Katrina Marie N-A

Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! Been going here for many years, ever since I was in gradeschool! Of course you have to order their Paczkis that are made and sold yearly in February (picture/video here), but their cute tarts and presentations are excellent and for some, look too good to eat! Flavorful and thoughtful designs.

Haven't been to Fashion Outlets in a few months and besides holiday shopping, decided to try this spot out. Not a bad spot for being part of a mall food court. Noodles to me are your typical instant ramen noodles but the pork chashu pieces, broth, and generous offer of how much chili oil you want is great. The bowl is perfect for dine in and if you want to-go, they'll slap on a cover. Pictured here is the Tonkotsu Ramen ($14) as well as an order of edamame.

Clean and well-kept Riverwalk and park area. Love how close you can walk along the clear, calm DuPage River but definitely need to be careful not to tip over into the river itself. Nice seating areas as well for both people watching as well as listening to bells played by the Millennium Carillon/Moser Tower. Beautiful landscape, trees, and ducks. Plenty of folks walking and enjoying the scenery as well as sights of professional photo-ops of folks for special occasions.

A ton of fruity, puree-y beers, with a steady body, flavor, and abv content. Samples of four beers were nice. Not a whole lot of their beers on tap, but mostly cans for sale. Interesting to see that their beers are canned/manufactured at Church Street Brewing Company (Itasca, IL), another nice brewery. Not pictured here, but their mango IPA (reminiscent of More Brewing Company's) as well as habañero ones were great. Pictured here, the Bistro Grape PB&J, was absolutely excellent. It was nice to see one of the staff bring back an award (pictured here): The Best of the Best: Best Friend of Illinois Parks, Business - Batavia Parks District. Beers can be a bit filling, but would definitely come back.

Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! Been here a few times and glad there is one nearby. Can do without the Shack Sauce. Recent visit today is for National Cheeseburger Day so have to spend it at one of the best burger chains. Came around 7pm and it was a bit busy. Service may be slow but they do make the burgers to order. They have kiosks near the registers but I'd rather order with a one of the cashier staff. Pictured here is a ShackBurger with Bacon as a Lettuce Wrap ( my go-to order), Double ShackBurger, and customized ShackBurger (well done) with Cherry Peppers (key ingredient!) and Sliced Onions.