Had a wonderful cooking class at William Sonoma Naperville. Learned how to make Chilled Potato &…read moreleek soup, pork tenderloin w/rhubarb, lemon orzo with asparagus & polenta tea cake with strawberries for dessert. All in all I have my next meal planned the next I want to impress someone!

We went for a cooking class, a holiday gift for my husband, in late February. We had a great time!…read more The chef and assistants were very helpful, made it fun, and shared great tips. I know these classes aren't technique driven by any means, but I always come away with a few tips and tricks to apply in my own kitchen, and this was no different. Picked up a few tools to use as well. That being said, if you are looking for a start to finish class, where you prep and do ALL of it, this is not that - I know that is the goal for most people, but there are a few who want a true experience, this again, is more idea based.

Cooking Class- 1 Star* Retail Store - 5 stars *****…read moreMy husband and I took a date night cooking class yesterday, for the beef Wellington meal. I was very turned off by our experience. There was very little "hands on" interaction. The beef was pre-seared, the green beans were already cooked, we watched the desert get made. All we got to do is re-heat the green beans, mince garlic & parsley and wrap the Wellington in dough & suran wrap. The chef was nice, but he talked as if we were 5 year olds. Would have been better suited for children. Also not a great look when you tell us your previous job was being a barista at Starbucks and you got to this job because you wanted to train people. $100/ticket was a waste. Very disappointed with the little interaction.

A really great experience with Chef Tony! We had a dinner party of 7 where he cooked delightful…read moreMexican cuisine which received fantastic reviews from the party. The food was great, he was approachable and fun, and took care of everything in the kitchen. I highly recommend Chef Tony when considering personal chefs.

From the owner: Special Event / Dinner Party Let Chef Tony prepare a…read morerestaurant quality meal for you and your guests in your home. From plated three or four course meals, family style dinners, hors d'oeuvres for cocktail parties, and romantic dinners for two, Chef Tony will create a memorable culinary experience. Personal Chef Services A complete assessment of food preferences, flavor profiles and dietary needs are included in your personal chef services. Chef Tony will create a menu and a personal meal plan that meets your needs. Shopping for groceries, travel and parking are all included. Preparation of meals, meal packaging, labeling and storage, reheating instructions, and kitchen clean up are also all included. Meal Prep Do you enjoy cooking homemade meals? Are you pinched for time? Let Chef Tony help simplify your life and meal prep for you. Chef Tony will create a personalized menu, handle all the shopping, chopping, and necessary prep.

Chef Pamela Anne catered my family's Christmas lunch and did a phenomenal job. The food all tasted…read moredelicious, and the best part is that it's all homemade instead of restaurant catering. She put a lot of time coming up with a menu for me, and even printed out festive cards for the guests. She is very transparent with pricing and leaves you receipts. I will definitely be working with her again!

Chef Pamela took great care of my entire families meal needs for several months after my wife had…read moremajor surgery. She provided all our daily meals "breakfeast, lunch and dinner" for 7 days a week. The variety of food choices she supplied us to pick from weekly as well as making many dishes we asked for was wonderful, there was nothing she was not able to make for us. The food was delivered to our home in individual containers for all the different food selections which we would then warm up in the mirco-wave accordingly. The food was fresh and cooked perfectly. She provided the receipts for all the purchases each week and the pricing for her services were more than fair. I would not hesitate again to call on Chef Pamela anytime for my catering needs or if we just need help with meals again. She was a life savor!! Keep up with the great home cooking for us all!

I was looking for a place for my 5 year old for kindergarten prep since he had been doing virtual…read morelearning throughout the pandemic and BH was an ideal transition school for him. They accepted him just for the summer! I loved how they send photos and updates on what the kids are doing and learning throughout the day via their app. I appreciated how quickly they got back to me on every inquiry I had. When my son got tested negative for covid, the person in charge of handling the approval system for kids re-entering school stayed up late (i got an email at 9pm) just so my child could safely and promptly re-enter school without delay. The place is spacious, clean and well managed. I especially love their playgrounds!! I recommend this to anyone looking for a daycare; you can trust the people there, especially if you're concerned about covid safety protocols. They are excellent.

I love this daycare! After being disappointed with the quality of another daycare in the area, I…read moremoved my son to Bright Horizons- such a difference! This daycare is beautiful, super clean, and everyone who works here is wonderful! I can't tell you what impresses me the most: the amazing staff who dreams up the most creative lessons, the number of "specials" kids get to participate in weekly(all included in the tuition price) each week my 3 year old has music, art, dance, yoga, Spanish, and soccer! Or the wonderful customer service that Kim and her teachers provide. I love that my sons teacher provides me with detailed feedback on his progress each day, complete with 10+ photos of what he's doing! This place is top notch, and I am so grateful to have my son attend here.

Where does one begin a stupid online review when a teacher physically assaults your child? It's…read morehardly a means of retribution, but there are other avenues being pursued to that extent. I make this review more as a warning to the other parents who send their children to Chesterbrook. My wife and I had enough issues dealing with the "educators" at Chesterbrook when our child came home with a head injury or covered in human feces - but if you batter our child, you have started something you cannot stop. Perhaps other parents reading this will feel the same way. To be sure, we are in no way 'helicopter parents' and believe in discipline. But, there is, of course discipline and abuse, and this crossed the line. Our son became scared and hesitant to attend Chesterbrook, and would tell us approx. a week later about this incident. Upon hearing this, we met with the "principal" - who showed us the video of the "teacher" being physical with our child. Oddly enough, the principal agreed that the contact was inappropriate and that steps would be taken to remedy the situation. Upon picking up our child a mere three hours later, we were told that the principal had been fired. Following that, in an act of retaliation, we were told that our child was moved to a class of children two years younger than him. When we met with the district manager (or whatever she claimed to be), she not only admitted that she had never video and laughed in our face while we met with her. Completely unprofessional and indicative of somebody who cannot handle their job responsibilities, much less have some control over the well being of children. I could (and would like to) name the relevant individuals, but that will only serve to have this post removed. Nevertheless, those responsible will be held responsible in court. But, my advice - ask questions and get your child out of Chesterbrook asap.

I have a 4 and 7 year old who have attended Chesterbrook for 1.5 years. My daughter is in PreK 2…read moreand my son attends the before and after school program. A few months ago, we were looking for a new place to send our children. I had really had it with all of the changes in staff and leadership at the school. I really loved the teachers when we first started but the atmosphere had changed and the teachers were very unhappy. I was beginning to see that it was hurting my children's experience at school. Right before we were leaving Chesterbrook, there was announcement that a new principal (Jen) would be transferring from the Plainfield Chesterbrook. I've never seen a school turn around so quickly (and I have worked in education for 15 years myself). I noticed an immediate change in teacher morale, cleanliness of the school and communication with parents. Because of the changes, we decided to stay. Jen sets high expectations for her teachers and is a great communicator. The teachers seem happy and the kids also seem much happier. Jen has also led new changes such as getting organic milk into the school, ordering new furniture and adding new learning materials. I hope the school continues to make these amazing improvements. As for the curriculum, my 4 year old just read her first book last night, teaches me words in Spanish, can add and subtract and talks about all of the "cool things Ms. Becca teaches her" at dinner each night. My kids are safe, appreciated and have a lot of fun at school. I'm not sure I can ask for much more!

Drove half hour to visit this needlepoint shop only to walk in and not even be greeted with a…read more"hello". Two employees, one busy, one not. Their selection is strong, but customer service weak. I will not be back. My wife was in the store by herself between 12:30-1:30. Customer who came in after her, told the sales people that my wife was there first, and they should help my wife before herself.

Lovely, spacious, welcoming. How I wish they were closer!…read more It's about 40 miles from home but worth the trip. Plenty of free parking and some good lunch spots nearby. I'm on my second or third visit after rediscovering needlepoint, and I get happier and happier. Friendly staff and customers, a place to stitch and share, great space, great lighting, great selection. Be sure to check out the vintage tape edging machine.