Tag: Park Ridge restaurants
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Q&A with Joe Calabrese, chef and owner of Zia’s Trattoria, about his new venture in Norwood Park called Zia’s Social, opening in November
Zia’s Social renovations After 24 years as a staple of the Edison Park dining scene, Zia’s Trattoria will be closing its doors this fall, with executive chef and co-owner Joe Calabrese and his team shifting their attention to a new venture called Zia’s Social, which is set to open this November in the old Iron ... -
Good Eats at Sweet & Tart: Irish breakfasts, tasty sandwiches, fresh-baked pies and colorful cocktails — there’s plenty to like about this friendly restaurant in Uptown
Location: 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-518-5555 SweetAndTartShoppe.com Local beginnings: It doesn’t take long to realize Meghan O’Neill and Jamie Kendall have been friends since they went to high school together at Maine South in the late 1990s. They tease, finish each other’s sentences and effortlessly work well together. “We’re the perfect balance, ... -
Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market
Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down Chicken and frites at Café Touché This tribute to the casual bistros of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese. Make the most of a warm ... -
Park Ridge Insider Danielle Oyasu on dining at Prime & Provisions, strolling with TeaLula iced tea, and gift shopping at Erica’s Jewelry and Marigold
Prime & Provisions What you do for a living: Nurse practitioner and owner of Beautifully New Medspa right here in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: 20 years. My husband was working in the emergency room at Lutheran General Hospital and wanted a very short commute. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love ... -
Good Eats at Qué Onda: Enjoy flavorful, authentic Mexican food and cocktails at this stylish Edison Park cantina
Location: 6701 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-824-4000 QueOndaEdisonPark.com The vibe: The management at Qué Onda likes to say they bring the ambiance of a Mexican-style cantina to the heart of Edison Park, and after enjoying a late-summer dinner on their sun-soaked patio recently, we aren’t about to argue. Stylish, colorful, lively and inviting, ... -
Chicago’s popular Easy Street Pizza, owned and operated by a local family, is coming to Park Ridge this September
By Trent Modglin The owners of successful Chicago establishments like The Country Club (Wrigleyville), Waterhouse (Lakeview) and Pitchfork (Old Irving Park) added to their résumé with the opening of Easy Street Pizza and Beer Garden in the Portage Park neighborhood four years ago. The popularity of Easy Street led to a second city location and ... -
Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at Harp & Fiddle and Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, and relaxing at Grand Geneva Resort
Harp & Fiddle photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I am an owner and hair stylist at Anthony Valentino’s Salon on Main Street in Park Ridge. I’ve been cutting hair for 37 years. I truly still love cutting hair, working with my team and enjoying time with my clients. Many of them I ... -
Pick your patio: Here’s your guide to outdoor drinks and eats in Park Ridge and the surrounding area
Café Touche 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com This Edison Park tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese, and it has one seriously gorgeous sidewalk patio, decorated with strong lights and colorful flowerbeds. The complimentary valet service is an added bonus at this cozy French bistro. ...
