Tag: Taste of Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke
What you do for a living: I was recently promoted to head of lifeguards and first aid at Goldfish Swim School here in Park Ridge. To think I started this job as a swim instructor my sophomore year of high school at Maine South and now, as a freshman in college, it’s insane to think about and ... -
Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more
Taste of Park Ridge returns July 10-12 Save the date for the Taste Of Park Ridge, which will run from July 10-12 this year and include the regular collection of local food options, live music, kids activities, business networking and much more — all in the heart of Uptown Park Ridge on Summit Avenue. Thursday’s ... -
Inside Scoop: Rita’s Italian Ice free ice day March 20, Park District Easter Egg hunt, winter clearance sale at Gabriel’s Closet, Market After Dark and Taste of Park Ridge dates, Park Ridge Garden Club events and deals around town
Rita’s Italian Ice is open for the season and celebrates spring with a free day of Italian ice March 20 Sure, you may think seeing a few robins in the yard or March Madness on TV may signal the start of spring, but for us it’s the opening of Rita’s Italian Ice on Northwest Highway ... -
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 ... -
Park Ridge Insider Matt Hachigian on the beautiful Foxtail on the Lake, the hospitality at Hay Caramba, stocking up at Around the World Cigars and escaping to Minocqua, WI
Foxtail on the Lake What you do for a living: My wife and I each run our own business. I’ve owned my law practice as a criminal defense attorney for more than 20 years. The office is located in Addison, but I serve clients throughout Cook County and the surrounding areas. My wife, Jen, is ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge’s new Market After Dark, Rockin’ in the Park Rosemont concert series, Taylor Swift tribute June 21, Taste of Park Ridge, Goldfish Swim School block party, Chicago Ramen and more
Rockin’ in the Park concerts return to Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park on Thursdays this summer Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district kicks off its summer season with the return of the “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series. Free concerts run every Thursday and select Friday evenings through August 30, featuring music by classic ... -
Inside Scoop: The Taste of Park Ridge is July 13-15, Rockin’ in the Park free concerts in Rosemont, Yoga in the Park, Andy Warhol exhibit and more
Taste of Park Ridge returns July 13-15 This annual celebration of fabulous food, music, kids activities, business networking and much more will take place once again in Uptown Park Ridge on Summit Avenue. You’re invited to “Canopies on Courtland Business Expo” at the Taste of Park Ridge on Saturday, July 15th from 10-4 p.m. Support ... -
Good Eats at Mel’s Craft BBQ: Brisket, bourbon and believing. This labor of love has become the area’s hot new restaurant
By Trent Modglin Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 24 Main Street in Park Ridge 224-985-3461 MelsCraftBBQ.com Background: Some 20 years ago, Mel Thillens started barbecuing for family parties and a big Memorial Day bash. With those parties — and his BBQ creations — came increased expectations, and he soon began to hone his craft. “When ...
