This review is for Meyers Castle event venue:…read more My mother, and now husband, hosted their wedding here the end of May. The ceremony was outside at the gazebo and the reception inside in the Oak Room. It does not even need much decor, the space itself is so pretty. We utilized the downstairs bridal suite. So beautiful. It was a small wedding, maybe 70 people or less. The staff did a wonderful job; they served appetizers and plated dinner. Very attentive to guest's. Excellent bartender. My mom utilized a partnered dj, limo driver service and shuttle service. Then, their event coordinator, Eva. The coordinator, Eva, deserves her own review- but if you are in need of a coordinator, she went above and beyond for my mother. She could not be happier with her service and compassion provided along the way and day-of event. Thank you, Meyer's Castle for an event we all will be talking about for years to come.

We could not have asked for a more perfect day at Meyer's Castle! The venue itself is…read morebreathtakingly stunning, and our wedding photos turned out incredible. There are so many unique, beautiful spots across the grounds for photos. The weather and vibrant flowers were flawless for our July wedding. The entire reception went seamlessly and flowed so wonderfully. The service was top-tier. Food arrived warm and delicious, and the bar kept drinks flowing quickly all night. The biggest blessing was our onsite coordinator, Eva. She made the entire day run like clockwork, ensuring every single detail was on time and executed exactly the way we wanted. She constantly checked in with us throughout the night to make sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. It was truly a PERFECT day. I cannot recommend Meyer's Castle enough for your ceremony, reception, or both!

My visits at little Italy have always been a great one. The food is good and the service was…read morepleasant. The ambiance is calm and friendly. I love this about the restaurant. My recommendation is for the server to communicate when someone is an up charge. Outside of that I would recommend this restaurant.

I had eggplant Parmesan, my girlfriend had chicken Parmesan both were excellent…read more Rachel, our server was the Best server we have had in a long time. She made sure our dining experience was amazing.

We had an excellent experience having a baby shower at this venue. The staff was incredibly kind…read moreand professional throughout the whole experience! Jacob (Jake) answered all of our many questions with professionalism, speed, and understanding. They were able to even have some vegan options for catering for the party! They made the process of having the vegan options very easy and even had them labeled when the food was served. Beautiful venue and we had lots of comments on how pretty the venue was. Will for sure book future events here. A+ and 5 stars!

My daughter and I had the pleasure of sampling some of Chef Alan Clarke's amazing food. The…read moremajority was plant based and absolutely divine. His flair for elevating flavors and melding dishes is a unique experience in the Region. The artistry of presentation is unrivaled. The restoration of the bank is beautiful, inviting and blends into the neighborhood nicely. Customer service is outstanding. The Bankquet is the real deal!

I have had dinner there a lot plus brunches, lunches and everything else they serve. It is for…read moremembers only but the food is much improved since I started going. The new chef is typically spot on with everything he makes. The club itself is very nice. Plenty of activities. Plenty of upgrades happening. I actually don't have anything to complain about at all. I am already looking forward to Easter brunch, the opening of the pool, as well as the new bocce ball courts. Great place to check out and maybe become members.

Golf course is great. Pool is very nice. However, my grandma lives in briar. She pays extra for…read morepeople to use the pool. I've been going there using her number to just lay out, relax, use the pool etc. nothing crazy. I go maybe the 4th time and staff kicks me out telling me that she has to be present with me if I'm going to use the pool. .... I'm 35 years old. To be kicked out of a pool because my grandma isn't with me is petty as hell and ridiculous. Anytime I've been there, there's maybe 10 people there anyways. I've bought food there before as well so they are turning down money for what? To keep the people of briar happy knowing I'm not there? lol. I get it's a club but Jesus Christ, lighten up and don't be so strict. I'm not bothering anyone by laying by the pool. Not happy.

I have been wanting to try this distillery ever since I saw a segment on them on one of the local…read moreTV stations. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time. They have a few parking spaces in the front of the building with a larger lot in the rear. It was not too crowded and we were seated immediately. Our server Michaela was very friendly and suggested a few food items for my wife which were GF. I started with the House Old Fashion and my wife had the Bee's Knees. Both were very good and cost 10.00 each. For lunch I tried their Pecan Whiskey BBQ wings. 5 wings cost 10.00. They were good size and very tasty but I didn't taste any of the Pecan Whiskey flavor. My wife had the Barbacoa Tacos which were filled with braised beef. She could only eat 2 of them so I had the third taco. Flavorful but I would have preferred more salsa or a dipping sauce. I wanted to try their Drop Dead Bourbon separately so I had a small tasting. I loved it so much I bought a bottle to bring home. Cost was 60.00. The history of this distillery dates back to 1857 and is one of Illinois' oldest standing distillerys and was once Al Capones largest bootlegging facility during prohibition. I would love to go back and try a few more of their hand crafted cocktails and one of their signature burgers.

We have had this distillery in Thornton IL on our radar for quite a while and this first full day…read moreof spring was perfect for a drive out. The building oozes historic charm going back to 1847. Our server and hostess were friendly and helpful. There is only a few spots to park in the front but a big parking lot in the back marked with a sign. It was lunchtime so we ordered wings and beef barbacoa tacos and both were very flavorful. The server suggested the tacos as they can be made gluten free. Besides the cocktails my husband asked to taste their straight bourbon called Dead Drop. He enjoyed it and bought a bottle to take home. I could feel the ghosts of bootleggers of the past haunting the place. Worth the drive to experience it.

Food is NOT good. The chicken was dry. We were all begging for water to wash it down. when i…read morementioned it they blocked me. The drinks are also priced really high.

Though quite a trek from Chicago's north 'burbs, it's worth battling the traffic. The modern and…read moreattractive Center for Visual and Performing Arts enjoys a bucolic setting in Bieker Woods Park. In addition to an intimate 410-seat thrust stage theater and an art gallery, this facility has a pair of elegant dining rooms for banquets and special events, and also a gift shop featuring handcrafted items. We were participants in a 'group package' which included a hot multi-course lunch followed by a matinee performance of "Ghost." The meal, consisting of lemon rice soup, a choice of Chicken Tetrazzini or Beef Stroganoff, and chocolate cake, exceeded our expectations. Though basic, this 'comfort food' was yummy, attractively plated, and served at just the right temperature. They were a bit parsimonious with the rolls and a basket of crackers (the latter was whisked away as soon as we finished the soup), but otherwise the portions were ample and the servers were genial and attentive. Afterwards, we had time to explore the gift shop and art gallery. The restrooms are immaculate. The theater has comfortable seating with generous legroom and excellent sightlines. Although the scenery and props for "Ghost" were minimal, the performance was so absorbing that we soon became too engrossed to notice the bare-bones setting. We also enjoyed chatting with General Manager Richard, who likes to mingle with the guests. If only the staffs at other fine arts venues were as personable and informative. All in all, it was a perfect day.

My husband and I wanted to stop at Centennial Park to stretch our legs and take pictures while on…read morethe road. When we pulled into the parking lot to find that it cost $6.00 to park, we turned around and left. The price was too high for a 20 minute stop!

This is a nice park to have a wedding especially if you are on a budget. The ambiance is beautiful…read moreand tranquil. If you're not getting married it's a great place to take pictures.

I had roasted turkey breast carbs, right in front of you, braised beef, barbecue ribs, sausage…read morelinks, bacon strips, scrambled eggs, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, fish, cornbread casserole, cabbage and dumplings, coleslaw, cottage cheese, brownies, and cheesecake. They're having another event on Mother's Day, and I highly recommend it.

The food was mediocre at best They served a mystery white…read moresubstance- no one figured out what it was The wait staff was inattentive, bored, unresponsive and VERY eager to leave I was still eating when 2 people tried to take my plate away The bar staff was great- quickand friendly and knowledgeable I would never have amy event there