I hired them to provide entertainment for a surprise birthday party I threw my wife.... and they…read moredid an awesome job. Both my wife and our guests had a great time, I would strongly recommend their services to others.

From the owner: Just Play Entertainment offers team building activities for a winning workplace!…read more Specializing in facilitating a variety of activities such as: Workplace Personality Assessment: A strategic tool for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your team and organization. We will pinpoint potential areas of development and strengths among your team by identifying personality scores. We will strategically configure teams based on personality types to mix the passive, assertive and aggressive behaviors together for problem solving and team building via game play. Just Play recommends quarterly workshops to keep the momentum of high productivity going and increase your bottom line! From Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Effective Communication and Problem Solving. We customize games to fit your theme and are available for all special occasions such as private parties, family reunions, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc.

We celebrated my best friend's 50th birthday with a private party at Fado, and Claire made the…read moreentire experience unforgettable! She handled our entire event by herself, and we were blown away by how effortlessly she kept everything running. She was warm, attentive, organized, and always had a smile on her face, making every guest feel welcome and taken care of. Despite working solo, Claire never missed a beat. She stayed on top of drinks, food, and every request with incredible efficiency and professionalism. Her positive attitude and amazing customer service played a huge part in making our celebration so special. BTW the beef skewers and the fried chicken pieces with the air sauces combined - SO good! And the Strawberry Fields drink - to refreshing and easy to drink, be careful!! LOL Thank you, Claire, for helping make my best friend's 50th birthday such a memorable day. You're truly an asset to Fado, and we hope to see you again!

Fado has the warm, welcoming look and feel of a great Irish pub. The staff were all amazing and a…read moredelight to talk with. The manager even summoned us back in from the rain when we were ready to leave and welcomed us to sit back down until the downpour passed. The food was absolutely amazing! The shepherds pie was honestly the best I've ever had with its rich, thick meat filling and hearty mashed potatoes. My husband and our friends each ordered the fish and chips and finished their plates. My very favorite bite though was the smoked salmon appetizers. I will dream about those perfect little wonders for a long time!

On December 27th 2025 I was not allowed into this establishment because I was wearing a Chicago…read moreBears hat. I stopped-in to watch the Packers. The Bears weren't even playing! The guy behind me was turned away for wearing White Sox gear. How do you know he's not a Packers fan? Are you kidding me? Rivalries are supposed to be fun. I'm fine with someone having a Packers bar in Chicago... but turning away patrons because you assume they dislike your team is wrong.

I was in town this week for work, and had a chance to pop in here and have dinner, most of the time…read moreI am here I end up only drinking, but this visit I was so busy with meetings I didn't have any food all day so I went with the cheese curds and a Reuben, recommended by the great guy who greets folks at the door. He was not lying- the sandwich has an amazing balance of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss- then they go one step further and mix it all up with the Thousand Island dressing so it's a perfect bite, every ingredient, every time. The cheese curds came with a dill aioli, and marinara sauce. I was hooked on the aioli, nice way to cut back on the richness by using acidity and herbs. Cameron was my server, and Jessica was behind the bar. Both were awesome! Full disclosure, I went last night again, this time to meet up with friends before flying home. Jimmy was back from vacation and he's a rock star. Manages to keep everyone with a full glass and just good to chat with when he's not so busy (sorry I got so talkative Jimmy!) The entire group here is great. Makes it feel like family when you're here. I left Chicago 5 years ago but I feel like I never left when I'm here at O'Leary's. This is the place you wanna go with friends, or to meet new ones!

Was high in my must do list in Chicago Went to a disappoint…read moregame at Wrigley and left after a few bad fan moments . Glad I did !! Now I have completed my quest of seeing the oldest tavern and speakeasy in Chicago.

Yes, everyone knows, The Green Door is an institution. I love the salads frankly. Appetizers plus…read moresalads are great for lunch and or dinner. In 1991 when I arrived in Chicago there were dozens of places like this. About 1 dozen remain. The management and staff have preserved and improved the cuisine and atmosphere. Not too little or not too much, it is The Green Door.

My friend (shoutout to Hunter) has been grilling me to check this place out, and now I totally get…read morethe hype. The service was genuinely friendly, and the ambiance gives off such a welcoming, cozy vibe. There's even a fireplace you can sit by during cold Chicago winters, which is a really nice touch. I sat at the bar, and the bartenders -- honestly, the entire staff -- were super personable. You can crack jokes and they'll play right along with you, which makes the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. I ordered the pulled pork skillet and it did not miss. They make your eggs however you want (within reason), and everything came out perfectly. While not the cheapest in town, the value is absolutely there given the quality of the beers and food -- prices feel totally reasonable for River North. Shoutout to Tessa, Tony, and the whole crew -- they really make you feel like a regular. As Tessa would say: Go Birds!

Still waiting on part of our party, but it's got potential! Dinner should be fish & chips!…read moreIt was, and it was perfect!

Friendly and lively dive bar (4/5 Green Stars) Waiting for…read moretake-out from nearby Lou Malnati's, we wandered into Rossi's for a quick drink. It's a reasonably-priced busy dive bar in the heart of Chicago. I asked the bartender if she had a beer + shot deal and she said "no, but you can order a beer and shot." And so we did! Noise level is fairly high, thanks to a lively crowd plus a jukebox. They don't normally serve food but I think are fine with customers bringing in your own food, and you can also place an order from a nearby restaurant (I don't recall which one). And yes, it's cash only so bring some money if you don't want to pay ATM fees! 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. I like bars that allow customers to bring (or order) their own food - it allows for all diets! The one thing I'd like to see is more beer on tap - even just one good rotating local beer (e.g., Goose Island). Draft beer has smaller environmental footprints compared to bottled or canned.

Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

Such a treat to return to beloved Monk's to find it still the perfect pub tavern resisting Chicago…read morerestaurant modernity! In the 90's this was the spot for us young lawyers to have top 5 burger and beers to unwind after court. My return 30 years later and burgers still tops for a true beef monster, not some wimpy Small Cheval garbage but a man's burger, lol. The ONLY beef I have is no more peanuts. We'd hang for hours eating peanuts, shells on the floor. I have to be this old Gen X guy and also say they have TOO many beers now. There was a great simple charm to have the darks and lights they had and now that the microbrew boom is over and people are drinking less - this old dawg attorney wants you to bring back peanuts and pair down that beer list to 10. Otherwise such a gem and grateful the owner resisted and fought selling and modernizing!!

Our first stop on a weekend full of Chicago fun. Monk's is lively, great taps, helluva house-made…read moreveggie burger, outstanding pickle fries, friendly and hardworking waiters. Also love the cozy decor - perfect "pub" experience.

My mom is in town and after an accidental nap on Easter Sunday, we needed to find somewhere close…read moreto her hotel to eat. We came across this spot, and it hit the spot. We ordered the onion soup, the Crisps & Dips, Hummus & Shepherd's Pie. The soup was amazing: warming & wonderfully brothy. The hummus had good seasoning, but could've used a bit more garlic. My mom loved her Shepherd's Pie. We sat at the bar so we could watch the hockey & basketball games, and the bartender, Ryan, was great! He was personable, with good energy & recommendations.

Extremely disappointing and incredibly dangerous. Elephant and Castle proudly offers a "gluten-free…read moremenu," but it is a complete lie. When I asked about their processes, I found out that all of their fried foods are cross-contaminated because they use the exact same fryer for everything. You absolutely cannot advertise a gluten-free menu and then throw the food into a shared fryer with regular breaded items! That is completely false advertising, and worse, it can make someone genuinely, severely sick. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, do not eat here. It is irresponsible, incredibly lazy, and a massive safety hazard. Zero stars if I could. This is the opposite of hospitality. Stop being lazy and lying to your guests and customers. If you don't accommodate, then fine. But don't lie about. Take people's dietary concerns seriously.

Food was great! Drinks were tasty! (lil expensive)…read moreservice was amazing! looks really cool on the inside with a nice seating arrangement, and dim lighting only thing i would like to see them change is maybe have someone at the door to seat people or make it clear to take your own seat somewhere it's a little un clear

Back again for more! Love this place & it's right by our VRBO! I'm developing an…read moreaddiction, Mac & Bacon this time!

Great beers on tap, and great selection of games to occupy your time with. They have a water pong…read moretable set up and ready to go! The low lights and overall vibe fit the basement aesthetic, I was defiantly thrown off by the one way mirror in the men's bathroom (which does protect the privacy of the occupant!). Great spot for a quick pint and to catch a game.

Haven't been to Streeter's in ages! Love that things haven't changed and for the better! It's…read morestill a fun and happening dive bar like I remember it from my college days. Came here after our company's Christmas party to grab some drinks and mingle some more. The crowd is chill and mixed and just a fun atmosphere. We played a game of darts, sat around and talked and people watched and drank some dranks. Great bar located in the heart of downtown and it was pretty poppin for a Thursday night.