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Not only pros, but average joes like myself. I have only 2 knives that I use in the kitchen and I take them both to NW Cutlery once a year for a good sharpening. They do it for a couple bucks, while you wait. Also, they carry "Mystery Oil" which my butcher block just loves.

Edward Don, as mentioned by ronnie, is my favorite. I would also recommend Northwestern Cutlery. They are primarily a cutlery shop but they also have an impressive selection of kitchen supplies and gadgets. Northwestern Cutlery 810 W. Lake St., 888-248-4449

My brother and I went on a "Famous Ribs Tour" about 3 years ago. We grew up with my dad bringing home big, white Carson's take-out boxes, and we were really looking forward to our visit there. I completely agree with the original post, the ribs were sub-standard; Way overrated. What I do love is the au gratin potatoes as a take-out item. My mother would throw them in the broiler to crisp-up the top. Gooey on the inside, crispy on top and full of potatoes. Delicious.