I had no idea what to expect other than hoping for as great of an experience as the reviews I read…read more I was a little apprehensive about it being at someone's home instead of a restaurant or business, but it was probably even better I set this up for a work team bonding event. We ended up being only 5 minutes late, but Chef Titik was so welcoming. The only thing should have been a disclosure about having pets and potential allergies. She made us a welcome drink which was very tasty. She told us a little about herself and experience as a chef. We learned so much inclusive of knife sharpening techniques to how to properly cut fruits and vegetables, putting together seasoning, tips and tricks, and some facts about food. She even took photos of us and shared them. She made us feel like family at home having us over for dinner helping cook. It was such a memorable experience and so unique and perfect for my team. We all love food and travel so this is definitely one for the books. We all had a blast and would highly recommend.

Just an update since I last posted. The owner reached out and made the poor experience right by…read morereimbursing me some money back which was unexpected and greatly appreciated. I ended up getting the recipe emailed to me by the chef months later. I would still recommend Cozymeal and think their chefs are knowledgable (as was mine), hope this doesn't happen again and think it was a one off hiccup.

Aura Candle Bar was such a fun experience that I would 100% do again!…read more Alex was our guide. Not only was she knowledgeable, but she was also very sweet and kind. Gave very clear instructions and was just super interactive which I appreciated. They have so many scents to choose from that you definitely won't be able to smell them all, but I think you can get through a good amount of them to know that you're picking the best scents that stand out to you. I think this experience is definitely worth the money! They hold the candles for you for two weeks, but you can go in the same day to pick it up too just a few hours later. I can't wait to go back!

10000% this is one of the most relaxing and fun things I've done in Chicago! This is a make your…read moreown candle bar. Your experience begins by choosing 5-12 of your favorite scents from a huge wall of over 100 scents, and writing that on a sheet of paper. You also choose which vessel you want your candle to go in. After that, your scent consultant helps you pick out the three that work the best based on your preferences, and you get to try different concoctions until it smells exactly how you want it! Finally, you get to mix your essential oils and scents into the vessel with wax, and tada!! You're all set!! Honestly, for $50 a person it's not too bad, as some higher quality candles out there cost just as much.

This was the most wonderful experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Chicago. It's located in…read morethe Willis Tower, so if you're going to the Skydeck it's a quick little jaunt over before or after. I wasn't sure what to expect, and it ended up being so much better than I imagined! All the people working were friendly, knew what they were doing, and helped us have the best experience we could have. I loved every part of it, and it was awesome tying in all the senses to color! The tasting one was so fun, I ended up guessing mine right! I think my husband and I had the most fun with the partner drawing activity, that's a keepsake for sure, haha! Other faves were the poem and balloon exhibit and of course, the ball pit. We came with our 6 year old nephew but I think the adults had more fun than he even did! It was fun to let loose and be a kid again. I was thankful for all the fun photo ops, it made it easier to get great pics without having our phones out the whole time. The only bummer was the ice cream. We paid $1 per person for it and it was just one tiny little ball with a wooden spoon, and I could taste the spoon more than the ice cream.

The Woman in the photo is a current employee at the Color Factory in Chicago…read more She made our experience TERRIBLE As soon as we walked into her location inside the ball area she greeted us rudely and spoke to our kids as if she didn't want to even be there. She does NOT like this job and does NOT know how to speak to children or treat them. It was our child's birthday with all her friends from school and kept rolling her eyes at them to the point where I finally approached her and told her the way she is talking and behaving in front of children is unacceptable Please get this girl proper training She is NOT cut for a job around kids Rudest employee I've ever met

I enjoy this little gem and often take friends who are visiting from out of town. It's free and run…read moreby UChicago. The only downside is that it closes at 5pm. The staff is always super friendly and informative. I recommend booking ahead for a time slot because it can fill up quick in the small space they're in. Definitely participate in the research studies if you can. You can earn points and redeem them for prizes in the same or future visit.

This is a pretty cool little free museum/research center where you can do studies to earn points…read morethat you exchange for prizes. They also have a few small interactive displays about how the mind works. I spent about an hour doing 4 studies and earned 1000 points, which got me a llama (600 points) and the rest I used to make a donation to a charity (50 points per donation). The prizes are not that exciting. One of the studies I did involved watching a VR short film, the others were online surveys. Overall a fun place to kill some time, most of the staff were really nice except for this one girl who seemed extremely unhappy to be there.

We attended Trickery on Saturday 04/18/26. Aaron was adept at working with a diverse audience to…read moreinclude them and maintain control of his performance in a very intimate setting. Because it's BYOB you'll get the 20-somethings that feel they have to get loaded beforehand and then act the fool while attending (do you hear that "Neil"? No one wants the focus on you acting like it was your first experience with alcohol) but Aaron was skilled at bypassing them without causing tension or escalating bad behavior. Aaron's attitude is one of someone who has worked hard to make this little venture work, and he deserves respect and recognition for his obvious commitment and work ethic. His act included variations of tricks performed by other magicians, with his own twists. He is an expert at sleight of hand and distraction, which is considerably more difficult in a room about the size of an average residential living-room. He had an appropriate sense of humor aligned with an audience coming to Boystown, an overtly gay neighborhood in Chicago (if you're not familiar). However he wasn't garish, flaming, flamboyant, or offensive; he managed a perfect balance of innuendo humor and audience engagement without being cheap or ingenuine. The snarky one-liners will likely go over your young kids' heads (although bring them to an early show, your 9 year old doesn't belong in Boystown at 10 pm on a weekend), and he carries himself with class avoiding the use of profanity or graphic terms. Again, I can't overstate that his tricks were amazing, impressive, and captivating - as magic should be. You leave the show shaking your head and wondering how it's done - which truly makes it "magic". You would be hard-pressed to spend $36.36/person for an hour of live entertainment that can match Aaron's performance. Pro-tip: If you're driving there you will need to use an app to reserve parking, as there aren't garages like downtown Chicago and every street is filled with so many signs there's no way you will return and find your car not-towed or not-ticketed. Chicago does this on purpose to generate revenue; you'll see "street cleaning" on Tuesday from xx hour to xx hour, no parking when snow is over 2 inches OR any time from Dec 1 through April 1, loading zone, 15 minute stopping/standing with flashers, no parking, residential permit zone only, bike lanes, bus stop restrictions, etc. If you find street parking and think you've beaten the system, think again. Nobel Prize Laureates, Rhodes Scholars, Ivy League PhDs, Mensa members - you can meet them all at Chicago Central Auto Pound retrieving their vehicles. Stephen Hawking couldn't drive, but if he could and he parked in that neighborhood all the quantum mechanics in the world wouldn't make his towed car reappear from the Chicago Parking space-time continuum. The nice thing is if you do reserve parking and give yourself enough time you can walk to many, many restaurants and bars in the area that are open even after the 10 pm show ends. Thank you Aaron for a wonderful experience, you made my wife's birthday memorable for both of us.

I've attended this show twice now and really enjoyed it both times. It's always a great experience…read more He takes time to thank everyone for coming and even asks how you heard about the show, which makes it feel very personal and welcoming. He's genuinely nice and engaging. I plan to come at least once a year. I also love having a local, neighborhood option instead of having to go downtown to see similar acts.

My husband and I took a bowl-making glassblowing class at Ignite, and it was such a fun and…read morememorable experience! From the start, the instructors were welcoming and did a great job walking us through each step of the process so we felt comfortable, even as total beginners. We loved getting to pick our colors (the selection wasn't huge, but there were still some really pretty options), and then actually working with the molten glass was so cool. The process of dipping the rod into the furnace, gathering the glass, shaping it, and then blowing it into a bowl was fascinating and surprisingly hands-on. The instructors guided us through each step, helping with timing and technique while still letting us feel involved in creating our piece. It made for such a unique and fun date night, and we both left feeling like we learned something new. One of the best parts is that you end up with a beautiful, functional bowl that you can actually use at home, which makes the experience even more special. The only small surprise was that you have to wait about 5 days to pick up your finished piece while it cools properly, but that's understandable given the process. Overall, we had an amazing time and would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, creative experience!

I came with a large group to make wine stoppers. The venue was absolutely beautiful and well suited…read morefor large groups (we had 50). The staff was very welcoming, kind, and prepared for our event. Everyone in our party complimented the instructors on their patience, kindness, and ability to teach. Highly recommend coming here for a party or just trying out one of their classes. Everyone's stoppers came out beautifully.

Look, your workout class has NOTHING on the Sandbox VR experience. Jacob gave great instructions on…read morewhat to expect and if we needed assistance throughout our game (Rebels to the Moon). Definitely a great/fun experience!!!

Such a fun experience, but be sure to bring a change of clothes and don't wear hoodies or jackets…read more We did not expect it to be so active, but it was a real workout. I sweat through my TShirt and my hoodie, but it was a great time. They have lots of options and we did the dragonshard one. It seems like there's something for everyone. They even warned us ahead of time that the one we chose had spiders and offered to change it to maggots (gross, but probably necessary for someone with severe arachnophobia). Our (assistant? Coordinator? Game master?) Daniel was helpful and friendly and got us set up for our game quickly. He was also attentive when we had issues in game or with the equipment. I would definitely go back.

100% recommend going here. It was the best date night me and my fella have had in a long time. We…read morewere able to smash everything and video each other while rocking out to our music. We got to spray paint the walls. We got to chat with the owner, Melody, and she was just amazing. We had such a great time and have already booked our second visit! Definitely suggest booking here! We felt like family and were able to express ourselves in a safe and healthy way. A lot of thought has been put into this business and it was just the best. I can't wait to go again.

There is no sign with the name of the business so it was difficult to find. I prepaid a one hour…read morerage room, and when I arrived, the site was closed and there is no one answering the phone. I waited in front for over 30 minutes and nothing. I tried calling multiple times and left a message for a callback asking for a full refund since this was not my fault. Still waiting for a callback, so I'm hoping the Yelp review helps them correct this.

A beautiful secluded room that was beyond romantic and perfect for my "baecation" enjoyed the warm…read morepool all night then woke up before check out and hopped back in!

My grandma and I really enjoyed our stay during the day. It was so clean! The staff was so…read morefriendly. I would definitely book again, I just wish they allowed more people haha, perfect for a day swim or a date night

We had so much fun here! I wasn't sure what to expect and we went here on a whim. The museum was so…read moreinteractive! The staff are so nice and offer to take pictures for you through the installations. Highly recommend

This was a super quick experience... 30-45 minutes max... but it was pretty neat if you like this…read moresort of thing. Basic illusions with some neat instagram moments. If you're expecting an afternoon of experiences you'll probably be disappointed. I think if you know what you're getting you'll probably have a swell time. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and was in working order.