ago and it is still the same. It has multiple floors with…read morevarious imported gourmet Italian goods. It is literally a mecca of all things Italy. There is a small market doenstairs with easy to grab pre prepared meals and wines as well as other snacks and beverages as well as trinkets and souvenirs. Since everything in the store is pretty expensive, I don't really purchase much. I have other family members gift a meal or two for me which was eggplant parmesean and I have to say that it was pretty tasty. The portion size i think is generous as well though it did make me really sleepy and nearly almost put me in a coma Nonetheless, it was pretty delicious. They have a wide variety of other goods to choose from as well downstairs. When you take the escalator or elevator to the upper floors, there are dry goods such as breads, tomato sauces, cheeses, bread, and much much more. The wine wall was pretty spectacular as well amd they divided the wines by region. The other part of the store has a stand alone restaurant towards the back which was packed. They also had these stations woth an open concept kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking as well as the bartenders preparing drinks. That was fun to witness as I walked by. It was very hustle bustle and they had one lounge style sit down eatery with waiters and another casual restaurant in the back with waiters. I highly recommend it if you have not gone. I think it's a Chicago must do!

I went to Eataly solo today! I always wanted to come here because we don't have Eataly back then…read morewhen I was living in NYC. I got some candies, a pint of gelato, and a sandwich! The sandwich is so freaking professional! Because I want the sandwich hot, they disassemble the lettuce before heating it so it won't wilt! Such care and attention. That carmalized onion on the sandwich is absolutely delicious! We had the pint at dinner! Love this place. The staff is friend and patient. The poor pastry staff is super patience with me and have to handle stupid question about the options for a husband that got got a super weak stomach and lactose intolerant (like you are in a freaking Italian grocery! Daily and oil and coffee is a must!). Another I was drooling on the cheese and meat section but cannot get any. The other staff is super patience to help me check out with a pint! The self checkout is easy to use even for a first timer. There were so much stuff I want to get but I got no room in my suitcase! I really want to try the pizza but I think I have to switch to a different travel companion next time! I will definitely return whenever I am in the area!

I was in search of some tasty snacks for the for our flight…read more But I stumbled onto the Wisconsin honey made by natural acres. I brought it home. One of the best tasting honeys I have ever had.

Everything is top quality. 30 minute parking in front (usually available), Excellent meat and…read moreseafood. Daily fresh pastries and good bread. Staff is helpful, efficient and polite.

Love popping my head into a local Trader Joe's to see what is different. Always a fun time…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

So I first learned of Trader Joe's when I lived back in Miami a few years ago. It was all the hype…read morethen. My parents specifically lauded its food selection and other things and told me years ago that I needed to accompany them to that store which was located on South Dixie Highway near Dadeland Mall. I have to be honest and say that I absolutely loved that Trader Joe's in Miami. Still wondering who "Joe" is exactly lol but nonetheless, I still enjoy shopping there or just browsing it. The foods are like ridiculously affordable. I remember I first went into the store in Miami when it was Covid times so we had to get our temp taken and use hand sanitizer upon entering and had to wear a mask as well. Those protocols were not necessary at this one because obviously we aren't in covid times anymore but still Inloved the layout of the store over there. I love how they label the prices with sharpie and laminate them for each product. There are a majority of the products that are all Trader Joes brand which isn't bad, but I am used to seeing different variety of goods at stores so only seeing TJ items is a bit different. Granted, I have not heard many complaints about the quality of trader joe's goods and services hence why i gave it a full five stars. The staff at these places always seem to be on the ball and wearing a smile. They are all so helpful. Even the security guard like has a positive vibe going lol but in all honesty, the selection is pretty good. Some of the things I came across in the aisles I was surprised they carried. They also have a pretty decent bakery and wine selection. Unfortunately for me, some foods have been causing me allergic type of reactions where I nearly almost faint which isn't good and I need to get on top of, but that doesn't prevent me from browsinf around. I particularly love the flowers section. I am not sure which one is better, Jewel Osco's flower selection or Trader Joe's. I mean they had a little aloe vera plant right when you walk in and some orchids as well. I love orchids but they can be pretty expensive everywhere. Flowers make me happy so it's nice that they have thise readily available for patrons. In terms of cleanliness and having the shelves stocked, everything is in its rightful place and nothing is really ever out of place. Like sometimes I'll see random things in grocery stores out of place where people will either drop an item off in an area that it doesn't belong in because i guess they change their mind or don't want it (which they shouldn't be lazy and should just walk the few extra steps to put it back in its appropriate spot), but at TJ's they didn't do that. Overall, it is a pleasant shopping experience. I will say that it does get pretty busy at this location, like the aisles are always jam packed so you have to be careful not to bump into someone but people that shop there are even polite which I found interesting. One guy had to reach over me to get something, and he was like "Excuse me!". That is something I am not accustomed to whatsoever. I do wish it was a bit closer though becauze it is pretty affordable in cost and well organized but if i ever wish to go for a brisk walk, going to Trader Joe's would give me a good reason to do so.

Expensive expensive expensive. A twelve pack of ipa and a case of budlight run $80 bucks. Wow I…read moreguess inflation is for real!

Overpriced, but so is the neighborhood at large. 12-pack of Miller High Life was $9.99. The…read moreselection is huge, every square millimeter of the store has liquor and booze stacked. Plenty to choose from if you are willing to pay. They also have lottery, if that's your thing.

Gagnam Market looked fantastic. They ostensibly typically had excellent food. The store was…read morewell-organized. They had a food court that looked awesome. I was impressed they had refrigerated VitaSoy soy milk available in the food court. They had a lot of grab-n-go items, which could be convenient, e.g., for a working professional. I liked that they had good-looking fresh produce, e.g., bell peppers. They also had a substantial amount of tofu. Gagnam Market had cool lighting. One could park very close to the store and do a voucher deal with them. It was fairly simple when I did it.

Though there are areas of improvement that could make this a better experience for visitors, I…read morethink the overall offering is unique and definitely worth a visit for any Chicagoan. While it might not excel in all areas, a visit here is definitely enjoyable and a reasonable value. This is with the assumption that one can be in and out within a 2 hour time limit for free parking (which can tack an extra $20 onto the budget). The selection here is fairly good, for a spot outside of the enormous Asian Markets available in the suburbs, with fairly reasonable prices. The interior is very nice, definitely social media worthy (probably the biggest reason to visit) -- with a food court that's definitely above average for a market. The food here isn't cheap, but also not unreasonable and overall of fairly good quality and variety. Overall, definitely a must visit for tourism purposes and still a pretty good choice for shopping and delicious dining if you live anywhere nearby. The market is clean, well organized, and well lit.

Our friends had this amazing sashimi platter for a dinner party we recently attended. We found out…read morethat they had purchased it at Joong Boo Market. After reviewing Google, we found out they have sashimi platter deals Wednesdays and Fridays for just $30. Given that sushi prices in Chicago are at a premium, we opted to go for this deal and make our own sushi at home. It was awesome: salmon, tuna, and around three other types of fish served on top of julienned radish. They gave pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce as well but only one of each. (I would pick up more in store, along with nori and rice vinegar if you want to make rolls). I imagine using this fish for a poke bowl would be fantastic. The platters are a first come first serve item, so be aware of this should you want to get it like we did. We honestly didn't have any issues purchasing on a Friday.

This store gives me a sense of nostalgia for the small family-owned Asian grocery stores my family…read moreused to go to years ago. The tiny store is packed, but the produce and seafood are as fresh as they can be. We stopped by the snack corner in the back for a quick lunch on our way to the airport. For only $12 I got a massive bowl of sullongtang packed with cuts of beef that never seemed to end. At its price point I was expecting to get a bowl of just broth, but was pleasantly surprised to find that it was packed with protein. The side dishes were crunchy and tasty. Even though I was devouring my food, I ended up not being able to finish the mountain of rice they gave me. I highly recommend coming to do your shopping on an empty stomach so you can fill up on a delicious and affordable meal in the back first! Even though we were very full, we still wanted to try the mandu stand in the front of the store. We picked up some steamed pork buns and red bean buns on our way out. The pork buns had a milder/lighter seasoning so they would go really well with a spicy or salty sauce. I liked how the red bean buns were not too sweet. Both buns were hefty and could be a meal on their own.

Half grocery store, half restaurant, Carnicerias Guanajuato sits just north of the chaos at…read moreDivision and Ashland. It's the simpler places like this that remind me why I love going out to eat in the first place. The Chicago food scene is always evolving with new restaurants opening every week but I think it's spots like this that hold the city's character and they deserve to be celebrated just as much as the new. Not busy at all on a Friday night and we were able to find seating easily. Service is as expected as you order at the front and then pick up your order at the counter when it's done. Carne Asada Burrito: Carne asada, beans, lettuce, onion, avocado - added cheese. There's so much meat in this thing you need a fork just to keep up.

This review is for the taqueria...had a mediocre experience recently when I went with my kids which…read moreaffected this 3 star review 1. the meat in the taco was cold, had to ask them to remake it 2. both horchata and jamaicas water were mid jamaica way too tart 3. only basic green sauce offerred....you're a Mexican restaurant (Im Mexican) what happened with the red, molcajere sauce? 4. tacos were OKAY but nothing to write home about...they were decent in taste the only reason Im giving them 3 stars is because they do add meat to the tacos

This place is small but mighty! I picked up some pantry provisions, and excellent kibbeh. Lots of…read moredesserts tempted me, but restrained, I picked the pistachio halwa, which is SO good. I'll be back again soon.

I stopped in here on a whim after seeing it on my featured Yelp page and I happened to be very…read moreclose by. I purchased the basil hummus and baba gannoush and wow these are delicious!! And for $3.99 each. They have a nice variety of sweet treats, pantry items, and a few small refrigerators. A great way to shop local and get authentic fresh food!

Grocery finds... so many interesting middle eastern type of foods. They alao have a bakery and the…read morepita bread are nice as well as the spinach filled ones.

Sanabel Bakery is an amazing bakery and retail store. I used to live very close, but I moved 45…read moremiles West. Whenever I return to the city Sanabel is my 1st stop to refill my staples. From fragrant Teas (Earl Grey my favorite), Extra Virgin Olive so green you know it's a 1st pressing, Assorted Baklava that melt in your mouth, to a giant selection of dried beans, seeds and nuts. If you're looking for a double boiler or other specialty pots and pans they just might have one for you. Check out this Neighborhood Favorite!