Tag: Beacon Tap
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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 manager of The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines, IL TheBeaconTap.com Favorite breweries: Fibs Brewing in Des Plaines. You’re sitting next to machines that turn your funeral ashes into ... -
Sandwich sensations: We devoured some of the most popular sandwiches in the area, all in the name of journalism
By Trent Modglin Touché burger at Café Touché There are so many tempting menu items at this classic French bistro (try the fritto misto appetizer with fried shrimp, calamari and scallops) — and believe us, we’ve tried a lot of them — but we have to admit, this sensational burger caught us off guard. Thick ... -
Park Ridge Insider Aykut Imren on favorite dishes at Pazzi di Pizza, Beacon Tap and Boston Fish Market, shopping at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, and escaping to Lake Geneva and Evanston Beach
Boston Fish Market What you do for a living: We work for Turkish Airlines and a local delivery service. How long you’ve lived here: About three and a half years. What you like best about Park Ridge: How nice the people are, all the different activities at our fingertips, the parks and Park District. But ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Wine Walk May 1, headshots, cocktails and networking event May 10, Edie Boutique spring fashion show May 12, and Mother’s Day brunches
Park Ridge Spring Wine Walk 2022 Date: Sunday, May 1 Time: 1-5 p.m. Website: ParkRidgeChamber.org Shop, sip and stroll during the annual Spring Wine Walk from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Guests will receive a special wine glass to be used at each pouring location, a wristband, goodie bag, and a chance to win ... -
Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers
By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ... -
March Madness is here: Enjoy the NCAA Tournament with these great specials from local establishments
The Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles HowardStreetInn.com This popular Niles sports bar and restaurant is sticking with its regular daily specials for March Madness. And that’s a beautiful thing, because HSI has some of the best daily deals you’ll find anywhere around. All day, every day $17 domestic buckets (6) Weekday ... -
Local recommendations include the Beacon Tap, Davies Homes Services, House of Cakes and Madsen Home and Garden
Beacon Tap’s mac & cheese pizza Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Huge shout out to Tommy and the amazing staff at The Beacon Tap. We hosted our end-of-year baseball party in their outdoor heated area, and everything was delicious (gluten-free pizza included) and the service was beyond incredible. If ... -
Pick your patio: Here’s your guide to outdoor drinks and eats in Park Ridge and the surrounding area
Café Touche 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com This Edison Park tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese, and it has one seriously gorgeous sidewalk patio, decorated with strong lights and colorful flowerbeds. The complimentary valet service is an added bonus at this cozy French bistro. ...