This place rocks. Ian rocks. He walked me through everything, pointed me in the right direction,…read moreand was knowledgeable. Love to see such an incredible family business and very happy this place exists. Give them all your business!!!!

Friendly people working here. They even baked some cookies for patrons visiting the store so that…read moreyou could snack while shopping (this was right before Christmas). I found the prices to be a little on the higher end, but it's also nice to support local businesses. Kudos to the older lady/mom of one of the owners who graciously wrapped the gifts I was getting for someone... and she did it complimentary.

I recently attended the "Hands-On Essential Building Blocks" class at The Chopping Block! The 9…read morehours of cooking certainly paid off with some delicious meals! Although I did think the chef in charge was very knowledgeable, and the meals did turn out fabulous, I was a little disappointed with the class structure for a few reasons. 1. For the price of this class, I assumed that we would all be individually learning to cook each component - that was not the case as we were put together into teams of four where we divided responsibilities. So not all building block skills were able to be practiced by all team members. I had chosen this class because I wanted to learn these building block skill hands-on. However, if you're looking to meet new friends this may just be the spot for you! 2. Like I mentioned, the meal we made was super delicious. But in my opinion, it's creativeness / the fact that it wasn't more simple skipped over some of the true basic skills needed in everyday kitchen use. For example, I wish we had learned more about pan use / heating up / etc. And because we had so many components to the meals, some of the lessons felt kind of rushed where we weren't necessarily able to dive deeper into those questions since there were so many people per amount of chef / helpers I do think that this is a great org, but perhaps I would have felt more bang for buck in a more specified topic / shorter class

I received a gift card for a cooking class for Christmas so decided to use it for a date night last…read moreweek. We chose a Cajun themed meal and it was a really good time. They were super organized. We were split into four groups and each group worked together to create a 4 course meal. Our meal consisted of bbq shrimp, Cajun crab dip, jambalaya, and bread pudding. The chef leading the class was really entertaining and had a lot of great pro tips. There were some other chefs assisting in clean up along the way and taking drink orders. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back.

I've had the opportunity to do multiple virtual cooking classes with The Levantine Kitchen and Chef…read moreCharles. The classes were accessible, straightforward, and, most importantly, fun! Charles is patient and highly knowledgeable. He helps make the meal and gives tips along the way for cutting vegetables, storing food, and seasoning. After the classes, the recipes we used went into my regular rotation for dinners which speaks to how easy he makes it! I will definitely be contacting The Levantine Kitchen for future classes.

Charles delivered a truly superb light buffet dinner, consisting of two dips and three different…read moresalads. Each salad had a unique and special flavor. There was a salmon and artichoke salad, a chicken and arugula salad, and a carrot and beet salad. The dips were Muhamara and hummus. Guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I will definitely be in touch with Charles to arrange another event. Highly recommend. Planning for the event was easy and delivery was prompt even considering downtown Chicago traffic on a weekday at 5:30 in the afternoon.

Macarons are exceedingly and exceptionally difficult to get to absolute perfection. If this were a…read moreplace with two or three Michelin stars, I might be a little tougher. However, for a neighborhood dessert shop, these were as close to macaron perfection as can reasonably be expected. What I'm referring to is the crust/shell. If I'm correct, a textbook-perfect macaron shell is firm yet as delicate as a frozen soap bubble, with a much softer dough underneath. With these, I felt as though a hair (and I'm not exaggerating) of the firmness transferred from the shell to the dough. Again, I grant grace due to the inherent difficulty of perfecting this delicate pastry. Where these macarons truly shine, and do so more than any I've had previously, is their filling. I was able to try a salted caramel and a coffee. Both of these had very distinct flavors, not simply a generic sweetness with hints of something. I could have immediately identified these flavors, even if you hadn't told me what they were. While it was later in the evening and not busy, I still want to give points to the friendly and personable individual working behind the counter. Thus, while perhaps not a cross-town destination, Andersonville's Macaron Bar delivers products that can perfectly satisfy a sweet craving.

We just wanted a little sweet after lunch. I swear I could eat a whole sleeve of these and still…read morewant more. My favorite was the black raspberry. I didn't taste the rosemary in the lavender, loved the gingerbread. Pretty little sweets, great gift idea. Happy we stopped.

Chef Chris Exceeded my expectation! He was easy to work…read morewith. He communicated & responded quickly! The food he served was exceptional! He help make a very special surprise engagement dinner spectacular!

The dinner party was a smash success! Everybody loved the food. It was delicious! Chef Jacob and…read moreTom were outstanding! They worked hard to accommodate the stops and starts of the party, while making sure the food was perfect when served. They did a great job cleaning up! A big thank you to both of them! And many thanks to you for being understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule! It was a wonderful experience! Thank you Chef Chris and My Private Chef for a wonderful evening

My girlfriend ordered a cake for me for my birthday from this bakery and it was AMAZING!!! She…read moreknows I'm a dinosaur nerd and that I love disco stuff so she told them that I wanted a dinosaur disco cake and this place made the most impressive birthday cake I've literally ever seen in real life. And it tasted incredible too. The cake was yellow cake with vanilla buttercream and strawberries and I highly recommend it. Definitely order a custom cake from this place or even just order a standard cake because it tastes so good. Thank you for the best birthday cake ever :)

The cake turned out so amazing. The decoration was simple but gorgeous! I'm not typically a cake…read moreperson but these cakes are so delicious so moist and just the right amount of sugar! Loved it must try!!!

I love eating. What's even better? Trying global street foods from 6 different spots in 2.5 hours…read more Phyllis is the founder & lead tour guide of Chicago food ways since 2014. She's a french-trained chef that showed me everything about the ingredients, argyle's history, music halls, restaurants. She knows every family business owner. Ive had some of these restaurants on my list and some I've never heard of before but WOW were they AMAZING Will be bringing my friends & family & coworkers on this nice & easy walking tour. Arepas @elrincondefabiollc Char Siu Pork Bun @lapatisseriep (imo better than Chiu Quon) Ba La Lot @haiyen_chicago Sambussa @demerachicago * Birria @birrieriazaragoza Mango Sticky Rice @immmchicago & It's Fridays at 5pm and Saturdays at 4:00pm only summers Price $75 per person. Private tours available for 6 or more people & @

I did the Argyle/Uptown/Andersonville tour with a huge group (around 100 people). They divided us…read moreup into 4 groups and all had a fabulous time! Our group leader Mandy was so fun and knew a lot about the area. The very best part was the food! Every stop was amazing. I highly recommend!

Sadly, it looks as though this center has closed. It saved my life 25 years ago, offering the only…read morepeace and joy I felt each week for several years. I continued yoga when I moved to the west coast, and credit this Sivananda Center with putting me on a path away from suffering and toward Life. I wish it were still open so I could make a trip to visit. If anyone from the center still reads this page: thank you.

This is where I first learned about yoga many years ago, and it continues to be the place i wish to…read morego when I want yoga practice.

I second what the previous reviewer said about the water being in an uncovered filthy trough. See…read morephoto. After bringing up the matter to the garden managers, there were no changes, only an offer to scrub the sides of the trough. We tried to bring our own water to garden, but ultimately that was a ridiculous endeavor, since we paid to have access to fresh water to water our garden. Never grew a thing because who wants to bring their own water to a community garden, after paying a fee to garden? Like the other reviewer said, we paid for a box of dirt. The woman who started this project left Chicago long ago and I don't know who is at the helm at the moment.

This review is about their two day annual edible plant sale held on May 15 & 16, 2021…read moreat: Chicago Market Grocery Co-op Building 4620 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 What an amazing experience...this was their 9th annual edible plant sale for warm weather crops. All of the tables were set up in squares so people could walk around and view all of the amazing offerings. What a colossal variety of offerings. I purchased a Brandywine Tomato plant to grow on my balcony. It was $5.99 for a 4 inch healthy and hearty plant! Already a week later it continues to thrive and grow taller with more leaves! I could not be happier. The seedling offerings included: Tomatoes - Amish Paste, Black from Tula, Black Krim, Brandywine, Yellow Brandywine, Sweet Red Cherry, Black Cherry, Chocolate Cherry, Cherokee Purple, German Johnson, Green Zebra, Mortgage Lifter, Paul Robeson, Rutgers, San Marzano, Sungold, Taxi, Yellow Pear, and Tomatillos Peppers - Sweet Banana, California Wonder, Orange Bell, Purple Bell, Red Bell, Yellow Bell, Anaheim hot, Cayenne hot, Habanero hot, Jalapeno hot, Pepperoncini hot, Poblano Ancho hot, Serrano hot Eggplant - Black Beauty, Rosa Bianca, White Cucumber - Adam Gherkin, Diva, Marketmore, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Pickling, Straight 8 Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower Cabbage, Collards, Kale (green, red, Dino) Greens - Arugula (regular, Wasabi), Lettuce (Butter, Gourmet Mix, Romaine), Mesclun Mix (regular, spicy), Sorrel, Spinach Squash - Butternut, Delicata, Gold Rush compact yellow summer, Spacemiser compact zucchini, Peter Pan (patty pan), Pie Pumpkin Edible Flowers - Calendula, Echinacea, English Daisy, assorted Nasturtiums including Alaska, Empress India, Fordhook, Gleam, Jewel Herbs - Basil (many types), Chamomile, Chives (regular, garlic), Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, assorted Lavender, Lemon Grass, Marjoram, assorted Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, assorted Sage, Summer Savory, Tarragon, assorted Thyme, also some unique herbs such as Mexican Pepper Plant (Root Beer Plant), East and West Indian Lemongrass, Rue, and Tea Tree An Overview of the Peterson Garden Project- "Founder LaManda Joy, inspired by her own parent's involvement in WW2, discovered that the empty lot at Peterson and Campbell had once been a Victory Garden. With the hope of doing something positive on this historic piece of empty city land and "teaching 20 people how to grow their own food" our project was born." Source: https://www.petersongarden.org/ FYI- The Victory Gardens were established to help sustain the fruit and vegetable supply by encouraging and creating local gardens during the World War II effort to provide individuals and families across the United States with access to food. Victory Gardens in Chicago: "During World War II, Chicago led the nation in urban food production with its Victory Gardens program of 1,500 community gardens and more than 250,000 home gardens. The city's North Park neighborhood was also home to the largest Victory Garden in the United States." Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-5196 Learn More about the Chicago Victory Garden Movement and the founder of the Peterson Garden Project LaManda Joy by clicking the link below: https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-5196

I don't even know where to begin with this review--our family absolutely loved RMS, and we'll…read morealways be grateful for everything they provided for our son. He started there at age two after we moved him from a daycare that just wasn't the right fit. From the moment we switched, the difference was incredible. The level of care, attention, and the overall environment were a huge step up. The caregivers are exceptional--warm, engaged, and genuinely happy. It's clear they love what they do. At both drop-off and pickup, they greet you with smiles and take the time to share thoughtful updates about your child's day. And one detail that still amazes me: they do your child's laundry on-site. Game. Changer. I couldn't believe this when I heard it. The food at RMS is great, and we received frequent updates throughout the day, which made it so reassuring (and fun) to see how much our son was enjoying himself. He truly thrived at RMS. We would have happily stayed at RMS for years, but we ultimately moved our son to a preschool where his sister attends so we could have one dropoff/pickup. That said, RMS set an incredibly high bar--it will be hard, if not impossible, to match. For any RMS staff reading this - thank you, you are amazing and the impact you have on families is enormous. A few random but important notes: - They open at 7 am, which is a bit unique for daycares in the city (I believe most are 7:30), and allows for a slightly earlier drop off. Our son is an early riser so this was great. - You have free 30 min parking for pickup/dropoff in the parking lot. Loved this. - La Boulangerie is also in the first floor of the building so the occasional morning croissant and coffee was a nice perk.

Our oldest started at RMS in 2021 when he was 2-years-old and we've had a truly wonderful time. The…read moreteachers were patient, kind, creative, and helpful. The other parents have also been a terrific community over the last 4+ years. We loved it so much that we sent our youngest there as well (starting at Sunnyside down the street and then joining RMS when he was 2). Even after we moved further north, we've been more than happy to drive 15-20 minutes each way to keep our kids in this environment. As we approach 'graduation', we're truly going to miss the kids, teachers, and community here. Beyond the community, our oldest also entered Kindergarten well ahead of the curve socially, emotionally, and academically, and RMS was a big reason for that.