My kids have a favorite new store in town. I want to avoid it since every visit here ends with my…read morekids on a major sugar high, but have to admit I'm a fan myself. They have every sort of candy to make a kid (or adult) smile...and jewelry too! Candy and jewelry...a store after my own heart. They have all sorts of classes and events happening weekly at Sweet Buddha. Everything from a homework club (genius) to trunk shows to cupcake decorating (yes, more sugar). I've also heard from many friends who were frequent visitors of their old city location that they throw some pretty amazing bday parties! My daughter has already told me (about 1273 times) that she'll be having a future bday party at Sweet Buddha. Sweet Buddha isn't just for kids! When my own summer bday bash on the beach got rained out the owner, Sarah, was nice enough to let us to let us rent the space last minute. It was the perfect venue and I'll definitely look into for all future partying planning in my future (bday parties, moms night outs, baby showers, etc). I'm as thrilled as my little ones to have this in Glencoe and excited to see how this city business adapts to the burbs. I'd love to see some more mommy/caregiver & me classes on the calendar since there's not much for the under 2 crowd in the North Shore. I also think their creative bday party packages are amazing, but the rental fee if you want just the space is a bit high when compared to all the park district rooms nearby (not that the PD rooms are nearly as adorable). Fortunately, the owner is pretty "sweet" herself and I have no doubt will make Sweet Buddha a big success here in Glencoe!

Simply put. A delightful place to be. Just the spirits in there alone make you feel warm. The…read moreManagment is friendly and the candy is OFF THE HOOK! For a kids party...great choice. The painting was fun, and the added bonus of keeping the kids busy while waiting for the parent to arrive was genius. They have friendly high schoolers working with the kids from local schools! Overall, a fun experience. Next time it's the adults to paint and sip on wine!

Really nice vibe. All the employees are super friendly. Food and menu is great! Ty e merch is…read moreawesome too!

Met a friend at T&O today. Here are some thoughts:…read more -Only street parking available. -I walked in for the first time and really enjoyed the space, good natural light, newer feel, good vibe. -My friend ordered a breakfast sandwich and really enjoyed it. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, which was good. -Very pleasant experience, service was good. You order up front and they bring your food out to you. Highly recommended.

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

For those if you who are or were Pinstripes Northbrook fans, go again!…read more We had s lovely dinner outside, food is good again, staff great. I know there were owner ship changes, menu and special changes and the food certainly took a dip. But they are back, Thanks for a lovely evening!

We returned here with the kiddos and their parents to enjoy Pinstripes' weekend brunch buffet with…read moreSanta. It was a most fun, comfortable, enjoyable, festive, and delicious outing. The plentiful and delicious brunch buffet goes for a very reasonable $35 per adult, $15 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. Throw in a photo session with Santa and Mrs Claus and it's a fun holiday deal that can't be beat. This particular Santa was the most fun and gregarious Santa I have ever encountered also. After the photos, he spent some quality chat time with the kids he encountered. The food and food layout and seating layout here were great and it's a much better setup here than at the overly spread out Oakbrook location. I particularly enjoyed their prime rib, smoked salmon, and waffles with home-made whipped cream. Our server was prompt and attentive despite how busy it was. FYI - Pinstripes had some financial difficulty and was recently bought out by an outfit called Punch Bowl Social. They have closed some locations nationwide, but thankfully both Oakbrook and Northbrook look safe for now per the media. Yaay, and best of luck going forward!

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

The experience was fantastic! All phases of the event…read morecould not have better! Thanks to the whole team!

We had a wonderful 60th wedding anniversary event and stay at Kilbuck Creek! We highly recommend…read more The staff was easy to work with and kind. The house and event hall were perfect. What a beautiful setting!

Really pretty grounds to stroll here and the chapel is beautiful. There is a no-photo policy for…read morephotos in the chapel but I can vouch for it being lovely!

Need to understand what you are buying here. It is not a hotel or a resort, it is a religious…read moreretreat. The buildings and grounds are beautiful and historic. But it is not going to be a place with television, phone, Wifi, internet, or creature comforts. It is a bare bones facility designed to let you focus on inward things. it can be cold, echoing, and drafty. I attended Dominican University classes here years ago and the classrooms were what I'd expect for a Catholic university on a tight budget. I did a lot of exploring of the buildings between classes and there are a lot of hidden nooks and neat places.