By Trent Modglin Park Tavern 5433 Park Place in Rosemont 847-349-5151 ParkTavernRosemont.com A popular spot in Rosemont’s entertainment district — with a sister location in Chicago — Park Tavern “offers a contemporary spin on the gastropub experience.” Make sure to check out their craft beer list and rooftop space when the weather is favorable. Lobster ...

In these trying, unprecedented times, it’s always good to give back to the small businesses that make Park Ridge and the surrounding communities so great in the first place. And ordering out is one of the easiest ways to do that. So we thought we’d try to help by putting together a list of local ...

How long you’ve lived here: I have now lived here a total of 13 years — two years in high school and 11 years after college. My grandfather bought his house on Norman in the 1950s, so my mom grew up here, and although I grew up in Colorado, I spent many summers visiting the senior ...

By Trent Modglin 110 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4466 TheHarpandFiddle.com  The scene: Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment. It’s a relaxed, family friendly restaurant that plays host to a wide range of clientele. Live music — ranging from acoustic guitarists ...

By Veronica Espinoza Blue Ridge Korean BBQ 49 Summit Ave. in Park Ridge 847-696-7752 Blue-Ridge-Korean-BBQ.business.site This quaint little spot in the heart of Uptown is the local go-to place for fresh Korean BBQ. Warning: The sounds and smells of the frying foods coming out of the small, open kitchen can be intoxicating. Beef bulgogi If ...

Pequod’s Pizza How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in Morton Grove for 60-plus years. Over the course of these years, I have spent time enjoying Park Ridge events, shopping, restaurants, theaters, sports and much more. What you like best about Park Ridge: I thoroughly enjoy the quaint hometown feel of Park Ridge. The ...