Posted in Bring the Kids, Food, Illinois, Oak Lawn on July 22nd, 2008 by: Lisa
Jason’s Deli is available nationwide. However, this review is being done on the Jason’s Deli in Oak Lawn, IL. (This review is also being posted over at Lisa Cooking.)
I went with my two kids on a Thursday night about 6 pm by myself. (Needless to say, my hands were full). I found that staff there the most helpful. When you walk into the door, there is someone there to greet you and let you know how this all works (since this was my first visit, I was pretty clueless). She got me a highchair for Will (my one year old), so I didn’t have to hold him while we were standing there trying to figure out what we wanted. The high chair had wheels, so I was able to roll him around quite easily and get him where we needed to go. I was able to take a menu, sit down with the kids, decide what we wanted, and get back into line, so we could order (which is what I did). Ordering was painless. After you order, they give you a number and your drinks, so you can go sit down. They then bring your food to you when it is done. The restaurant is a very open concept. You can see where they make the food. Another thing that impressed me was that the apples and apple juice that I ordered with the kids meals were organic. Also, everything that they serve is free of artificial trans fats and MSG! I personally found the prices quite reasonable. Granted, it would have been cheaper to take the kids to McDonalds, but we would have been hungry an hour later (and this was not all that more expensive either! Maybe a couple of dollars is it!) They have an excellent kids menu too! If you can’t find something for your little one off their kids menu, they are too picky. They even have a dessert menu! Madison (my 4 year old) wanted an ice cream cone, but since she didn’t finish her food, she didn’t get one, so I can’t comment on how good their ice cream is. Our food came quickly and it was good. The sandwiches were much bigger than I expected! There was always somebody walking around cleaning off tables or checking on how you were doing, so you could definitely get help when needed (for example, 2 napkins just doesn’t cut it when you have 3 people and 2 of the 3 are under 5!). I easily was able to get more napkins for us.
The food was great (and healthy!). The service was great! Jason’s Deli also has a blog which makes them stand out even more for me! If you are looking for a great alternative for fast food, you definitely need to check out Jason’s Deli. It is a five star place in my book!
Jason’s Deli is available nationwide. However, this review is being done on the Jason’s Deli in Oak Lawn, IL. (This review is also being posted over at Lisa Cooking.)
I went with my two kids on a Thursday night about 6 pm by myself. (Needless to say, my hands were full). I found that staff there the most helpful. When you walk into the door, there is someone there to greet you and let you know how this all works (since this was my first visit, I was pretty clueless). She got me a highchair for Will (my one year old), so I didn’t have to hold him while we were standing there trying to figure out what we wanted. The high chair had wheels, so I was able to roll him around quite easily and get him where we needed to go. I was able to take a menu, sit down with the kids, decide what we wanted, and get back into line, so we could order (which is what I did). Ordering was painless. After you order, they give you a number and your drinks, so you can go sit down. They then bring your food to you when it is done. The restaurant is a very open concept. You can see where they make the food. Another thing that impressed me was that the apples and apple juice that I ordered with the kids meals were organic. Also, everything that they serve is free of artificial trans fats and MSG! I personally found the prices quite reasonable. Granted, it would have been cheaper to take the kids to McDonalds, but we would have been hungry an hour later (and this was not all that more expensive either! Maybe a couple of dollars is it!) They have an excellent kids menu too! If you can’t find something for your little one off their kids menu, they are too picky. They even have a dessert menu! Madison (my 4 year old) wanted an ice cream cone, but since she didn’t finish her food, she didn’t get one, so I can’t comment on how good their ice cream is. Our food came quickly and it was good. The sandwiches were much bigger than I expected! There was always somebody walking around cleaning off tables or checking on how you were doing, so you could definitely get help when needed (for example, 2 napkins just doesn’t cut it when you have 3 people and 2 of the 3 are under 5!). I easily was able to get more napkins for us.
The food was great (and healthy!). The service was great! Jason’s Deli also has a blog which makes them stand out even more for me! If you are looking for a great alternative for fast food, you definitely need to check out Jason’s Deli. It is a five star place in my book!
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Posted in Illinois on June 16th, 2008 by: Lisa
If you are looking for the places to go for awesome wedding pictures here in Chicago, look no further. Here’s the top ten list from professional photographers in this area:
1. Adler Planetarium — The grounds are especially popular due to the postcard perfect skyline.
2. The Bean — The Millennium park sculpture is very popular.
3. Buckingham Fountain — This is a fountain complete with Beaux Arts style landscaping. It also has a lakefront location.
4. The 400 Block of North Michigan Avenue — You are able to get pictures at North Michigan Avenue, the Wrigley Building, and the Chicago River right here.
5. Lincoln Park Lagoon — This is just south of the zoo. It has a bridge with skyline views.
6. Lasalle and Adams Streets — The Chicago Board of Trade is right there and makes a great backdrop.
7. Chicago Botanic Garden
8. North Avenue Beach
9. Rosemont Waterfall — Officially, it is known as Monument Park.
10. Art Institute of Chicago — Both the landscaped gardens the bronze lions make for awesome pictures.
Even in you aren’t getting married, these places you should go check out anyway!
If you are looking for the places to go for awesome wedding pictures here in Chicago, look no further. Here’s the top ten list from professional photographers in this area:
1. Adler Planetarium — The grounds are especially popular due to the postcard perfect skyline.
2. The Bean — The Millennium park sculpture is very popular.
3. Buckingham Fountain — This is a fountain complete with Beaux Arts style landscaping. It also has a lakefront location.
4. The 400 Block of North Michigan Avenue — You are able to get pictures at North Michigan Avenue, the Wrigley Building, and the Chicago River right here.
5. Lincoln Park Lagoon — This is just south of the zoo. It has a bridge with skyline views.
6. Lasalle and Adams Streets — The Chicago Board of Trade is right there and makes a great backdrop.
7. Chicago Botanic Garden
8. North Avenue Beach
9. Rosemont Waterfall — Officially, it is known as Monument Park.
10. Art Institute of Chicago — Both the landscaped gardens the bronze lions make for awesome pictures.
Even in you aren’t getting married, these places you should go check out anyway!
Tags: adams_streets, adler_planetarium, art_institute_of_chicago, beaux_arts_style, bronze_lions, buckingham_fountain, chicago_board_of_trade, chicago_botanic, chicago_river, lakefront_location, landscaped_gardens, lincoln_park, millennium_park, monument_park, north_michigan, park, park_lagoon, professional_photographers, rosemont, top_ten_list, wrigley_building
Posted in Bring the Kids, Chicagoland, Illinois on February 14th, 2008 by: Lisa
This is a tad bit early in the year to be showing you this, but come fall, you will thank me. If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is a must go place. We have gone to Bengston’s every year since we moved to Oak Lawn. My only complaint about them is that it is tad pricy to go. However, the kids have a blast, and we get our pumpkins from them every year.
There are definitely a ton of places all around the farm for photos.
They have pony rides and a petting zoo:
After you walk out from the petting zoo (which you can buy carrots and feed the animals), they actually have hand washing stations. They also have rides for the kids if they are a certain height. Madison was tall enough to go this year. However, she was not brave enough. They also have a Haunted House, a corn maze, and a wagon ride. You can buy food there and enjoy the pig races. There is enough things to do there that you can spend the whole day!
If you are looking for a pumpkin patch to bring your family to this fall, Bengston’s is your place.
This is a tad bit early in the year to be showing you this, but come fall, you will thank me. If you live in the Chicagoland area, this is a must go place. We have gone to Bengston’s every year since we moved to Oak Lawn. My only complaint about them is that it is tad pricy to go. However, the kids have a blast, and we get our pumpkins from them every year.
There are definitely a ton of places all around the farm for photos.
They have pony rides and a petting zoo:
After you walk out from the petting zoo (which you can buy carrots and feed the animals), they actually have hand washing stations. They also have rides for the kids if they are a certain height. Madison was tall enough to go this year. However, she was not brave enough. They also have a Haunted House, a corn maze, and a wagon ride. You can buy food there and enjoy the pig races. There is enough things to do there that you can spend the whole day!
If you are looking for a pumpkin patch to bring your family to this fall, Bengston’s is your place.
Tags: rides, tad
Posted in Illinois, Oak Lawn on December 10th, 2007 by: Lisa
Madison loved The Children’s Museum In Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mom, on the other hand, not so impressed. I found that admission price was a bit high for what we found there. Adults are $4 and kids are $3.50. They toys and things to do were considerably old. There wasn’t a lot of room and the place easily got trashed. When we went, they were busy, and you felt like you were on top of everyone else. Currently, it is located in a very small building. They are in the process of raising money to move the museum and get newer projects for the kids to do. Once this happens, it will be a great place to take your kids. However, until that happens, I would pass on going here.
Madison loved The Children’s Museum In Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mom, on the other hand, not so impressed. I found that admission price was a bit high for what we found there. Adults are $4 and kids are $3.50. They toys and things to do were considerably old. There wasn’t a lot of room and the place easily got trashed. When we went, they were busy, and you felt like you were on top of everyone else. Currently, it is located in a very small building. They are in the process of raising money to move the museum and get newer projects for the kids to do. Once this happens, it will be a great place to take your kids. However, until that happens, I would pass on going here.
Tags: children, childrens_museum, Illinois, mom, money, museum, oak_lawn