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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

By Michael Dritto Photos by Michael Brosilow Playing at: The Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted Street in Chicago through April 10, 20222. 312-335-1650. Steppenwolf.org Basic storyline: At the height of Lebron’s rookie season in the NBA, two young, die-hard Cleveland Cavalier fans meet up to exchange some season tickets. The two form a bond through ...

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 Call for 224-267-5296 for more information and to set up an estimate How long he’s been at it: I have been doing landscaping and yard care since I was 15 years old. During my time off from school, my mother and uncle wanted me to work and help out landscaping instead of going out ...

The warmer weather of spring tends to bring everyone’s thoughts to starting to plan for summer. Summer in Park Ridge, like many areas, is synonymous with the outdoors and water fun. There is no better way to spend the hot summer days than at the aquatic facilities in Park Ridge. Summer pool passes for 2022 ...

The Backyard Gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café You may have had some of Off the Wall’s great coffee or tea concoctions, perhaps one of their creative cocktails, or maybe even their avocado toast, muffins or sandwiches, but have you ever had their nachos? Not to overstate things, but we can honestly remember the ...