Tag: Sweet and Tart
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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 ... -
Comfort food cravings: We searched local restaurants for some of the best meals perfect for those cold, wintery evenings
Chicken fried chicken at Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com This modern, industrial and stylish sports bar is, when you recognize the high-end options on the menu, really more of a “sports restaurant” that specializes in elevated American comfort food. The kitchen is just that good. There are several ... -
In need of the perfect holiday dessert? Look no further than Sweet & Tart’s tasty assortment of homemade pies
By Trent Modglin It didn’t take Sweet & Tart long to develop a reputation for their delectable baked goods, not to mention a diverse menu, creative cocktails and fun environment. But it’s the holiday season, and their popular homemade pies take precedence right now. Last year, amidst the COVID craze, they sold 328 pies for ... -
Local recommendations include Daniel’s Charcuterie, Vertical Chimney, Polite Pup Dog Training, Chic Couture, Park Ridge Pick Ups and more
Daniel’s Charcuterie Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Shout out to Daniel’s Charcuterie. Such a great addition to uptown Park Ridge! We’ve gotten their charcuterie platters and sandwiches before, and both have been amazing. I had charcuterie and wine with my sister in their outdoor eating area, and it was ... -
Park Ridge Insider Christina Niklas on dining at Nonna Silvia’s and Carmine’s, martinis at Shakou and brewery tours along Chicago’s blue line
Eris Brewery What you do for a living: I’m a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. How long you’ve lived here: We bought our house almost 16 years ago. What you like best about Park Ridge: The proximity to everything, the schools, the growth in businesses in Uptown, being close to the ... -
Local recommendations include Delightful Pastries, Zaza Cucina, Sweet and Tart, The Flower Doctor, Spuntino’s and Davis & Engert Dentistry
We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area Who doesn’t love donuts, paczki, pastries, cookies and cakes? I know we do! We started going to Delightful Pastries when they opened in the late 1990s in Jefferson Park. But this isn’t your ordinary bakery. They use natural ingredients — ... -
Signature Dishes: The flaky chicken pot pie and decadent macaroni and cheese at Sweet and Tart
By Trent Modglin Sweet and Tart Shoppe 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-518-5555 SweetAndTartShoppe.com When you get Meghan O’Neill and Jamie Kendall together, it doesn’t take long to realize the owners of Sweet and Tart share 26 years of friendship. There’s lots of laughs, lots of honesty and lots of finishing each other’s ... -
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 ...
