I had such a great experience! The space was beautiful, unique, and the perfect setting for our…read moreevent. The team was so welcoming, accommodating, and easy to work with, which made everything come together so smoothly. Our guests had an amazing time, and I truly loved the experience. Perfect venue highly recommend !

After having my son's birthday here two years ago, I've had the chance to see this space transform…read morein so many incredible ways. From the moment you book, through the planning process, and even after your event, Social Loft provides a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The attention to detail, creativity, and care that goes into every event is what makes this space so special.

I had a party for my daughter here on 6/27... I could not have asked for a better venue. Reasonably…read morepriced. They accommodated us the night before and allowed us to decorate since there wasn't an event that night. The day of, they were some of the nicest people. It's a cute space and all my guests loved it. HIGHLY recommended!!

Came here for the fish fry, beer, and a good time. I forgot to take a picture of the fish fry…read morebecause it was really good. It's a buffet style. You get salad, mostaccioli, Cole slaw, homemade bread, fried or baked cod and tater tots. The service is very friendly and helpful. The mini pitchers are only $7. It's definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a good Fish Fry. They also have a 50/50 raffle that they do. The only downside is that they don't have a parking lot and parking is limited on the street.

I had the pleasure of getting married at the Metropolis Ballroom. My experience for the whole event…read morewas very positive. Here is my breakdown of my experience with The Metropolis Ballroom: Planner Extraordinaire - Lauren Lauren is a very friendly and professional Planner. She is very organized and open when getting in contact with her. She gave us the feeling that everything would be taken care of which it was. She helped us go through the steps also helped us organize on how the procession would occur during our special day. Due to some circumstances, she was unable to see the culmination of her work with us but she made sure we were taken care of for the big day. Venue The Metropolis Ballroom venue makes up the whole 2nd floor of the building. They have elevator access to the 2nd floor. There is a bridal suite which as access to the balcony. There is an axillary room across the bridal suite which the cocktail hour is help. There are plenty of room along with comfortable seating areas. The main reception hall has a nice open space with a high ceiling, for to which we had 12 tables and enough room for a dance floor. The balcony is also accessible from the main reception area and allows you to enjoy part of downtown Arlington Heights where a fountain is visible and if you have your wedding at a certain time, you can have an appearance of Santa Claus in in the grassy area across the way. The staff had placed some outdoor activities if we chose to go out (i.e. cornhole). they had some They also had some tables and lighting outside in case they guest would like to step out and enjoy the great weather we had during our wedding. Staff The Metropolis Ballroom has a wonderful staff that made our wedding day very special. Even though Lauren was unable to be at the wedding, we felt we were very taken care of from the whole staff. Kenny was really helpful in coordinating with everyone. He was also the go to person for the head table whenever we needed anything. The wait staff is really extraordinary. I really have to tip my hat off to all of them. Each were very friendly and also attentive. The bartender was friendly and did a great job keeping the party going. Everyone made us feel welcomed. The kitchen did a wonderful job with the food for our wedding. I even had a lot of people comment on how they really enjoyed the food. To me, the preparation and taste was perfect. We had some people who had some dietary issues which they did accommodated for. The kids seem to really enjoy the food that they got, even giving some of the adults at their table jealous. Food You do have different options on how to proceed with how the food come out. We choose to have each person have a plated service compared to a buffet style reception. I am going to bring some highlights of the food we got. Roasted tomato soup chaser - a very well done soup accompanied with a mini grilled cheese. Chicken breast Champagne - recommended as one of the more popular dishes and there is a reason why. The chicken is moist and accompanied with a wonderful sauce which goes with a lot of the sides. Carrot Cake - a very well done carrot cake. The cake itself is moist and the frosting was perfectly balanced. It is one of my favorite carrot cakes I have eaten. All of the other food we got were delicious also, but I am unable to go through them all due to the limit on what I can type. Overall My experience was extraordinary. To me the whole company did a wonderful job in making my wedding reception special. From the planning to the actual event was a great experience. Though I have not attended any other events at the Metropolis Ballroom, I would recommend planning there for special occasions. With the care and details they worked with us during our special day, it was a pleasure working with them.

I have been to the Metropolis Ballroom for events before, but I was left a little underwhelmed this…read moretime. I was excited to support the local high school's madrigal performance--they were a 5 star act--but the supporting dinner around it was not what I imagined from the Metropolis. 1st service was mulled cider and 2 people at our table were missed so my boyfriend had to flag someone down to get the last 2 mugs filled. (The cider itself was delicious!) The tomato soup and bread course was good, although the soups were served at the same table at varying temperatures. I ordered the chicken for our party of 4 and that was pretty good. I did hear a high school student at the head table ask his parents if they could stop at Culver's on the way home because his chicken was not cooked. The dessert was pretty good, although I do not remember what it is by now. The soft drinks were grab and go cans laid out on the bar over ice. I had no problem with that choice, it was just a little unclear at first if the cans were included with our ticket or not. The coat check staff was quick and efficient. As someone who is not married yet, I had always thought about the Metropolis Ballroom as a possible venue, but after my latest experience, I would probably not consider them in the future.

I visited this brewery while in town visiting friends. It has a pretty typical indoor space with…read morehigh tops, a long bar, and tables. The brewery skews towards German style brewing which again, is pretty typical of a lot of breweries. The location really shines with its outdoor patio. There is a big outdoor area which is very family (and pet) friendly. They often have live music on the weekend. The brewery itself doesn't have any food, but they have rotating food trucks that come in. The day we were there it was a wood fired pizza truck which was pretty good. Everyone in our group had a good time, and I liked the overall vibe. I will note there were a lot of kids (between us our group of our adults had four kids) so keep this in mind if you go. Overall the beer was good, the atmosphere was perfect for the summer, and we enjoyed our time at this spot.

On the tap menu there is a heavy indulgence in german style brews which is a good thing, they have…read morestrong german brewing game here and it shows in the beer. That in conjunction with the property which is sprawling and offers plenty of outside space to enjoy as well. No food here, but they do host different food trucks and events (live music, yoga, festive holiday, etc). I've seen everything from big kids to mini me's to fury friends outside. If Long Grove is having a festival (when do they not ;) Feel free to take your beer in a plastic to go cup and bring with to the festival. Alas, you will not find Buffalo type beers at the festival. Interestingly enough, you will not find a Buffalo booth at the festivals, at least there was not one for Strawberry Fest; but it's a short walk across the parking lot to secure a good german pour and get your fest on.

Our family loves this place so much that our daughter decided to have her wedding here several…read moreyears ago. They did a great job of working with the caterer and us and in setting up the kitchen and tables in the pavilion along with parking and a shuttle bus that the hotel across the street provided. Everyone in attendance loved the setting and the mansion. Thankfully the weather cooperated and the whole ceremony, dinner and reception went off without a hitch. The pavilion will hold a hundred guests comfortably while the guest count will drop for a reception inside the mansion. I believe no matter which you choose the party will end at 11 pm at least that was the policy about five years ago. For the Grove part of the estate, hiking the trails is easy with lots to look at. There are several buildings and workshops along the way. I liked the blacksmith shop the best. Now we've taken our grand daughter here and she loved the reptile house! Go figure! There are 'events' during most holidays with lots to look at and buy.

We had our wedding here and it was just stunning. Deborah and her team were amazing to work with…read more Helped us anytime we needed it while planning a wedding from out of state. Gorgeous day as well - everything turned out beautiful. And they recommended the best vendors.

Love this green oasis hidden behind a retirement condo community. The paddle boats, golfing, and…read moreamazing path winding around beautiful water and volleyball courts are just fabulous. The path winds around throughout a few miles of greenery and wood and begs for a 5 mile bike ride.

Absolutely beautiful playground right on the lake, perfect for all ages. There are two different…read moreplaygrounds for different age groups, one of which is handicap accessible. Lots of towers, climbers, music, slides and swings, and one playground even has a sandbox. The biggest downsides to this park is that's its wood chips and there's limited shade. There are some sunshades, mainly over the benches surrounding the playground, but the playground itself is fully exposed, so better to go on a cloudy day.

Amazing staff that all deserve raises and commendations! Especially the court monitors are great!read more

One of the dumbest business policies I've ever encountered…read more I walked in ready to buy four tickets for 120 minutes. Because the park was closing within that time frame, they refused to sell regular admission and would only sell me a membership. Imagine turning away customers who are literally standing there ready to spend money. No partial ticket option, no common sense, just "buy a membership or leave." So we left. If your goal is to repel customers and send them to competitors, this policy is working perfectly.

The wife and I were walking around and spot by this place to check it out. The seating is unique…read morebut I actually liked it. They had sofa seating as well as table seating. This was in addition to the bar seating. You could do tastings of the monthly wine which was nice because you control how much to taste in 1, 3 and 5 Ozs. You couls also order a glass. I could definitely see us coming here on Fridays to grab a drink and relax. Looking forward to also trying some of there small bites.

We've been here a few times and the wine selection is awesome and the food appetizers are…read morewonderful. One afternoon they had a small string group playing. It's a cozy little place with limited seating.

I co-hosted my cousins wedding shower at Saranello's, and everything was so great! Mary was…read moreresponsive when coordinating everything, as well as flexible when we had to add a couple of people last minute. The wait staff were hospitable and helped us with anything that we needed! Forgot to take pictures of the food, but the family style lunch menu was a hit with everyone, and so much food! We appreciated being able to get more food as needed. The short rib was worth the upcharge and a fan favorite. If we need to host any more large parties like this, Saranello's is definitely on our list!

First off, it's hard to go wrong at any Melman restaurant, and Saranello's is no exception!…read moreWe were greeted promptly and professionally at the host stand. I noticed a portrait on the wall next to the stand and inquired who it was. Her name was Sara Rowe, and it's a loving memorial to a long time Melman partner. Melman combined her first name, Sara, with a classic Italian suffix to create the name "Saranello's". It's an upscale restaurant with upscale food. But at a mid-scale price point, Thanks for that! The food: I had the baked eggplant parm, since I'm from Chicago. You know what I mean if you're local. And it's my new benchmark. Well done! The wife had the braised short rib ravioli. It's now her desert island dish. It's a very very nice space. And our server knew the menu backwards and forwards. Anyone who's had the grated "parmesan" in the green can will appreciate the genuine Parmiggiano Reggiano they serve here. Freshly grated with no cellulose, and that beautiful tang! With homemade tiramisu for dessert, and a glass of wine, the tab was about $75, but you get what you pay for, and you'll get what you're paying for here!

We went here on a whim before shopping at Woodman's. Walking right in, it smelled delicious. We…read morewere seated right away. Our server was friendly and welcoming. The booth was comfortable. We ordered a Coke and Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee). The frappe was mediocre. It wasn't strong with the coffee being muted. Most frappe I've had at Greek restaurants are normally strong and coffee first. Hubs ordered the Hangry Man burger. He said it was ok, a burger. Nothing extra wow, but good. The waffle fries were the true winner and absolutely delicious! I ordered the make your own omelette with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, corned beef hash, and Monterey Jack cheese. It was light, fluffy, and full of ingredients. The pancakes had a nice chew, fluffy, and had a hint of sweetness to it. Overall, it was a good meal. Nothing extra wow, except for our friendly server, and the food is good! It's a little one the pricey side, but so is everything these days. Definitely try Brunch Factory.

Came here on a Saturday around 10 am for brunch. We were immediately seated and the staff were all…read morefriendly. The menu had lots of options from Mexican brunch items to French toast to skillets and much more. I got the brunch factory pie which was filled with bacon and really hefty. Also tried the morning fuel juice that woke me right up with the turmeric and carrots. The banana foster french toast was super sweet. We ended up having to take some of it home because we couldn't finish it from how sweet the caramel was. There were only 2 stalls for the bathroom and with how large the restaurant is, it resulted in a line with a little bit of a wait. For your birthday they send you $5 to spend so definitely sign up for their rewards program when you pay at their tablet. Lots of parking around the restaurant. Overall a decent brunch place but the food is just ok.