* Whimsical and charming vibes, atmosphere * Adorable,…read morethoughtfully designed décor * Beautiful artisan/designer jewelry and little treasures you can purchase * Organic, fresh, thoughtfully sourced food * Perfect for a cozy coffee-and-pastry afternoon * Romantic, Parisian/French countryside feel * Feels like stepping into a little storybook * A place to browse, linger, and discover unique things * Natural, elegant, and slightly bohemian * The kind of place that feels hidden and special rather than commercial * Very photogenic--every little corner has character * Warm, intimate, and inviting rather than fancy or stuffy * Lovely for finding unusual gifts or something special for yourself Overall: "A whimsical little Parisian-inspired gem--part café, part boutique, part treasure hunt." Owners I believed, were probably inspired by the art galleries, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.

Me and my wife recently came here on a little bit of a lunch adventure while wanting to explore…read moresomething new. I'm impressed nobody has reviewed this place at all and it seems to have been open for well over 7 years according to Google. This place is a café with all vegan friendly food items. On top of that it is a gallery that offers classes too that you can buy art and support local artists. I had their spicy 7 tofu wrap on my end while my wife ordered another wrap. Staff here was absolutely friendly and courteous with us especially with no other guests inside. Prices were a bit above average with moderate wait times but the food itself was absolutely filling making the wait time worth it. They have a dessert menu too after which has a small selection of sweets. Overall, I was blown away from my visit here. Highly recommend coming back and visiting when you get a chance!

Trickster Cultural Center is filled with beautiful artifacts from our indigenous Native Americans…read more The exhibits are very informational and the staff is very friendly and helpful answering questions. I've come here a couple times to see exhibits and to early vote which is very easy to do here. They offer many special events here with plenty of parking and easy access. They also offer many special aid services.

We live only a few miles from the Trickster Cultural Center and have never been able to go. We've…read moretried to go many times over the years but never looked at their hours of operation. We finally were able to go in on 2/26/22. And, the wait was worth it. We were the only people who were not volunteers or employees that day - we had the museum to ourselves. The building was much larger than it appears outside. You enter into the front room, which is a combination of artifacts, art, jewelry, and a gift shop. There is a room open on the north side which was, for the most part empty. This is their special exhibit room. There were some remaining items from a prior exhibit, which were very interesting. There is also a room upstairs with various items. The most interesting were the quilts and a Native American dress exhibit. Most of the museum is built to honor Native American veterans. This whole theme was fascinating. I fancy myself as an American history buff. Frankly, everything was new to me except for a display case explaining the "Code Talkers." (If you aren't sure about the code talkers - check Wikipedia or see the movie. This was fantastic. There is no entrance fee so you can just enter, but there is a place to leave donations. When you do go, make sure to donate what you can. Much of their funding relies on this.

I went on a trip to South Asia about 2 summers ago and purchased three beautiful paintings at one…read moreof the local markets. Unfortunately, I needed to remove the original wooden stretcher bars located in the back of the painting just so I could fit them in my luggage. Fast forward 2 years later and these paintings still haven't been stretched! I shopped around and I decided to go with Art Distributors since they quoted me at a fraction of that cost of what other framing companies presented me with. On top of that, other framing companies told me that it would take two weeks for the stretch job. No, thank you! The staff was great and their framers knew exactly how to handle my artwork. Their service was very fast and efficient and I picked up my artwork within a couple days. I was very pleased at their work and I absolutely loved how my paintings looked!! I'm finally able to hang these on my wall to show off to my guests. I loved their work so much that I decided to bring in my painting that I purchased on my recent Hong Kong trip and I also decided to frame my Chicago Tribune newspaper the day after the Cubs won the world series. When it was time to pick up my additional artwork/newspaper I was amazed and everything looked so stunning!! As a frequent traveler, I bring home lots of artwork as souvenirs and I will definitely be back to get more art work framed!!! It's great to find a place you can trust to help preserve the memories!!

I called to see if they were open on MLK day. Someone answered said they were and I even told him…read morearound the time I would be there. Arrived at 3:32 pm and it was closed. Make sure they are here and will actually be there when coming out here. I drove out from the city to have it closed.

Don was extremely professional, took his time to explain some of the pieces…read more I hope in the near future, I can have the time to purchase a Dali. The level of care that they take with walk-in people is incredible. I'm impressed and have no words for it.

Well I've been to Martin Lawrence galleries before here in Schaumburg as well as when they were in…read moreOak Brook mall back in 2014 and earlier. It's very interesting and amazing to see classic artists that I've learned from history of art and architecture at UIC like Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso that's still being sold here from the original works to the lithographs. Staff was pretty friendly this is very museum piece Art gallery if you're really rich I did see a few pieces but I learned that they were lithographs and you could have doubles which I learned one of them was Robert deyber that I did not know. His artworks you have to place charades with but they're very well detailed. Is lithographs were almost like $500 if you want to purchase here I'm considering I can't buy an original painting from cuz you're now you're spending in the thousands $$. Other than that the staff was pretty nice there was an occasion where they were doing an art deco and serving hors d'oeuvres I was dressed in Victorian while they're doing art deco which was weird I mean 1920s fashion versus 1880s 1890s LOL for being authentic in selling artwork there's no counterfeits it's just this is not for the average person unless you really want to have a piece of work and you own a home I want to fill it with some wall piece or sculpture but you're going to be breaking the Bank unless you make that kind of money

Attended this studio for a corporate outing, and they were great! Super flexible and easy to work…read morewith. Such a great location and a helpful group of staff - especially Melanie! Great price and a wide variety of activities for varying skill sets. I appreciate their communication and enthusiasm. I would definitely come back to this studio and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun group or even solo activity!

Such a cute place! Came here on a whim when plans fell through for a friend's birthday weekend…read more Maddie was incredibly kind and great at explaining the whole process of picking out a pottery and all the colors of paint. There are so many pieces of pottery to choose from. Everything from kitchenware to holiday items, to potted plants. The choices of colors are endless. Its BYOB, so we enjoyed a few sips of wine and painted, and it was very relaxing! Once you are done painting your piece, you will get it back within 2-3 weeks after it has been cured. Will definitely come back here!

Nice store. But I made a comment to my friend and the lady working there seemed to get really…read moreoffended by what I said and just started talking to me in a very condescending manner. (I literally just mentioned the painting looked familiar and she instantly started telling me it's ok to take inspiration from other artists when I wasn't even talking to her in the first place)

I had an excellent service from Grand Frame…read more I purchased this beautiful art to hang on my wall but with no frame since it was rather big. I had no knowledge of custom framing, so I searched nearby stores that offer that service and found Grand Frame. The gentleman who greeted me one afternoon was very pleasant and knowledgeable and offered me a quick and professional help that I needed. I just wanted something simple and modern to admire this beauty. He gave me advises on things that I never thought of, such as what type of glass to go on top which makes a big difference on overall look. Upon receiving the finished product and finally hanging it on my wall... Oh my! What a difference it makes! Makes my heart dance every time I look at it. Thank you so much for a wonderful service.

I'm updating my review because Christina reached out and went to great lengths to make things right…read moreafter seeing my original feedback. While the work didn't fully meet my expectations, I want to give her the highest praise for her graciousness and dedication in correcting the situation.

I had the pleasure of getting married at the Metropolis Ballroom. My experience for the whole event…read morewas very positive. Here is my breakdown of my experience with The Metropolis Ballroom: Planner Extraordinaire - Lauren Lauren is a very friendly and professional Planner. She is very organized and open when getting in contact with her. She gave us the feeling that everything would be taken care of which it was. She helped us go through the steps also helped us organize on how the procession would occur during our special day. Due to some circumstances, she was unable to see the culmination of her work with us but she made sure we were taken care of for the big day. Venue The Metropolis Ballroom venue makes up the whole 2nd floor of the building. They have elevator access to the 2nd floor. There is a bridal suite which as access to the balcony. There is an axillary room across the bridal suite which the cocktail hour is help. There are plenty of room along with comfortable seating areas. The main reception hall has a nice open space with a high ceiling, for to which we had 12 tables and enough room for a dance floor. The balcony is also accessible from the main reception area and allows you to enjoy part of downtown Arlington Heights where a fountain is visible and if you have your wedding at a certain time, you can have an appearance of Santa Claus in in the grassy area across the way. The staff had placed some outdoor activities if we chose to go out (i.e. cornhole). they had some They also had some tables and lighting outside in case they guest would like to step out and enjoy the great weather we had during our wedding. Staff The Metropolis Ballroom has a wonderful staff that made our wedding day very special. Even though Lauren was unable to be at the wedding, we felt we were very taken care of from the whole staff. Kenny was really helpful in coordinating with everyone. He was also the go to person for the head table whenever we needed anything. The wait staff is really extraordinary. I really have to tip my hat off to all of them. Each were very friendly and also attentive. The bartender was friendly and did a great job keeping the party going. Everyone made us feel welcomed. The kitchen did a wonderful job with the food for our wedding. I even had a lot of people comment on how they really enjoyed the food. To me, the preparation and taste was perfect. We had some people who had some dietary issues which they did accommodated for. The kids seem to really enjoy the food that they got, even giving some of the adults at their table jealous. Food You do have different options on how to proceed with how the food come out. We choose to have each person have a plated service compared to a buffet style reception. I am going to bring some highlights of the food we got. Roasted tomato soup chaser - a very well done soup accompanied with a mini grilled cheese. Chicken breast Champagne - recommended as one of the more popular dishes and there is a reason why. The chicken is moist and accompanied with a wonderful sauce which goes with a lot of the sides. Carrot Cake - a very well done carrot cake. The cake itself is moist and the frosting was perfectly balanced. It is one of my favorite carrot cakes I have eaten. All of the other food we got were delicious also, but I am unable to go through them all due to the limit on what I can type. Overall My experience was extraordinary. To me the whole company did a wonderful job in making my wedding reception special. From the planning to the actual event was a great experience. Though I have not attended any other events at the Metropolis Ballroom, I would recommend planning there for special occasions. With the care and details they worked with us during our special day, it was a pleasure working with them.

The Metropolis Ballroom has been a fixture in downtown Arlington Heights for over twenty years…read more They host weddings, corporate events, reunions, and many other events. It's a very upscale venue that takes pride in maintaining a quality appearance. They have great facilities and food. They are very active in the community, donating time and space to community organizations. I highly recommend Metropolis Ballroom for your next event!