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Good Eats at Shemroon Kabab House: In just its first year, this contemporary Persian restaurant has earned quite a following with its scrumptious selection of grilled meats, friendly owners and continuing expansion
By Trent Modglin 9 N. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge(847) 518-5101 ShemroonKababHouse.com History in shortHusband and wife Mehdi and Asrin Hajiaghazadeh make their home right ... -
Raising the bar: Highlighting — and devouring — some of the impressive new dishes available from local restaurants
By Trent Modglin Cafe Touche’s Cuban sandwich We got to try this Edison Park staple’s new Cuban sandwich before anyone else back in August ... -
Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.
By Trent Modglin Raffia Gifts Location: 13 S. Prospect, near the Pickwick Theater in the former Yvonne Estelle’s location. RaffiaGifts.com Open seven days a ... -
Good Eats at Amici Ristorante: This family-run restaurant in Niles has plenty of old-world charm to go with its delicious Italian specialties
Amici Ristorante 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles (847) 967-0606 Amici-Italian.com By Trent Modglin History in short: Amici’s owner, Sarah Zimmerman, has a long ... -
Signature Dishes: Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas, Zita’s take-and-bake options and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s apple and spicy walnut salad
By Trent Modglin Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and a margarita This Mexican cantina in the heart of Edison Park focuses on “the freshest flavors,” ... -
Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger
A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin and Sophia Gianaris Pennyville Station’s ... -
Shop Around the Corner: Fashionable trends, a welcoming environment and personalized styling sessions at 2 Sisters Boutique A & L in Park Ridge
2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-698-3808 Shop2SistersPR.com By Trent Modglin History in short: Owner Natalie Amabile was a ... -
Signature Dishes: Shrimp DeJonghe at Café Touché, Mexican street corn at Qué Onda, personal charcuterie boards at Daniel’s Charcuterie and steak fajitas at Howard Street Inn
A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer at Café ...