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.

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.

A Truly Magical Experience Our wedding was a micro wedding…read morewith a very special focus--our beloved cat, Bonnie. As such an important part of our lives, it was only fitting that she take center stage on our special day. Bonnie was not only our Cat of Honor, but also the bride's bouquet, ring bearer, and even the groom's "cat wife." Her presence made our celebration uniquely personal and unforgettable. From the beautifully decorated gazebo to the elegance of the Oak Room, magic filled the air. Every detail came together to create a wedding that felt as though it had been lifted straight from the pages of a fairy tale. If ever there was a fairytale wedding, this was it. Our coordinator, Eva, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Her creativity, guidance, and dedication helped transform our dream into the magical celebration we had always imagined. It was truly a day we will cherish forever.

Stayed here for a long weekend honoring my mother's passing. Our entire family stayed here so that…read morewe could go to the Indiana Dunes and dine at Giovanni's in remembrance of her. This was my first experience staying here. Lovely and close proximity to Centennial Park- lit up at night- So beautiful and peaceful. I lived in Munster for my school and professional days at the hospital. Moved to Chicago and then to the West Coast- Southern CA. This is definitely the place to stay. The rooms are so nicely appointed and clean. Staff at front desk and at breakfast are so accommodating. I highly recommend it for a most pleasurable stay.

Booked me for this one night stay here on my way from Chicago to home using her points. She called…read morein advance to put my name on the reservation, but the guy spelled my name wrong. Fortunately the reception at the desk still managed to find my reservation and she is very kind and nice. The room is nice, bed is comfortable and bathroom is modern with walk in shower. Everything is great, and i had a good night sleep before my long drive.

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 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.

I was lucky enough to attend my first Quinceañera here last night. It was simply gorgeous!…read more The dance floors were smooth and beautiful, the rooms clean and swanky and the staff very professional and friendly. The food, tables, chairs, bar and bathrooms were all impeccable and functioned beautifully with a big crowd. I have attended many weddings in similar venues but this topped them all. Plus, it was a hot summer night with close to 300 people and the A/C was superb. Great place for a great event.

I attended an event at the Dream Palace Banquet Hall with our chamber, and I have to say that it…read morewas one of the nicest venues our chamber has been, from start to finish. When I waked into the banquet hall, I was expecting something dark and subdued. Low and behold, the lobby area and banquet room was light, spacious and elegantly decorated. The food served at the luncheon was a nice chicken breast with a lovely sauce and fresh vegetable on the side. The dish was nicely seasoned, the chicken breast was tender and juicy. I was lucky enough to sit at the table with the Maribel the Banquet Manager. She was so nice and accommodating. Next time I am considering an event, they will be my place to host.

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.

Gave the Lenten Fish Fry another try this year. Last year, we went later in the evening and the…read morestaff was overwhelmed and the experience wasn't good. This year we went earlier hoping to have a better experience. Even though the room was not nearly half way filled we were seated next to the bus station. Lucky us. The host YELLED to the waitress across the room that she had another table. That form of communication seemed to be the norm as staff frequently shouted across the room to each other, Our wait staff and bus boy were very efficient and removed dishes and refilled drinks. The food was a mixed bag. The soup and salad bar were excellent. Lots of choices and well stocked. The "hot" food was in two large steam tables. One contained mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans and shrimp alfredo. All of the food in this section was cold. The other section had fried cod, fried catfish, crab cakes, fried shrimp and fried chicken. These selections were warm, but dry and a bit rubbery. It was nice to see so many diners seemed to be regulars, but it isn't for us.

We hosted our daughter's wedding and reception there today. The food was incredible, everything…read moretasted so good, the staff was friendly and so helpful and attentive. We would definitely recommend Kasey's for a wedding or other event.

I know three stars sounds mediocre, but that's only because this venue is fairly new and I see a…read morelot of potential. For a GNO, I gathered up my crew to see two classic Def Jam Comedy stars. When we were in college we would gather around the tv set and cackle for the hour-long special. Kenny Howell and Pierre were two of the first comedians to appear on the show and we couldn't wait to see them live! EBT is a nice-sized venue in the south suburbs with chic decor. The only issue I had was with the service. I arrived about 15 minutes after my party and the already had drinks. They informed me to go to the bar to order because no servers were coming around (although I saw several wandering about aimlessly). I ordered a drink and since I was informed about the slow waiters, o ordered food as well...the Parmesan garlic chicken wings with fries. The bartender was very friendly and fast and I wanted to leave her a nice tip on my card, but there was no tip option. So strange cuz you can literally buy a Streetwise newspaper from a Streetwise vendor and there's a tip option on their not-pad. had to scrounge up some singles from my bottomless purse to tip her. ANYHOO, I go back to my table and told my crew I ordered food and if they wanted some, they needed to go to the bar. As they hemmed and hawed, a disgruntled young man came by and disgruntledry (yes, I make up words ) took their food order. Moments later a server came with my order and asked me to pay but I told her I paid at the bar. She looked at me skeptically but I insisted I did and she should go ask the bartender. About 15 minutes later the disgruntled dude came back with everyone else's order his disgruntledness was so obvious, we were slightly uncomfortable. But that's when I noticed you could leave tips on the waiters iPads. The lady came back around to check on us so I bought another drink and gave her a tip. I mean, ain't nobody out here waiting tables for no tip. We all shared wings, tacos, salmon and jerk rolls and the other good part is that the food was phenomenal! Perfectly seasoned, sauced and no leftovers. The other great thing about EBT is the owner Tiffany. What a gracious host! She was friendly, hospitable and made everyone feel comfortable. You can tell she cares about her establishment. I hope she's able to find a good FOH manger/supervisor to help that aspect of the biz run smoother. All in all, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be back for another show. If you're a city-dweller, it's worth the trip.

What a beautiful event space. From the outside, you would never know how nice this place is. It's…read moreright next-door to the Lynwood bowling alley. Unfortunately the parking lot is very small, but I arrived early so I didn't have a problem. I don't know why some event spaces do this, but to get into the bathroom stall, you have to turn sideways because the toilet is very close to the stall door. I love the loft looking ceilings. I'm considering hosting an event here. I'm not sure if the owner herself offers decorating services, but the place was impeccably decorated.