Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Todd Gentile 18-year Park Ridge resident Allstate Insurance Agent in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent for Allstate, and my wife Sharon is a dental hygienist. I own two insurance offices, one in Uptown Park Ridge (1 N. Northwest Hwy., 847-384-9050) and another in the West Lakeview neighborhood ... -
Good Eats at The Curragh: Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy the diverse menu at this inviting Irish pub and restaurant in Edison Park
The Curragh 6705 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-774-6170 CurraghIrishPub.com The scene: This is classic Irish heritage at its finest. Lots of authentic woodwork, whiskey barrels, old photos, Guinness and Jameson posters on the wall, dark lighting, and a gorgeous question mark-shaped bar combine to make for a casual, inviting vibe that’s perfect for ... -
Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week runs Jan. 20-Feb. 5 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menu opportunities in the city and suburbs
Gene & Georgetti It’s that special time of year again, where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty, as the 16th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week returns through Feb. 5. That’s 17 days of dining deals to delight even the pickiest of palates. This year’s version is one the largest ... -
Cold-weather favorites : These tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days
Pennyville Station’s pork chop By Trent Modglin Duroc pork chop at Pennyville Station 112 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4841 PennyvilleStation.com This farm-to-table New American restaurant located in Uptown Park Ridge has garnered plenty of praise since opening its doors in 2019, and rightfully so. The patio, creative menu, cocktails and atmosphere are all top ... -
Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan
Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General manager of The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines, IL TheBeaconTap.com Favorite breweries: Fibs Brewing in Des Plaines. You’re sitting next to machines that turn your funeral ashes into ... -
Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin
Pennyville Station brunch What you do for a living: I work in sales as a Senior Client Partner at Cars.com. In this role, I manage the relationships with auto manufacturers and their ad agencies to help find marketing solutions for their brands. How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge from Lincoln Park ... -
Kid Zone: Skiing and water parks at Grand Geneva Resort, and 35,000 square feet of fun at Altitude Trampoline Park
By Trent Modglin Skiing, waterpark, fireplaces and more at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Looking for a quick and easy getaway, loaded with activities for the kiddos like sledding, an arcade and indoor water park? Or maybe you’ve been wanting to get the little ones some experience on skis, and do so on family-friendly hills ... -
Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique
Katie Prezas Lifelong Park Ridge resident What you do for a living: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I own a private practice called Empowering Lactation. I help families along their lactation journey, starting during pregnancy and going all the way through weaning. I also have specialized training in perinatal mental ...
