It's a cool place. I Lake what I see. I stopped here Forest and Forecuperation. And it works okay,…read morecompared to the hustle and bustle of inner CHI-land. This is really just a suburb of Chicago in the far north burbs, not too far south of where my friends live in Gurnee. It's pretty and leafy and fairly safe. The travel plaza which I had go to on a regular basis is open 24 hours although most of the things inside are not, and it gets really really cold in here at night in the winter so bundle up warm says the guy who is always naked.

This cemetery has a lot of history, some of the Graves are a minimum of 100 year's old. A lot of…read morehistory and family plots here. A great place to explore

I call this the Edward Gory Cemetery because of the way it feels--like something out of one of his…read morecreepy black and white sketches. Because even on a sunny day the place feels monochromatic, stark, mysterious. Sure it's butt up against Grand avenue and a deserted car lot. Sure it's easy to miss when you're zooming thru Waukegan. Sure it looks like it's in the middle of all that crowded traffic mess and you can't have any privacy. Sure it's relatively small compared to some of the Chicago graveyard giants like Rosehill and Graceland. But potent things come in small packages...like arsenic, cyanide and gunpowder. And once inside the place...voila...like magic, the ambience takes over. Deserted, eerie and dark. Lonely and deep. So very deep. The perfect place to contemplate your fears, your life, your reason for being here... The car lot adjacent to it used to be the resting spot of a mausoleum but the town tore it down for the now empty car dealership. Maybe if you're sensitive you'll feel the anger and unrest. Or maybe I'm just trying to get you to imagine things and have a more interesting experience. You'll never know for sure. Unholy dreams, my fabulous gravestomping freaks!

I want here for the first time after hearing good things about it. The bartender was very…read moreattentive. The bruschetta was fantastic and the best I've ever had. The tortellini with smoked ham and peas (with vodka sauce instead of creamy white sauce) was excellent. The Cosmo martini was very good too. The ambience is very nice and the owner spared no expense. This is a great date place! I will definitely be back.

Not our style but great for families bar friends or large meetings. We kinda came in after hours…read morefor a meal and it felt rushed. Huuuuge conference/open area in the middle.

When I walked in I loved the smell of everything cooking and baking …read more The workers owners were so friendly and nice . I had soup . We bought cookies and dessert's The sparkling water San Benedetto was yummy! We will go again for lunch or a meal. We just came from the dentist next door! Yummy taste and smells Cute inside also .

I was here a few years ago and always wanted to go back. We went last week and I'm sorry I waited…read moreso long. Food, service, and ambience were outstanding. I asked about cannolis and they only had one left so they made a few more for my dessert! I had delicious eggplant Parmesan. Enough for a second meal. My friend had a delicious veggie sandwich. It's a great small place. Prices are reasonable. I'm definitely going to keep this in mind when I'm looking for a great local lunch spot.

This small plaza is part of Washington Park, but sits right at the intersection of Washington St…read more and West St. There are 15 minute parking meters along West St., so it is an easy stop to make and pick up a little history. Dedicated on Veteran's Day in 2005, , it boast several interesting features. Among them are a 36 inch granite floating globe, a beautiful statue of a WWI dough boy, a statue of Orion Howe, a Civil War drumer boy, who was the youngest soldier to ever receive the US Congressional Medal of Honor. (He was 14 years old!) Also there is the largest bronze sculpture wall flag in the United States. This plaza is not necessarily a destination, unless you are a history buff, but if you are in the area, it is a serene and educational site to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of other. It is not exactly the best stop in the dead of winter, especially calf deep in snow, but I'm still glad we came. It was worth it to learn about Orion Howe.

I went on a Wednesday with my sister-friend and her daughter, and the experience was phenomenal…read morefrom start to finish. We both ordered the 8 oz filet mignon, and it did not disappoint -- cooked perfectly and super flavorful. Her daughter got the kids steak and fries -- the steak was great, fries were just decent. Now let's talk about the appetizer... the shrimp with the Parmesan crust? 10/10. Easily the star of the night. We also shared a bottle of Riesling, which was only about $24, making it super affordable. Service was lovely. The staff checked in just enough without being overbearing, and they even surprised us with a birthday brownie, which was such a sweet touch. The ambiance was also really nice -- one of those versatile spots where you can dress it up or keep it casual. I had on a tailored sweatsuit, my sister wore jeans, and we still felt perfectly in place. It's definitely a spot you could come to for a date night, family dinner, or even a corporate happy hour. Overall, our bill came out to around $160, which felt completely worth it for the quality, service, and experience. I'd absolutely come back.

This was our first time at Primo and it won't be the last! This Italian steakhouse did not…read moredisappoint with its classic offerings of steak, seafood and pasta. The dining rooms were large, with spacious seating areas and a large bar. Although a large restaurant, the decor and lighting provided a comfortable atmosphere. There is an onsite parking lot and outdoor seating. Reservations are recommended but not required

I worked with Brandon at Chicago Dine Around to plan a dinner and Casino night for my company…read moreouting. Brandon was amazing and incredibly helpful and responsive! At the venue, Genesis was the event coordinator for the evening. She made sure everything flowed seamlessly and helped me enjoy the outing stress free! Both our game dealers (John and Ivan) were very knowledgeable and fun! They helped teach many of us how to play roulette and blackjack and were patient with us throughout the games! I would highly recommend Chicago Dine Around and we will absolutely return to book other events!

We hosted our Toronto team in Chicago for the first time and used Chicago Dine Around to help plan…read moreour team event. Working with Brandon was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. We chose the Private Architectural Boat Tour, and the Chicago Dine Around team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They even arranged for us to tour the boat beforehand so we could confidently select the right experience for our group. For lunch, they seamlessly accommodated all dietary restrictions and preferences, making coordination effortless. Every detail was handled professionally, allowing us to focus on enjoying the event. The feedback from our team was overwhelmingly positive. Many team members said it was one of the best company events we've had to date. Even our Chicago-based employees, who are very familiar with the city, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and experience. I highly recommend Chicago Dine Around for anyone planning a corporate event or group outing. Their attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and local expertise made our event a huge success.