We went in search of some lighter dishes that would be ideal for lunch or dinner on the patio this summer By Trent Modglin Lake Superior whitefish at Zia’s Social Keeping it light: The chicken parm, 8-finger cavatelli or carbonara in a jar usually prove too difficult to ignore here, but when we’re looking for ...

I highly recommend Brickton Montessori if you are looking for an authentic and nurturing school for your children. The teachers at Brickton are passionate and caring, and my children truly feel this is a home away from home. My two children are very different individuals, and I love that this school embraces their individuality and ...

What you do for a living: I was recently promoted to head of lifeguards and first aid at Goldfish Swim School here in Park Ridge. To think I started this job as a swim instructor my sophomore year of high school at Maine South and now, as a freshman in college, it’s insane to think about and ...

By Trent Modglin Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap This lively sports bar in Des Plaines has some of the best daily specials you’ll find in the area, not to mention an alluring patio for summertime. Thursdays happen to be $12 burger night, but trust us, the Beacon burger should be on your radar no ...

Carmine’s chicken Milanese What you do for a living: I’m best known as “The Feldco Guy” … and over the last 20+ years, I’ve done just about everything at Feldco. How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised in Park Ridge. And while I lived in Chicago for a bit, like so many ...

Taste of Park Ridge returns July 10-12 Save the date for the Taste Of Park Ridge, which will run from July 10-12 this year and include the regular collection of local food options, live music, kids activities, business networking and much more — all in the heart of Uptown Park Ridge on Summit Avenue. Thursday’s ...

By Trent Modglin Chicago Ramen 1056 Busse Highway in Park Ridge Chicago-Ramen.us Chicago Ramen, as a company, is not exactly a hidden gem. Chef Kenta Ikehata, who trained at Tsujita in Tokyo, does own 12 restaurants now, after all. And that list seems like it grows by the month. But the Park Ridge location, tucked ...

Danley’s Garages Local recommendations include Danley’s Garages, the Greek chicken and gyros from Mully’s Grill, achieving whole body health with Metta Perspective Acupuncture, financial advice from Shawn Cook and Advocate Wealth Management, great denim options at 2 Sisters Boutique and Pennybird, and a trio of tasty brunch options We bought our new house in July ...