Interviews
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Q&A with Michelle Chicago, co-owner of Zita’s Novelty Gifts, about offering a wide array of unique gift items and cooking up some tasty take-and-bake options
Zita’s Novelty Gifts 2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge ZitasNoveltyGifts.com Q: What led you to the decision to launch Zita’s? As small business owners ... -
Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan
Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General ... -
Q&A with Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy about humble beginnings, a love of the mix-six, and what he’s drinking this summer
By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall 106 Main Street in Park Ridge WeHaveGreatBeer.com Combining of your favorite coffee shop vibe and the impressive ... -
Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time
By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve ... -
Q&A with Philip Hong, president and co-founder of Park Ridge Lacrosse, a non-profit designed to foster the local development and growth of this fast-rising sport
Q: What led to the launch of Park Ridge Lacrosse? A: Growing up playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse for the last 20 years, I was ... -
Q&A with local comedian John DaCosse about being relatable, comedy in a Covid world, and feeling the adrenaline from a sold-out show at Zanies
By Trent Modglin Q: What do you like best about a comic’s life in Chicago and Rosemont? A: Chicago is the heart of the ... -
Q&A with Joe Calabrese, chef and owner of Zia’s Trattoria, about his new venture in Norwood Park called Zia’s Social, opening in November
Zia’s Social renovations After 24 years as a staple of the Edison Park dining scene, Zia’s Trattoria will be closing its doors this fall, ... -
Q&A with Brian Buckman, co-founder and head brewer at Illuminated Brew Works about his brewery’s long-awaited opening in Norwood Park
Q: Moving into this space has been a long process for you. How did it feel to finally open your doors last week? A: ...
