Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Inside Scoop: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns Feb. 19-20; Small Cheval, Stan’s Donuts and Big Chicken coming to Rosemont
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont Feb. 19-20 The 17th edition will take place Feb. 19 and 20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Road). The best place to plan, personalize and book a vacation, the Travel & Adventure Show gives guests the opportunity to meet and gain valuable ... -
Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward
Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: Basically all my life. Around 43 years. What you like best about Park Ridge: The community and the small-town feel, even though we are growing. Best meal ... -
Inside Scoop: Museum of Science and Industry’s LEGO exhibit and free days, MLK Day art camp at Bottle & Bottega, and member benefits at Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Breweries
Museum of Science and Industry Illinois 2022 free days, and the world’s largest display of LEGO art opens Feb. 10 Did you know that there are several days throughout the year where Illinois residents can visit the Museum of Science and Industry for free? As luck would have it for parents, the next free date ... -
Q&A with local comedian John DaCosse about being relatable, comedy in a Covid world, and feeling the adrenaline from a sold-out show at Zanies
By Trent Modglin Q: What do you like best about a comic’s life in Chicago and Rosemont? A: Chicago is the heart of the Midwest, and being in the middle, we get to experience everyone that comes to visit from around the globe without the attitude and the self absorption of New York or Los Angeles. ... -
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, ...
