Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe
Chicago Botanic Garden Peter Volpe What you do for a living: My wife and I are both bankers, and fortunate to work at a real community bank located right here in Park Ridge. More than 40 years ago, we met at a bank we both worked for, and since have worked together at a few ... -
Chef favorites: We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall
Don Juan’s Cantina We asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall By Trent Modglin Don Juan’s Cantina — Carne asada à la tampiqueña con un chile relleno 650 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge DJsCantina.com Details: Talk about the complete meal, this one certainly checks a lot of ... -
Local recommendations include Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, Fun in Chicago bounce houses, Windy City Appliance Repair, Raffia Gifts, Pazzi di Pizza, the Liven Room and more
My wife and I had a great night with friends recently at Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen. The spicy tamarind mojito was recommended by our server and did not disappoint. The fresh garlic naan, tandoori chicken and chicken vindaloo were all very tasty and flavorful. There is a certain energy there on the weekends that is undeniable. ... -
Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more
Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Sept. 18-20 at their Skokie taproom. This free event will boast live music, stein-hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, a variety of food truck options, giant soft pretzels and, of course, plenty of fresh Oktoberfest beer. 4901 Main Street in Skokie. More ... -
First-timer’s club: Stepping out of your normal comfort zone and into your first session at Kickhouse Park Ridge
Through Sept. 21, 2026, get two weeks of unlimited sessions and free boxing gloves to keep for just $22 By Max Dudek Initial thoughts on the drive to Kickhouse I was nervous and a little jittery after some morning coffee, which I thought would settle me down. It did not. Although I was excited to ... -
Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell
Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge What you do for a living: We own a company called Midwest Crushing and Screening, which is a heavy equipment dealership that specializes in renting and selling recycling equipment. How long you’ve lived here: We bought our first house in Park Ridge in 2003, and moved a few times ... -
Q&A with Olivia Santelli, whose popular lakefront Rise Pilates Club (and TV appearances) has led to her own Within the Studio in Edison Park
By Trent Modglin Last summer, Olivia Santelli, who grew up in Edison Park and previously worked for the Cubs in video production, received national attention — by way of a spot on The Today Show and Kelly Clarkson — for leading free early-morning Pilates classes on Oak Street Beach that started with 12 friends and, ... -
Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt
Sip n’ Play in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I’m a business owner, but both of my businesses are very much inspired by my background in education. I have a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood, which really shaped everything I’ve built. I own STEM Studio Park Ridge, ...
