Tag: Park Ridge restaurants
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers
By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ... -
Good Eats at Daniel’s Charcuterie: Beautiful charcuterie boards, creative sandwiches, sommelier-selected wines and more at this cozy Uptown bistro
By Trent Modglin 15 S. Fairview Ave. in Park Ridge 224-585-6100 DanielsCharcuterie.com History in short: Daniel Boland, who opened Daniel’s Charcuterie in 2020, earned his stripes at notable Chicago restaurants like Publican Anker and Girl and the Goat, learning from Paul Kahan and the host of reputable chefs involved with the One Off Hospitality Group. ... -
Signature Dishes: The backyard gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café, Thai chicken wrap at S&T and vampire tacos at Yard House
The Backyard Gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café You may have had some of Off the Wall’s great coffee or tea concoctions, perhaps one of their creative cocktails, or maybe even their avocado toast, muffins or sandwiches, but have you ever had their nachos? Not to overstate things, but we can honestly remember the ... -
Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time
By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve been watching people smile after that first bite at my annual Memorial Day BBQ. I love sharing a great bourbon, or just enjoying a conversation with friends over a bucket of beers. This ... -
Comfort food cravings: We searched local restaurants for some of the best meals perfect for those cold, wintery evenings
Chicken fried chicken at Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com This modern, industrial and stylish sports bar is, when you recognize the high-end options on the menu, really more of a “sports restaurant” that specializes in elevated American comfort food. The kitchen is just that good. There are several ... -
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, ...
