Nadeau&#x27;s Ice Sculptures

(163 reviews)

I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every…read moresingle detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day! Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don't plan to get married again anytime soon but I do hope our paths cross again! I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad's speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of "wow, she's good!!" She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible! I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable 'handing Lindsay the reigns' and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!!

We are beyond grateful for Kim Weinberg of LivenUp Events! From the very beginning, Kim was the…read moreultimate professional, so patient, kind, and supportive, even when I, as the bride, was feeling overwhelmed. She has this incredible ability to stay calm, cool, and collected no matter what comes her way, always finding solutions effortlessly and proactively preventing issues before they even arise. Her industry knowledge is unparalleled, and her planning experience truly shines through in every detail. From her amazing vendor connections to her creative, thoughtful ideas, Kim went above and beyond to make our wedding not just beautiful, but absolutely seamless. She kept us organized, on track, and stress-free throughout the entire process. But what really sets Kim apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, listens with empathy, and makes you feel supported every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. She is a true gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. Kim Weinberg didn't just plan our wedding; she made our dream day a reality, and we will be forever grateful.

Ella's Banquet Hall

(1 review)

My mother turned 50 years old and I wanted to celebrate her birthday somewhere where we could have…read moredinner and then dance. Ella's Banquet was the perfect venue for the occasion to accommodate 100 guests. I had the catering delivered and the live bands ready. My mother was so happy with the event. This newly remodeled venue has great air conditioning, which was important during one of Chicago's hottest summer days. The staff was friendly and professional. Tony, the owner of the venue, was always making sure everything ran smoothly and took great care of us. My mother was pleased with his humbleness and customer service. The venue has free parking that is easily accessible. I also hired a sound technician for the live bands. We were able to fit a band of 15 members at a time. The sound technician did an amazing job and the live music kept everyone on the dance floor. This is the perfect venue to celebrate with a 100 guests.

OperaGram.com

(2 reviews)

I had to miss my friend's baby shower in Chicago, and sent her an Operagram as a surprise…read moreinstead--and they did NOT disappoint! Everyone at the party was thrilled to have a surprise opera performance, and Rose was everything I hoped for: responsive to my emails, punctual, sweet, funny and SO talented! Highly recommend!!

For an unique gift, use Rose at OperaGram.com. It is the best money you will ever spend to show…read moresomeone how much you adore them! The shock of seeing her in full costume, at your door, or at the office, or where ever you request her to be, is well worth the "price of admission"!! Rose is one of the most talented people I've ever met! She has a tremendous sense of humor (check out her comedy group Salsation!), but it is her soprano voice that is what you will long remember! Boy can this lady SING!!!! Seriously, if you are looking to send a gift that will be remembered years from now, that is unique, that will have others saying "I wish I'd have sent on OperaGram.com!!" THIS IS IT!

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

3.0

(89 reviews)

I will give them 5 stars but they have very low staff and most of the young staff have no idea what…read morethey are doing remember some if not all the rides need to be supervised and have to be harness. If they don't know what they are doing your kids have potential risk to get hurt. They have 2 or 3 rides closed to lack of staff. Which they should tell you upfront before you pay full price for all the rides. I had fun but I was getting annoyed that non of the staff will want to open the rock climbing nor the flying ride nor a ride That spins because Insufficient staff. I had not seen my bra daughter for over a year we met There and we paid the most expensive ticket so she could ride all of them And those rides were Closed until I actually told A kid to please Let My granddaughter rock climbed and he said no we don't have enough staff but eventually after telling him we were there for only 2 Hours he let Her climb

We went to urban air for my nephew birthday. I bought pizza for the kids and they the staff over…read morecooked the pizza. As you can see the sausage ar black. Also the crust tasted burnt. The kids refused to eat the pizza and we ended up throwing it away because they refused to give us a replacement even though we hadn't touch the pizza. They gaslight us saying the pizza wasn't burnt and it looked good and all the pizzas looked like that. All I have to say is don't waste your money. Update 10/23 Urban air responded to this review to contact them and leave my contact information. As of now no one has reached out to me after I reached out and as they requested.

The Berwyn Bottega

(4 reviews)

Awesome venue!! I had my wedding and reception in the LUPE room this past Tuesday. This venue is…read morefantastic, it's small, intimate and cozy. Letty (owner) and Priscilla were so nice not to mention professional. They answered every question I had and their follow up was excellent. They were so helpful and I really appreciate being able to reserve this location since COVID-19 threw us for a loop. Everything was absolutely fantastic. If your looking for a place to host your upcoming event this is the place for you!

We hosted my sister-in-law's baby shower at the Berwyn Bottega this past weekend. Rates are very…read morereasonable considering all the amenities that are included, and you can rent the whole space or half. Priscilla was very helpful when it came to booking and shared ideas on how to set up the rooms for the baby shower. If you are looking for a venue in the area you should definitely check the Berwyn Bottega out.

Caffe De Luca

4.0

(273 reviews)

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This is a restaurant my girlfriend frequents as she's a huge fan of their martini selection. I'm…read morenot a huge martini person myself, but their javatina - available in DECAF!!! - is phenomenal. Also, yes I realize it's weird to 'yell' Decaf since we should be calmer without caffeine - but it's great they offer that option! I ordered the Chicken De Luca which was good and cooked very well. It could've used a bit more seasoning though. We also got the fried polenta calamari which was great as well - the sauce with it definitely helped. We also got the Chopped Caprese and the Pizza Abruzzo which were both very good. Crust on the pizza was nice and crispy. The service was great and while I wasn't drinking, the smoked Old Fashioned looked delicious!

Always delicious food & cocktails. Amazing atmosphere, great service and huge bonus that most of…read moretheir staff has been there since they opened which says way more about this gem, than my 5 star review.

Elizabeth F Cheney Mansion

3.9

(42 reviews)

I chose this venue because of its historic charm and unique character, and while it is beautiful,…read morethe amount of stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights it caused was honestly not worth it. To start, they are extremely rigid with their list of "preferred vendors," and despite claiming to have great relationships with them, it quickly became clear those relationships are more about kickbacks than quality coordination. The tent vendor situation was particularly frustrating. I was pushed to use their recommended provider, only to find out -- too late -- that the venue had no clue about that vendor's logistical requirements. Despite repeatedly telling them that I was planning an outdoor reception, they gave me a laughably short two-hour setup window, expecting a tent, full décor, catering, and everything else to be ready in that time. Totally unrealistic. They eventually allowed just the tent to be set up earlier. Worse, the staff seemed to have no shared understanding of the venue's rules. I have emails where different team members contradict each other -- on major things like setup times and allowed equipment. And don't get me started on the DJ and music restrictions. They stressed everything had to be battery-operated, yet still managed to ban battery-operated sparklers for being a fire hazard? It just didn't make any sense. Communication was also a nightmare. I called multiple times about different issues such as renting heaters -- no answer. I would try to call during work hours. Emails are the only form of communication they respond to. Then on the day of the wedding, they emailed me saying they turned the heaters away. During the event, things only got worse. We had a mariachi singer (not a full band) performing at 6 p.m. on Memorial Day weekend, and were repeatedly harassed by staff about noise complaints -- even during speeches. Yes, the manager literally came up to me, the bride, mid-speech, to tell me neighbors were threatening to call the police. I kept wondering, is this their first wedding ever? The mic wasn't even loud. The venue could be great -- but only for small, intimate weddings, maybe under 60 guests. Anything larger becomes way too complicated. The interior lacks a proper dance floor, and their "ideal flow" of food inside/dancing outside doesn't really work. You'll spend the whole night shuffling people and plates. Constructive feedback: Train your staff consistently so they all understand -- and communicate -- the same rules. Be upfront about what's feasible for outdoor events. And if you're going to force couples into using preferred vendors, at least be informed about what those vendors need. In short: gorgeous place, but unless your wedding is small and you're okay following their every (often unclear) rule, be prepared for a bumpy ride. I did love my wedding, but be mindful it costs me way more (outside vendors, additional hours) to put it together. I lost lots of items in their lightning speed clean up requirement.

I very recently had my wedding at the Cheney Mansion and we had an amazing experience. What a…read morebeautiful place to host a wedding ceremony and reception. We were lucky with the weather and were able to use their outdoor spaces for both ceremony and reception. Our guests enjoyed exploring the indoor space which we used for dinner and the bar. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this wedding venue to anyone looking for a magical venue with lots of vintage charm.

Sculpture Resource

(4 reviews)

I worked with Sculpture Resource on a project and was very impressed with their professionalism…read more They went above and beyond to create a small replica of the sculpture and then to build a rotating platform to capture a 360° view to photograph a real-life model for the final sculpture. Their attention to detail was impressive and the finished product was impeccable. These are true artists at work and you will not find anyone else with the skills and attentiveness for your project.

The artists at Sculpture Resource have been a go-to resource of mine for several years. Always…read moreprofessional. Always dependable. Oscar & Jess are truly talented artists. With such a broad range of skills, I am confident they can handle any project I throw their way. They are competitively priced and always willing to work with me when budget constraints are of concern. Services I've commissioned include mold-making, bronze restoration, transportation & artistic sculpting of large-scale bronze figures. With every commission, Sculpture Resource surpassed expectations. I highly recommend working with their team on your next project.

Junk Relief

(396 reviews)

Hired to remove a 2 piece sectional sofa. Great communication. They texted when on way, came during…read morethe scheduled range, and were out in 10min. I have had bad luck with services not showing up, and leaving me sitting there waiting, so the professionalism was much appreciated. Price was what I was quoted, and was the same as other quotes I got. Would definitely hire again if needed.

Got their help to remove 3 mattress and some junk in the garage. I was very satisfied with the…read moreservice. Effective communication, show-up on time, friendly crew, reasonable price.

Nova Fix

(282 reviews)

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The owner is a very transparent and honest man. I went in for a data recovery but he offered to fix…read moremy phone at a at a very fair price, almost half of what others were quoting. The repair wasn't possible so we only did the data recovery which was only $40, while other shops said they'd only do it at $160. Would come here if I had other phone troubles.

This is a great business! Reasonable pricing, excellent customer service, and a perfect repair. I…read morewill be recommending NovaFix to everyone!

Windy City Plumbing

(257 reviews)

Jose was friendly, professional, and prompt. He gave me a quote online, and provided an exceptional…read moresame day service. I was told by a previous contractor that I would need a wax ring replaced on my main toilet. He didn't second guess the information and conducted the repair within hours. Can't stress enough how happy I am with his service. 10/10 would recommend.

Fast response. Quick to fix and price was fair. I still think it was higher than it should but…read moreother plumbers were in range so price is fair. Person knew how to fix faucet quickly and efficiently.

Fuse Service

(126 reviews)

I hired Fuse Service when they were Switch Service and they fixed my dishwasher. Vlad, the…read moretechnician, found out that he needed to order an additional part to fix it and would need to make an additional trip. I assumed he would charge for the follow-up visit, but there were no additional charges; I really appreciated his honesty. Recently, I had a text dialog with Russ and found out that Fuse service's HVAC systems as well. I agreed to an annual maintenance plan, but didn't plan on having them out until fall. A few weeks later, while I was out of town in July, I got a message from my Ecobee thermostat indicating that the A/C wasn't working. I texted Russ about this and he showed up after 6PM on a Saturday, the same day I texted him about the issue! He figured out what was wrong right away and just folded the service call into my annual service plan which was, as before with the dishwasher, very generous and much appreciated. I'm literally excited to have Fuse Service as my go to place for appliance repair and HVAC maintenance. I'm used to businesses asking me to write positive Yelp reviews and I don't mind that. But, Fuse did not ask me to write my review.

We will always be using Switch service from now on! After a bad experience with a GE technician,…read moreTechnician Bek saved our washer/dryer combo machine. He diagnosed the problem right away, clearly explained everything, and the pricing was fair and transparent with no surprises. The turnaround was very fast -- as soon as the part arrived, he came back quickly and had everything up and running the same day. You can tell he really knows what he's doing and cares about his work. SO happy we found him and Switch Service. Highly recommend!

Grizz Pest Management

(109 reviews)

We had a mouse in our basement and grizz was extremely helpful in getting rid of the problem :)read more

I requested service Thursday afternoon. The response was quick. I was informed that the next…read moreavailable time would be Monday afternoon. As I was only seeing Roaches every other day. I chose to wait, based on yelp reviews. Brian showed up on time and sprayed the whole building. He sprayed every where I wanted plus. I got a report from him, with the bill. For the work down I feel like it was a good value. I'm going to have him back for a follow up. Great info on bill (chemicals) and internet says yes to follow up. Very happy with the service!..... Today's Wednesday and I keep looking but nothing!....

HVAC Royal Service

(91 reviews)

Jesus did a wonderful job! He was timely, worked efficiently, and offered great feedback and…read moreknowledge on our AC units. I would highly recommend Jesus and HVAC Royal Service.

They came out quickly and were able to service my unit well. I like that the tech took his time and…read moremade sure I was set up for the summer.

Quality Assurance Restoration

(59 reviews)

We had issues with moisture and mold in our apartment due to water getting into failing caulk and…read moregrout lines. We contact multiple vendors to come and looks at the issue, but none were as thorough and experienced as Mark and his team. From the beginning to end, the experience has been stellar. Mark arrived to look at the issue promptly. He was able to identify the issue accurately and was honest about the necessary scope of the remediation work. (Other vendors suggest a smaller fix which ,in hindsight, would not have solved our issue in the long run and would require additonal work later on) Throughout the entire process, he constantly communicated the progress of the work and kept us update on the schedule, something that we appreciate since its the first time we have to deal with mold and water issues. Last but not least, Mark and his team take great care in carrying out the work and handling our belongings in the work area. If you need any restoration work done, I definitely recommend Quality Assurance Restoration.

Fantastic work. Great value. Even better guys. Mark and his team did a phenomenal job…read more We discovered water puddling in our crawlspace right under where our furnace is. I contacted a few different people, but Mark was the first to be willing to make it out to us that same day. After checking out the damage, he put my mind at ease and gave us the rundown of his plan of running a few fans and dehumidifiers in our utility closest and in the crawlspace. I asked him a bunch of questions I had, and he answered each one with ease and helped me understand what was going on. In the end, Mark and his team set up the fans and dehumidifiers in the spaces and left them for a few days. We were considering getting new tiling and he recommended Jose from Neza Restoration & Repair. Jose and Fernando also did a really good job. What makes Mark stand out from the rest is his availability, clear communication, and just being a down to earth guy. I felt I could trust Mark, and may have overstepped when asking for advice outside of water damage, but was he willing in answering and helping me out. God forbid I have more water damage in my future, but if I do, Mark and his team are the first ones I'll contact. And I'll be referring them to every person I know seeking water damage help from now on.

Welds on Wheels

(86 reviews)

Quick reply and ready to support. Excellent craftsmanship! Highly recommend without reservations!read more

We hired welds on wheels to add some rods to our fence so our new puppy couldn't get out. They did…read morea fantastic job! Looks like the original fence and is so safe. We are very happy with their work! Highly recommend this amazing company!

TV Install Chicago

(75 reviews)

Lance rocks. Hung tv's, pictures, and mirrors on our old plaster walls. All look amazing.read more

Lance did a fantastic job installing my two tvs!! They both look amazing. Did I mention that…read moreSamsung originally installed them when I bought them? They were not level and drove me nuts.....it was all I could see!! Samsung did not level the tvs and Lance fixed my problem!

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