We always call it "Barnacle Barney's" because it's tucked just off the bike trail along the Fox…read moreRiver -- the perfect little escape stop! Bandito Barney's Beach Club This casual retreat-style bar and restaurant has everything you want when you need to forget reality for a few hours. The food is great, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing. We had the broasted chicken with a couple of beers, and everything was excellent. The service and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be returning every time we're in the Chicago area!

Bandito's is a well known bar in the heart of Dundee. They have their signature drinks along with…read moretheir signature cups (which you can take home, ONLY if they are empty. They have numerous bars throughout the establishment. Lots of items on the menu to choose from, the Mozz sticks being my favorite. They are homemade and give that Mozz cheese pull you get from other restaurants. Their fireplace in the lower level is running daily when the weather is cold. When the warmer weather hits, this is a go to for live bands, great drinks an excellent vibes!!

Went to our first Windy City Bulls game and I was not sure what to expect. We decided to go since…read moreit was Filipino Heritage Night. The Windy City Bulls wore Philippine themed jerseys which was pretty cool. Throughout the night they celebrated or talked about the Philippines and the history. They opened with the Philippine National Anthem followed by the United States National Anthem. For the first 2,000 fans, they gave away a toy Jeepney and if you wanted a special hat, you had to purchase it with the admission ticket. The game was entertaining and the Bulls won! What I really loved about it was it was very kid friendly and all the kids loved it. The were really involved and were into the game! The big screen and score was not over the court like most arenas, but it was off to the side. The benefit of that was the screen was bigger than the normal over the court screen. Overall, I really liked the arena, the game and the way they made it kid focused. What a great way to get the younger kids to love Bulls basketball. Parking was free and it took sometime to get out but once you got past the main lot entry, it was smooth sailing (unless you were trying to get to the 90 Interstate. I would go to another game for sure! I highly recommend going if you have little ones that loves basketball.

We attended the Now Arena for the PCB Rodeo. We rented a suite for our large group. They offered a…read morecouple packages for food and beverages. It was an amazing time, service was great!

Went here for a brunch as a group and had a wonderful experience! I really like how spacious the…read morevenue is here, with plenty of space to move around and casually hangout. From what I saw, it looked like Pinstripes could easily accommodate several large gatherings happening at the same time without feeling too noisy or crowded. Even with a good number of people enjoying different events at the same time, service was still quick and friendly. The food here was also delicious. All the different fruits and vegetables that I tried here were fresh and colorful, and I really appreciate the extra effort they put into good presentation throughout the buffet. This gave me the feeling of enjoying a nice brunch on a more luxury line of a cruise boat. In particular, the carved meats and various stations like the waffle, omelet, and chocolate fountain stations really stood out. Not only were the items here delicious, but it really gave this brunch a more premium feel and was great for fun pictures with all the customization options available. Overall, great event space with a great brunch option available. I'd like to return here another day to try some of the activity options and try more of their dining options.

Recently went on a double date here with my husband and friends, and we had a great time! The venue…read morewas clean, and the employees were friendly, even though they seemed to have something stressful going on at the front desk. The staff checked us in quickly, got our shoe sizes, and handed us our bowling shoes before directing us to a high-top table to wait for our lane. It looked like they were coordinating with a family still sitting at a lane with kids, possibly checking if they were finished so they could clean it for us. After about 10 minutes, we were seated in that same lane I mentioned previously, which had two comfy leather couches facing each other. The space was clean, roomy, and comfortable. The place wasn't too busy when we arrived, but there were a few large groups hosting work holiday parties, despite it being late January. We had a two-hour reservation, and the experience was a blast. Our lane worked perfectly, and the blacklight atmosphere added a fun touch. One of the coolest features was the interactive avatars, which changed accessories as we racked up points. I didn't order any food, but my husband and friends did, and they all loved it. I tried some of my husband's croutons from his chicken Caesar salad, and they were well-seasoned. My friend enjoyed her gnocchi, and her boyfriend liked his chicken Caesar salad as well. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I'd definitely bowl here again!

We saw this new and on-going production at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. It's been a long time…read moresince we have seen a Cirque du Soleil show. We saw the only other two (for us) both times decades ago in Las Vegas with one being a water theme and the other a Beatles tribute theme. This OVO show had an insect theme, and it was a colorful, dynamic, acrobatic, amazing, musical, and funny circus-like show - all very entertaining! It was a 2 hour show including a 20 minute intermission. Even after all these years, they still come up with some new routines and gadgetry, and of course have retained many of their acrobatic favorites. This time they also had three clown characters for some comic relief between amazing acrobatic routines, and they were hilarious lol. They also had some live musicians performing as part of the show. This show apparently is only in Chicagoland for the Valentine's Day weekend and I really enjoyed it. I didn't really like the tight seating in the NOW Arena but that's a different story. Kids would enjoy it as well particularly with the insect costumes and clown routines. BTW, any photos I have included here are all legit - photography was actually encouraged, just no flash photography. I highly recommend the show if you have the opportunity to go!

I am a huge fan of Georgio's! I have a favorite salad, favorite pasta, favorite appetizer (dough…read morenuggets, of course!), favorite sandwich, and favorite pizza. My go-to order is the baked mostaccioli, the cheese on top is golden with just the right amount of gooey goodness. The French Onion soup is another fave of mine. In addition, Danny is a great cross-marketing promoter and provides pizza for many of our events here at Mathnasium of South Barrington! The kids love it and I am always happy to direct new families to try Georgio's after their math sessions. We couldn't have a successful Pi Day Party without Georgio's!!

Georgio's makes a strong case for some of the best deep-dish pizza around -- and in the Chicago…read morearea, that's saying something. The pies are rich, satisfying, and built with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you do well. It's also the kind of place that works best shared, whether over a long dinner with friends or a table full of slices. Unpretentious, welcoming, and seriously good pizza.

This review is long overdue, but we wanted to thank them for their professionalism and innovation…read morewhen they performed at our wedding in September of 2023. From our initial inquiry to the day of our ceremony, Graham made sure to work closely with us and respond quickly to any questions and concerns we may have had to ensure the music for our special day was just that- special and unique. We're so grateful we chose them as our entertainment.

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