Really nice library. My group used a meeting room which was perfect for our needs. The staff was…read morefriendly. Restrooms were clean. They also offer lots of events at the library.

This is a great place to checkout new release DVD's. If this location is inconvenient, you can go…read moreonline and have any book, DVD, or audiobook shipped to a more convenient Lake County Library location. New release DVD's are due back in a week.

This is my third time trying the wine tasting. But my first time this year…read more We went here right after work at around 4:45 PM. It wasn't crowded there was couples there and a few single people. I walked in first and I legit waited for five minutes, no greeting, no service. Then the server Matthew came and asked me for my ID. I gave it to him and I let him know my friend was joining me and if he could bring out an extra menu for her. He did so about five minutes later. I mention all this because the service was not good from the start from the waiter Matthew. Once my friend came in, I noticed that the people around us everybody had two glasses and both menus so it appeared that everybody was trying a wine from each menu. Because usually they'll just pour all of the same kind of wine from both menus into one glass. But since seeing everyone around us doing it a different way, I requested we do the same. The waiter Matthew did not say anything about a glass pour limit or how having two glasses works. NOTHING! He didn't mention anything so we tried about four wines. Mind you we are chatting about work in a peaceful manner. We saw a server we were familiar with greeted him, and he poured us some wine. After that Matthew abruptly brought us our checks when we did not ask to receive them and he said we've tried eight wines already. I mentioned the fact that the couples around us have been there since before we got there and we got their last. There were no new groups of people coming in either so I thought that was strange. Matthew wasn't budging. We asked if we could try one more and he let us, but I did not appreciate him trying to cut our wine tasting short. The last time we went we had xavier last year in February and our wine tasting was great. We actually got to learn a lot of new things about the wine. The service from him was really good. He was the reason why me and my friend wanted to go back to the tasting. There was no limit on how many wines we could try. We even purchased wine bottles as a result from that tasting. Apparently the server Matt got mad at Xavier and argued with him in the back about it. But Matt needs to realize he's a rude server and needs to take notes from Xavier. All in all winetasting should be fun. Chill and relaxing, not rude. The ambience that was created wasn't safe and I couldn't enjoy my experience. Request for your favorite server to serve you because that's actually important.

My first time here and it was fabulous! Came in and was greeted by the great staff! We had our wine…read moretastings and great appetizers. We had the short rib flatbread and egg rolls. Both had great flavors! I had a Caesar salad and my friend had jambalaya. Both were DELICIOUS! Destiny, our server was top notch! Great service! Looking forward to visiting and getting a wine membership!

After 5:00 summer series Wednesday wine down:I recently visited this Little Black Pearl, and I have…read moreto say the energy when I walked in was great. I was surrounded by such positive, welcoming people of all ages. Throughout the night, we sang karaoke, played cards, shot pool and listened to good music. What really stood out to me was how safe, inclusive, and comfortable the environment felt. Everyone was so kind and genuine. But what truly touched my heart was how the community embraced my brother, who is special needs. There was no judgment only acceptance, laughter, and open arms. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like I had to be on guard, watching to make sure he was being treated with respect because everyone just welcomed. It was a relaxing night filled with connection and joy. I would absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, warm, and safe space. Thank you for such an unforgettable expeience.

The organization for which I work recently held an event at Little Black Pearl (LBP). The support…read moreand service we received was beyond stellar! LBP provided the space, catered the food (via their onsite cafe, Carver 47), connected us to amazing balloon and floral vendors, and provided other accoutrements (e.g., tables and chairs, table coverings, a stage, sound and tech support, package management). LBP's one-stop shop especially helpful given that our planning team resided outside of Chicago. There is so much to applaud from the experience: the warm and inviting space exuded elegance; the feast was as beautiful as it was delicious; and the LBP team's interactions with us (from planning to completion) was the epitome of grace and hospitality. They accommodated every request and did so with an exceptional level of excellence. When we asked that the menu include a vegetarian and Halal dish, they ensured guests had multiple options. When we requested assistance erecting our banner, they took on the task of assembling the entire structure, even machine washing and drying it when they noticed a stain. Compared to other spaces we considered (and have used in the past) across the city, LBP's offerings and support stood head and shoulders above and their love was palpable in their attention to details.That they have a heart-centered mission and work in support of youth and community was tasty icing on an already amazing cake. Thank you, Little Black Pearl team, for making our event a world-class experience!

This is the hotel where my husband and I stay when we go to events at Avenue 912 (see my review)…read more The staff is incredibly friendly and the facility is clean. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the pool was closed the last time I was there. However, you cannot beat their extensive continental breakfast. So many options! Dog friendly.

If I could give this place less than 1 star I absolutely would. I have stayed here in the past so…read morewhen I needed lodging for my stay in Gary I chose once again to stay here. Let me start by saying that the staff were amazing, they were just working with what they had. Here is a list of my issues in our 2 bedroom suite ($865.00/ 4 nights) 1. Bathroom sink stopped up 2. Tub in desperate need of replacement 3. Privacy curtain missing in one bedroom so staff pulled the one that was there and thumb tacked it to the wall 4. Privacy curtain in living room area was missing, they offered to put a blanket up to the window, really for $865.00. Furniture in the living room needs to be in the TRASH, I would not sit on that couch. The chairs at the kitchen table were literally coming apart. 5. Ceiling light in kitchen had no cover 6. The refrigerator was dented all over 7. Door handle missing on bedroom door 8. And do not get me started on the condition of the carpet I made 3 calls to Marriot to discuss the matter and was told each time that someone would give me a call, it has been 2 weeks and I have NOT received a return call. I will never stay at this property again.

Now I know why my husband told me that we shouldn't go in here...its like being in a candy store…read morebut with so much cool stuff for your house and home. We went in to look for some planters my mom had recently picked up here for a nice price and I wanted to go back to see if they had any more available. To my sadness, I was unable to locate any additional planter sets like the ones my mom had picked up, but not to worry, there is so much more here to find! First off, allow yourself at least 30-45 minutes to get through this store if it's your first visit. There is so much to see and great items throughout the entire store. You can pick up anything from outdoor furniture to bakeware, from pergolas to mirrors. Second, be cautious about what you put in the basket. There were several items which were very difficult to decipher the pricing. They have a bunch of tiki torches and I wanted to pick some up for around our patio but there was no pricing. By the time my husband was able to find someone to help him get a price, I had moved on to another part of the store and we forgot to go back to get the very well priced torches for $2.99 a piece. He's going back tomorrow to grab them for us before they're gone! Last, it's very easy to get caught up in how pretty some of the items are but frankly some items we're severely overpriced. I used my self control (which was not easy!) however we got out of here for less than $60 and picked up some beautiful plant stands, some absolutely adorable indoor/outdoor pillows for our patio furniture for $7 a piece and a few solar lanterns for a decent price if you ask me. It's nice that solar items are starting to come down in pricing!! My favorite part of our trip was at the checkout. We walked up to get in line behind a lady and her two boys in the cart. The younger kiddo was kinda whining but not annoying...just being a kid. Turns out he wanted candy!!! I told him I wanted some candy too, I totally understood his pain. By the time we were about done checking out ourselves, we had a woman behind us with her little lady beginning to beg for candy too. We just laughed because evidently, product placement is everything!

I purchased four large clay flower pots two years in a row from Old Time Pottery and, two years in…read morea row, they cracked and crumbled. I can't afford to pay $200 a year on pottery and have to replace it every year. I just tried calling the store twice to talk to a Manager about this and twice I let the phone ring several minutes, but no answer. I'm done with this store!

I love this store. At first the name threw me off but the furniture and items in the store are very…read morenice a great quality and the prices are amazing. There outlets section in the rear of the store is absolutely amazing. I've gotten some great deals there and I will continue shopping there. Update Oct 26, 2018 I was amazed when I first started shopping at Bob's and that has not changed as far as the outlet section of the store. The retail section of the store also had great prices however, they stick it to you with the delivery charges. Their prices are cheaper than Ashley furniture, Art Van, The Home Place and other stores but when they add in delivery charges you will end up paying more for your furniture than most places. The kicker is they charge based on how much you spend. Example: If you purchase a sectional for $1,700 the delivery amount is $300 but if you purchase a sectional that is the exact same size but cost more, your delivery charge goes up and there is no cap on the delivery charges. I will continue shopping there but only in the outlet section.

Five stars to Pete the salesman…read more Purchased a recliner on 5/14. Arranged/promised delivery today, 5/21. Text yesterday said the delivery window would be between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today. Text at 6:06 a.m. this morning: "TODAY'S THE DAY! Your merchandise is out for delivery & estimated to arrive between 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM." 1:00 comes and goes. Nothing. 2:00 comes and goes. Nothing. 2:45, I text back yesterday's text that invited questions. "Where are you." Response: You are schedule for tomorrow. Wait, I was scheduled for today and I have the texts to prove it.; Response: Delivery scheduled: May 21, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The tracking link provided DOES NOT WORK. As I continue to wait to get an update, I get: 2:49 p.m.: "I'm sorry to inform you that the item could not be delivered today due to an unforeseen situation at the warehouse." Offer to reschedule for next week on the 27th, 28th, 29th, or 30th. But WHY has it been delayed? Why didn't anybody call me. Been sitting around since 9:45 [due to this morning's text] and now it's FIVE HOURS LATER and 2 hours past the latest time promised. I should get a discount, right? Ummm, we can't give you a discount until after we deliver the chair and then we can "evaluate the entire situation further." What kind of idiot would agree to let Bob's "evaluate the entire situation further" AFTER you've already allowed them to deliver it [at a charge of $69.99]? Guess they deal with idiots all the time. "I want to talk to the store manager." Response: Call the store. So I call Bob's in Merrillville. After two operators and 16 minutes total on hold, Jessie comes on. At least she has an answer: They're having problems at the local warehouse and your chair is coming from Ohio. So why didn't someone contact us? Ummmm, sorry, those computer texts are from a different division of the company. WHAAATTT? So you send me a text YESTERDAY promising delivery between 11 and 2, and then you send one at 6 this morning promising delivery between 9:45 and 12:45, but NOBODY can text or call and say . . . sorry, can't make it today? And the links that supposedly take you to a tracking page for your delivery truck take you to a page that says "Delivery Tracking Not Available?" You think Jessie offers any discount? Any upgrade? A coupon for a White Castle? Nope. Just a "we're sorry" and "I see we can reschedule you for next week." Ummm, no thanks. CANCELED. Bob's will never see us again.

Such a great library! Clean, open space Books galore. You can download the library app to rent…read moreanything. Actual books, digital too. DVD's available also.

Amazed at the new release DVD's available here. They also have puzzle exchange rack. A small…read moreselection of used hard copy and soft cover books are available for purchase too.