Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: From elevated comfort food, sports and a unique rooftop to a stellar happy hour and plenty of events, this venue has made a nice home in Edison Park
Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway TavernOnThePoint.com 773-867-6300 The scene: Going strong four and a half years after opening right in the heart of the pandemic, Tavern on the Point — and its impressive and versatile 7,500 square feet of space — is like nothing else in the area. “It’s a slice of ... -
Craft Beer Q&A: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewery, and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont
As featured in Illinois Brewing magazine’s winter issue Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the brewmaster there, always writes these very vivid, picturesque descriptions of his beers on the cans, and he nailed it ... -
Did you know: Ash & Willow Salon offers The Nest for yoga, wellness retreats, and more; Chicago Firewood now owned by Triple Scoop’d family; Easy Street’s Home Alone pop-up runs through Jan. 14
The Nest, a healing space at Ash & Willow Salon, offers everything from yoga and book clubs to stress-relief courses and meditation The popular Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary on Devon Avenue in South Park has always had a philosophy of giving back and supporting local artists and businesses, and that focus ... -
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 ... -
Feel-good focus: Harp & Fiddle’s popular monthly wine dinners (the next one is Dec. 18) are a creative and delicious way to raise money and awareness for worthy causes
By Trent Modglin Publisher The Real Park Ridge Note: The Real Park Ridge magazine and Cooney Funeral Home are teaming up to sponsor the latest monthly charity wine dinner at Harp & Fiddle on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. All four courses (think chorizo and shrimp-stuffed calamari and prime New York braciole, etc.) will ... -
Kid Zone: See Blue Man Group over the holidays before it leaves Chicago, Cinderella at the Marriott Theatre through Dec. 29, and exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry
Blue Man Group NYE and holiday shows — see it before it leaves Chicago Jan. 5 The holiday season is the perfect time to leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. To make it easier, Blue Man ... -
Shop til you drop: Come explore the latest in holiday gift ideas and winter fashions on Prospect Avenue
Edie Boutique and Marigold 27 and 29 S. Prospect Ave. ShopEdie.com Owner: Amy DeGrazio What are you most proud of at your stores? “From a business standpoint, I’m most proud that we continue to grow, not only with expanding Edie and Marigold into other communities, but with continuing to push ourselves to be bigger, ... -
Park Ridge Insider Dania Garcia on the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, the sandwich de Milanese at Don Juan’s, escaping to Lake Geneva and the welcoming vibes at Harp & Fiddle
Anderson Japanese Gardens What you do for a living: I am a full-time server at Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Park Ridge. It’s a lot of fun, I get to meet a lot of great people, and it keeps me out of trouble. How long you’ve lived here: I lived in Park Ridge for two ...
