Tag: Social 18
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Light bites perfect for patio season
We went in search of some lighter dishes that would be ideal for lunch or dinner on the patio this summer By Trent Modglin Lake Superior whitefish at Zia’s Social Keeping it light: The chicken parm, 8-finger cavatelli or carbonara in a jar usually prove too difficult to ignore here, but when we’re looking for ... -
Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter
Harp & Fiddle’s French onion soup By Trent Modglin French onion soup at Harp and Fiddle There are lots of worthy options to warm you up at Harp & Fiddle, but we find it tough to pass up a bowl of their Guinness French onion soup on one of those cold, blustery days. This is ... -
Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration
Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would put up against any French restaurant in New York,” has a ton of options and is quite popular for weekend brunch (not to mention wedding and baby showers and birthday parties). ... -
Hidden gems: Chicago Ramen in Park Ridge, the golf simulators at Social 18, and the Green Mill for jazz and cocktails
By Trent Modglin Chicago Ramen 1056 Busse Highway in Park Ridge Chicago-Ramen.us Chicago Ramen, as a company, is not exactly a hidden gem. Chef Kenta Ikehata, who trained at Tsujita in Tokyo, does own 12 restaurants now, after all. And that list seems like it grows by the month. But the Park Ridge location, tucked ... -
Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan
Zia’s Social brunch What you do for a living: I am a photographer with Lisa Kay Photography. I specialize in headshots and branding photos for small businesses. I am passionate about helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through dynamic images that attract their ideal clients. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the area for ... -
Park Ridge Inside Dean Patras on the chicken calabrese at Pennyville Station, the allure of Pines Room, the entertaining new Market After Dark, and looking forward to Social 18
Dean Patras What you do for a living: I am a human resource executive for Amgen, a multinational biopharmaceutical company. How long you’ve lived here: How do we count that?! I grew up in Park Ridge and then moved here with my family in 2008. All in, I have called Park Ridge my home for 40 ... -
New in town: Welcoming in Social 18 and Mully’s Grill on Main Street, Neta Sushi, Westside Children’s Therapy and a new Jimmy Bannos project
Social 18 Social 18 and Mully’s Grill opening on Main Street in Park Ridge There has been lots of anticipation — and undoubtedly a few questions — about just what is going into the space formerly occupied by Mel’s BBQ on Main Street. And we’re here to set the record straight because it’s happening now, ...
