Tag: Park Ridge farmers market
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Park Ridge Insider Anne Marie Brown on the Taste of Park Ridge, chicken elote tacos from Holt’s, home decor gifts at Marigold, acupuncture at Healing Point Wellness Center and more
Taste of Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am the executive director of the Amina Grace Memorial Fund. We were founded in memory of Amina Grace Cullen Ali, a child with Down syndrome who passed at the age of five back in 2014. Our mission is to create lasting acceptance for people ... -
Park Ridge Insider Talha Sajjad on developing relationships at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, the tempting brisket at Mel’s Craft BBQ, gin martinis at Tavern on the Point and relaxing on the Robey Hotel rooftop in Chicago
Mel’s Craft BBQ brisket sandwich What you do for a living: I’m the franchise owner and fitness professional at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness here at 833 W. Touhy in Park Ridge. We just celebrated our one-year anniversary in early September, and our clients love it. They like the feel of the space, the close-knit community ... -
Park Ridge Insider Molly Engle on escapes to Holland, Michigan, a love affair with Nonna Silvia’s, shopping at Edie and craft cocktails at Off the Wall
Holland, Michigan photo courtesy of Holland.org What you do for a living: I manage a local cafe, Off the Wall, which serves craft beverages — from coffee and cocktails to wine and beer. How long you’ve lived here: I grew up in Park Ridge, and moved away for college when I was 18. After living in Holland, Michigan for ... -
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 ... -
Park Ridge Insider Katie Podgorny on a fondness for Nonna Silvia’s, Sandlot burgers between Warriors baseball games, and anticipating the Park Ridge Farmers Market
Nonna Silvia’s salmon What you do for a living: I am a physician and the owner of the new Uptown Med Spa right here at 36 Main Street in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved here from the city in 2010, and we literally live in the best one-block ... -
Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: Basically all my life. Around 43 years. What you like best about Park Ridge: The community and the small-town feel, even though we are growing. Best meal ... -
Park Ridge Insider Edin Hamzic on dining at Harp & Fiddle, Pazzi di Pizza and La Scarola, shopping for the wife at Camp Willow, and anticipating the farmer’s market
Pazzi di Pizza’s baked clams What you do for a living: I own and operate my own Farmers Insurance agency (814 Busse Hwy) here in Park Ridge (ehamzic@farmersagent.com), and I love it. We offer insurance solutions and financial services to our community and the Chicagoland area. We are proud of the relationships we build every ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge farmers’ market runs through October; Sweet & Tart Shoppe, Poke Burrito, Clean Juice and Kate Spade open
Park Ridge Farmers’ Market runs through October Committed to bringing local farmers and artisans from around the Midwest to Uptown Park Ridge, the Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh herbs, flowers, specialty foods, baked goods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and more. Don’t forget a bit of live music and kids’ activities as well. And ...
