Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family
By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed in the hospitality industry. Billy spent time with Lettuce Entertain You and then served as GM at the acclaimed Roka Akor in Chicago for nine years. Taso earned his stripes at ... -
Feel-good focus: Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township
By Trent Modglin “Never underestimate how one little thing you do for someone can impact the lives of others.” Not long into the recent 10-year anniversary celebration to commemorate the partnership between Maine Township and Big Brothers Big Sisters, those were the words that resonated with me. Little things matter. And witnessing the work of ... -
Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence
Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home — an office building and three acres of land — in Des Plaines, just north of the school’s current location on Chicago’s far NW side. Give us a breakdown of your ... -
Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around
Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s Cut steak boards are available Friday and Saturday nights and focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings. A sample steak board includes a choice between: *Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ... -
Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood
Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, especially children with special needs. With Successful Families Together, I provide family mental health, parent support, resources, education and parent coaching. I meet families where they are and create an individualized ... -
Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25
Seadog Haunted River Tour from City Cruises through Oct. 31 City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, has a pretty stellar fall and winter cruise lineup, offering unique experiences for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Guests can look forward to haunted river tours, chef-prepared holiday meals, fireworks displays, and festive entertainment, all ... -
Kid Zone: Goebbert’s Fall Fest, Park Ridge Trunk or Treat, Lake Park Golf Course, Chicago History Museum’s Lincoln exhibit and EXP Rosemont
Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest and Halloween light show The annual Goebbert’s Farm annual Fall Fest, complete with pumpkin patch wagon rides, apple picking, slides, exotic animal tent, train rides, carousels, corn maze, haunted house and much more, runs through Oct. 31. In addition, they have not one but two Halloween light shows starting at 7 ... -
Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories
KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway 847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old and haven’t looked back since. Kickboxing, building skill and personal fitness have been a legitimate life-saver for me. In my early to mid 20s, I was in a dark place following ...
