Tag: Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Inside Lisa Zago on the friendly Original Pancake House, shopping at Camp Willow and margaritas at Hay Caramba
The Original Pancake House What you do for a living: Professionally, I do two things. One is my beloved and unique dinosaur hunting and educational program (www.dinosauria.biz). Second, I work the door at the trendy Gibsons Italia in Chicago. I like diversity in my life. Both of my passions have been rewarding and challenging. I work ... -
Inside Scoop: Kohl Children’s Museum reopens, Amphora & Co-Op California sales and Bottle & Bottega’s Friday Night Out
Kohl Children’s Museum reopens June 2, debuts Summerburst outdoor event Kohl Children’s Museum will re-open its full exhibit environment to the public beginning June 2. Crowd capacity will initially be limited to 25 percent (with advance reservations required) and face coverings remain mandatory. Regular sanitizing and nightly deep cleaning sessions will be taking place as ... -
Inside Scoop: Kentucky Derby events, Mother’s Day promo from Beautifully New Med Spa, and Wildwood Nature Center updates
Chicago’s best Kentucky Derby parties, courtesy of Green Curtain events This Saturday (May 1) can’t get here soon enough for Green Curtain Events and fans of the Kentucky Derby. Green Curtain Events has once again partnered with some of the top venues in Chicago to produce several exciting Kentucky Derby watch parties. Whether you’re looking ... -
Park Ridge Insider Karla Cantu on the martinis at Shakou, chopped salad at Sonny’s Express, and shopping at Edie and Natalie Boutique
Shakou martini What you do for a living: Three years of customer service at Anthony Valentino’s Salon, and I’m also a part-time student. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved to Park Ridge in 2011. Crazy to think it’s already been a decade! What you like best about Park Ridge: It’s the ... -
Q&A with Andrew Nast and Adam Clabaugh, founders of the beautiful new Brick & Mortar co-working space in Park Ridge
Brick & Mortar 11 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-777-3308 YourBrickAndMortar.com Q: When and how did you come up with the idea of bringing a co-working space to Park Ridge? A: We had both been living in downtown Chicago for the better part of the last 10 years, where we had worked out of ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Mackowiak on Italian favorites at Zia’s, family time at the Wildwood Nature Center, and shopping at Edie and Hallmark
Zia’s Trattoria photo by Nikki Allen Creative How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native! I was born and raised in Park Ridge, then after briefly living in Lakeview (Chicago) for a year or so, my husband and I decided to move back to my hometown and start a family. What you like ... -
Winter comfort food: Warm up and treat your taste buds with these Park Ridge-area favorites
Shepherd’s pie at Harp & Fiddle Harp & Fiddle 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 and boasts a spacious, heated tent in their beer garden. Shepherd’s ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Lida Bunting on dinner at Cucina Biagio, holiday light shows and the Park Ridge Speedskating Club
Ice skating photo by Marina Samovsky How long you’ve lived here: We moved in October of 2012, so just over eight years. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love the proximity of everything and the small-town feel. I grew up in a suburb where everything was very spread out. So being able to ...
