By Trent Modglin Brickton Montessori opens beautiful new location on River Road in Des Plaines On Sept. 1, a new chapter began for Brickton Montessori with the opening of their beautiful new three-acre campus designed for hands-on, student-centered learning and a continuing commitment to providing a Montessori education. Brickton Montessori, which has served families in ...

By Trent Modglin Staying true to authentic traditions and recipes that span generations is the key behind this popular, family-run South Indian restaurant 110 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge ThalaivasIndianKitchen.com Background: Thalaiva’s is the creation of the husband-and-wife duo of Vinoth Raju and Revathi Manoharan, who proudly were the first ones to bring authentic ...

Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living 1111 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge AnimaHaus.com Open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Inspiration for opening Anima Haus Anima Haus was created from my experience working ...

Museum of Illusions Chicago
 It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, but what the museum lacks in size, it makes up for in fun and imagination. As the name indicates, the museum is focused on illusions and how our mind plays tricks on us and is influenced by shape, color ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...