Tag: Pennyville Station
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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 ... -
Park Ridge Insider Nikki Allen on Cindy’s rooftop, cocktails at Pennyville Station, gifts at Marigold and weekends in Galena
Photo above: Cindy’s What you do for a living: If I’m not doing a photoshoot for an event, family/couple portraits or lifestyle/branding photos (NikkiAllenCreative.com), then I’m either hosting a whiskey tasting as the brand ambassador of Angel’s Envy or assisting my husband with our house-flipping projects. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in PR ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Park Ridge Insider Edin Hamzic on dining at Harp & Fiddle, Pazzi di Pizza and La Scarola, shopping for the wife at Camp Willow, and anticipating the farmer’s market
Pazzi di Pizza’s baked clams What you do for a living: I own and operate my own Farmers Insurance agency (814 Busse Hwy) here in Park Ridge ([email protected]), and I love it. We offer insurance solutions and financial services to our community and the Chicagoland area. We are proud of the relationships we build every ... -
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: Courtney McGeary on the delicious Nonna Silvia’s, outfit shopping at Edie, and tasty salads at Sonny’s Express
How long have you lived here? 20 years — born and raised then moved to Chicago and just recently moved back. What you like best about Park Ridge: How far it has come in the past 34 years. The restaurant quality is comparable to what you may get downtown — food and vibe! Best meal ...
