Visited for the first time for a private event. While their own website said it offered food, their…read moredefinition of food was "dips". And when I asked if they had a food menu I was rather bluntly told they were not a restaurant. But I could grab food from any of the places in the area and bring it in. And since I don't drink alcohol, my contribution to their till was two cans of coke. Plus my fee for the event. They have a room in the back overlooking the river. Ticket sales were limited to 50 so assume that's capacity. High power lines kind of disrupt the view, but welcome to Batavia. It is what it is. The rustic doors which separate that space, while attractive, were a bit ineffective at blocking out sound from a rather small group in the front bar.

I went to this winery with my book club. It was a cute location within Bataiva, IL. The winery is…read morein the little downtown area of Batavia. The location is facing the river. The place is large enough for small and large grouos. There's free pgroups. For this visit, we each tried the 4 wine samples. I was surprised that I was able to select a gluhwein as part of my selection - it was my favorite drink. Cute location and perfect for a hot summer or cold day.

Located in an historic building in Batavia,this is a non profit organization offering art and craft…read moreclasses. Went for the Winterfest Art Market and was impressed with how many local artists were selling their goods at great prices and one of a kind items. Will definitely go back.

So many talented artists in this space! I had many great conversations with some of the most…read moregenuine and gifted people. The most unique was a man who crafts guitars from skateboards combining two things that he has been passionate about his whole life. They have a schedule of events and classes offered listed on their website. Definitely worth a trip to Batavia to support a local art community.

We were here for a graduation party and it was the perfect event space! Food was amazing and the…read morestaff were attentive and professional. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

I was at Gordon food service and these guys decided loading their van and blocking handicap was ok…read more I am handicapped w a placard so there's that. To make it worse there was a cashier at GFS named Dee that was trying to be helpful and the ECB lady in the burgundy shirt was very very rude. It's nice to pull it together for a special event but how a company walks around the world matters.

We hosted a baby shower at Chi-cuterie yesterday. I told Michelle upfront that we had some events…read morehappening in our life that would prevent me from doing much to prepare for the shower. Michelle said don't worry about a thing. Wow, she delivered! She provided flowers and tablescapes to go with my color scheme and party favors. Everything looked stunning! The staff was warm, welcoming and extremely kind and accommodating. Michelle and Robert go to every effort to make every guest feel special. The chicuterie was fresh, delicious and perfect. The venue is delightfully elegant. We were able to spill on to the adjacent garden to mingle. Highly, highly recommend having your private event at Chi-cuterie. We are grateful for this little gem in Geneva.

Wow! I knew the moment I talked with Michelle, I was in good hands. I wanted an experience…read more(bridal shower) which would provide an intimate celebration for my future DIL! I wanted my future DIL to feel loved and celebrated, and Michelle didn't disappoint. The warmth of the venue from the beautiful tablescapes, cozy decor, carefully chosen and paired foods, and the beautiful presentation of the delicious charcuterie, was classic and elegant. Her staff was attentive throughout the shower, from welcoming the guests to wrapping the flowers when the guests were leaving. All I had to do was relax and enjoy! Many guests were blown away by this beautiful venue! It all was so personal and intimate. Southern hospitality at its finest! I enthusiastically recommend Chi-cuterie for any entertaining needs. Thank you, Michelle, Roberty and staff!

To begin the food was decent, and the restaurant was clean. The sausage pasta was on point and…read morequite delicious. The shaved beef was tough. Note: The service was something that left being desired. We ordered 3 mains: Sausage Pasta, Roasted Chicken, and shaved beef. Two sides of a simple green salad and pasta salad. In addition to rolls. They were going to serve this with water and coffee. To sit 40 people for two hours cost $1700. This was far too much food for 40 people. Though the single scoop of ice cream for a plate cleanser was appreciated. We asked for coffee as it wasn't ready at the time that people were arriving and it was provided. We asked for soda for some variety and they said that they could do so for an additional $2/head. We did so. Bad: When the meal was done we had over half of it left. When we went to see about taking the food with us they had thrown it away. The company said that it was a law that caterers couldn't give out the food. My aunt who ran a similar business in the state of Illinois said she would sign a waiver. The manager said it is against the FDA laws and refused to even just simply state it was the restaurants policy. When my aunt pushed on losing the second half of the food that was paid for they merely gave her three buffet tickets. For the lost of several hundred dollars of food they offset it by three $17.95 tickets. If you are socially conscious about food waste as our family is, only order two trays and a side for 40 people. It is better to leave hungry than to feel the food is simply thrown away. Ways to Improve: Being told this upfront at the time of hosting is important. It will make sure the right amount of food is ordered and dozens of people are not left wondering what happened with the leftovers. The place was clean and so I applaud that.

Best brunch I have had the pleasure of experiencing. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood is delicious and served fresh. The staff is attentive and management is present and aware of customers needs. I am definitely making this place my preferred brunch spot from now on. Top notch, friendly and affordable. 10 stars!!!

One of my favorite local musicians now has a residency here sooo had to check this place out!…read moreNeedless to say, I was not alone - it was standing room only! The wonderful guys working the exchange setup a table for us, which is so sweet. Great service, will return just because of that! But alas I needed food - check! and a nice glass of champagne - check! Champagne is only by the bottle, but they have a great variety. The Prosecco by glass was good, but I wanted a little something more. The tequila and whiskey/bourbon selection is vast for a wine bar, I was wildly impressed considering I'm not actually a wine drinker. The flatbreads are huge and the charcuterie board was fantastic! Can't wait to come back

Had an event at the Wine Exchange recently and it well exceeded the expectations. From the planning…read morestages to the close everything was really spectacular. The food/drinks were AMAZING and staff exceptional too! The atmosphere is very cool, and guests were relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Wine Exchange, for making our event turnkey and wonderful!

I am a former 20-year wedding professional, so I tend to be critical of places. But there was…read moreabsolutely NOTHING to be critical about this place. Clean, spacious, clean restroom facilities, gorgeous everywhere you went. I attended my friend's daughter's wedding over the weekend at Riverside Receptions. I found it to be unique and beautiful in the interior. The wall of windows was insane. The happy couple was married, and their guests watched while overlooking the Fox River. The reception/dinner moved to the upper floor and the room and food were excellent, as was the service. I have food allergies and they accommodated them beautifully. I had the chicken with I think some sort of broccoli on the inside and a cream sauce. The mashed redskin potatoes were insanely delicious. Truly a classy and memorable wedding for the couple, their families and the guests. This goes down as one of the nicest weddings I ever attended.

Just had my wedding here. Not a single negative thing to say. Prices were very reasonable,…read morecoordinators were friendly and attentive, staff took care of pretty much everything. I can't imagine an operation running more smoothly. Food was great, space was pristine, views were gorgeous. Highly highly recommend!

Went to afternoon tea with a friend and it was wonderful experience. The atmosphere of the tea…read moreroom is tasteful and elegant. The food, tea, and service is top notch. There are adult beverage options should you need one. Very clean washrooms! The online booking for your reservation covers tea and gratuity, so you know exactly what you are paying for before you arrive. What sets this place apart is the unlimited tea - you choose whatever teas you want to try! Really enjoyed my visit. Will definitely make another booking in the future!

I treated my wife to afternoon tea on an insanely cold January afternoon. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The tea room is beautifully decorated. The hostess, who I believe is one of the owners was very friendly and talked us through everything. We've been to tea in a few locations (including Scotland) and this was our second favorite. It's kind of hard to beat the experience in Scotland. One thing we did appreciate is Oak+Rose allows you to try any of their teas. It's not just one and done. I had the Darjeeling and my wife started with the cherry. She later tried the carmel flavored tea. Haha I later switched to a wonderful hot chocolate. The bites were excellent. We really appreciated that they included a delicious roasted red pepper soup. It really warmed us up on the sub-zero winter day. My favorite savory item was the fancy grilled cheese that I dipped into the soup. My favorite sweet was the blondie bar. It was a fun special occasion. One thing I did appreciate that might sound weird is you have to prepay when you make the reservation. It was nice to just show up, enjoy the experience, and then leave when you're finished. Tip: the shop is on the southwest corner of the building complex. After you park you will need to walk through the courtyard towards the river to find it. Look out for the directional signs to guide you.

Visited Heritage Prairie Fame for the 15th Annual Artisan Food & Craft Fair. It was advertised to…read morehave over 40 vendors, but it actually seemed to be less and not sure I would promote it as a Food fair, since there were limited offerings. The farm produces organic produce , and an event venue. The grounds were nice on a lovely autumn day.

Heritage Farms is mainly used for open-air weddings and farm-to-table events…read more This review is based for their Artisan Craft and Food Fair. Held in November,this event is mainly a market selling locally handmade goods from art, jewelry,soaps and more This Fair was very small and not many food vendors or crafters at all. Not sure I would drive out to Elburn again for this event unless I happen to be in the area.