{"id":17,"date":"2019-10-25T16:46:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T21:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2019-11-04T11:54:27","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:54:27","slug":"the-best-of-barrington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/the-best-of-barrington\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Barrington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/blond-1868815_960_720-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/blond-1868815_960_720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/blond-1868815_960_720-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/blond-1868815_960_720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re so lucky to live in the Barrington Region. We&#8217;re a community with lush landscapes, quaint downtowns, and thriving businesses.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something to do in Barrington, and you only want the best&#8211; you&#8217;ve come to the right place! Whether you&#8217;re a local, new in town, or just passing through&#8211; we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the best places to be.<\/p>\n<h2>Nirvana Yoga Studio<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 211 Park Avenue, Barrington,\u00a0Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nirvanayogastudio.com\">https:\/\/www.nirvanayogastudio.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for a great way to relax AND get some exercise? Nirvana Yoga Studio is where it&#8217;s at. This studio challenges the status quo by offering a spirited style of Yoga by creatively linking\u00a0the physical poses with the rhythm of your breath. They focus on not just teaching poses, but the full experience that comes with yoga.\u00a0You&#8217;ll bend, stretch, breathe, laugh, strengthen, and wake up to your life. There are classes for all levels of yogis. Please visit their website to check out their full schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Neoteca<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"street-address\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 130 S Hough St<\/span>, <span class=\"locality\">Barrington, Illinois<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neotecainc.com\">http:\/\/www.neotecainc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our city has a lot of amazing restaurants, but we&#8217;ve narrowed it down to one we think is pretty great. Neoteca is a pizza and wine bar that offers a little something for everyone. Their menu has a variety of\u00a0pastas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and entrees&#8211; but the restaurant\u2019s heart and soul is their pizza. Neoteca makes all of their pizza from scratch using a wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n<p>Everything at Neoteca is hand-made, authentic Italian cuisine. Additionally, if you enjoy wine, they have a great selection!<\/p>\n<h2>Congo River Mini Golf<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1325 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcongoriver.com\">https:\/\/golfcongoriver.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore, discover, and have the time of your life. Breathe in the\u00a0fresh air in a three-tiered waterfall setting and soak up the sunshine or the starry night-time sky, all while enjoying your golfing adventure. Congo River Golf promises and delivers wholesome fun for the entire family.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it&#8217;s a great place to host a party and it&#8217;s even open every day\u00a0for your convenience.<\/p>\n<h2>The Catlow Theatre<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 116 W. Main St, Barrington, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecatlow.com\">https:\/\/www.thecatlow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Catlow Theatre is a gem located in the heart of Barrington. It&#8217;s a cozy, historic movie theater that&#8217;s frozen in time. While you enjoy a movie, have a glass of wine or order dinner from the adjacent diner. Check out their website for showtimes and ticket info.<\/p>\n<h2>Battle House<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>8039 W Northpointe Pkwy Unit 4, Lake Barrington, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/battlehouselasercombat.com\/chicago\/\">https:\/\/battlehouselasercombat.com\/chicago\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want something a little different to do, we suggest you try the Battle House! They offer the best in tactical laser tag combat fun for the whole family. A variety of different missions will challenge your teamwork and communication skills and they always ensure that no two battles are the same.<\/p>\n<p>Battle House Laser Combat provides an absolutely thrilling, adrenaline-pumping, calorie-burning experience. They offer a massive, multi-story, 15,000 square foot gaming arena designated with the simple purpose of having fun for nearly all ages.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re done with your game, relax in their Hornet&#8217;s Nest lounge! It&#8217;s fully stocked with your favorite beers and local brews, along with a variety of wine and Coca-Cola products.<\/p>\n<h2>Shirley&#8217;s Piano Bar<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>104 North Cook Street, Barrington, Illinois<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shirleyspianobar.com\">http:\/\/www.shirleyspianobar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore Barrington&#8217;s nightlife, and check-out Shirley&#8217;s Piano Bar.<\/p>\n<p>Their story begins with a woman named\u00a0Shirley Engblom. Shirley\u2019s husband,\u00a0Verne, was an incredible musician who wrote and performed music as the lead singer of <em>the Handlebar Four<\/em> &amp; <em>the Shy Guys<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>For years, Verne &amp; Shirley were known to host the best parties and events at their home in Skokie, IL. Their gatherings almost always included live music, delicious drinks, and laughter. Verne was the piano man and\u00a0Shirley was the social butterfly. Together, they were the life of the party.<\/p>\n<p>Shirley\u2019s was created with their legacy in mind. They are a uniquely intimate piano bar venue offering incredible live entertainment, delicious drinks, and unforgettable memories. Just like Shirley, they are continually committed to providing a fun, safe, and special experience to all of their guests.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite Spot?<\/h3>\n<p>Just a quick reminder, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\">American Dental Association<\/a> recommends you visit us at least twice a year for a check-up and cleaning. If you&#8217;re due, call us @ (847) 381-4040, or <a href=\"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\">visit our website<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a local business or do you know a local business that you think should be featured on our next list? Let us know in the comments! In the meantime, have fun exploring the best of Barrington.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-24\" src=\"https:\/\/barringtondentist.com\/the-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Dr-Gavrilos-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Dr. Gavrilos received his training at the Dawson Academy and the Pankey Institute in Florida, the Kois Center in Seattle, and the Spear Education Center in Scottsdale. He also received advanced training in dental implant prosthetics at the Misch International Implant Institute in Michigan. Additionally, he attends up to 100 hours of post-graduate training every year to provide you with the latest techniques and dental materials. He&#8217;ll work with you to create a beautiful, functional new smile that he guarantees you&#8217;ll love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re so lucky to live in the Barrington Region. 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