Looking for Bingo? Well perk up your Monday by going to play bingo at The Met. There's a live dj…read morespinning jams while you check in and select your seat. You can even get your dance on during intermission if you want to. Bingo is every Monday doors open 5p and games at 6p, stops bout 9:30p 10p. $20 gets you set up for games paper only(kinda pricier than most) and of course there are raffle games and pull tabs to buy too extra. They sell food at the concession as well. I had a dabbing good time March 23, 2015 when I went for the first time, their callers were not that good though I guess cause they just opened recently. I will go back soon. So tell family and friends there's bingo on the southside again. (Metropolitan Apostolic Church) They will even provide transportation to groups of 5 or more.Go check it out, see how you like it.

Husband's family rotates hosting the large family holiday which alternates between Christmas and…read moreThanksgiving depending on the year. This year was our turn to host Christmas and I was stressed out about how we would accommodate everyone, which could range from 30-50 people. Not only were we passed the hosting torch from my in-laws, but we were the first to host outside of our home. I've lived in the neighborhood for almost a decade and passed this place countless times, but had no idea it was a VFW. When I reached out about renting the space, the post commander was super helpful. Husband and I took a tour and booked it. I came back once more to get photos and measurements so we could plan for the event. They have plenty of tables and chairs and the beams in the room have LEDs which we set to red and green to make it festive. We ended up with 50 people for a sit down dinner, which we did potluck. We got so many compliments on the party and the space. We had plenty of space for people to sit, food, and kids to play. The post commander was also our bartender (you can bring food, but alcohol goes through the VFW) and he was great with everyone from the older relatives to the smallest kids. We aren't up in the rotation again for 5y, but I wouldn't hesitate to host here again. They're not usually open, so you can't just show up and grab a drink at the bar, which is a shame because it's just the kind of place we would frequent. Overall this was perfect for our needs, including the price. You don't need to be a vet to rent the space.

This place just got a major overhaul. Fresh new interior and OMG, TV's galore!…read moreAlso, they host the best fish fry you will find in the state.

Enjoyed the music of an 18 piece jazz group, but not this venue. Knowing it's Ukrainian, I didn't…read moreexpect the best mannerisms, or fresh food. The service... far worse than I even imagined. A handicap veteran requested his coffee during the dinner, and the robust ukie server was so blatantly rude and offensive. She stared at him for 2 minutes, and yelled at him that "now is dinner!" She refused to serve the African American handicap veteran. Instead, I requested a coffee, and she, too, stared at me. I stared her back, wondering if she really was English- challenged, or if she was just demonstrating the only manners she knew. She leaves, not a word, but a big huffing mouth. She nonchalantly returns with my cup of coffee, but the disabled African American veteran next to me received not. Disgusting. Fortunately, I didn't want the latte; it was for my dinner neighbor. He was grateful. I was disgusted by the woman's poor demeanor (albeit, I expected this from such a venue), and it seemed many others were, too. Never again, Men's Jazz Band. Better venues, and better neighborhoods, to perform in!

My 50th Birthday on July 20, 2019 was definitely one to remember!…read more All thanks to Ms. Geri (management). Her business etiquette, knowledge, and to-do-well personality is above all; and I highly recommend this event space. Clean everything, helpful staff, professional, VERY AFFORDABLE....and a welcoming presence that I will never forget! I cannot wait until my graduation celebration in a few months! Same place, same time, and same Geri! You are honestly amazing! Reva

We rented Bocce courts for our corporate outing and it was such a blast. Everything ran so smooth…read morefrom the set up, to running the games to a speedy clean up. Andy and Peyton were so enthusiastic and really got people excited to play the games. I couldn't recommend this company enough for a corporate outing, backyard party, or any event!

I utilized American Bocce Company for my company's summer outing and had an awesome experience! A…read moresmall marketing agency looking for a competitive (but not too competitive) activity, we thought Bocce was the perfect solution. I reached out and heard back from Alicia immediately. This was a theme throughout our planning process, she was extremely helpful and responsive with all of my questions and needs! Once Alicia knew about our event needs, she found us the perfect venue (Concord 55, which I also highly recommend!). She helped connect me to the venue and provided options for the on-site set-up. Perhaps the best part of American Bocce Co is that, as the event organizer, I had almost no day-of responsibilities. I actually got to enjoy myself and participate while ABC took care of everything. Alicia and crew were professional and had everything set up in a timely manner. We had three courts for our group of 75 and it ended up working out great. Ahead of time, I had sent Alicia our team assignments and she created lanyards for everyone to wear with their team names. So helpful! In addition to setting up the courts, ABC kept the tournament running and had a referee at all courts. They were all very patient with the group, explaining rules and making sure the games ran smoothly. Overall, I highly recommend using American Bocce Co for your company outing! The overall consensus was that everyone had an excellent time. The fast moving games and lively atmosphere made for a really fun evening.

Chicago is a summer of festivals and I love exploring each and every one. We saw a Groupon for…read morePorky's rib fest and decided to give it a shot! At $15 for two adult entrance tickets and free parking, it was pretty reasonable for festival pricing. As you do at a rib fest, we ordered a bunch of ribs from the following places: - Rasta Joe's: The best out of the bunch. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was great, with a hint of Caribbean flair. The portion size was also quite generous as we received 6(!) ribs for the 1:3 size that cost $10. This is what I expected a half slab to be. We were extremely happy with this! - Chicago BBQ: Decent. The ribs are quite fatty and fall or the bone. I would equate this to like Barnellis ribs. They're tender and BBQ-ey but nothing extraordinary. I would eat them again though. At $8 for 3 ribs, I'd go for Rasta's. - Texas Lightning: Ew. Ew. Ew. Complete regret for this one. So glad we got a sampler because I think I would have shed a tear if we bought a full slab. High expectations for the Texans but they failed to deliver. The ribs were extremely dry, flaky, and flavorless. It was like someone microwaved a slab of ribs and drizzled some sauce over it. The Jamaican Pork at Rasta's was pretty good too! Good spices. We would definitely give Rasta's an A++ for their ribs. The carnival itself looked fun but also very expensive. Overall, it was a decent event with live music and booze.

Another long overdue review: It was my 2nd year in a row going here and I came back determined to…read moretry the ribs I remember liking so much last time! Me, my cousin, niece and nephew went here on a Thursday around 7pm. Chicago BBQ company: we tried their Beef brisket, Pulled pork, Cornbread and Half slab ribs(unfortunately it wasn't fall-off-the-bone like at Ribfest Chicago, beef brisket seems like pulled pork) Uncle Bob's: we tried 1/2 slab ribs, Pulled pork, Beef brisket, and Cornbread( didn't measure up to Chicago BBQ company) Howling coyote: we tried 1/2 slab rib dinner(they claimed their ribs are more tender than a mother's love! It was tender but Chicago BBQ had more flavor) Rasta joes: tried their 1/2 slab ribs and Jalapeno cheese cornbread (had flavor like Chicago BBQ but not as tender as howling coyote) Porky chicks BBQ: we tried the Big porky- had most meat and very tender and they gave generous portions, sauces were good too!

The taste of Polonia is always a very festive affair. The food is good and the entertainment is as…read morewell. However the gate fee has now risen to $15 save for Friday night when it is $10. There is no senior discount at all. In these strained economic times where the wallet doesn't stretch too far.. this is a very steep entry fee.

The last time we attended this neighborhood festival was eons ago, when it was smaller and…read morerelatively inexpensive. This year, having received free admission tickets from a friend (valid only for Friday evening), we decided to revisit. This event provides little or no accommodation for the elderly and handicapped. We wouldn't have gone at all except that a friend offered us free tickets. General admission is $15 across the board ($45 for a 4-day pass), with no Senior discount. The shuttle between the remote parking lot and the event has a very high first step and my Missus had a hard time with boarding and alighting. And, once we got our food, we found absolutely nowhere to sit. Only standup tables are provided. We anticipated enjoying some traditional Polish music; polkas or whatever. Ha! All we heard was over-amplified hard rock. One band was banging out music of the Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger is about as Polish as Yoko Ono). The entertainment stages are close enough together that the bands were drowning each other out, making conversation difficult. We explored a row of vendors' booths: Mostly mobile phone, financial and travel services, cheesy jewelry and accessories, and T-shirts. Blah. My shopaholic Missus found nothing to buy. Well, that leaves food and drink. If you leave a Polish festival hungry or thirsty, there's no one to blame but yourself. We were starving, and boy, did we stoke up. My Missus devoured a Polish combination plate heaped with stuffed cabbage, potato pancake, Polish sausage, 3 pierogi, and sauerkraut. I tackled a fat, garlicky Polish sausage that must've measured at least a foot long, after which I managed to bolt down a humongous freshly fried potato pancake. We had no room left for paczkis. All told, we spent $54 on food and drink, which is around what we spend on a typical restaurant meal. In truth, we've had better Polish food at restaurants, but we were satisfied. Afterwards we really needed to sit down and cool off, so we waddled into Copernicus Center. The auditorium, formerly the Gateway Theater (opened in 1930), retains its movie palace splendor. Seeing this was a treat! The free admission tickets, the theater, the food, and the camaraderie - strangers chatting with each other - are what made our visit to Taste of Polonia worthwhile.

Was a fun time. This was my second time. They have so many rooms and so many games. You can be…read morehere for day and still not get to them all. The staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back. We took two people who had never been before.

I love video games. Always have. When I found out that the largest arcade in America was near…read moreChicago, I had to stop. Here is what I liked and didn't like about this place. Liked - Over 900+ games. I mean, just by sheer numbers, that is impressive as hell! Every game you can think of, and then some. So many games I had never heard of before. - Unlimited play with entry. - Its like an interactive video game museum, pretty much. Didn't Like - $25.00 to get in. Wish they had a "by the hour" type pricing. I was there for about 3 hours, and I probably just broke even, money wise, on the games I actually played. - Almost TOO MANY games if there is a such a thing. I spent half my time walking around looking at the different games instead of just sitting down playing them. - Hot inside. Little bit stuffy in there, and it wasn't even that crowded. Couldn't imagine if the place was packed during the Summer months. - Some broken/unplayable games. Most of them I tried worked, but there were a few where the controller was jacked, or certain buttons didn't respond/work well. Would I come back? Yeah, maybe. I'm glad I got to see it, and was impressed by the sheer number of games they have. I just didn't have as much "fun" as I thought I would for the $25.00 entry fee.

Nice atmosphere, classy restaurant, great buffet with many choices. Ate a big meal then watched the…read morehockey game. Had tri-tip, ham, and roast turkey and a couple salads and veggies. Loaded up so I didn't have room for dessert.

This was my first time in this stadium and my first time ever going to a hockey game. Getting there…read morewas as expected with a bit of traffic for the Uber. Getting in was easy and they had a big store with gear from their teams. They had stuff for everyone in there. Our seats were good and as expected for a stadium. The drinks were expensive, as expected. The lights, the crowd and everything else was amazing! For being my first hockey game, there being a fight within the first min was just a point in my checklist for a real hockey game experience. Although I knew nothing about the sport, I still had a great time. At the end, I was pleasantly surprised by seeing the Uber tent. They have a very organized spot where you get your Uber and you wait inside the tent. They are verifying that your Uber is there before heading out to the different lanes.