We love going to Art at the Glen in Glenview!  It's a free art fair along Tower Drive at the Glen…read morein Glenview.  It is always a pleasure to leisurely looking at (and looking for) the artwork in so many categories!  The fair is a good size, there are more than 140 artists in the 2-day event this year on July 29 and 30.  There is also the "Kids Art Stop" this year, that encourages kids to participate in art.  We also enjoy looking at the dogs that come with their humans to the art fair, and sometimes get to socialize with them!   Other than food in the art fair, there are many local restaurants and eateries at the Glen to enjoy before and after the fair as well! There are plenty of free parking along the streets and parking lots that offer free parking to fair-goers are very close by.

Beth is amazing! She helped me repair a bracelet that all jewelers said was a lost cause. She…read morebrought a sentimental souvenir back to me and I couldn't be more grateful. She took the time to help me pick out the right chain and make sure it was the perfect fit. She so nice and friendly, it was such a wonder experience. 20/10 recommend!!!

Beth does an absolute wonderful job! She's accommodating, professional and really enjoys her craft!…read moreShe doesn't try to upsell and gives honest feedback about matching jewelry to pre existing items. Even better she offers appointments- which many small businesses do not. Will definitely bring going back to Beth!

I love this place. So many beautiful, unique gift items. I love the jewelry, the alpaca socks, the…read morecandles. And best of all, everything sold here furthers conscious commerce!

This is a special place! Beautiful! Large pop up shop with food, crafts, gifts, speciality items…read morefrom around the world. Everything is fair trade and/or local social enterprise. The staff were knowledgeable about everything -- even the stories behind the products. Easy consolidated check out. Recommended.

I tried Taqueria Invicto for the first time with my friends, and we really enjoyed it, especially…read moreme. From the moment you walk in, the dining room feels modern. The space is a decent size, though the bold zig-zag floor pattern can feel a little busy. The hanging plants are a great touch, and I loved the stainless steel counter paired with the open kitchen concept. The menu has a ton of options, which made it hard to decide what to eat. They offer a wide variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, plates, Mexican hot chicken, and sides. I ended up ordering the chicken nacho burrito without tomatoes or sour cream ($9.99). The burrito was very satisfying and packed with tortilla chips, rice, beans, queso, Chihuahua cheese, guac sauce, cilantro, and onions. I do wish there had been a bit more guacamole and queso inside, but the flavors were still well-balanced and everything was seasoned and cooked nicely. I also LOVE the self-serve sauce counter they have! Always makes a nice touch when I can try and choose as many sauces as I want. I also ordered a side of elote ($5.50), and it was excellent. The balance of lime and cheese was spot on, and the portion size was generous for the price. I highly recommend it, although one of my friends was not as big of a fan because she found the flavor smoky. One of my friends ordered the quesabirria plate ($17.99) and enjoyed it as well. The plate meals come with a generous amount of food because you get rice, beans, and tortilla chips on the side. Overall, this was a great first visit, and I am already looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

Taqueria Invicto has done it again with a NEW LOCATION serving DELICIOUS MEXICAN STREET FOOD right…read moreoutside of Chicago! This newest location in Des Plaines opened on 12/10/24 and they are bringing all the deliciousness to the new spot! There's options for meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians, so everyone can enjoy their food AND they have select Mexican (adult) drinks! This is totally my favorite Mexican spot in the burbs and each location that has opened has been consistently good with very friendly service! You have to get by here and try one of the tasty Vampiros, tacos or amazingly good milkshakes! Check them out and tell them that Planes & Plates sent you!!!

A smaller Squishable store, but still a fun stop while you're in the Water Tower Place. There…read moreusually is a buy one get one half off deal when you go into a Squishable brick and mortar store, which is better than buying an item online. A bonus when we went in is that they had a $5 bin which had some retired squishables, beach towels, and Doctor Plague backpacks (this would've been a good buy if my kids were younger)! We ended up buying one of the stuffies from the deal tin this round... usually we end up buying something bigger. The person at the register was very nice and friendly. Store was in order and easy enough to find items that you would see on the website. If you are vertically challenged, bring a tall friend as you will need assistance to get to things on higher shelves.

I really enjoyed Squishable and didn't realize it was just a pop up shop from the online retailers…read more The stuffies were honestly the cutest stuffies I'd ever seen. It was comparable to the kawaii stores you see photos of from Japan. I'd never seen a bacon stuffie or an avocado one either. They had so many different food options, color options and even cute dogs in little outfits that look like other animals. I ended up getting a dog in a froggy costume because I just can't say no to a frog. The only draw back is they are on the pricey side. They are worth it in my opinion but considering just one medium sized squishable was $30, it is easy to rack up a bill if you need multiple items. If you love stuffed toys, check out their website because they have almost anything you can imagine. It's a truly adorable store.

Every time I go there the shopping experience is just excellent and consistent. Kavitha has helped…read moreme on all occasions and gives personalized attention. She is honest about her suggestions and listens to what I am looking for. She is in no way trying to just "sell". They have a very good selection of outfits and jewelry. The quality is very good and price point is very reasonable. I am so glad I found this place for my Indian outfits/ accessories shopping.

From the owner: For Best Indian Women clothing - partywear dresses, fashion dresses, salwar suit, lehengas, Bridal…read moresarees, bridal lehengas, matching jewelry, handloom sarees, silk sarees, kanjivaram sarees, and blouses. Alterations available. Sarees come with Fall Peco done and stitched blouse.