Something fun and different! Krystle and Zach were fun and energetic and our family group had a…read moreblast!

My work friend had her birthday party here and we all joined her. This is such an amazing place and…read moreconcept - just friendly games against two groups. Our hosts were fantastic as well. Everyone in our group laughed and enjoyed a lot. I highly recommend this as your team building or birthday party event.

My husband took me here for my birthday back in March as a surprise and I return I took him here…read moreback in May as well. Both groups of friends including ourselves were very surprised how well the rooms were done for being inside a mall; very immersive. We have done close to 100 escape rooms and this is one of our favorite locations, only have two rooms left to complete. Our favorite so far was Hidden Temple (thinks 90s). The only thing I would recommend, is if you're an experienced gamer let your game master know otherwise they tend to give too many clues too fast. Can't wait to come back to complete the last rooms!

We did the Farm room with 3 adults and a 12 year old. There was plenty for the 12 year old to…read moreparticipate in, and nothing too scary for her. Our guide person (I think her name is Kaylee) was amazing!!! Very impressive escape room, I've done over 100 and this one was definitely in my top 10. We will be back!

Hands done the BEST customer service. The guys at set up and take done were so friendly. They…read moreexplained how to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone. Cannot wait to utilize their services again.

I paid for a weekend rental of an inflatable water slide in July of 2022. Due to inclement weather…read morewe had to cancel and while they didnt offer a refund, they emailed me a raincheck credit good for one year. First week of April 2023, I forward them the raincheck email to try and redeem and they did not honor it. They took my money and I got literally nothing in return. I just filed a complaint with the BBB.

We hired Chef Stephen for my best friend's bachelorette weekend this past summer, and it was…read morehands-down the highlight of the entire trip. The food was absolutely incredible and so thoughtfully tailored to the bride's favorite dishes (all Asian-inspired)--it truly felt personal, not generic at all. On top of that, he somehow pulled off an amazing, seamless meal in what was essentially a play kitchen at our Airbnb. Limited space, limited tools, zero stress for us. Everything just worked thanks to Stephen! Stephen is also just a genuinely kind, fun person to be around, which matters so much in a group setting like this. Could not recommend him more. We're still talking about that meal months later!!

Planning a weekend family gathering from one city to another is never easy--but discovering "Ode's…read moreof Food" and working with Stephen made the process not only manageable, but truly enjoyable. Stephen was incredibly flexible, professional, and easy to work with. We were celebrating our grandma's 90th birthday, and thanks to Stephen, a special occasion became even more memorable. He took the time to listen to our needs and requests, always responded with a positive attitude, and delivered more than we expected. His creative and delicious food preparations met everyone's needs and expectations. We honestly couldn't have picked a better person for the job. Thank you, Stephen--you were a delight to work with, and we're already looking forward to seeing you again in five years for Grandma's 95th!

We visited the Improv Playhouse as a part of Mom's Night Out. Most of us had no clue what to expect…read moreand were surprised to arrive for our showtime and realize we were the only 5 people who would be in the audience. We all had a good laugh about this (both the performers and our group) and our group quietly hoped that the performance would actually be funny as there wasn't a huge crowd to buffer with. All of that to say, we were absolutely delighted by the show. The group of performers that evening were wonderful and truly funny. You could see their connection, adaptability and ability to think on their feet. It truly was an enjoyable experience at the Improv and we were happy to have gone. They have snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase (cash only) which was a nice offering as well.

Total scam! Not as advertised! Not worth the money! Child was very disappointed! It is NOT about…read morekids, education, or theater! ALL IT IS ABOUT PROFIT. They put 50 kids in a gym with counselors that are not of legal age themselves (14 year old children). No structure! Chaos! Selling junk food to kids. My daughter was there the first day and it will be her last time at Improv Playhouse. Our 12 year old daughter wanted to take an acting summer camp. We called Improv Playhouse, a lady explained that our daughter should register for a version of the camp called showstopper, which is intended for 4th-9th grade instead of broadway bound which is intended for 1st-3rd grade. The lady suggested that we read more about their programs. We went on the website and found the Improve Playhouse channel on YouTube. We watched the video Improv Moana Camp (Link provided), which featured a group of about fifteen 4th-9th grade children taking acting classes and putting on a Moana Production. We read the mission statement. My daughter liked it, and said that is what she wanted. The camp was $755 for 10 days (two weeks), ran at the middle school. We thought we did our homework. We were expecting 4th-9th graders, groups of about 15-20 children, and acting activities. On the first day of camp, as we are walking in, all kids walking in are kindergarten through third grade. My daughter got nervous and said all kids are little. I told her that they probably have multiple camps running. Greeting the children were very young counselors. Most counselors were 14 year olds from the same middle school. They brought all the kids into a gym where they remained the entire day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm). There were about 50 children. They did not separate the children by age, there were no acting classes/activities, kids were not even taken to the cafeteria to eat lunch, but had to eat lunch on a dusty gym floor. There were no chairs, kids had to sit on the floor the entire day. They were selling junk food and candy to children at lunch. When my wife picked up my daughter, she was very disappointed and said It was very chaotic, unstructured, and a waste of time. She said it felt like the park district camp and is not what she was expecting and what we saw on the improv playhouse channel. Right away my wife asked if we can cancel the rest of the camp and asked to talk to someone in charge. Counselors went to get someone. When my wife explained that the camp was not what my daughter expected and we would like to cancel it, Mr. James said we can but we need to email the office. My wife emailed the office right away (administrative manager, Rachel Kwiecinski), but Mrs. Kwiecinski replied that there will not be refunds given. My wife called her and explained what was going on and asked her to refund the money, but to be prorated. Mrs. Kwiecinski said she will have to talk to the bookkeeping and will try to get a prorated refund. A couple of minutes later, the Creative Director of Youth Programming, Miss O'Leary called and said that there are no refunds. My wife asked her again very nicely to double check, and that it was not what was advertised and it was not for the age group that I paid for. Later that evening, the owner David Stewar emailed my wife saying they are an accredited organization and refunds will not be given, he also accused my wife of being disrespectful. My wife was very respectful to everyone she talked to, did not raise her voice or said anything disrespectful. My wife did not even ask for the full refund, which we should totally get because it was not what was advertised. In addition, he said that the video was from a local community house even though it was on their channel and suggested by their staff. According to his email "That video was from a small Highland Park workshop held years ago at a local community house, an entirely different format, group size, and production model. Our current camp format is a full-scale 10-day performance experience." Honestly, I am not totally sure what the difference is.

Bought this experience as a birthday gift from my No. 1 dude. Not only did he have a wonderful…read moretime, it was fun to watch. The trainer who sat by him the whole time was patient and informative. He did a wonderful job of supporting him and easing him through the process. Such great service and fun! Love it!

It is almost perfect, but it is a cube with some plastic chairs. My cousin had fun though so yeah.read more

Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, this store has a wonderful selection -…read moreunique seasonings, beautiful pinch bowls, everyday kitchen utensils, high-end brands like Smeg. The store is bright and welcoming and they often offer complimentary coffee or tea yo keep you hydrated while shopping. They also have a lovely selection one bar if you are looking for a different experience. The wine selection is small but well curated with white, red, and bubbles. There's also a few beer and NA offerings. What's special are the cooking classes and experiences. I've made take and bake pies and tarts. I highly recommend getting in on the fun with your friends or partner!

I did return (as I promised in my previous review below) and picked out some assorted Mason Cash…read morebowls (one green, one lavender, one gray), and several of the salespeople commented on the color combination. Also, some wood cutting boards. This is a wonderful shop to pick out a gift or treat yo self. Maybe one day I will sign up for a cooking class.

I love the Studio Art School! Super cute place in downtown McHenry…read more A bunch of girlfriends and I did the paint class on Friday night -- it is $30 if you go by yourself, but if you bring a friend (or multiple) its $25 per person -- huge steal compared to places in the city. Reservations are required and on the website they show you what painting they do each Friday. BYOB, adults only class, and all supplies for painting are provided. You can also have your painting framed instantly for an additional $20 The instructor was super nice and fun, always encouraging a drink or two to boost your confidence if need be, lol. And everybody's painting turned out soo well!! I really can't wait to paint again!

Incredible helpful in providing aid, chalk paint and one on one service during the Covid…read morequarantine. I can't wait for classes to begin again. Lovely store, great location and all sorts of goodies!

Twisted Limits was a super cool experience. The entire thing was perfect from start to finish. We…read morereally appreciated how there was a lounge with billiards, arcade games and corn hole. We tried "The Passage" room and I don't want to spoil it, but there were multiple rooms and even a water feature built in. You could tell that they put a ton of work into the room(s), from the build quality to the complexity of the clues. Joe, one of the owners, was very generous with clues and talked to us afterwards about the new rooms he will be setting up. This was one of the coolest escape room experiences we've ever had.

My family had so much fun! We did "behind the curtain" and it was extremely cool. The props and set…read morewere super immersive; there were a lot of physical props and different kinds of puzzles. We were all beginners (we'd done one escape room before and had to do it twice since we didn't finish the first time) and we were able to solve it (with hints, of course). We're definitely coming back!

Nature Walk Montessori is great nature school, fostering independence, critical thinking and…read morerespect for nature. They have 10 acres of land with nature trails and mature trees for children to climb and enjoy. I really love the staff and the families!