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Larko Group

User Reviews of Larko Group

Yelp.com Review - by maxwell p.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Larko Group has been fantastic to me! The best employment agency in the city, hands down. After I graduated from school, a friend of mine told me about Larko and I was immediately set up with an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Larko Group is one of the best employment agencies I've ever worked with. I was treated with respect and Annette Hickman worked with me to find a permanent job. That specific job wasn't the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say other than Kudoos to the Larko Group, hands-down the BEST agency in Chicago. This is a top-shelf agency with excellent representatives who take time to get to know you (not just run...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Porsch K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Larko Group has been the best agency I've ever went through for employment. After graduating college and having an internship end I was out of work, the economy was declining quickly and within a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Excellent Food and Incredible Wine List

I recently dined at Vivere, and it was amazing. We had been to the Village on many other occasions, but hadn't tried Vivere. We were very pleased. We started with the Pesce Spada Crudo, swordfish, excellent,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Great Ambiance, Service and Food!!

Vivere is one of three restaurants at the Italian Village. I think its very romantic and a great date spot. The wine list is incredible and if you have any questions about any of the wines, the sommelier can...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Edit: It is April 2009. I have been officially unemployed for 4 months. I have had several assignments with Larko but none of them long term. I have never had such trouble finding a job in my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clarence E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've worked with a few temp agencies in Chicago over the years, and I must say Larko is a cut above the rest.One thing I've noticed about them is that they work with some VERY cool companies. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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a pleased outsider

i haent been back in chicago in years, and when i came to visit my family and i ate at Vivere. we had a lovely experience. our waiter was so pleasent, it was very refreshing. i was very pleased, and you and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Olive Graden is way better....

Not sure what people liked at Vivere but my experience there was not so good, the place and decor is nice but all of us are there for the food and service.service was ok but the food is horrible and i really...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Fantastic Date place

I recently went here on a date. Let me tell you, this restaurant was very romantic. The lighting, the mood, the atmosphere were perfect. Let me start with the gnocchi is to die for. We had reservations for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Outstanding wine list!!!

I was amazed the first time I went here the amount of wines that Vivere had in its Cellar. Over 40,000 bottles, and from several countries and wineries. The wine sommelier is so incredibly knowledgable, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Really enjoyed the experiance!

We were in the loop recently to go to our old favorite the Village ..but decided to try Vivere instead, we had never eaten there. Like the Village the service is great. The atmosphere or decor is definetly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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very good choice for a night out by Jeannie D. at InsiderPages

When my boyfriend and I want to have a nice meal out, we've been known to go to Vivere. Nice place, easy to find. We can always get a table and just enjoy the good food and each other's company.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Larko is totally awesome... Everyone I've worked with here (both the temp and perm recruiters) are helpful and personable and helped me find a position that very much worked for me. I'll second (or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Great Place to Go !

I eat out alot and find it hard to get a true experience. This place is on Target ! I enjoyed the minute I walked in to the minute I left. The food, service and Wine List are first rate and makes me want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Take me to the Loop for Dinner

After reading reviews on yelp-citysearch the wine magazines we decided to go to a new restaurant and picked Vivere. It was the right pick! We were seated with-in 2 minutes of our reservation time. Our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Great Service and Quality Food

Well I have to say that Vivere was a top-notch dining experience from the minute we walked in to the time we left. We were greeted graciously and seated promptly for our reservation on Saturday. We were not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Very Poor Service and Dining Experience

My wife and I went here for our anniversary after seeing good reviews online. I made a reservation in advance, asking for a back table or quiet table, somewhere away from the door. When we arrived, we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am in shock. I have been working for Larko Group for about 2.5 months now, and I can't believe how wonderfull these people are. We have regular check ins to see how we're doing, interview preps with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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One of the best....

My girlfriend and I had one of the best Italian meals at Vivere prior to seeing Wicked this past week as a Christmas treat. The night could not have started better. We were seated promptly on a busy Friday...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Best Italian Food and Wine in the City

I dine out often in Chicago for business and pleasure and dine at Vivere because it is a great dining experience all around. from the setting to the service everything clicks at this place. This is not a chain...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Great Experience

I loved this place, the waitstaff is all about customer service even tho the place was rocking, my water glass and wine glass was always full.The food is unique not your typical red sauce Italian restaurant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Fantastic cuisine and ambiance

I've eaten in several italian restaurants thru-out the city, but love coming to Vivere!! The arrabbiatta sauce is to die for and the wine list extensive!! The prices are all very reasonable and this is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Disappointing Food and Service

My boyfriend and I went to dinner here before the theater on Friday. We arrived at 6 pm (with reservations) and were completely rushed through our meal (which was not at all what we wanted). The food arrived...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

5.0 of 5 stars. After dealing with two other unhelpful temp agencies, I finally found The Larko Group. Their company is small, so they don't treat you like a number and actually care about you & your needs. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have always worked with Annette. Two years ago, I moved here a few weeks ahead of the start of a permanent job, and things being what they were, needed some temp work to tide me over. Annette placed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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One of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago.

This is one of the very first restaurants my husband took me to. The ambiance is incredible. The lighting is dim yet within the booths there is a light fixture that throws off enough light to see well and is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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great food/ great wine list/ great service

My wife and I ate here before attending a musical. Staff jumped at every chance to help us. Ambiance was romantic, and quiet. We arrived very early, and were able to sit after dinner w/out staff rushing us out...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by molly c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Daryl was my recruiter there and was really nice and helpful. He never got me a job, hence 4 stars, but i went on some interviews and he was very good at following up and keeping me posted.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Not worth it

My husband took me here the night he proposed to me, and had told the wait staff that he was going to so that they can really go out of our way. They did nothing. I ordered the ravioli and I got 4 tiny...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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BonaMangiamo

This is a good Italian restaurant. My Uncles first told me about it and I've been there a number of times.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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An authentic Italian experience

I often entertain guests from out of town and they always enjoy the care that the staff takes to ensure my dining experience is superb. The food is dynamic and the Chef comes to the table to explain the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Wine List still the best, food slipped

Great award-winning wine list. The sommelier was cordial and knowledgeable. Service was fairly consistent, although the food was not. Some of the signature dishes still shine, but the rest of the menu can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Italian Alice in Wonderland

I have never seen anyplace like this! The decor is amazing. We were delighted with the on the mark service, loved the Chef Drue who came personally to our table, the food was original and delicious, the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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fabulous wine list!

Vivere is THE perfect place to dine before the CSO! fabulous wine list - wonderful menu - the butternut squash ravioli is to die for! Attentive knowledgeable staff will assist you in selecting the perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Simply Average

My wife and I went here before heading over the CSO. The food was not very tasty and seemed to be overpriced. The seafood was very dry and the service was rushed and not very friendly. The dessert didn't prove...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2004
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Wonderful dining

My husband and I have tried most of the recommended Italian restaurants in Chicago with the exception of Vivere. What a wonderful restaurant! Superb service, ambiance and interesting and unique contemporary...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2004
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Tasting menu tops

A young and entusiastic staff makes Vivere a treat. As first time visitors, we had the chefs tasting menu. The cuisine and attention from the head chef and his staff made it a night to remember. I would plan...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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Just what we were looking for!

I read the reviews for Vivere so my date and I decided to go. My date asked for that "Bible" of a wine list and we were given good choices from the resident wine expert. Everything we had was hot and tasty!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2002
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