Attention, winos. (OK, OK. Attention, oenophiles.....) We want to know which Oak Park restaurant has the best wine list. Here's a look at some of our favorite places to enjoy a glass or three. If we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Il Vicolo Trattoria Marion Street Cheese Market Lake Street Kitchen + Bar Kinderhook Tap Klay Oven Avenue Ale House Marion Street Grille More than just a way to send some love to your local favorites, we're taking votes. That's right, the winners are going to get some special recognition from Patch. So your …

Ah, tax time. Confusing, messy, frustrating tax time. Lucky for us harried taxpayers, professionals are standing by. And this is busy season. You're going to want someone fast, reliable and knowledgeable. Who do you trust? Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. We want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on …

Usually by this time of year a car wash is an exercise in futility. You know the drill: wash, wintry mix, salt, repeat. Months pass, salt accumulates and your once-shiny car is now some hybrid of its original color and weird, ashen gray. But the recent dose of warmer weather has changed all that. Around town, people are taking pride in their wheels. I've seen sunroofs open and windows down. So let's use the unseasonably warm temperatures as a springboard for this week's installment of Who Do You Trust? Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed…

Last week, we asked for suggestions about local hair salons and stylists. Today, we're talking barbers. Whether you're looking for long and layered or high and tight, there's someone in town who can do the job. We wanna know: Who Do You Trust? Why do we want to know? Because Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. Here's a look at just a few places around town that can help you look your best. Please consider visiting their Patch listing page…

Welcome to the latest installment of "Who Do You Trust?," our weekly roundup of local businesses up for rating and review on Patch. We have a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. This week, we're talking hairdressers and stylists. So here's a look at just a few places around town that can help you make the best choice. Please consider visiting their Patch listing page and leaving a review. Venus Hair Studio 125 S Oak Park Ave. Anthony Peter Hair Salon…

"Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. You can't do it by pushing buttons and watching a TV screen." — Keith Richards It's in that spirit we bring you the latest installment of "Who Do You Trust?," our weekly roundup of local businesses up for rating and review on Patch. We have a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. If you're looking to purchase a…

“The only man who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew every time he sees me, while all the rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them" — George Bernard Shaw You want your clothes to fit properly, right? Alterations to clothes are important, and you're going to need an expert. Who do you trust? Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. We want all of our readers to benefit from…

Resolution time.  Are you going to stick to it? You're going to need a gym that won't keep you bored. Somewhere clean, with hours that fit your schedule. Who do you trust?  Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. We want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. Here are some gyms and …

You know the feeling.  It's around 11 a.m. and breakfast is ancient history. The to-do list is piling high but your stomach is interrupting your brain, growling that it's time to start thinking about lunch. But what will you have? Where will you go? Who delivers? How long does it take? It the food any good? How about the service? One false move and your precious lunch break can backfire. So, c'mon Oak Park, who do you trust?  Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the …

"Dentists," Bill Cosby begins in a famous bit, "tell you not to pick your teeth with a sharp metal object, then you sit in their chair and the first thing they grab is an iron hook. And they start to pick in an area that you came to get fixed."  Sure, sitting in a dentist's or periodontist's chair while a relative stranger roots around your mouth isn't a particularly fun way to spend your morning. But it's time to grow up. If you want to keep your teeth in good shape — heck, if you just want to keep your teeth — you're going to need professional dental care. Who do you trust?  Oak Park-River …

Sure, the Internet has made searching for low fares and booking travel considerably easier. But maybe you're planning a bachelor party and want everyone on the same flight, or maybe it's your first trip to Europe and you're looking to nail down the perfect itinerary. You're gonna need some help. Who do you trust? Every week, we'll focus on a different product or service. Today we're talking travel agents. Here's some from our "Places" directory. Please consider visiting the listings page for these businesses and writing a review. Marks Travel 1140 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Tan Travel 964 S Oak …

Working parents can't always rely on friends and family to watch the youngsters while they're out winning the bread. Sometimes, you've just got to find outside help. Who do you trust? Because Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors and family members do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. Every week, we'll focus on a different product or service. Today we're talking child care services. Here's some from our "…

Maybe you're feeling out of shape, unfocused and a bit blah. Or maybe you're a gym rat looking for a new challenge. Maybe you're curious about yoga but don't know your Laya from Lululemon pants. Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. We want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. …

Leaky pipes? You're going to need someone fair and reliable. Who do you trust? Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. We want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. This week, we're talking plumbers. Please feel free to visit the links to our "Places" directory to rate and review …

Car trouble sucks.  It's pricey, it's a hassle and there's a lingering suspicion that you're getting fleeced. Unless, of course, you can rely on someone you trust.  We want to help. And your friends and neighbors probably do, too.  Because Oak Park-River Forest Patch has a seriously extensive business directory, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. So please share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on businesses in our directory. Every week, we'll focus on a different product or service. Today we start with auto repair shops. …