Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle
By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee shop. Just ask him yourself. “All my life I’ve been working in this industry, since I was 16 and mopping the floor. God sent me to do this,” he says with ... -
Kid Zone: Christmas Around the World exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry, Altitude Trampoline Park, and ZooLights
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry The 83rd annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at the Museum of Science and Industry features more than 50 trees and displays, each lovingly decorated by community volunteers who share family and cultural traditions drawing on ... -
Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L
2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com Named after… Owner Natalie Amabile’s two daughters, Ava and Lily, both of whom work for her when they’re not busy in college and at Maine South. “It started off as a fashion project with my daughters,” Natalie tells us. “I always thought they ... -
Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more
Ice skating in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park through Jan. 25 Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district has been transformed again this winter with the opening of the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink in late November. The family-friendly rink is surrounded by a spectacular display of more than 80,000 holiday lights. Admission is free, and you can bring ... -
New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family
By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed in the hospitality industry. Billy spent time with Lettuce Entertain You and then served as GM at the acclaimed Roka Akor in Chicago for nine years. Taso earned his stripes at ... -
Feel-good focus: Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township
By Trent Modglin “Never underestimate how one little thing you do for someone can impact the lives of others.” Not long into the recent 10-year anniversary celebration to commemorate the partnership between Maine Township and Big Brothers Big Sisters, those were the words that resonated with me. Little things matter. And witnessing the work of ... -
Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence
Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home — an office building and three acres of land — in Des Plaines, just north of the school’s current location on Chicago’s far NW side. Give us a breakdown of your ... -
Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around
Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s Cut steak boards are available Friday and Saturday nights and focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings. A sample steak board includes a choice between: *Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ...
