Beautiful location that I had on my places to try for awhile. (That I discovered from other…read moreYelpers!) The place is absolutely gorgeous. Not at all what I was expecting in small town Rochelle! Service was friendly and the cocktails that I tried were tasty. They also sell bottles of their spirits to go. The only downside is their limited hours. Be sure to check their website and Facebook page for updates. I would definitely return if I was driving through the area.

A family owned and operated distillery in Rochelle . They have limited hours so check their web…read moresite as they do many private events. We stopped in on a Saturday since we had a Groupon tasting coupon. We did a tasting of their Vodka,Gin,Agave and Whiskey. The Vodka was very smooth as well was the Gin. The botanicals used in their Gin made it delicious. I'm not a fan of Gin but I liked this one so much I purchased a bottle to go. I didn't try their Agave but my wife loved it with a lime wedge. I have had their Whiskey before and it is very good..95 proof. They will release their first Bourbon in November.I can't wait to try it. They offer a nice selection of crafted cocktails but not food options. Their is a nice Bistro tho across the street. From a local farm,this family has turned their corn and wheat into fantastic spirits. Definitely a place to visit.

Awful simply awful they are unclear about what food and drink you can bring into an event until you…read moresign the contract and it's too late to book anywhere else. ..rooms look horrible..stained carpets etc. .I will never go here again!

There are just a few ladies that run the place from cooking to setting up to cleaning and they are…read moreamazing! They provided great customer service and their enthusiasm was awesome. They were one of the most pleasant and easiest vendors to work with throughout my wedding planning. The value they provide on both food and rooms is great as well. The only downside would be overall appearance. The venue just needs a little updating and it would be perfect!

Had a great weekend with friends. It was the perfect setting for a winter weekend away. The lodge…read morewas ideal with lots of space as well as cozy gathering rooms for hanging out. Keith and Lisa were fantastic hosts. Easy drive from the burbs. The warm country setting was the right break from the winter grind. I would absolutly recommend for a gathering of friends or a wedding in any season. We roamed the property and were impressed by all the venue options that they had to offer.

Unexpected beautiful setting near Dixon, Illinois. Five star lodge in terms of comfort, amenities…read more Lodge was transported from out West and it is incredible to think that happened. Owners/workers were incredibly accommodating, seeing to every need in a timely manner. Was amazing setting for our granddaughter's wedding. I kept thinking this place is designed to build relationships, experiences and memories, maybe perfect for a corporate retreat!

This is the perfect place to get married!! I was totally stunned by Mora Farm; It's gorgeous and…read morefeatures all original farm structures transformed perfectly into an ideal wedding venue. The overall setting and layout is well planned and clearly meticulously maintained. The outdoor patios are great, the bar/silos is so cool and rustic, and the riding rink turned reception area is spacious and functional yet fits well with into the farm setting. The family that owns the farm is perhaps the best part. I was in the wedding party and involved in the set-up process and the owners were incredibly friendly and very, very helpful. The bride, groom, and their families all had great things to say and were very appreciative of their guidance and assistance. Maybe the only critique might be their lack of indoor options had there been crappy weather??? Maybe the large older dairy barn? Anyhow, it was sunny and beautiful when I was there!! The Mora Farm = Awesome!

Rude and unfriendly staff. The person who claimed to be the owner was down right mean and nasty!read more

Lord, where to start…read more... The reviews were mixed at best, but we haven't been here in a while so we figured we'd give it another chance. Walking in and seeing new trim around the windows - okay, good sign. Also seeing a paint can on a table....? Okay, not a good sign. We decided to try this place again because we saw a sizzling steak on their roadside reader board as we drove back into town from the south. The last few times we went here, it was sandwiches only, so maybe the new owners were moving to the next level? Inside, you see a sign Salt 7. The bill reads C.C.S. Golf LLC. The menu - Salt 251. Confused yet? We ordered their Lobster Dip Appetizer. The photo only shows half of it. My wife said "I couldn't find any Lobster in it." Neither could I. It was tasty, but if you say Lobster Dip, shouldn't you find some Lobster in it? From there, we waited. And waited. And waited. And finally, the waitress / bartender who was working the restaurant by herself (while the two owners were doing something else) stopped by and took our drink and entrée orders. For drinks, I ordered a Manhattan, and my wife ordered a Gin Martini. The combination waitress / bartender admitted she had to look that one up. Both drinks were okay, I've had better Manhattans. For entrees, my wife ordered their Grilled Shrimp Scampi and I had their 8 ounce Garlic Sirloin. This took a fair amount of time, around 20 minutes to plate. Both dishes came with a nice, fresh salad, with dressing in a small cup on the side. Given the size of the salad, they needed to provide more dressing. I was scraping the rest of it out of the small plastic serving cup. On to the entrees: Shrimp Scampi That's a pretty regular dish - grilled shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and white wine and served in that sauce. The grilled shrimp was there with some seasoning, but the rest which makes it Scampi wasn't there. Plus, the fresh vegetables were in a teriyaki sauce, which was sweet and of course didn't blend well with the Shrimp and it's seasoning. It came with a baked potato that my wife said "It must have had a bad spot - a chunk was missing. Whaaaaatttt? Never had that in all the baked potatoes we have had. Not a good first. I was there for the steak, so I ordered their 8 ounce garlic sirloin, medium rare. That should be a warm, red center. I could see the garlic on the sirloin - but the steak was well-done. Gray, hot, chewy (chewy chewy), and I had to use steak sauce to make it palatable. Now two people who we think were the owners come by (they didn't introduce themselves) and ask is everything okay, of course we do what everyone does, we fib - yes, everything's fine. They apparently don't watch Bar Rescue - their combination bartender / waitress could have used some help serving or covering the bar, but nope, she didn't get any help. She didn't complain, she just did her best. I did order their Tuxedo Bomb Dessert, which was actually pretty good. A slice of chocolate cake, covered with chocolate mousse, covered with vanilla mousse, with a chocolate coating drizzled in vanilla icing with some whipped cream. It was the best part of the dinner. Of course, I failed to get a picture of that. Argh.

My fiancé and I came to Salt 251 to try out the food for our potential rehearsal dinner. We…read morecorresponded with Megan via email in the weeks leading up to dinner, and she was so helpful! When we got there, we were surprised at how big the place was! We sat in a private room with drinks as we spoke about the rehearsal, went over menu ideas, etc. Then, it was time to eat! Unfortunately they were out of the Pretzel Bites, but they offered to put a side of the beer cheese with the White Fish Bites. We also ordered the Truffle Fries (which were some of the BEST we've ever had!!) We both ordered burgers, which were pretty good. I ordered the Pit Master, which was actually a little too spicy for me. However, we traded (my fiancé got the Roadhouse) and it was delish. They've been super accommodating and we can't wait to have our rehearsal dinner here in a few weeks!

I Love Blumen Gardens - I Always have, but went to the Makers Market today (7/19) and was…read moredisappointed that the Only food truck was an expensive Lobster thing. I already spent $100 on plants ... how about also having a hot dog cart ... not everyone likes seafood or wants to spend $20 for one person to eat. Again, I Love Blumen Gardens - the plants are Top Notch!!

In an old factory building Blumen Gardens is an eclectic mix of garden center, events space and…read moreindoor decor. Between the indoor space and the outdoor gardens it's huge too. We came for an easter egg hunt which was very well done. We had a great time and left with a few new things too.

This was one of the finest places to host a statewide meeting for higher education institutions…read more The rooms were ideal for a large group to move around in, and the food was outstanding.

Altgeld is absolutely beautiful! I had a ton of compliments on the building and the auditorium…read morewhere our wedding reception was held. The food was absolutely phenomenal. It doesn't taste one bit like "banquet food" and our guests were very impressed. My only complaint is that the event staff does not communicate well with each other. I was left to communicate messages between the building staff and the catering staff and that really wasn't my place. Their pricing is also inconsistent. While I picked up a brochure with pricing at Altgeld, I was told by catering that the price had increased years ago. I ended up paying the price in my brochure. I then attended another bridal event at the college and that same brochure was still being handed out with the supposed incorrect price.

Great venue for a special event! My job had our holiday party at The Bricks and it was so nice. You…read morecould have any medium size event here. The food was amazing these people know how to feed you. There are many packages they offer but we had a buffet with a carving station. Salad, green beans, stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie lasagna, and the most amazing beef London broil. I honestly needed a nap after eating. I should've taken some to go for later, it was that good. Highly recommend this cute venue if you're looking to have a party or wedding.

Beautiful Venue to attend Events, but caution if you're the "Renter"…read more Numerous "add-on's" that were not discussed when signing contract. 1 week prior to Wedding, told the "Dance Floor", which was in building when signing, cost $250 to dance on! A Mat, not needed, put pressure on the Bride to just agree! The Bricks had a Monitor Woman cruising our Wedding all nite, included herself in our reception. Felt businesslike instead of OUR PARTY. Honestly, we picked up inside & outside, cigarette butts, papers, anything to prevent not getting our deposit back. It was as nice as when we arrived. The monitor helped pick up, so we did NOT Receive our $1500 deposit. Ms. Monitor made sure! Beautiful Venue, but signer beware! The $1500 was our Wedding gift to our Bride & Groom for their Honeymoon. Very very Disappointing. Nothing we could do.

Great new local art gallery that also provides art instruction and space rental. Lots of different…read morestyles of art, from abstract to traditional. We found a few gifts here and thought the prices were very reasonable, they had something for every price range. Got a great necklace by a local artist for $10. Looking forward to going back and maybe having some of my art there.

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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!