Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Chicago Scene: The classic restaurant experience includes Gibsons, Gene & Georgetti, The Berghoff and Twin Anchors
Gibsons’ corner table By Trent Modglin In Chicago, we like to think of “classics” as places that have withstood the test of time. They’re old-school. They exude character. They’re reliable to the point you know exactly what to expect when you walk through the door. That is a “classic.” And here are a few of ... -
Chicago Scene: Five Iron Golf opens two more locations and the Jurassic Oceans exhibit at the Field Museum
Five Iron Golf opens two more locations in Chicago Reshaping modern golf culture in Chicago and beyond, Five Iron Golf offers a reimagined, high-tech, inclusive golf experience complete with a full-service bar and restaurant for both golfers and non-golfers alike. Located in the Loop’s Block37 at 108 N. State, Five Iron (with other Chicago locations ... -
Park Ridge Insider Katie Podgorny on a fondness for Nonna Silvia’s, Sandlot burgers between Warriors baseball games, and anticipating the Park Ridge Farmers Market
Nonna Silvia’s salmon What you do for a living: I am a physician and the owner of the new Uptown Med Spa right here at 36 Main Street in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved here from the city in 2010, and we literally live in the best one-block ... -
The personal fitness experience at Orange Shoe: Starting the journey, making friends and reaching goals
By Natalia Kuppers The following article is part of a series on physical (and mental) fitness opportunities in Park Ridge and the surrounding areas. For more on aerial yoga at The Sanctuary, read here. Orange Shoe Personal Fitness 833 W. Touhy Ave. in Park Ridge OrangeShoe.com/ParkRidge First glance: This gym in the heart of Park ... -
Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers
By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ... -
Kid Zone: Free admission days and the world’s largest display of LEGO art at the Museum of Science and Industry
Did you know that there are several days throughout the year where Illinois residents can visit the Museum of Science and Industry (and other Chicago museums) for free? Plenty of weekend opportunities too (see below for remaining 2022 dates). And new at the MSI, you and the kiddos can discover more than one million LEGO ... -
Good Eats at Daniel’s Charcuterie: Beautiful charcuterie boards, creative sandwiches, sommelier-selected wines and more at this cozy Uptown bistro
By Trent Modglin 15 S. Fairview Ave. in Park Ridge 224-585-6100 DanielsCharcuterie.com History in short: Daniel Boland, who opened Daniel’s Charcuterie in 2020, earned his stripes at notable Chicago restaurants like Publican Anker and Girl and the Goat, learning from Paul Kahan and the host of reputable chefs involved with the One Off Hospitality Group. ... -
Local recommendations include StretchLab, Elements Massage, Tech City, The Flower Doctor, S&T, Brick and Mortar & more
Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area I cannot say enough good things about StretchLab and their assisted stretching services! I sit at a desk for much of my day and work out regularly, which combined can leave me feeling very tight and stiff. StretchLab has greatly improved my range of motion ...
