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    Park Ridge Insider Steve Judge on sushi nights at Blufish, flights at Beer on the Wall, Harp & Fiddle’s events and finding the next experiment for his son at American Science and Surplus

    By Trent Modglin
    February 23, 2024
    What you do for a living: I started my own solo law practice in 2021 after my father, Jay Judge, passed away. He he ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Sherry Watkins on the artistry of Daniel’s Charcuterie, martinis at Zaza Cucina, cozy dinners at Café Touché and the desire to see a show at the Des Plaines Theater

    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2024
    Zaza Cucina martini What you do for a living: I have been a soprano in the chorus at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for almost ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Milena Bulic on her MPowered Smiles Orthodontics practice, the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food at Patina Wine Bar and Daniel’s Charcuterie, and ice skating with the family followed by hot tea at TeaLula

    By Trent Modglin
    December 18, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am the owner of and board-certified orthodontist at MPowered Smiles Orthodontics (137 Vine Ave.) here in Park Ridge. ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Julie Davis on her family dentistry, the baked lamb from Mykonos Greek restaurant, family dinners at Pasta D’Arte, gifts and spa services at Renata’s Organics and glamping at The Fields of Michigan

    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am a dentist and co-owner at Davis & Engert Dentistry, along with my mom, Dr. Arlene Engert, ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike O’Grady on his Emerald Decorating Company, how Café Touché nails it every time, the ribs at Gale Street Inn and snowmobiling on the Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula border

    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2023
    Café Touché What do you do for a living: I am the owner of Emerald Decorating Company. I put myself through college at Valparaiso ...
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    Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio

    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2023
    Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike Boychuck on the steaks and views at Gibsons Italia, the underrated Edison Park Inn, family escapes to Door County and 16-inch softball with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m self-employed in real estate management in the north side of Chicago. How long you’ve lived here: Born ...
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