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Val J

Val J

Chicago, IL
  • 6 Tips
  • 137 Followers
  • 158 Following
  • 61 Lists
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Chicago
11 Lists Created · 3 Tips
New York
6 Lists Created · 4 Tips
Minneapolis
5 Lists Created
Milwaukee
5 Lists Created
Atlanta
4 Lists Created
Los Angeles
3 Lists Created
London
2 Lists Created
Toronto
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Seattle
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Val's Recent Lists
Val J
NYC
8 places updated November 5, 2023
8 places including Hudson Clearwater, Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar, The Dead Rabbit, Shuko
Val J
Tasting Menu
6 places updated April 20, 2022
6 places including Schwa, Alinea, Elske, North Pond
Val J
MSP
11 places updated September 10, 2019
11 places including The Bachelor Farmer Cafe, Tilia, Smack Shack, The Butcher's Tale
Val J
Dates
3 places updated September 10, 2019
3 places including The Bachelor Farmer Cafe, Dak, Glenn's Diner & Seafood House
Val J
San Diego
4 places updated November 6, 2019
4 places including Ironside Fish & Oyster, Museum of Making Music, Embracing Peace Statue, Balboa Park
Val J
NOLA
6 places updated February 18, 2018
6 places including Commander's Palace, Bayou Beer Garden, Pêche, CellarDoor
    Val's Recent Tips
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    "Great ambiance, delicious authentic food, great service. I'll be back for sure."
    Val JVal J · January 2, 2017
    Mercato
    Italian
    · New York, United States
    8.0
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    "Good service, delicious food, chill atmosphere."
    Val JVal J · July 29, 2015
    Westville Hudson
    American
    · New York, United States
    9.1
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    "Small, intimate place with a variety of dishes. Plates are a bit smaller and space is tight, but it's good food."
    Val JVal J · July 28, 2015
    Cotenna
    Italian
    · New York, United States
    9.0
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    "The food here is good, the service, even better. Friendly staff and great cocktails. A perfect location for a quiet date."
    Val JVal J · July 27, 2015
    Hudson Clearwater
    New American
    · New York, United States
    9.1
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    "This is like the Disneyland for adults...baggo, pool, music, video games, darts, live music and great service! Definitely a great stop on a road trip."
    Val JVal J · August 23, 2013
    Ruthies
    Bar
    · Lake Station, United States
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    "I'd suggest the decaf herbal grey, but watch out for the tip police...they're a bit overzealous."
    Val JVal J · July 24, 2013
    Chimney Rock
    Piano Bar
    · Chicago, United States