Tag: Edison Park
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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 Touché Consider us lucky enough to have snagged a sneak peek at this new appetizer from the talented team at Cafe Touche in Edison Park in late February — prior to ... -
Good Eats at The Curragh: Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy the diverse menu at this inviting Irish pub and restaurant in Edison Park
The Curragh 6705 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-774-6170 CurraghIrishPub.com The scene: This is classic Irish heritage at its finest. Lots of authentic woodwork, whiskey barrels, old photos, Guinness and Jameson posters on the wall, dark lighting, and a gorgeous question mark-shaped bar combine to make for a casual, inviting vibe that’s perfect for ... -
Cold-weather favorites : These tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days
Pennyville Station’s pork chop By Trent Modglin Duroc pork chop at Pennyville Station 112 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4841 PennyvilleStation.com This farm-to-table New American restaurant located in Uptown Park Ridge has garnered plenty of praise since opening its doors in 2019, and rightfully so. The patio, creative menu, cocktails and atmosphere are all top ... -
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 ... -
Fun in the sun: It’s patio season, so we “researched” nearly 30 of the best local spots to eat and drink outdoors this summer
Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard in Niles. HowardStreetInn.com This local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a popular wrap-around patio that is perfect for happy hour, watching baseball, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ... -
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 ... -
Aerial yoga at The Sanctuary in Edison Park: Overcoming fears, making connections and feeling the zen
By Natalia Kuppers 6710 N. Northwest Highway TheSanctuaryChicago.com First glance: This newish yoga studio has a small storefront in the heart of Edison Park, so it’s easy to miss, but once inside you’re transformed into a quiet, zen-filled space that feels miles away from the busy street that lies just outside the door. Background: Owner ... -
Signature dishes: The brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie, taco pizza at Easy Street and street tacos at Qué Onda
By Trent Modglin Brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie It hasn’t taken Daniel’s Charcuterie long to garner a strong reputation for their creative and tasty charcuterie boards, but here’s a helpful tip: Do not overlook the rest of a diverse menu that offers an array of fresh salad and gourmet sandwich options. Like this one, ...
