I have been to the Metropolis Ballroom for events before, but I was left a little underwhelmed this…read moretime. I was excited to support the local high school's madrigal performance--they were a 5 star act--but the supporting dinner around it was not what I imagined from the Metropolis. 1st service was mulled cider and 2 people at our table were missed so my boyfriend had to flag someone down to get the last 2 mugs filled. (The cider itself was delicious!) The tomato soup and bread course was good, although the soups were served at the same table at varying temperatures. I ordered the chicken for our party of 4 and that was pretty good. I did hear a high school student at the head table ask his parents if they could stop at Culver's on the way home because his chicken was not cooked. The dessert was pretty good, although I do not remember what it is by now. The soft drinks were grab and go cans laid out on the bar over ice. I had no problem with that choice, it was just a little unclear at first if the cans were included with our ticket or not. The coat check staff was quick and efficient. As someone who is not married yet, I had always thought about the Metropolis Ballroom as a possible venue, but after my latest experience, I would probably not consider them in the future.

I cannot begin to describe how happy we were with Metropolis Ballroom for our wedding. The venue…read moreitself was absolutely beautiful and it fit our style perfectly. We had 140 guests, but the venue definitely could have fit more! We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same place which was so nice that our guests did not need to travel! The bridal suite and grooms room were both at the venue as well which was so convenient! What really set this venue apart from the others was the team. Rachel Herrera was our Event Producer and she was absolutely amazing. From start to finish she was great to work with! We booked our venue a year out and she was extremely organized, responsive with her email replies, accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. She provided great insight and suggestions to help ensure our day was as successful and wonderful as it was. On the night of our wedding, Rachel was onsite and as supportive as ever! She also had a Banquet Captain, Mauricio, who was fantastic to work with. Guests are still raving about how great the food was. We were so pleased with the presentation and the quality of the food! We could not be happier with Metropolis and the team that helped create and execute our wedding. We are forever grateful and we would highly recommend this venue and their team to anyone!

A great space for events! Easy to get to, lots of parking available and very adaptable for a wide…read morerange of guests. We held a baby shower for about 35 people and it was a perfect space for our event. Bringing in your own food and drinks made this a very affordable option and we were able to customize the space with our own decor too. Michelle is great to work with, quick to reply to questions and made the process of reservation and preparation super easy.

The venue was exceptional. Michelle provided prompt and helpful responses to all our inquiries. Our…read morebaby's first birthday celebration comfortably accommodated approximately 35 guests, with ample space available. This location is highly recommended for event hosting.

The wife and I were walking around and spot by this place to check it out. The seating is unique…read morebut I actually liked it. They had sofa seating as well as table seating. This was in addition to the bar seating. You could do tastings of the monthly wine which was nice because you control how much to taste in 1, 3 and 5 Ozs. You couls also order a glass. I could definitely see us coming here on Fridays to grab a drink and relax. Looking forward to also trying some of there small bites.

What an amazing find! Perfect before a show! Def will be back!…read more Service and food were great!!

My wife and I stopped in for a drink and the ambience is so nice. The drinks were amazing, we…read morestayed longer than expected. Special thanks to The excellent customer service by the beertenders.

On the tap menu there is a heavy indulgence in german style brews which is a good thing, they have…read morestrong german brewing game here and it shows in the beer. That in conjunction with the property which is sprawling and offers plenty of outside space to enjoy as well. No food here, but they do host different food trucks and events (live music, yoga, festive holiday, etc). I've seen everything from big kids to mini me's to fury friends outside. If Long Grove is having a festival (when do they not ;) Feel free to take your beer in a plastic to go cup and bring with to the festival. Alas, you will not find Buffalo type beers at the festival. Interestingly enough, you will not find a Buffalo booth at the festivals, at least there was not one for Strawberry Fest; but it's a short walk across the parking lot to secure a good german pour and get your fest on.

Nice little executive course. 7 Par 3s and 2 Par 4s. Driving range and putting area. Little snack…read moreshop and outside seating. Limited Pro Shop. Both gas and pull carts. My only complaint is that there was no port-a- potty or restroom out on the course so you had better take care of business before you tee off. CORRECTION; they moved the port-a-potty from the 6th hole to the 4th hole. Not sure why.

Absolutely beautiful playground right on the lake, perfect for all ages. There are two different…read moreplaygrounds for different age groups, one of which is handicap accessible. Lots of towers, climbers, music, slides and swings, and one playground even has a sandbox. The biggest downsides to this park is that's its wood chips and there's limited shade. There are some sunshades, mainly over the benches surrounding the playground, but the playground itself is fully exposed, so better to go on a cloudy day.

I held my daughter's baby shower here. They supply the chairs and tables. We arrived 45 minutes…read moreearly to set up everything. This baby shower was in November so we used their large indoor room. There's a big outdoor area that would be amazing for a summer event. The price is very reasonable.

We attended a celebration of life here. It was absolutely beautiful. The staff was very attentive…read more It was very clean.

I really enjoy coming to this winery because there are nice places to sit and enjoy your wine along…read morewith snacks. This specific time it was nice to sit outdoors, but in a covered area while the rain came down. Their service was great as always.

Always enjoy a laidback tasting at Lynfred. The staff for the most part are fun and engaging…read more The winery itself is a neat setup with plenty of seating outside when it is nice out and bar seats throughout. Grab some meat and cheese and some wine and enjoy!

In the world of breweries, this is as good as it gets! You want it to be casual, approachable, and…read morefriendly. CHECK! You want it to be open when you want to visit. They have a daytime area (The Steeple) and a nighttime area (The Biergarten). One is air conditioned / fully indoor while the other is more outdoor, production area vibes. CHECK! Many breweries aren't big enough to offer food. Not an issue here! They have a nice menu and I really liked the BBQ chicken flatbread (perfect size for two). They have close to two dozen beers, seltzers, etc. and out of the 10 we had, they were all pretty darn good. The maibock was our favorite! Be sure to give yourself plenty of time here, you won't want it to be a quick visit. Live music, trivia, etc. offered - check their socials for more info. Thanks to Amanda and Corey for a great reintroduction to Church Street after not visiting for a few years! We can't wait to come back and try more from your beer and food menus. P.S. Yelp found a bunch of photos from our last visit before this one...circa 2019! Holy Water isn't green anymore...

Happy New Year 2026! My first review of this year. Cheers!…read more Church Street is a spacious, but intimate feeling brewery with a relaxed vibe, tucked away in an Industrial area of Itasca. The on-site parking lot is quite small, but other business lots and street parking is available nearby, especially during events. I tried a sample of their light pilsner and purchased a 12 ounce prickly pear sour. It had a unique flavor to it and wasn't too tart or sour, as I find some to be. I would like to return and try the cranberry sour and German, dry pilsner. Perhaps after "Dry January!" (Hello Mocktails). I did not order any food but I do plan to return and would like to try some of their menu items. I enjoyed sitting at the bar with others and our server was delightful. I have also had their wheat beers which are tasty. Inside the brewery there is a cozy feel and the singing cook in the kitchen was fun to listen to, as he had a nice voice. Check out their fun fan merch for sale too. Happy "Brew Year" all!

Beautiful event space in a cool former Naval Base Area, now an outdoor mall with businesses and…read morewalkable housing. Came here a few months ago and service was stellar. It's fairly "open concept" and it is loud and good for a party that's pumpin'.

Beautiful event space. Lack of sound barriers. It needs some sound blocking tiles because it echos…read morewildly when anyone talks and it is very difficult to hear a speech or someone speaking unless everyone in the room is silent. But it's a beautiful space.