Thursday, March 24, 2011
This week Patch Picks highlight five local spas.
Today's Picks: Spas WoodHouse Day Spa, 302 S. Main Street Escape to "your home away from home" in downtown Algonquin. The spa offers more than 70 different services from soaking in a buttery leather massage pedicure chair or in a slipper tub sprinkled with rose petals. Or come with a friend and enjoy a relaxing massage in the double treatment room. Taylor Stevens Salon & Spa, 1940 S. Randall Road, Algonquin An Aveda concept salon, Taylor Stevens is located in the Algonquin Commons. The spa offers a two and a half hour "couples retreat" service for $325. So make it a mother-daughter, or husband and wife date for a soothing full body massage and then unwind with chocolate-covered strawberries while getting a spa pedicure. Paul Hyland Salon…
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Patch Picks for St. Pat's Day.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Treat yourself to a delicious green, minty-sweet Shamrock Shake at McDonalds. The end is here for this seasonal milkshake so don’t waste time. There are two McDonald’s locations: 500 E. Algonquin Road and 125 S. Randall Road. St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle Check your numbers and see if you’ve got Irish luck up your sleeve! Every year the Illinois Lottery holds a special St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle, which only a limited number of tickets sold to increase odds of winning. Tickets, which are now sold out, at $20 a pop. Drawing is at 10 p.m. on WGN9. Tilted Kilt The Elgin location, 2300 Bushwood Drive, is a St. Patty’s Day celebration for adults. Wedding Banned hits the stage at 10:30 p.m. with Lounge …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Most restaurants that are normally closed on Mondays will be open for dinner on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
Cucina Bella 220 S. Main Street, Algonquin 847-458-2504 In historic downtown Algonquin, Cucina Bella Will be running a limited menu Saturday through Monday featuring heart-shaped ravioli in a sherry wine sauce and a lobster dish, among other special Valentine's Day items. The restaurant also boasts an open kitchen, which allows diners to watch the chefs' magic. Martini's on Main 8 S. Main Street, Algonquin 847-658-5600 Typically closes on Mondays, Martini's on Main will be open starting at 4 p.m. for Valentine's Day. Some special items featured will be surf 'n turf, and a stuffed filet. There will also be a special Valentine's Day martini. Port Edward The Fox River and Route 68, Algonquin 847-658-5441 The restaurant is featuring its Hearts…
Janet Marie Rabig
1:26 pm on Friday, May 6, 2011
I have found a new place that I love! Face Value Skin Spa located in the InStyle Salon and Spa Suites at the shopping center adjacent to the Algonquin Commons. Julie is the owner/esthetician at this shop and it is quiet, cozy, and personal. She is very knowledgeable of her products and services and left my skin feeling wonderful. I had waxing services done by her as well and enjoyed it too. Go … more ›