My husband and I hosted an intimate celebration with our closest friends (20 people total) at…read moreMaharlika 360 after our recent civil wedding ceremony, and it was everything we dreamed of. Rose and her husband were incredibly kind and responsive to our questions and requests throughout the planning process. The place itself is already beautiful, so we barely needed any decorations! Parking was convenient for us and our guests. When we arrived, Rose greeted us right away and made sure everything was ready. Clean up was simple thanks to the clear directions provided. Our guests constantly complimented the space, and the karaoke made the night even more fun! We keep looking back at our photos and videos and can't stop smiling, seeing how beautiful everything turned out and how much fun we had with our guests. We highly recommend booking Maharlika 360 for your next event!!

If I could give Maharlika 360 ten stars I would!! Booked the venue for our daughter's 1st birthday…read moreand it went great!! Good price for a nice and clean venue with plenty of space for our 50 guest. I would definitely look into them again for any future events!! Don't hesitate go see it if you're looking for a venue!

This hidden gem was perfect for my needs. I was looking for an open space that I could have my…read moregraduation party for about 50-60 people. I was told about The Studio at D&B and when I walked in I envisioned having my party there. They allow you to decorate as you want and bring in your own food and DJ. This was a private party just for me and my guests and it was perfect. I would definitely use this venue again in the future. If you are up for the DIY or hiring someone to decorate you can make this place look amazing.

From the owner: Host your birthday, graduation, baby shower, bridal shower, or any other party with your favorite…read morepeople in our space! Just $30/hour. Schedule a visit today!

I first worked with Jeannette when planning my daughter's 18th birthday party. We put down a…read moredeposit then Covid hit and we had to cancel. Fast forward 4 years later, she's about to graduate college and we are trying again. Jeannette has been wonderful to work with, offering her professional expertise, while accommodating our specific requests. The venue is beautiful! The perfect size for our family/friends who are invited, plus it's close to home, has ample parking, and a nice menu with several options. (We're going with family style to enjoy a relaxing meal with our guests.) My daughter is thrilled!

Good food, service & great view! We're there for a Xmas Party w the Niles Senior Center.read more

Beautiful outdoor patio…read more The service was good, our waitress didn't come around as much. The scampi pizza was very very good. Wish they would put more shrimp in the slices. One a slice isn't cutting it for me. The flavor of the cheese mixed with that scampi, and nice shrimp bite comes so well together. It's delicious. The crust was nice and crunchy. It was not doughy. The Caesar salad was nice and fresh, had a really good taste. Highly recommend the pizza and salad

It wasn't bad. Prices were higher than I expected but the food was good. I had the chicken They…read morecharge a 3-% fee on their tickets if you use a card. The food was pretty good, and there was a nice variety of things to taste when I was here with my book club. Their drinks are great, and they have some nice happy hour specials to consider as well. If I recall correctly, parking is street only. I got lucky, but it is Norwood Park, so parking is still generally ok.

We were running a little late. I wanted to call and let them know. No one ever answered the phone…read more Rang until the line went dead. When we came to check in. The phone was ringing in the background the entire time. Several people in line. 2 people helping customers. One woman and one man. Woman helped everyone while man was on computer the entire time. Specifically asked for a room with 2 beds. Upon entering room noticed there was one bath towel. If there are 2 beds,. Why would you supply only one towel? Also one tiny bottle of shampoo. Had to go to front desk to get more towels. I assumed the next day when they made up the room they would catch that and correct it. I didn't know that the room was only made up once every five days? What hotel does this? I would not have minded had they told me when we checked in. My used towels were thrown on the bathroom floor. Again assuming like any normal hotel this would be taken care of by housekeeping. We were out all day Saturday visiting my son. When we returned there was no where to park. Luckily after driving around for quite awhile someone left and I was able to park way far away in the back. There was a wedding going on. Very noisy children running around and screaming until very early in the morning. No coffee for customers. (You could by a cup for $3.00.) I had two Keurigs that I used Saturday morning. I thought they would be replaced by housekeeping. (They would have if there were any.) I had recently returned from a trip of several days in the same areas. MIchigan, Illinois and Indiana. We stayed at several hotels. This was by far the worst one. I will not stay at a Holiday Inn again. The excuse that Covid is ruining everything cannot stand in this case. The other Hotels I stayed at were more than adequate. Why can't Holiday Inn do at least as well?

From the owner: "Best" Chicago Skokie Hotels...Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore Hotel…read more In the heart of Skokie, Illinois is the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, home to Bar Louie North Shore and the Skokie Conference and Banquet Center. This full service hotel north of Downtown Chicago is surrounded by shopping, attractions and dining. Located just blocks from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94), and equally convenient access to Interstate 90 & 294 means guests can reach all parts of Chicagoland in just minutes. This family owned and operated property brings full service hotel accommodations together with Bar Louie's iconic food and drink to create the perfect stay in Skokie. 244 renovated and fresh guests rooms make up our standard and executive levels. All guests enjoy hotel amenities like free WiFi and parking and access to indoor pool and spa. On site Bar and Grill, room service, fitness center and convenience store means all your needs can be met on this clean and carefully maintained property. Looking to discover Chicago with that special someone or on your next family vacation? Stay in Skokie and get more out of your Chicago vacation dollar! If you bring the kids we can help you keep them busy! Indoor pool and hot tub spells relaxation for all family members all year round! As always kids eat free at Holiday Inn keeping money in the family budget to discover Chicago. Not to be missed on a visit include Chicago's Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, a trip to the SkyDec

I am such a fan of the Cook County Forest Preserves . And one reason I love them is that there's…read morealways something new to find and explore! Every time I visit I fall in love again. Today I visited the Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) near Edgebrook Woods. They held a program for Black History Month; I really want to support this type of cultural programming within the FPCC system, and it's an added bonus that it sounded interesting. The VRC is right near the Edgebrook Golf Course--the same entrance is for both. But unless you've been to an event here or go to the golf course, you're unlikely to known this was here. It's a really great event space which the FPCC rents out for various events. There's a different rate for county residents versus non-residents, and the cost differs for Monday-Thursday and Friday-Sunday dates. However, the rates seem really reasonable to me. There's a main room which is especially lovely; there's a large fireplace, high ceilings, and a lot of space--this room can hold 100 people. The classroom is much smaller and can accommodate up to 40. Both those spaces can be rented independently of one another, and I think you can rent portions of the golf course as well? All the information is on the webpage. The main room has a kitchen space as well so you can work with a caterer for your event. I wish I had an event for which I could use this space; I'll bet it's especially beautiful in the spring and summer. There are picnic tables just outside the indoor facility, and parking is plentiful as well.

I hade fun taking pictures as a photographer at this place, photos came very nice!…read more The lighting was great, decoration, every single detail. Well done!

We had my daughter's Quinceanera on October 21,2023. I still can't get over on how beautiful and…read moreelegant everything was. This venue is sparkling clean. The staff and management at lido banquet were very kind and professional. Thank you Andre for that. The food was amazingly delicious. My guests still can't stop talking about how delicious the food, drinks, and sweet's were. The led lights made everything so cozy and warming. It was truly such a special night thanks to Lido. I highly recommend this venue 100% for your next event. Sincerely Brenda

I gave it 4 stars as there isn't a 1/2 star option--I would have given this review a 3.5 star…read morerating. We went on a Saturday night. We arrived early for our reservation and were taken right in. We ordered two appetizers, the bacon & potato croquettes and the corn bread in the iron skillet. They were both very good. I had the Prime Rib, it was flavorful and brought out exactly how I wanted it--rare. My daughter had the rotisserie chicken and was very pleased with her meal. My wife had the Pike Place Salmon with the smashed cucumbers. She would order it again. The skillet cookie we ordered to share for dessert was very undercooked. It was just a smidgeon over raw dough. While it had the ice cream, it didn't have the caramel the menu advertised. A few more minutes in the oven would have solved the raw dough issue The server was obviously new and had some missteps. He was late to greet the table in a half full restaurant. The drinks had a late arrival-after the appetizers had arrived and never came back to check on the table. It also took an inordinate amount of time to find him to get the check then having him return with the receipt. The restaurant was very clean and tidy, extra points given for having immaculate restrooms. Some suggestions: Perhaps another potato option(s) besides mashed or fries. A loaded baked potato would have been perfect with my Prime Rib. Have another soup(s) offered on the menu besides the soup du jour.

Bummed to report that the service here was pretty bad tonight. A few examples:…read more Drink didn't arrive until after the meal and was watery by the time it was delivered bc it clearly was sitting made for a while. Sent out deserts and didn't bother to clear the dinner plates that were obviously finished. And didn't give the kids spoons for their ice cream right away so it melted by the time it was received. Also, no birthday candles on hand?! Put kids hot hot food directly in front of them bc the table was full of menus. Why not help clear the table and make some room? Had to ask for extra plates multiple times for our massive, to share desert. The kicker. Charged us for kids meals when they are free before 6. When we asked they removed from bill. But this is the second time this has happened here. I am beginning to think the policy is to charge unless the patron brings it up. Sad because the atmosphere here is lovely.

Bruce did a GREAT job officiating our wedding in September. He was an absolute delight to work…read morewith. He offers a lot of content and framework for those who need guidance or ideas but also allows you to really customize what you want to be included in your ceremony. He has a very kind and calm presence. He knows how to officiate and makes everything very easy. He's a great public speaker, and the words he wrote for us were just perfect. We could not recommend him enough.

We were lucky enough to have Bruce as our officiant, and loved the entire process of working with…read morehim. Using his ceremony tools, we were able to customize our ceremony to fit exactly what we were looking for along with expert guidance every step of the way. He understood our desire to have a short and simple ceremony, but helped us to ensure that it was beautiful and meaningful. Bruce is a wonderful public speaker, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony. Most importantly, he is extremely responsive and is just a lovely person - we loved every interaction with him, and couldn't have asked for a better officiant!