It's all about the nostalgia!…read more The Tamagotchi Pop-Up Shop is located inside Mitsuwa, towards the back, past the meat section, to the right of Pastry House Hippo. The pop-up has Paradises, plushies, Gacha vending machines, stickers, and even lip balm. The store itself is well-organized, and the staff on site were friendly and helpful. Note that their last day is 10/5! Plenty of parking in the Mitsuwa parking lot. +nostalgia! +Tamagotchis! +pop-up until 10/5! +located inside MItsuwa +ample parking

I tried Taqueria Invicto for the first time with my friends, and we really enjoyed it, especially…read moreme. From the moment you walk in, the dining room feels modern. The space is a decent size, though the bold zig-zag floor pattern can feel a little busy. The hanging plants are a great touch, and I loved the stainless steel counter paired with the open kitchen concept. The menu has a ton of options, which made it hard to decide what to eat. They offer a wide variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, plates, Mexican hot chicken, and sides. I ended up ordering the chicken nacho burrito without tomatoes or sour cream ($9.99). The burrito was very satisfying and packed with tortilla chips, rice, beans, queso, Chihuahua cheese, guac sauce, cilantro, and onions. I do wish there had been a bit more guacamole and queso inside, but the flavors were still well-balanced and everything was seasoned and cooked nicely. I also LOVE the self-serve sauce counter they have! Always makes a nice touch when I can try and choose as many sauces as I want. I also ordered a side of elote ($5.50), and it was excellent. The balance of lime and cheese was spot on, and the portion size was generous for the price. I highly recommend it, although one of my friends was not as big of a fan because she found the flavor smoky. One of my friends ordered the quesabirria plate ($17.99) and enjoyed it as well. The plate meals come with a generous amount of food because you get rice, beans, and tortilla chips on the side. Overall, this was a great first visit, and I am already looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

Taqueria Invicto has done it again with a NEW LOCATION serving DELICIOUS MEXICAN STREET FOOD right…read moreoutside of Chicago! This newest location in Des Plaines opened on 12/10/24 and they are bringing all the deliciousness to the new spot! There's options for meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians, so everyone can enjoy their food AND they have select Mexican (adult) drinks! This is totally my favorite Mexican spot in the burbs and each location that has opened has been consistently good with very friendly service! You have to get by here and try one of the tasty Vampiros, tacos or amazingly good milkshakes! Check them out and tell them that Planes & Plates sent you!!!

I hired Beth to give my girlfriends and me permanent jewelry for my bachelorette party, and it was…read morethe highlight of the weekend! She has so many chains, all of awesome quality, and so many charms to choose from! I got a 222 bracelet with a silver-and-gold mixed chain, and I am obsessed with it! I also got an anklet with a Leo zodiac sign charm that I get compliments on all the time. My girlfriends had so much fun choosing the chains and charms they wanted. She's truly awesome, so friendly, and so fun! If you want permanent jewelry, Hooked by Beth is the best!!!

Hooked by Beth came to a bachelorette party I was at and did permanent jewelry. She had such a cute…read moreselection of charms and chains, way more than I have seen other permanent jewelry sellers have. The whole process of getting my permanent jewelry was quick and easy, would definitely recommend! I will absolutely be looking for Beth during market season to get another bracelet done and already have my next one in mind

Every time I go there the shopping experience is just excellent and consistent. Kavitha has helped…read moreme on all occasions and gives personalized attention. She is honest about her suggestions and listens to what I am looking for. She is in no way trying to just "sell". They have a very good selection of outfits and jewelry. The quality is very good and price point is very reasonable. I am so glad I found this place for my Indian outfits/ accessories shopping.

From the owner: For Best Indian Women clothing - partywear dresses, fashion dresses, salwar suit, lehengas, Bridal…read moresarees, bridal lehengas, matching jewelry, handloom sarees, silk sarees, kanjivaram sarees, and blouses. Alterations available. Sarees come with Fall Peco done and stitched blouse.

My husband and I hosted an intimate celebration with our closest friends (20 people total) at…read moreMaharlika 360 after our recent civil wedding ceremony, and it was everything we dreamed of. Rose and her husband were incredibly kind and responsive to our questions and requests throughout the planning process. The place itself is already beautiful, so we barely needed any decorations! Parking was convenient for us and our guests. When we arrived, Rose greeted us right away and made sure everything was ready. Clean up was simple thanks to the clear directions provided. Our guests constantly complimented the space, and the karaoke made the night even more fun! We keep looking back at our photos and videos and can't stop smiling, seeing how beautiful everything turned out and how much fun we had with our guests. We highly recommend booking Maharlika 360 for your next event!!

If I could give Maharlika 360 ten stars I would!! Booked the venue for our daughter's 1st birthday…read moreand it went great!! Good price for a nice and clean venue with plenty of space for our 50 guest. I would definitely look into them again for any future events!! Don't hesitate go see it if you're looking for a venue!

These treats are made with the best ingredients and our dogs love them! The owner is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helpful.

Huge fan of Maggie's Munchies!…read more This home-based business offers handmade and locally-sourced treats that you can also find at local farmers markets - they are really good with updating their social media sites for upcoming events and appearances. Maggie's Munchies' stand caught our eye at a local farmers market that we attended on a weekend, and we're so glad that we did! We were able to purchase some chicken and beef taffies as well as some thinner versions of bully sticks for my senior nephew - we gave him a sampling when we got home, and he gobbled it right up! Four paws up! The owner, Ms. Barbara, was super welcoming and informative! She shared photos of her cute precious pups, too - HEART! Be sure to check this local business out - your pup will thank you! +ask for Ms. Barbara +homemade and locally-sourced treats! +found at local farmers markets

We love going to Art at the Glen in Glenview!  It's a free art fair along Tower Drive at the Glen…read morein Glenview.  It is always a pleasure to leisurely looking at (and looking for) the artwork in so many categories!  The fair is a good size, there are more than 140 artists in the 2-day event this year on July 29 and 30.  There is also the "Kids Art Stop" this year, that encourages kids to participate in art.  We also enjoy looking at the dogs that come with their humans to the art fair, and sometimes get to socialize with them!   Other than food in the art fair, there are many local restaurants and eateries at the Glen to enjoy before and after the fair as well! There are plenty of free parking along the streets and parking lots that offer free parking to fair-goers are very close by.

I mean, if you're looking for some incredibly unique, delicious, and beautifully done charcuterie…read moreboards, Chewcuterie is your place to go! I ordered these boards for 2 events that I was throwing. Rosanna, the owner and maker, was such a pleasure to work with. She was organized with all the information I provided, responsive, genuine, and just overall a kind person! I'm definitely gonna get more boards from her for other holidays or events I have coming up. She also delivers right to you and has many charcuterie options, like jarcuterie for example. The actual charcuterie was phenomenal. Candied walnuts, prosciutto, halved dates, spiraled salami, pitted cherries, cheeses galore - the meat & cheese board was robust to say the least. The sweet board was sweet tooth heaven. Brownies, chocolate covered everything, Rice Krispies, various cookies, and more. Needless to say, the charcuterie boards were a HIT at my event. Seriously using any excuse just to come here and get more boards. Support women owned & local and order some bomb charcuterie from here!

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try one of the delicious boards recently and the…read morequality did not disappoint. The board was arranged beautifully from every angle with a mix of cheeses, crackers, meats, chocolate, cookies, olives, and fruits. I really like the effort that was put into including a variety of meat arrangements, cheese shapes, colors, flowers, and other components that made this a stunning work of art to look at. Fortunately, the board tasted just as good as it looks! I found that overall the flavors were a bit more muted, so that you can graze on this over time without feeling fatigue by being bombarded with strong flavors. I feel this may also be to ensure that the components are attractive to a wide audience. Overall, this definitely is worth buying if you're looking to entertain or hold a special event.