Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Signature Dishes: Shrimp DeJonghe at Café Touché, Mexican street corn at Qué Onda, personal charcuterie boards at Daniel’s Charcuterie and steak fajitas at Howard Street Inn
A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer at Café Touché Consider us lucky enough to have snagged a sneak peek at this new appetizer from the talented team at Cafe Touche in Edison Park in late February — prior to ... -
Park Ridge Insider Holly Santelli on the eco-friendly items at her Ash & Willow Salon, wine dinners at Harp & Fiddle and the hidden gem businesses that call South Park home
What you do for a living: I am the owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon in the South Park neighborhood of Park Ridge (with additional locations in Barrington and Long Grove). How long you’ve lived here: I actually live right over the border in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, but I have been ... -
Inside Scoop: Rita’s Italian Ice has a new food truck, Tavern on the Point’s March Madness specials, Park Ridge Library’s teen reading program, Willow Hill golf dome, deals and more
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard now has a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard hasn’t spoiled us enough with their delicious treats already, you should know that they’ve officially gone mobile, adding a food truck to help with catering and events of all kinds — from ... -
Introducing Patina Wine Bar: Co-owners Carissa Schaffer and Tim Arifi share their background in the restaurant industry, plans for their sleek wine bar and what drew them to Park Ridge
Photos by Nikki Allen Creative Patina Wine Bar 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-696-7911 PatinaWineBar.com Q: What drew you to Park Ridge for this new venue? A: We have always loved Park Ridge. It’s a beautiful town with a very active Uptown area and a vibrant restaurant scene. We love that the neighbors ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 3-12
Park Ridge Restaurant Week 2023 is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 3-12 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at 20 participating restaurants, including Harp & Fiddle, Daniel’s Charcuterie, Mel’s Craft BBQ, Zaza Cucina, Easy Street Pizza, Patina Wine ... -
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 ...
