Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Hunger games : We’ll let you in on some of the best local dishes we tried this winter
By Trent Modglin Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap This lively sports bar in Des Plaines has some of the best daily specials you’ll find in the area, not to mention an alluring patio for summertime. Thursdays happen to be $12 burger night, but trust us, the Beacon burger should be on your radar no ... -
Park Ridge Insider Paul Swanson
Breakfast at Goldy’s Grill What you do for a living: I get to walk into a lot of big life moments — first homes, last homes, and everything in between. On paper, I am a realtor at Baird and Warner here in Park Ridge, but whether I am listing a home or helping to find ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market after Dark info, Rita’s free ice day March 20, Park Ridge Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Have Dreams events, Park Ridge Wine Walk and more
Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in the same parking lot location as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was a huge success in its first two years, and the Chamber of Commerce committee is hard ... -
Spring faves: We asked two local boutique owners for their favorite items in the store right now
Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com What’s new: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen and dinner parties. Emily Larson’s current favorites: 1. Hammit handbags “I’m really excited that we always have a stylish array of ... -
Did you know? — Important and helpful info from local businesses like Triple Scoop’d, Ash & Willow, @properties and Divine Vending
Besides great ice cream, Triple Scoop’d also offers catering for events and customized cakes and treats Everyone loves ice cream, and not just in July. Did you know that Triple Scoop’d offers custom ice cream cakes, ice cram pies, ice cream cookie sandwiches and pints to go? We also do catering for events. How about ... -
Kid Zone: EXP virtual reality in Rosemont, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and new films at the Museum of Science and Industry
EXP virtual reality experience in Rosemont Last fall, the Village of Rosemont welcomed EXP, the Midwest’s largest virtual reality destination that provides families with a trio of immersive adventures that’ll leave you amazed. Earlier this winter, we had the chance to experience Horizon of Khufu, which takes you back 4,500 years and drops you into the ... -
Small-business spotlight: Vertical Chimney
Comfort, safety and cleanliness have been at the core of this business for nearly 40 years (847) 766-6500 VerticalChimney.com Q: Vertical Chimney has been in business for nearly four decades. Explain what that level of experience — and expertise — means. A: Having served the area for 40 years means we have always been, and ... -
Local charity spotlight: Pennies for Pennyville
This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Pennies for Pennyville Q&A with Steve Judge PenniesForPennyville.org Background: The city of Park Ridge was originally known as Pennyville, a nod to George Penny, whose brickyards helped build the community from the ground up. Today, ...
