Tag: The Real Park Ridge
-
Kudos to Park Ridge youth football: There are plenty of people in this household who can’t wait until next season
By Trent Modglin Thank you Park Ridge football! My family moved to Park Ridge from Chicago two and a half years ago, and to say we’re thankful for our choice of suburbs would be a major understatement. Honestly, we can’t imagine being anywhere else. The community, the school district, the quaint Uptown, our neighbors and ... -
Comfort food cravings: We searched local restaurants for some of the best meals perfect for those cold, wintery evenings
Chicken fried chicken at Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com This modern, industrial and stylish sports bar is, when you recognize the high-end options on the menu, really more of a “sports restaurant” that specializes in elevated American comfort food. The kitchen is just that good. There are several ... -
Small-business spotlight: Like New Auto Spa & Detailing Center has been making Park Ridge cars shine for 35 years
Like New Auto Spa & Detailing Center 1050 Busse Highway in Park Ridge 847-823-9274 LikeNewAutoSpa.com A bit of history: Like New Auto Spa has been serving the Park Ridge community for more than 35 years. It is currently owned by the Snyder family, who bought the business back in 2016. Making your vehicle look like ... -
Signature dishes: The brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie, taco pizza at Easy Street and street tacos at Qué Onda
By Trent Modglin Brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie It hasn’t taken Daniel’s Charcuterie long to garner a strong reputation for their creative and tasty charcuterie boards, but here’s a helpful tip: Do not overlook the rest of a diverse menu that offers an array of fresh salad and gourmet sandwich options. Like this one, ... -
Park Ridge Insider Tim Perry on his Indiana escape, good grub at Pennyville Station, Harp & Fiddle and Don Juan’s, and old movies at the Pickwick
Long Beach, Indiana What you do for a living: I am a loan officer for Union Home Mortgage here in Park Ridge. We are located at 1314 W. Touhy, in the same office that my father ran his private investigation business from in the 1980s! How long you’ve lived here: Since 1971. What you like best ... -
Chicago Scene: Skating with Van Gogh at Maggie Daley Park, two Christkindlmarket locations, and dinner or snacks at Russian Tea Time
Maggie Daley skating ribbon, set to immersive Van Gogh images Enjoyed by more than a million visitors each year, the quarter-mile ice skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park is open with Van Gogh-inspired visuals on the ice provided by Immersive Van Gogh Chicago, the blockbuster immersive experience seen by more than 3.5 million visitors since ... -
Local recommendations include the Beacon Tap, Davies Homes Services, House of Cakes and Madsen Home and Garden
Beacon Tap’s mac & cheese pizza Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Huge shout out to Tommy and the amazing staff at The Beacon Tap. We hosted our end-of-year baseball party in their outdoor heated area, and everything was delicious (gluten-free pizza included) and the service was beyond incredible. If ... -
Inside Scoop: Get back to fit at the beautiful Centennial Fitness Center
The Centennial Fitness Center is here to help you get back to fit through exercise, recreation and fun with your community. This state-of-the-art fitness and athletic facility is designed to provide fitness for all ages through a variety of activities. Specialists are on staff to make sure your visit is safe and comfortable, and that ...
