Our company hired Valet parking 1991 for an annual trade show at our…read moreoffice on 01/19/2024. My manager initially had not wanted to make the investment for valet services (back in December), but two days before the event, (as dangerous was forecasted), management decided hiring Valet parking 1991 was necessary. Jose Brito was very responsive. In December, he returned my call promptly and submitted a quote within days. He was equally responsive two days before the event. Their service was impeccable. The drives were punctual, even in the inclement weather, their uniforms were clean and they were immensely polite and professional. They even helped some of our guests in with their packages (above and beyond). We are extremely grateful that Mr. Brito was able to accommodate us on very short notice. I would hire in the future and feel confident recommending their services. Top Notch!

From the owner: New in Yelp! but providing valet services to Chicago and all its suburbs since 1991!…read moreWe specialize in Valet Parking Services for corporate and private events. We also provide Valet Parking Services for Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs, Breweries and Wineries, Hotels, Hospitals, Country Clubs, Malls, Arenas, Stadiums and Concert Halls, Churches, Community Centers, Sport Clubs, Art Galleries, Beauty Shops, Parking Lots, Banquet halls, Event Venues, and Convention Centers. Currently, We Do Not Offer Valet Services for O'Hare and Midway Airports. We will provide quality services, exceptional efficiency, and the highest level of professionalism. No matter what service you’re looking for, we guarantee to meet and exceed your expectations and ensure your satisfaction.

My wife and I held our 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception for 50 guests on June 29. We could not…read morehave been happier with Halim, from the early days' planning to the actual reception for friends and family. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The food and bar service were excellent . Several of our guests mentioned how impressed they were with the unique venue. We highly recommend Halim for events like ours!

Living in downtown Evanston, we had always walked by the museum and wondered what it looked like…read moreinside. We saw photos of events held there, and thought it looked beautiful. It was on our list of wedding venues to tour--we arrived, and immediately fell in love. The staff was extremely professional and worked efficiently throughout the process. They answered every single question, and accommodated us when annotating the contract, helping us schedule and track payments, preparing the timeline for the day of, and helped us figure out a LOT of last minute changes. They offered a time for a walk through and assistance with setup the day before, which made the day of the wedding so much less stressful. They take care of EVERYTHING; set up, tear down, linens, place settings, table numbers, water, wine, changing courses, bridal suite, the bar, you name it! We just had to walk in and enjoy. The food was restaurant-quality - no banquet halls here! Many people emphatically said that was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The menu tasting was a wonderful experience guided by the Chief of Staff, and included a personal visit from the chef near the end. There are many great food and wine options, it was hard to limit ourselves to just a few! The staff was very helpful in accommodating our guests with dietary restrictions and allergies; if one of the food choices would not work, they created a special alternative dish for them at no extra charge. They were so organized, they even remembered to not drizzle honey on one of our guest's dessert. I checked with every single one of our guests who needed an accommodation, and every single one was fulfilled. We even had a guest who was arriving late; his food was kept warm and brought out immediately when he arrived. As the bride and groom, we got to sit at the head table with our personal Head Waiter, Justin, who was awesome. He made sure our water and wine glasses were always full, and would personally deliver them to us throughout the night whether we were chatting at a table or in the middle of the dance floor. He said he was there if we needed anything, and he always jumped in to help with a smile. Our guests repeatedly told us how beautiful, elegant, and classy the venue was. The Tiffany Room and first floor galleries were the perfect setup for cocktail hour, and everyone loved the gorgeous glasswork (and open bar). The Wisteria room, bathed in candlelight, with a view of the Chicago Skyline, was perfect for dinner and dancing. The staff was professional and helpful, and the entire event ran smoothly. We specifically wanted a venue that would "do it all" so we didn't have to, and Halim Time and Glass Museum absolutely delivered. We treasure the experience we had on our special day and thank Jessica and all of the staff for making it the perfect experience.

They are far from professional. The owner was kind at first,…read morebut after I sent her the money she was requesting she became very rude. After sending the money I asked if she could send me the Liability insurance so that I could email it to the venue where I would be holding my daughter's baptism. Per the venue's request. She said no and then later I asked if I could get the bartenders email address so that I can communicate with her. As I wanted to figure out what alcohol to purchase. I wanted to purchase alcohol that the bartender best works with. The owner Angela said no again and then went on saying I was requesting additional stuff. She wanted the payment to be the end of our conversation. She wanted me to pay her and not ask further questions. I then asked if I could get my money back, as I didn't want to do business with her anymore. She then went on and said she could care less and if I wanted my money back my husband would have to contact her. After that she blocked me. I then began to panic and I worried that she wouldn't refund me my money back. Keep in mind that I am already dealing with all the stress that comes from planning an event. I am also pregnant so this was definitely a terrible thing to have experienced. I then asked my husband to reach out to her. Only then did she decide to refund me my money back. Moral of the story, don't book with them. Its better to book with someone who actually cares about their clients.

If there were negative stars for a business, I'd apply them here. They do not have any license to…read moreactually perform their stated livelyhood (or at the very least are unable to produce paperwork), are slow to respond to requests for basic insurance information, and also charge greater than their stated rates. In short, I nearly had to cancel a high profile event due to their negligence. DO NOT USE. Better to hire the homeless man at the corner; he'd be more apt to perform the tasks at hand.

We waited in line for almost 2 HOURS only to eventually be told by other ppl in line they had…read morereached/rescheduled capacity for the Smirnoff event on 5/14. I completely understand it was a free event and things can get hectic, but the lack of communication from staff really left a bad impression. We RSVP'd ahead of time and had QR codes, yet no one ever asked to check them. Meanwhile, people were being pulled from the line because they knew someone or recognized a famous person. No hate or hard feelings, I get how events work but it definitely felt frustrating for the people who actually registered and waited patiently. Better communication and organization would have made a huge difference.

Open Books holds our annual fundraising event, Make the Case, at Moonlight Studios…read more It's a unique event space with many huge rooms. I loved mixing and mingling as I worked away the night watching the teams build and decorate their bookcases, which we then stocked with books and delivered throughout Chicago to communities in need. Hooray Literacy!

Wedding from Sept 2025 - Leslie was the wedding coordinator. Looks like new leadership from…read moreprevious review. Ivanhoe Club did an outstanding job turning our wedding vision into reality. From our very first meeting, we were made to feel like a priority. We had felt pressure from other venues to sign quickly or risk losing our date, but Leslie was the complete opposite - she made us feel comfortable, never rushed us, and allowed us to make the decision that was right for us. Choosing Ivanhoe ended up being one of the best decisions my husband and I made. The ballroom is absolutely stunning and truly doesn't need much to enhance it. The large windows overlooking the golf course provided a beautiful backdrop, and the cocktail hour spaces--both indoor and outdoor--were perfect for accommodating all guest preferences. With our large guest list, they even added an extra bar at no additional cost, something other venues charged extra for. Communication and organization were exceptional. Leslie and Claudine were wonderful to work with and coordinated seamlessly with all of our vendors. We never felt the need for a day-of planner because of the level of support they provided. With only one wedding hosted per weekend, we truly felt like their top priority. Being able to drop off décor earlier in the week and pick up leftover items on Sunday allowed us to fully enjoy the wedding day without worrying about setup or teardown. One stressor for me as the bride was the size of our guest list (270 guests), but Claudine worked closely with me using their room-layout program to create a setup that felt spacious and comfortable rather than cramped. Overall, Ivanhoe Club exceeded every expectation. The food was fabulous, from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course, and we received overwhelming positive feedback from our guests. The New York strip option was unique to Ivanhoe and not something we encountered at other venues. Having food and beverage included in the package made planning seamless, and they even allowed us to bring in outside late-night food, helping us set it up and keep it warm. On the wedding day, the entire team was calm, professional, and attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We would absolutely choose Ivanhoe Club again and could not recommend them more highly.

I have waited months to write this review and now that my wedding has passed, I wanted to post this…read morefor any couple who might be considering Ivanhoe Club as their venue. It's fairly long so there's a TLDR at the bottom. The venue is pretty, and had a lot of the features that I wanted in a venue: large windows, high ceilings, decent photo spots. I had signed my contract fairly early as my fiance and I got engaged early during covid and at the time didn't know when things would open up. Keith is the event coordinator there and there were some red flags from the beginning that nagged at me, but ultimately chose to ignore. I should not have. There were MULTIPLE instances where I would be verbally or by email quoted a price, that when push comes to shove Keith would change or at least try to when it came down to paying. He quoted us one price for chiavari chairs and put that price in the email, but when we went in to sign the contract and pay the deposit, he increased the price last minute. Since we had signed our contract early, we had locked in a price for meals, but they increased the price anyways and told us during our tasting. Keith had shared that they would meet in the middle for the price that was quoted when we signed the contract and the current prices. We went back and forth in email (which he would either respond very slowly or not at all) to make some changes. A couple months later when we went to pay half of the estimated costs, not only did he not make any of the changes we talked about over email, he also increased the price of the meals per person on our invoice and DID NOT mention it to us. I noticed it when I was reviewing the numbers later and it didn't match up with our previous invoice. I couldn't do anything about it because cost of food was subject to change up to 30 days before the wedding. When we received the estimates for the horsdoeuvres we chose, we found out that one of the ones we had picked that was not supposed to have an upcharge did in fact now suddenly have one. When we went to pay the remaining balance 2 weeks prior to the wedding, he then tells us that the cost of the chiavari chairs might have to go up because of their vendor increasing prices. We had anticipated this possibility which is why we had it written into our contract for an exact amount. When I reminded him that it was in our contract, he pretty much just said unfortunately they can't eat the cost. When I reiterated that I am standing my ground and sticking to our contract on this when he brought it up again THREE days out from our wedding, he tried making me feel bad for not agreeing to pay an extra almost 6 dollars a chair by repeatedly saying "I thought you would be understanding". Thankfully we at least got the chairs for our contracted price, but not without a lot of attitude and snark. I wasn't even sure if we were getting the chairs until the day before. There were additional charges for the rehearsal dinner that were NOT discussed with us at all prior, that thankfully were removed by a different event manager after we voiced our frustration. Day of our wedding, Keith's attitude was horrific. Things that we had discussed prior were not done, the most important one being that we needed a space for my husband's father to rest and have privacy for medical reasons, which he said that he would make the space available and when we asked about it the day of he acted like he was so incredibly inconvenienced and came into the dressing room after the room was readied pretty much rolling his eyes and saying they cleared out just enough of it but he doesn't know why we'd want to use it because it's not that clean, but at least it's there. All of my bridesmaids and even my hair artist commented on how incredibly rude and unprofessional he was. And throughout the reception, his presence was not subtle. I had a couple guests ask me about who he was because he was making them uncomfortable. I get that he has to oversee, but staring down my guests and making them feel uncomfortable is not it. TLDR: Venue coordinator Keith is either deceptive or conveniently forgetful about prices, little hidden costs will just appear and add up, and overall just a lot of promises made that ultimately were not kept or only done because we had to repeatedly push for it even after we were told it would happen. Very poor communication throughout the process and honestly would not wish for any couple to go through the headaches we went through trying to work with him.

this location is 5 stars! prime location in the heartbeat of Wicker Park. The venue is pristine…read moreand can accommodate many different occasions. The owners are helpful & professional. it was a nice added touch to be able to book the venue, but also have help with the decor. Their expertise was very much appreciated! I can't wait to book more events here

From the owner: Located in one of Chicago's most eclectic and vibrant neighborhoods, our venue offers a versatile…read moresetting perfect for any occasion.

Stayed here for a night over the weekend. Central location and walking distance to the third ward…read moredistrict. Amazing valet staff, overall great service. Hotel is a little outdated but the room was clean. Pillows could be better. 5 star for hospitality (thoughtful valet staff, amazing front desk and helpful service staff) however doesn't live up to the Autograph status (which has been disappointing overall but that's for another day) despite the price tag. 3 feels harsh and 4 feels generous, more like 3.5.

Loved my stay at Hotel Metro. I booked a king suite and called the day before to request a suite…read morewith a tub I saw advertised on my booking site. The gentleman over the phone checked and said that accommodating a suite with a tub would not be an issue. When I arrived I confirmed again but they said they didn't see any note of it, but Cash was able to find a room with a tub for me, which I was greatly appreciative of! The room was absolutely gorgeous and spotless. The mattress and pillows were super comfy! There is a full mini bar with drinks and snacks, including Spotted Cow beers, which was such a sweet Milwaukee charm. The location is great with tons of restaurants on the same block. It's a short and scenic walk to the art museum and lakefront as well as the public market. Would highly recommend booking a room at hotel metro during your next Milwaukee visit.

I co-hosted my cousins wedding shower at Saranello's, and everything was so great! Mary was…read moreresponsive when coordinating everything, as well as flexible when we had to add a couple of people last minute. The wait staff were hospitable and helped us with anything that we needed! Forgot to take pictures of the food, but the family style lunch menu was a hit with everyone, and so much food! We appreciated being able to get more food as needed. The short rib was worth the upcharge and a fan favorite. If we need to host any more large parties like this, Saranello's is definitely on our list!

First off, it's hard to go wrong at any Melman restaurant, and Saranello's is no exception!…read moreWe were greeted promptly and professionally at the host stand. I noticed a portrait on the wall next to the stand and inquired who it was. Her name was Sara Rowe, and it's a loving memorial to a long time Melman partner. Melman combined her first name, Sara, with a classic Italian suffix to create the name "Saranello's". It's an upscale restaurant with upscale food. But at a mid-scale price point, Thanks for that! The food: I had the baked eggplant parm, since I'm from Chicago. You know what I mean if you're local. And it's my new benchmark. Well done! The wife had the braised short rib ravioli. It's now her desert island dish. It's a very very nice space. And our server knew the menu backwards and forwards. Anyone who's had the grated "parmesan" in the green can will appreciate the genuine Parmiggiano Reggiano they serve here. Freshly grated with no cellulose, and that beautiful tang! With homemade tiramisu for dessert, and a glass of wine, the tab was about $75, but you get what you pay for, and you'll get what you're paying for here!

Extremely good, tasty and atmospheric restaurant, always everything is at the highest level,…read moreespecially I look forward to the service (we were served by Taras, who complemented our evening with delicious dishes and drinks, was very pleasant in communication, sincere, always smiling, friendly) sincere recommendation

Decent food. Russian, Ukrainian and other Eastern European pop music. Lots of plastic bling. The…read moreservice is excellent and prompt. There was one thing that had turned my good time into a miserable existence: the music for the size of the room we were in was way too loud. Not only was it impossible to sustain a conversation with a person nearby when the two presenters were at it, it was plain painful. My advice, if you have decent hearing and would like to preserve it: BRING SOME EARPLUGS. Another advice, make sure you have been vaccinated as it's still the middle of the pandemic, and this place is a COVID breeder. A few of the guests have developed symptoms and tested positive a little over a week after attending.