Barbecue, beer, rock and roll and tattoos... OMG, I can't remember a night where I had so much fun…read moreand great food. We started off with the Delirium Black Armangnac Barrel Aged porter. This is a really rare opportunity, so I'm not sure I'll ever see it again. Amazing!! For an opener we enjoyed the Char Siu Pig Wings, a really unique take on the chicken wing - sweet, spicy and perfectly cooked. Then it was on to the brisket, St Louis style ribs and some of the best and most interesting sides I've had in a long time. The Sticky Sprouts had the same flavor profile as the Pig Wings, unique and tasty. The mac and cheese was dusted with crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos and the fried green tomatoes were really good too. I didn't have any stomach room left for dessert. I'll have to try the candied bacon n the next time I eat here, which I hope is really soon. And, I was granted a special high kick in celebration of my bday! The staff made my night really special.

We had Chicago Culinary Kitchen cater my husband's birthday party last weekend, and the food was…read moreabsolutely amazing! We've eaten at the restaurant before and it's always incredible, which is why we decided to go with them for catering, but you never know, sometimes catering can be hit or miss. In this case, it was just as delicious as eating in person. The delivery was seamless, and the driver was so helpful in getting everything set up. The food stayed warm, traveled well, and held up beautifully. Everyone at the party kept commenting on how great everything tasted. One fun note: we had a couple of guests up from Texas, and as anyone who knows barbecue knows, Texans can be very particular about their BBQ. They absolutely loved it, which says a lot! Jay was also fantastic to work with. He called me ahead of time to walk through the order and gave helpful tips for setup and serving. Everything went perfectly from start to finish. I can't recommend Chicago Culinary Kitchen enough. Just phenomenal food and great service all around.

My friend organized her birthday party at this place. A dozen adult women came with snacks and…read morewine. I'm always enthusiastic about having a good time, but I would not have guessed it was going to be so much fun. We all have to do the same painting and got a lot of instruction, and yet each painting was unique. And it was so much fun to do this together. After painting we went to dinner at Chatterbox which is steps from the studio and that rounded the evening so well.

I attended a 10- person art & wine party. My friends and I provided the wine and appetizers, Roshel…read moreRivellino provided the art class. There is nowhere else where a wine and art class is this affordable and this much fun. Rivellino taught us technique and style. She took the fear out of art. She made us all artists. The class was fun and engaging. Rivellino was patient, funny, and helpful.

I have been going to the Mosaic School since January 2025 and have taken 3 classes. The teachers…read moreare great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and I tell all of my friends and family about this place! Nowhere else in the U.S. is there an art school that has such a focus on mosaics. I've learned so much -- they provide the materials and the expertise. I've met some really wonderful people and friends and am already signed up for their stained glass class in September!

Just spent the most amazing weekend at the Chicago Mosaic School. I traveled over 500 miles to get…read morethere and it was well worth my time and effort. I felt the atmosphere to be warm and accepting, accommodating those with little experience and those who spend their lives being creative. It was a perfect balance of informational, historical and hands on Glass work. All my questions were thoroughly answered and I left feeling inspired and eager to utilize what I learned. I would recommend this school to any and all. An added bonus is the eclectic neighborhood, warm and charming teacher, Lydia, inclusive atmosphere and creative vibe that persisted throughout the class.

I had a blast taking classes here! I enjoyed one private lesson and one group lesson. I definitely…read morelearned a lot and really enjoyed the workout and chatting with the instructors while I learned!

I really think that if you really want to have a great time go and try an introductory class at the…read morestudio I did it as a dare and you can't beat the good vibes from all the instructors and students that go there. I want to Thank them for such a great experience!

There are not enough good things in the world to say about unMuddled! From the first correspondence…read moreto the handshake farewell of our wedding, Ross and his team were the most professional people I have ever worked with. I've been in the entertainment world in Chicago for 25 years, and I don't want to work with anyone else ever again. Ross and the team at unMuddled were honest, fair, and went above and beyond to not only make us feel special, but make our guests feel special. unMuddled cultivated a specialized menu for our wedding, and worked with us not only on the menu, but also helped us figure out what alcohol to buy. They crafted specialized cocktails for both the bride and groom, and honestly stole the show in the best way possible: they didn't need any tending to. When I first reached out to Ross, I immediately felt at ease, and never once worried about how our wedding would turn out. Ross, I hope you read these reviews... I can't thank you enough for helping to make our wedding the night it was. You're the best.

Our group had excellent experience with unMuddled. Ross was a font of cocktail knowledge,…read moreentertaining and an excellent instructor. I would recommend the experience to anyone who enjoys a good cocktail and likes to have a good time, figuring out how to make it.

I took my first pistol class here in 2024, took a few private lessons, purchased my first pistol…read morefrom them, and have used them for FFL services twice. These folks are wonderful to do business with, and very welcoming to new shooters. I highly recommend them!

If you're reading this, you've found what you're looking for. This is a truly special place. The…read morestaff are friendly and knowledgeable. Their focus is defensive training & their selection of firearm's reflect it. Their pricing is extremely fair which is what originally brought me in. FFL transfers are done with care. Concealed carry training was so thorough and i'm very happy for this as it's a tremendous responsibility and they covered more than i bargained for. Ownership & management is top notch. Love this place.

Had the best Easter ever going to line dance classes with Michelle today. Highly recommend and will…read moreabsolutely be back. Learned all the dances I really wanted to because she did requests, was easy to follow and fun to dance with.

I initially wanted to sign up for an aerial yoga class, but was prompted to take a "beginner" pole…read moreclass instead because it started sooner. It turned out the class was a Beginner II rather than an intro, and the instructor was more of a demonstrator than a teacher. Despite struggling, I still enjoyed the class enough to sign up for a second session. That session was oversold, as the only pole available had a huge floor flaw that was TAPED over. Over the course of the class, the tape and adhesive became tackier and eventually ruined the shoes I was wearing for the first time. This resulted in my shoes literally sticking to the floor, so I couldn't complete a move and ended up painfully smashing my knees against the edge of the pole base, resulting in bruises on both. Despite being oversold and unsafe, the studio refuses to refund my session fee. I had two credits from signing up for the first session, and I asked for a refund after the 2nd class of the 2nd session. I should have my entire fee refunded, but they took two weeks to write me back and let me know that because the semi-present instructor didn't know I was in pain, they are going to KEEP MY MONEY?!?! The instructor saw me trying to remove the tape and goo from my shoes, but they are literally going to try to weasel out of being accountable with this. They should refund me for my session, replace my shoes, and acknowledge that their studio is UNSAFE, their classes are oversold, and their practices are shady. Really disgusted by the entire experience, it's a shameful way to run a business, and the lack of concern and support is negligent and irresponsible.

Seeing Erin and going to Crystal Lake Reiki & Acupuncture has changed my life. I always look…read moreforward to my reiki sessions with her. At first I didn't know what to expect because I had never even heard of reiki. I was already dabbling in crystals, with sage, and meditation so I was open to the idea of reiki. After the first few sessions I knew that this was something I needed. I never expected what I would take from our sessions, but she has helped me to realize and allow myself to let go, allow myself to heal, love myself, loving others and just understanding more of my spirit and the journey that I am on. I also got my first ever acupuncture treatment from her as well. She made sure I was very comfortable because I was nervous about the needles. I had talk about how bad my anxiety was about travel as well as pain in my shins that I've had. We did a treatment right before I went on a trip and it was the best vacation I ever had. I wasn't anxious one bit! There were times I couldn't even go on vacation because my anxiety was crippling or if I made it I was suffering. That trip was amazing, I had moments of anxiety but nothing I couldn't work through. I was also complaining about shin pain as well. I have had shin pain for as long as I can remember for the last 10 years of working in the restaurant buisness. I figured it was just me over working myself, or maybe just too long of a shift that day. I got an acupuncture treatment and I haven't had that pain since. 10/10 high recommend 5 stars Erin is amazing at what she does. She's passionate, knowledgeable, hilarious, and comfortable to be around. Making sure that you understand that you as a person are amazing. Thank you for everything that you do, you deserve every bit of praise. May the universe be kind to you

I have been seeing Erin for almost two years now maybe longer or at least it feels that way. She's…read moreso caring, easy to be around, and informative. My first session I didn't know what to expect but she made the process so easy almost like I was talking with a friend I've known for years. Any judgements about myself, the situation, or doing something new just floated away and I was finally present for myself. I even added acupuncture into my energy sessions which is something I never seen myself doing but she explained everything in detail and eased my mind and it was a beautiful experience. Through this time of knowing Erin we have worked on so many obstacles I felt like I could never tell or come out of. I've seen such a transition in myself that I've been certified through Erin for starting my own energy work journey. I feel like I finally have a way to give back to myself and have UNCONDITIONAL LOVE for myself. Thank you so much Erin for creating a safe space and having a beautiful soul

Standard Force came to my house for a private concealed carry training course. Having them come to…read moremy house was a huge benefit, as all of the classes offered in my area are only on the weekends. The 16 hours class was spread over 2 days. Jerome and his training partner were VERY knowledgable of the complicated laws surrounding Illinois' concealed carry law. Jerome takes his training responsibility very seriously and I finished the class with full understanding of the responsibility I now have. I highly recommend Standard Force to anyone needing a firearm instructor that will work with your busy schedule.

From the owner: We are a firearm training academy that teaches firearm safely, fundamental of gun handling, the…read moreIllinois Concealed Carry Course as well as Wisconsin, Florida, Arizona, and Utah Concealed Carry. We teach other self defense courses, seminars on gun safely, and home protect. We welcome other instructors to come teach their class if they don't have a place

CLASS 1 for Basic Gun Safety This whole setup could have…read morebeen sketchy, but it turned out okay... sitting at plastic card tables and watching a slideshow for half the day, then actually being at Gat Guns shooting for about 2 hours. CLASS 2 for CCW No more classroom, all lab time completely at Gat Guns. Loading, shooting and trying to qualify for the state required grouping on the target. Passed, but you really need to put in the hours to be a decent shot TBH

Thought it was great. Rich is very knowledgeable at what he does. Went to the range twice which was…read moregreat since I'd hadn't shot a gun in a very long time. Really helped get rid of the nerves. Overall can't beat the price and the class was very open for questions and his experience from start to finish I did my CCL