Tag: Park Ridge
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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 ... -
Local recommendations include StretchLab, Elements Massage, Tech City, The Flower Doctor, S&T, Brick and Mortar & more
Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area I cannot say enough good things about StretchLab and their assisted stretching services! I sit at a desk for much of my day and work out regularly, which combined can leave me feeling very tight and stiff. StretchLab has greatly improved my range of motion ... -
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 ... -
Inside Scoop: Get back to fit at the beautiful Centennial Fitness Center
The Centennial Fitness Center is here to help you get back to fit through exercise, recreation and fun with your community. This state-of-the-art fitness and athletic facility is designed to provide fitness for all ages through a variety of activities. Specialists are on staff to make sure your visit is safe and comfortable, and that ... -
Park Ridge Insider Brittany Simonelli on shopping at Raffia, the muffaletta sandwich at Daniel’s Charcuterie and escaping to Union Pier, Michigan
Raffia photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I used to be an executive/personal assistant to the CEO of a private equity firm and then to a high-net worth family. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom to our two wonderful girls (Elle, 6 and Bree, 3) since then, and work part time at ... -
Inside Scoop: Boozy brunch, Lincoln Park ZooLights bus trip, cookies & crafts workshop, and the second annual Christfiddlemarket
Tavern on the Point’s Boozy Brunch & Beats is Sunday, Nov. 14 We think the middle of the week is the perfect time to start planning for a little Sunday Funday. Make plans to head to Tavern on the Point in Edison Park this Sunday for their Boozy Brunch & Beats, where you can enjoy ... -
Inside Scoop: FOBAB beer festival returns Nov. 12-13, Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar Nov. 6, and Franklin Elementary’s successful Raise Craze
Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer is back in Chicago Nov. 12-13 Craft beer lovers can rejoice in the return of the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (FoBAB), North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged beer festival and competition. Now in its 19th year and organized by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, FoBAB is ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jenny Soukup on Beer on the Wall trivia night, brunch at Harp & Fiddle, escaping to The Gwen, and neighborhood bike rides
Photo by @tillylanephotography What you do for a living: I am a stay-at-home mom to my four kids: William (10), Rosie (7), Summer (4), and Benjamin (2). I have teetered back and forth between working while home, but I think the best spot for me at this moment is to be 100 percent home. Prior ...
