The new Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe offers an expansive food menu

Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee shop. Just ask him yourself. “All my life I’ve been working in this industry, since I was 16 and mopping the floor. … God sent me to do this,” he says with a smile. And judging by the regular crowds at his new European-inspired cafe on Main Street in Park Ridge, he isn’t wrong.

But not to be lost amidst the lattes, muffins and warm hospitality is a surprisingly robust food menu with something for everyone. Examples include avocado toast, protein smoothie bowls, made-to-order crepes, bagel sandwiches, paninis, salads, Greek pastries, loaded mezze boards and more.

One favorite of ours is the chicken pesto panini with grilled chicken breast, oven-roasted tomato and fresh basil pesto on a ciabatta roll.

120 Main Street in Park Ridge. DiMarkoCoffee.com

Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine now provides ozone therapy to boost immunity and support overall wellness

At Metta Perspective, they understand that you are not living your best life possible unless both your mind and body are properly cared for. Fibromyalgia, arthritis, MS, Lupus, infertility, digestion, anxiety and stress are just a few of the more common ailments treated here.

This quick, non-invasive treatment delivers the antioxidant form of ozone gas directly to the tissue via the nose or ears, helping to reduce inflammation, combat pathogens and enhance overall wellness.

And now, you can boost your immunity and support tissue regeneration with gentle ozone therapy administered through the nose or ears. This quick, non-invasive treatment delivers the antioxidant form of ozone gas directly to the tissue via the nose or ears, helping to reduce inflammation, combat pathogens and enhance overall wellness. Sessions typically begin at just three minutes, making it a powerful yet convenient addition to your regular wellness routine.

While you’re there, ask about hydrogen therapy as well. It’s another non-invasive therapy often considered nature’s most potent antioxidant.

6201 W. Howard Street, Suite 101, in Niles. (847) 701-5788. MettaPerspective.com

There’s a lot more than just kickboxing at KickHouse Park Ridge

When you walk in to KickHouse for the first time, you’ll feel a genuine interest from the team in making sure you have a ton of fun while learning legit boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai techniques.

“Chances are, you’ll sweat, dance, laugh and fall in love with these carefully crafted sessions,” says owner John Bonell.

But here’s the thing: This is not just a gym. It’s more of a community that also hosts and participates in DJ nights, group outings, in-house challenges, specialty yoga and meditation sessions, Zumba classes, charity events, self-defense seminars, Tough Mudder races and more. Bonus: Your first session is free to check out.

535A Busse Highway in Park Ridge. 847-558-2570. KickhouseParkRidge.com

This is not just a gym. It’s more of a community that also hosts and participates in DJ nights, group outings, in-house challenges, specialty yoga and meditation sessions, Zumba classes, charity events, self-defense seminars, Tough Mudder races and more.

You can get your digital work done at the media lab at the Park Ridge Library

Do you have a box of home movies you’d love to watch again? Or photos in albums that you’d love to share online? Need to make a movie, design a website or edit your podcast? In the Park Ridge Library’s media lab, you can use top-of-the-line equipment to get organized, get creative and start sharing memories.
* Transfer videocassettes to digital format
* Digitize super 8 and 8mm film
* Scan and edit photos, slides and negatives
* Preserve and digitize cassette tapes and records
* Create movies, slideshows, websites, podcasts and more

20 S. Prospect Ave. ParkRidgeLibrary.org