A Little Time and a Keyboard: Night Out
Showing posts with label Night Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Night Out. Show all posts

Wickets Bar and Grill in Schaumburg for a Mom's Lunch Out (CLOSED)

Tuesday, May 6, 2014


**Disclosure: We received a complimentary meal for the purpose of conducting an accurate review. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% our own.

Tucked away next to the Loews Theater in the Streets of Woodfield is a joint worth straying a bit from the main drag to visit--Wickets Bar and Grill. Recently, we were able to stop by Wickets for a bite and to learn about the offerings at this local eatery. Our visit came at the perfect time because in addition to trying Wickets' food and experiencing its atmosphere, we were able to learn about some menu changes starting this month.

When we arrived, we were pleasantly greeted by Manager Dennis Antoniello. Dennis has had a lengthy career in the food industry and his passion for creating great food and a wonderful atmosphere for patrons shows. We learned that Dennis opened Wickets with the concept of creating good food that he enjoyed while catering towards the tastes of customers. While we were there, Dennis circulated through the restaurant and conversed with his patrons-truly showing his care for the customers. He explained to us that by learning about his customers, he can make a restaurant that is inviting for them.



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Mamaphobia---a Comedic yet Sentimental Take on Parenthood (and a Giveaway!)

Monday, August 20, 2012

Parents really know how to make other parents laugh, and that is certainly what Peggy Ward, parent and writer of Mamaphobia Trio did for Kat and I on a recent, much needed night out. Peggy and her cast members, Jeff Hackl and Mary Poole, totally made us laugh, let our hair down, and forget the craziness in our lives.


Peggy Ward really nails the crazy and comical moments of early parenthood on the head. However, while she definitely had us laughing, she was also able to touch our sentimental side. Mamaphobia is rich and layered--multi-dimensional like parenthood itself. Besides being a comedy, Mamaphobia is about a young mother beginning parenthood very unsure and tentative yet somehow emerging as a confident parent learning to enjoy the little moments because they pass.

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