Had some great cocktails at this bar in Itasca. It has a casual but classy feel and a funkiness…read moreabout it too. No School Tomorrow is a great place for playing hooky or whatever. A lot of great cocktails to choose from. The prices are okay for quality. Checked it out after finding it was around here. It's at the golf course so you may think it's fancy stuff. This is actually a lot more casual looking though. A lot of crazy concoctions. The bartender was competing on the Drink Masters show. Eclectic cocktails. Lots of variety. It's about $16 for a cocktail. Worth it for the flavor and presentation. Best we had of these was the Cool As A Cucumber. This was made with Planteray Coconut Rum along with cucumber syrup, lime, and Vita Coco coconut water. Also has a few selections of small bites. It's about $10 for appetizers such as Shiitake Potstickers. Actually pretty limited. The drinks are better than the food obviously. Got to say it's an experience. It's located on Orchard Street. They're closed on Mondays to Wednesdays.

This place is so cool. If you've seen the Netflix show "Drink Masters," you'll have been wowed by…read morecontestant Tao Zrafi's insane creations, and wished you could drink them in real life. Well, this is about as close to doing so as you can easily get, because Tao opened NST, and this is his creation (in fact, I saw him there during my first visit!). Many of the other reviews cover the drinks really well, so there's little else to add. If you're there for "classic" cocktails, this isn't really the place (although, the foie gras old fashioned was super, sort of classic, but also unique). The point of the place is to drink flavors you've never tasted in a glass before. The BLT cocktail...literally tastes like an actual BLT (literally!)...except you're drinking it rather than chewing it. This place is so great, employees seem to really love their job. The only negative experience I've had there was related to a group of 10 or so who showed up, and this was clearly not their first stop of the evening. They were loud and already clearly buzzed, and just ordered Modelos. Not NST's fault, but I say this to say: if you come here, you should come to get completely immersed in this one-of-a-kind experience.

What a fun place! Conveniently located in Wood Dale, this lounge gives visitors a casual place to…read moreenjoy an interesting array of fun and colorful drinks at reasonable prices. Though I didn't get to try it on this visit, the food menu fits the tiki bar theme of the lounge and is cooked to order. Service was quick and friendly and it only took a few minutes to make each drink. With each drink I also got a good amount of background on the alcohol used to make the drink and some knowledge on how each flavor combination was developed. The space inside is nice with a mix of everything from tables to a bar to couches. This would be a perfect place to enjoy some board games or a casual evening of conversation with plenty of space to spread out. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center as well.

I walked in to the Pau Hana Lounge and expected a tiki bar but did not expect to get an education…read moreon rum. We were looking for a unique bar, and boy, did we get that. The bartender, Ron, seemed to have a good deal of knowledge about rum. All of the specialty cocktails contain rum. Ron was very engaging and enthusiastic about the cocktail menu. He was very friendly and spent a lot of time talking with us. We ordered the Zombie (a trio of light, gold, and dark rum with lemon, lime, passion fruit, and bitters - limit two per customer), the Navy Grog (lime, grapefruit, honey liquor, light rum, dark rum, and Demerara rum), the Painkiller (Pusser's rum, fresh nutmeg, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut), and the Pineapple Coconut Delight (white rum, coconut, orgeat, pineapple, and lemon). The drinks were very good and I liked the sweetness in the drinks we chose. The drinks that we were served were very strong. I can see why some of them have a two drink limit. Ron kept telling us about the his brother who cooks in the kitchen. He is a classically trained chef, but we were unable to try any of the food because the kitchen is closed on Monday. Overall, the Pau Hana Lounge is a nice bar with a neighborhood feel to it. I recommend Pau Hana Lounge, just be prepared to get a lot of alcohol from these drinks.

Ciao Isabella was open for lunch on a Monday, which worked out nice for me. I had a taste for…read moreItalian food and this restaurant really came through. The inside dining area is very pleasant. I had the calamari appetizer which was perfectly cooked and came with a flavorful red sauce. The spaghetti bolognese was absolutely delicious. The bread was better than I've had in quite a while. It was charred only slightly on the outside and fluffy throughout. Good service, and fair pricing for delicious food. I will be back again soon to try some of their many other offerings. The sandwiches on the menu look tempting, and the dessert list was mouthwatering. I highly recommend.

Bella Ciao! Bella Ciao! Bella Ciao Ciao Ciao!…read more I was blown away by Ciao Isabella. The food was incredible. I got the bucatini bolognese ($22) and it was perfect. The sauce was tangy and zesty. I inhaled the pasta in record time and our server was nice enough to bring extra bread so I could use it to scrape up as much sauce as possible. My wife really enjoyed her rigatoni vodka ($22). Our server Enid was friendly and personable. I'll be back to try even more marvels off the menu. If everything is as good as my bucatini, Ciao Isabella is going in my permanent rotation.

Hidden gem! Great people, prices and service. The perfect dive bar and historic ambiance.read more

I've been here on Sunday and Monday Aidan is the best! He loves to take care of the people in his…read morebar. He the absolute best man

Stopped in for lunch. A pleasant surprise. Very good menu. Great Bar selections and unlike far…read moretoo many restaurants an excellent selection of interesting deserts. Excellent outdoor seating - and extensive indoor seating too. Very attentive personable wait staff. Highly recommended. A must try place.

If you haven't discovered Fox & Turtle yet, you're missing one of the best hidden gems in the area…read more I was genuinely surprised to learn it's open to the public because it feels every bit like an upscale private country club. The outdoor patio overlooking the golf course is absolutely beautiful--relaxing, scenic, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation. Even on a busy Thursday evening, the atmosphere was lively without ever feeling hectic. Our server, Jordyn, was outstanding. She looked young, but don't let that fool you--she was completely on top of everything. We were a party of six that couldn't decide what we wanted, laughed way too loudly, and probably tested her patience more than once. She handled us with grace, humor, and a smile the entire time. Somewhere along the way we started calling her "Wednesday" from The Addams Family, and she rolled with it perfectly. Great sense of humor and fantastic service. The food was excellent. The Crispy Eggplant Salad was absolutely phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and easily large enough to share between two people. The burger was cooked perfectly, the cocktails were outstanding, and everything arrived promptly. The bar staff also deserve a shout-out. They were welcoming from the moment we arrived, made great eye contact, acknowledged everyone immediately, and had drinks in our hands in no time. That's the kind of hospitality that makes people want to come back. Fox & Turtle has the rare combination of great food, attentive service, excellent drinks, and a beautiful setting. It's the kind of place you expect to find inside an exclusive club, yet thankfully it's open for everyone to enjoy. We'll definitely be back.

I had a disappointing experience at Woody Sports Bar. ALL TEA NO SHADE BUT HAILEY, was largely…read moreinattentive throughout our visit. We were not checked on regularly, were not offered refills, and were not asked about our experience with the food. Additionally, there were some concerning hygiene practices. She handled drinkware by the rims, and her hair was worn down while serving food and drinks, which raises concerns about cleanliness if hair were to come into contact with items being served. Service was also delayed, as she appeared to be on her phone multiple times before completing our payment. When I chose to switch from card to cash, her response came across as unprofessional. I was also surprised to see a $1.30 surcharge for card payments. While the fee itself is not the primary issue, it was not disclosed anywhere on the menu or within the restaurant, which makes it feel misleading. Lastly, I was incorrectly charged three times for a drink despite only receiving one refill. Overall, the service and lack of transparency made for a frustrating experience, the food was decent though for the price!! especially if theres "2 mexicans in the back" cooking up AMERICAN food.

A local place we've driven by many times and decided to go there for dinner one night. We now have…read morebeen there several times since and we love it! The food is exceptional and the staff is friendly and hard working. We haven't been disappointed yet!

I'd give a 3.5 if I could. The food was pretty good honestly. Service was slow. We were told…read moreliterally on 3-4 occasions "be right back" prior to having our order taken. So I would say food Service this time around

I am quite surprised by such high reviews of this place. We stopped for lunch this week after our…read moreround, and it was nothing great. We sat outside - which was lovely to overlook the course. The downside was that it took a good 10+ minutes before a waiter came to take our drink orders (of which my diet coke was very watered down). I got the Tuscan chicken Wrap and my husband got some corn / chicken featured entree. He did like his corn/chicken dish but my wrap was quite dry. It definitely needed a sauce / more flavor. The fries that came with it were really good. I would not come back - nothing stood out in our meal or experience.

We hadn't been here in over a year. We had seen how far things had gone downhill since they opened…read more Thought we would give it another try. Definitely will not be back! The food was just drowned in grease; a fish tacos were just a piece of greasy fish and a greasy tortilla with some green sauce and nothing else. Brussels sprouts were floating in grease. The people at the bar were loud, obnoxious, and the few people that were in the restaurant part kept looking over there like what the heck is going on so don't bother coming here. There are so many other good options around.

The Bartender Katrina is unbelievable great person, very personal along with professional knowledge…read moreabout business. The food was delicious n Katrina suggested cheeseburger n was very good. I will suggest Local Bar n Grill to Everyone. Can't wait to go bk n order Bang Bang Shrimp. Thank U Katrina

Checked out this Irish pub in Addison. Dunkley's is a longtime favorite hangout for locals. It…read morehardly seems like it's Irish though. A lot more has to do with the name of it. The food is mostly meaty but there's some herbal options. Basic looking bar from the outside to be honest. It's located in a strip mall. This is at the end of it so it's easier to find thankfully. Kind of busy when going in. That was a good sign. Great specials always going on. Look at these. It's $6 Bacardi mixers on Fridays. The food menu is mostly meaty. It's about $17 for the Beyond Burger. This comes topped with avocado, as well as cheddar and garlic aioli which I left off, plus onions and tomatoes. For sure it's a popular place for watching games. It's located on Lake at State. The Beyond Burger is the option for vegetarians.

Stopped in after picking some items up at Italian Bakery next door. Nice selection of beers and a…read morehuge menu of typical brew pub fare. The Margherita flatbread was great and the bartender was friendly and attentive.

Smile Burger is a halal burger joint that not only offers various types of burgers, but they also…read morehave shawarmas and sides. We ordered: +the Gladiator Burger - you can opt for a single or a double patty; this came topped with beef bacon, smoked cheese, white sauce, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized onions in a seeded bun +the Chicago Burger - you can opt for a single or a double patty; topped with tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, onion rings, caramelized onions, and smoked cheese in a brioche-like bun +an Arabic Shawarma - you can the option from chicken, beef, or a mix of the proteins; comes with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and garlic sauce in a grilled wrap The burgers were generously topped and very juicy - a solid burger joint in the area! We also combo-ed these up to get the side of fries and a drink; we also tried a side of their onion rings and curly fries. I'd be curious to try their wings next time, as they looked crispy and tasty. Staff were friendly and super welcoming! Plenty of parking in the shared strip plaza lot. +halal +juicy burgers +friendly service +ample parking

Place is not welcoming at all. My first and last time there. I asked the girl at the counter about…read morethe menu choices and she knew nothing. I got a combo cheese burger and she waited till I paid and handed me a hot ass soda and told me the dont have ice. I just left that shit on the table. I going to call my bank and dispute the transaction and hopefully I can get my money back some how.