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londonlover Says: Libertyville's historic main street (part of Route 21, or Milwaukee Avenue) is a wonderful place to stroll and shop for unusual gifts and foods. I took violin and piano lessons for years at the David Adler Cultural Center, which hosts frequent classical and folk concerts. An...
deecat Says: Cuneo Museum (formerly Hawthorn-Mellody Farms) is really a mansion that was built in 1914 & then purchased by John Cuneo (prominent Chicago businessman, philanthropist, & gentleman farmer) in 1937. The mansion remained in the Cuneo family until 1990. It is of Venetian style...
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Candlewood Suites Chicago Libertyville
1 Review and 40 Opinions During the wedding of my daughter, we had people come from out-of-town who stayed for a few days....
Wildberry: A step above IHOP! :)
londonlover Says: Wildberry opened in 2004, and it is a much-needed addition to the restaurants in Libertyville. It is open daily for breakfast and lunch only, and right now, it is extremely popular on weekends, so be prepared for a short wait. The decor is casual but with excellent use of...
Firkin: An example of Firkin's specials
londonlover Says: This was a special appetizer of warm chihuahua cheese with fried potato strips and an excellent tomato-based sauce. Delicious!Do be aware that Firkin has a predominantly bar-going clientele on weekend evenings. Therefore, if you go here to eat instead of drink, as I do, you...
545 North Bar & Grill: What a Terrific Addition to Libertyville
deecat Says: Allan and I had dinner on July 20, 2007 to celebrate my birthday. I had Beef Tenderloin; Allan ordered Rack of Lamb but ended up receiving roast pork! The waiter gave us a free dessert for my birthday.My friend Mickey Scales had just retired from teaching English, and we...
OLIVE GARDEN: ITALIAN RESTAURANT
LoriPori Says: After a busy day touring Milwaukee and then stopping by at Deecat and Allan's place for a little get-together, we all headed for the OLIVE GARDEN which was only a few minutes drive and located in the Gurnee Mills Shopping Complex. It was a beautiful and spacious restaurant...
Gilardi's: Family-Owned and Run With Pride
deecat Says: On a beautiful night in May of 2005, my husband Allan and I, along with our neighbors, Sue and Ben, had dinner at the family-owned and operated Gilardi's Italian Trattoria in Vernon Hills. We had just been to the musical, "Brigadoon" at the Lincolnshire Marriott Theater.I...
Opa!: Authentic Greek in Libertyville/Vernon Hills
deecat Says: Within two weeks, I enjoyed Opa! Restaurant two times. My first visit was with my husband Allan and the best man at our wedding (43 years ago), Jim Nelson. Jim was visiting us, and the three of us went out to eat there. It was a beautiful August night (75 degrees and sunny)...
The Picnic Basket Restaurant & Catering Service: For a Quick Meal On The Run.....
deecat Says: Be warned that at the noon hour, The Picnic Basket is one of the busiest places in all of downtown Libertyville. It's a small place, so if you wish to eat in, get there early. It offers a fantastic variety of homemade salads; four homemade soups; gigantic, original...
Portofino Italian Bistro: Great Place To Celebrate 43rd Anniversary
deecat Says: Be sure to click on all photosOn a very special Friday evening, August 11, 2006, Allan and I enjoyed our 43rd wedding anniversary dinner at Portofino Italian Bistro in Vernon Hills, Illinois (just outside of Libertyville, Illinois). What a beautiful evening it was,...
Portofino Italian Bistro: Part II of 43rd Wedding Anniversary Dinner
deecat Says: Even though Allan and I were married on August 10, 1963, we celebrated this year on August 11 because Allan had to work on the tenth!Since Portofino Italian Bistro is one of our favorite restaurants in the area, we chose it for this 43rd anniversary dinner.As you can tell...
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The building at 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue is over 100 years old, and other than a short stint as a barbershop during Prohibition, Mickey Finn's has operated as a pub continuously since the 1920's. In 1994, the owners, Pat Elmquest and Bill Sugars, paid two million dollars to renovate the place and transformed Mickey Finn's into a 10,000 square foot, two level restaurant, bar, and microbrewery. They also added an outdoor beer garden for warm weather use and even added propane-heated lanterns which make it cozy well into the late autumn.
The pub is located in historic downtown Libertyville, and it is Lake County's oldest brewpub. It serves pub-style food, brews award-winning beers and root beer, and, I must admit, it has become the place "to be" at night in Libertyville. Upstairs they have a big screen Tv for watching sports and a place to play darts. You can also rent the upstairs for meetings or parties.
They are famous for their "Cheesy Artichoke Dip", their "killer Wings (hot super hot, or BBQ chicken wings with blue cheese dressing), a 9 oz. handmade hamburger called "Mickey Burger" and the Oven-Baked Subs. People rave about their fries, but since I don't like potatoes, I cannot vouch for them.
Dress Code: CASUAL is the key to Mickey Finn's. It's a place to "let down your hair" and relax. It's a place to play dart with friends and drink one of the many homemade brews available. It's a place to have fun; no one cares whether you wear jeans or a jacket and tie.
Updated Jul 19, 2004
Address: 412 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847-362-6688
American Taxi, driver named Terrance. Excellent, prompt service. Driver is very friendly and informative about the area. However, if you need to go to the RTC for any reason this is not the company to call. They do not have a pass to drop off inside the gates of the RTC. However, the friendliness of the driver had us calling him back for other rides during our stay.
Written Mar 13, 2009
Someone's in the Kitchen: New Owner at...
deecat Says: "Someone's in the Kitchen" in Libertyville, Illinois, has a new owner, Judy Potrzeba.With a new owner comes new products, new ideas, and new "hands-on" cooking classes and demonstrations.Someone's in the Kitchen is a specialty and gourmet cookware store. It is an absolutely...
UpScale ReSale: UpScale, Indeed!
deecat Says: Even though UpScale ReSale is not a new store, this was the first time that I had been inside it. The window announced a SALE, so Sue and I were eager to check it out.There were really two different sales going on. The summer merchandise was "Buy one item, Get another item...
Parkview Gourmet, Inc.: What a Place This is...
deecat Says: I visited Parkview Gourmet, Inc. for the first time with my friend, Sue. We were both impressed with the size of the store, with the attentive service we received, and with the quality and beauty of the merchandise.The emphasis of the store is comfort. You feel so...
The Present Moment: "Inspiring the Heart, Mind & Soul"
deecat Says: I did not know what to expect when I first saw the shop called "The Present Moment". Susan Opeka, the owner, must be a most interesting person because the philosophy behind this store is quite remarkable.The store's theme seems to be: "Inspiring the Heart, Mind & Soul"....
Tell Two Friends: Unique Shop with Unique Name
deecat Says: On Saturday, August 12, 2006, my neighbor and friend, Sue, and I went to town in Libertyville to see some of the new shops. It was a glorious day...sunny, with mild temperatures.One of the first shops that we entered was a little off the "beaten path" called Tell Two...
deecat Says: The village of Libertyville is located in Lake County, Illinois north of Chicago. Lake County and Libertyville have rich pasts. Old mission records as early as 1650 confirm that French traders were already in the region doing a lucrative fur business with the Indians. There...
deecat Says: A variety of cultural opportunities are available for the Village of Libertyville residents. A landmark museum in the downtown village area is the Ansel B. Cook Victorian Home Museum. This Victorian treasure was built in 1878 ( at first it was used only as a summer home by...
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