Tag: Maine South
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Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco
What you do for a living: I am a periodontist who specializes in replacing teeth with dental implants as well as treating gum disease to save natural teeth. I come from a family of dentists, starting with my grandfather. The practice I am currently in (DiFranco Dental Specialists at 511 W. Talcott in Park Ridge) ... -
Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Baraglia of Mixfitliving
Julia Mix Baraglia grew up in Park Ridge, was a Hawkette at Maine South, and she and her husband are raising their three boys a few blocks from where she grew up. She has been in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and, as a certified personal trainer, wellness coach and group fitness ... -
Spotlight on Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream: Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business
By Trent Modglin Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge TripleScoopdIceCream.com A popular ice cream shop… by accident If you’re looking for a dream-come-true story, this isn’t the place. Triple Scoop’d came to be, actually, in part by accident. And a little by necessity. For a dozen years or so, the building ... -
Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more
Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At Beautifully New, their medical-grade skincare assortment is uniquely curated to address the specific skincare goals of each patient. And in September, they brought this impressive assortment online, offering patients free shipping ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge’s new Market After Dark, Rockin’ in the Park Rosemont concert series, Taylor Swift tribute June 21, Taste of Park Ridge, Goldfish Swim School block party, Chicago Ramen and more
Rockin’ in the Park concerts return to Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park on Thursdays this summer Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district kicks off its summer season with the return of the “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series. Free concerts run every Thursday and select Friday evenings through August 30, featuring music by classic ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall on delicious eats at Shemroon Kabab House and Bangkok Belly, local shopping favorites like My Sister’s Closet, a night out with friends at The Ashburn, and exploring Chicago’s Lincoln Square
Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall What you do for a living: I am the Development Coordinator at Brickton Montessori School. We have been a part of the northwest side/Park Ridge community since 1986. Brickton Montessori is a fully accredited independent school serving students Pre-K through 8th grade and offering ... -
Park Ridge Insider Bridget Murphy on being spoiled at Zia’s Social and Brunch Cafe, the great service at Wheel & Sprocket, and finding gifts for clients at Marigold and Raffia
Raffia Gifts What you do for a living: My husband, Dave, and I are a real estate team with d’aprile properties, which overlooks Hodges Park in beautiful Uptown Park Ridge. Between the two of us, we are licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin, which has been helpful to our clients who want to explore more ... -
High-school hunger pains: We asked a handful of Maine South students for their favorite spots to eat around town
Shakou bento boxes By Natalia Kuppers I like to get first-hand opinions from my friends before I go to a new place to eat. Recently, I’ve been collecting my friends’ thoughts on their favorite restaurants around town, and five of them happily allowed me to include their opinions in this feature. Jose Cantu says his ...
