If I could give The Barn 100 stars, I would…read more We hosted our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at The Barn, and I honestly don't know how they could have made the evening any more perfect. From our very first conversations with Danielle, our event coordinator, we knew we were in wonderful hands. She was thoughtful, responsive, organized and genuinely invested in making the evening everything we hoped it would be. Michael, the GM, was equally incredible, and Stephen, who was our point person that evening, was simply outstanding. What a team. There is something very special about The Barn itself--it's warm, intimate, beautiful and elegant without ever feeling stuffy. But as wonderful as the setting is, it's the people who make this place extraordinary. Every detail was handled beautifully. The room looked stunning, the food was exceptional, and the service was impeccable. Our guests raved about all of it. Yet somehow, with a large group and so many moving pieces, the evening never felt overly orchestrated. It simply flowed. We could relax, be present, and enjoy this incredibly meaningful night with our son, his bride, our family and friends. That may have been the greatest gift Danielle, Michael, Stephen and the entire Barn team gave us: we didn't have to worry about a thing. When you plan your child's rehearsal dinner, you put so much thought and emotion into choosing the right place and creating an evening you hope everyone will remember. Walking out of The Barn that night, there wasn't a single thing I wished had been different. It was exactly what we had envisioned--and somehow even better. To Danielle, Michael, Stephen and the entire team at The Barn: thank you for taking such extraordinary care of our family and our guests. You gave us one of those rare, perfect evenings that we will remember for the rest of our lives. 100 stars. Truly.

If it's your first time visiting, call to get directions because the entrance is not on Church…read moreStreet. Service was excellent. House salad, described as small, was very filling. And delicious. Rib eye was tender and juicy although still waiting for the full 16 ounce steak--ours was about 10 oz. I suggest you skip the creamed spinach. Crème brûlée was light and tasty but had a strange texture. Overall a good dinner but seriously over-priced main dishes. After posting this review I heard back from the restaurant owner 10 minutes later, apologizing for the high cost and explaining how she has had to raise prices over the past 6 months. I greatly appreciate her taking the time to reply. Thank you, Ms Morton.

As amazing as this venue looks in photos it's even more impressive in person. You will appreciate…read morehow big the getting ready suites are which is a huge plus on wedding day. The cocktail lounge is like nothing you'll find anywhere else. Rich dark wood and equestrian decor create a cozy atmosphere for your guests. You'll absolutely love how huge the grand ballroom is. Plenty of room for your reception dinner and dancing!

The Millburn Barn is a great location for a wedding all under one roof. However, to experience…read moreprofessionalism, respect, and integrity, I would look elsewhere. I have organized eighteen large-scale events at other venues and have never had to deal with the lack of hospitality by an owner like I did at this place. While our families put together a beautiful and memorable event, it was not without a ridiculous amount of stress from the unaccommodating owners. The zero-tolerance policy of outside alcohol was handwritten like a note on the contract after it was already signed. The conversation about outside alcohol was casual and a story about a previous wedding where a keg was brought into the Groom's suite. Had we been told that their liquor license was in jeopardy instead of being disrespectfully yelled at, we could have resolved the issue professionally. The fact that the owners rummaged through personal items, confiscated gifts without our knowledge, constantly monitored every move via the surveillance cameras (there is no sign anywhere that you are being watched/recorded), spoke to us in a very rude manner, basically called us liars several times, and much more, made me regret the decision to have the wedding at the barn. What owner would say to the bride, "I bet you can't wait till this is over"? Or roll his eyes and say, "oh, god" at the decor we were bringing in? I am disgusted that the surveillance camera in the Groom's suite watched their every move. I wonder if the barn follows the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. I question the adequate exit access and compliant fire alarm system. I also question their compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (no designated accessible parking spaces). These are all serious matters that deserve attention. If you prioritize hospitality and integrity in your event planning, look for an alternative venue.

Great place for a burger and a drink .. great music too !!…read moreCheers.... Be sure to stop by..

The service was very good. I don't know what happened to…read morethis place, it used to be our go to when traveling through Mount Prospect. The food was awful. I ordered the "kick ass grilled cheese with bacon" and the bacon was so rancid and fatty and undercooked that I gagged and choked on it! My husband ordered a club sandwich and it came with no mayonnaise and the sandwich or on the side. The waffle fries tasted like the grease they were cooked in was old. I ordered a Long Island iced tea, and I could not even drink it, there must've been a half a bottle of gin in the drink. There was no way anybody could stomach that amount of liquor. Unfortunately, we will never be back.

Review for to go. Pizza is advertised as being 16" but it's only 14.5". Very Good tavern pizza…read moreoverall though

First time I had these fries they were amazing! Super fresh and just awesome. Today I go in to…read moreorder the same Putine Fries at opening at they gave me the oldest meat I've seen. I live a good 20mins from this place to it took me 40mins in travel time. I tried calling but the number literally goes to message" welcome to Verizon wireless your call can not be completed"?!? Like what? I truly don't like writing bad reviews when I've had great food but this is beyond me. I can't complain to rectify the issue which is unacceptable so here I am. Refund, a new order, or a credit for the next time I come would be nice. I'm not going to fully scratch them off my faves list but this is a very bad experience in a long time. Gas pricing and food cost in this economy and I receive this food & that type of customer service. I refuse to accept or turn the cheek on cutting corners like this. We as patrons deserve better when hard money is paid. I was literally one of the first, if not the only of the afternoon, and I receive yesterday's pork? Absolutely not. I came in around 1:30ish. That's beyond disgusting. They gave me fresh fries & curds to throw on last nights meat. What's insane is that it comes with gravy & bbq. I opted out of it bc I don't like sauces as much. So imagine being a new customer getting old meat drenched in sauce to cover it. Very much a health hazard. I was literally going to share this with my kids! 0 out of 10. Just bc my kids would've eaten this if I didn't opt out of the sauce! Secondly look at how small amount of meat I received? A joke.

Such a special spot. I feel so grateful that this place exists a short drive away. We love going to…read morebuy quality meats and produce at the market, play with the goats and attend various events. Now that they have their little cafe, it's just the perfect destination. The cafe is tiny and there is always a long wait. I almost walked away when they told me it would be a 40 minute wait but another lady in line leaned towards me and whispered "trust me, it's worth it." I was honestly surprised at how delicious and unique all the dishes were. I've never seen "brothy beans and pancetta with country bread" on any menu before. I don't really eat beans and wouldn't dare order something like that at any other restaurant. But I sure am glad I ordered it here. It was perfect like everything else we tried.

The setting gorgeous, probably what Aspen feels like on a beautiful summer day. Granted, I've never…read morebeen there. The people look like they belong in this place. The vibe is quiet elegance we are in the Midwest after all. Outdoor seating is always a plus. The menu selection is limited for breakfast but enough for the basics. Food was great, we had the peach pancakes and gravlax(salmon) platter. Both quality especially the salmon which they were generous of. Until the food came out, and the bees came swarming in and totally ruined the vibe. They didn't bite, however they were intimidating. Thus the 3 stars.

Pleasant environment and helpful staff. Ordered a lemon cookie and popsicle for my daughter. She…read moreloved them both!

Stopped in while on the job…read more Had a great meal served by the great staff who made sure our meal experience was flawless. Keep up the great work guys

I brought my entire family to Inovasi for a celebratory dinner, and the experience exceeded every…read moreexpectation. They graciously accommodated our large group in a quieter space where we could actually talk and enjoy each other's company up and down the table -- something that made the evening feel even more special. The food was incredible, as always, and the wine recommendation paired with our meal was so good it deserves its own review. But the real highlight of the night was our waiter, Mario. He made the entire evening genuinely feel like a celebration. His recommendations never missed, he was warm and engaging throughout the meal, and he somehow even managed to get our tired, aloof teenagers laughing and opening up by the end of dinner. That kind of hospitality is rare and deserves recognition.

We had a very nice dinner at Inovasi with friends. The restaurant was decorated very festively for…read morethe holidays and we were sat right in front of the fireplace (very appreciated). The cuisine is modern and playful and focuses on local ingredients. I was intrigued by, but did not order, the Something from Land or Air or Something from Water, which I take to mean the chef prepares something fresh, local and what is tastiest for the season. We shared the Warm Hand Made Bread Service (creme fraiche goats butter, roasted pecan hummus and matcha sesame butter) and Crispy Mushrooms (dusted with matcha, sesame togarashi black garlic aioli) from the Small or Snacky section. I had the Inovasi burger (1/3 lb CDK Farms beef) and my companions had the Grilled Ocean Raised Salmon. My burger had a good flavor but they cooked it well done instead of medium. Fries were good. Friends enjoyed their salmon.

Great atmosphere Family friendly…read moreBest pizza in town and other good items Love the Al Fresco dining, always busy!

MEH I recently visited The Silo in Lake Bluff for dinner…read morewith clients; the staff are friendly and welcoming and the interior features old wooden beams, cement floors, and the like, suggestive of an old barn or farm outbuilding renovated and repurposed as a restaurant. It is very dark inside, even in the afternoon. My clients, before making our dinner arrangements, had told me they had heard good things about The Silo; upon reading various reviews posted online I had my doubts but since they were my clients, I did not say anything. Perhaps I should have done so. Although I arrived early, the noise inside was tremendous; there is nothing to absorb the chatter and it was very hard to hear my clients speaking, despite being at the same table. The table was clean...sort of. It had been wiped with a wet rag, and the surface was sticky and unpleasant; a good scrubbing with Murphy's Wood Soap would have made a tremendous improvement. Our server was pleasant and friendly; I do not recall his name. He was very young. I ordered a diet soda which came reasonably quickly; however, it was more syrup than fizz and I did not care for it. For $4 a well-mixed soda should not be an issue. My clients and I ordered a standard deep-dish pizza (I don't remember the toppings) which arrived in about thirty minutes or thereabouts. Well. The crust was delicious: hot and steaming fresh, with a wonderful flavour. The toppings were cold. I don't know how you order a pizza pie baked to order with a hot crust and cold toppings. Perhaps the crust was baked first and the toppings heaped on before servine. I don't know. The tomatoes were bitter and spoiled the flavour of the toppings. The meat was burnt and tasted bland, as though it had been reheated several times. I honestly can't tell you what the toppings were; they had no flavour and as I've mentioned, the tomatoes were bitter. Overall, The Silo features good staff, and that's about all. I don't recommend The Silo and I don't plan to return. MEH

definitely has some paranormal activity on the property have actually got some on video very…read moreinteresting

I have passed this house a couple of times and was amazed by how cute the house was. I wondered who…read morelived there and what the importance of the house was. The presence of the house seemed intriguing. It had a welcoming presence it. A few months later, my mother was researching Underground Railroad sites in Illinois and we found out that the Mother Rudd House in Gurnee, Illinois was one of the sites. We decided to go to this historical site, which was amazing and full of history in the Lake County Illinois area. The Mother Rudd house was a place that housed travelers in the 19th century, was a place where community events were held, and was a safe haven for slaves who were seeking freedom. Mother Rudd was a mother of 13 children, yet still was able to care for others, including people in her community. The house was amazing with great artifacts and memories that go back two centuries. The hosts were friendly and gave a lot of information about what the Mother Rudd house was used for, and what the Gurnee community was like long ago.Several families donated artifacts from their family history to help one understand legacies of Lake County history. It was great to see others interested in history and restoring historical landmarks. I would encourage young and and old to visit this house and take a stroll down memory lane. It's best to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.

I love soups! One easy way to make a big delicious pot of soup is by using Anderson House, Frontier…read moreSoup mixes. I really love their "hearty soups." They take longer to make but they are economical and extremely nutritious. You can control the salt and fat content of your soup. Among my current favorites are the Ski Country Chili Mix and the Beef Barley Stew Mix. After a while, you begin to create your own version of these. I'll often substitute a lower fat meat like ground turkey or different vegetables than called for. My variations are a creative way to make the soup mine. Frontier includes the seasoning packets so you don't have to worry about that. I love adding unique twists like wine or sherry to enhance the flavors. My only complaint about Frontier is that they stop making some of the recipes, ones I loved so much. For instance the Red Bean Gumbo or the Wheat Berry Chili are no longer available. The New Mexico Mesa Stew was changed to an "instant" variety and it is not nearly as good! They still have great soups available. Try a few of the hearty ones. You'll love them.

"And when I really get to know you We'll open up the doors…read moreand climb into the dawn Confess your passion, your secret fear Prepare to meet the challenge of the new frontier" (Donald Fagen) When a local supermarket abruptly announced they were going out of business they marked down everything in the store to half price. Among the many things we scooped up were two Pacific Rim soup mixes, because I've always been a soup guy. Last month I whipped up a batch of their Pacific Rim Gingered Carrot & Coconut Soup. I had to add 2 whole pounds of cut up carrots, four cups of broth, a TB of brown sugar, and a can of unsweetened coconut milk. It went on the stovetop and an hour later (with an assist from my immersion blender) it was ready. It yielded 8 servings and was pretty good. Today I cooked up my second batch of their soup -this one had the tongue twisting name of "Nebraska Barn Raising Split Pea". I had to add 6 cups of broth and I swapped out some diced chicken from the freezer instead of the bacon they suggested. This time I made it in a crockpot instead of on the stovetop. You can either cook it on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 8 hours. I put it on low in the morning and by the time lunch rolled around at 1:00 i checked it and it was perfect. I was super happy with the way it came out and after it cools down I'll package it into some containers for refrigerating and freezing.