Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Good Eats at Zia’s Social: This highly anticipated Norwood Park hotspot lives up to the hype with a delicious, inventive menu and comfortably stylish atmosphere
By Trent Modglin Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 6158 N. Northwest Highway in Norwood Park 773-775-0808 ZiasSocial.com Social media: @ziassocial The anticipation: After 24 years as a staple of the Edison Park dining scene, Zia’s Trattoria closed its doors this fall, with executive chef and co-owner Joe Calabrese and his team shifting their attention to ... -
Park Ridge Insider Brittany Simonelli on shopping at Raffia, the muffaletta sandwich at Daniel’s Charcuterie and escaping to Union Pier, Michigan
Raffia photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I used to be an executive/personal assistant to the CEO of a private equity firm and then to a high-net worth family. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom to our two wonderful girls (Elle, 6 and Bree, 3) since then, and work part time at ... -
Holiday shopping spotlight: Explore all the festive finds at Marigold, Raffia Gifts, Edie Boutique, Sooo Cute Boutique, Sandberg Jewelers and Amphora
Marigold photo by Nikki Allen Creative Marigold 29 S. Prospect in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com Store vibes: This is a beautiful, bright and friendly store that quickly became a local favorite despite opening just prior to the onset of Covid. The sheer amount of eye-catching inventory like picture frames, wall art, dishware, candles and an assortment ... -
Inside Scoop: Boozy brunch, Lincoln Park ZooLights bus trip, cookies & crafts workshop, and the second annual Christfiddlemarket
Tavern on the Point’s Boozy Brunch & Beats is Sunday, Nov. 14 We think the middle of the week is the perfect time to start planning for a little Sunday Funday. Make plans to head to Tavern on the Point in Edison Park this Sunday for their Boozy Brunch & Beats, where you can enjoy ... -
In need of the perfect holiday dessert? Look no further than Sweet & Tart’s tasty assortment of homemade pies
By Trent Modglin It didn’t take Sweet & Tart long to develop a reputation for their delectable baked goods, not to mention a diverse menu, creative cocktails and fun environment. But it’s the holiday season, and their popular homemade pies take precedence right now. Last year, amidst the COVID craze, they sold 328 pies for ... -
Inside Scoop: FOBAB beer festival returns Nov. 12-13, Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar Nov. 6, and Franklin Elementary’s successful Raise Craze
Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer is back in Chicago Nov. 12-13 Craft beer lovers can rejoice in the return of the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (FoBAB), North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged beer festival and competition. Now in its 19th year and organized by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, FoBAB is ... -
Kid Zone: The Shedd Aquarium’s Shark Feed Tour and clean, improvised fun from ComedySportz
By Trent Modglin Shedd Aquarium’s Shark Feeding Tour The daily aquatic presentations in the Shedd’s oceanarium — with beluga whales, sea lions and dolphins serving as the stars of the show — will delight the whole family. But that’s just the start, as the Shedd offers up-close, unforgettable encounters with 32,000 animals from aquatic environments around the ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jenny Soukup on Beer on the Wall trivia night, brunch at Harp & Fiddle, escaping to The Gwen, and neighborhood bike rides
Photo by @tillylanephotography What you do for a living: I am a stay-at-home mom to my four kids: William (10), Rosie (7), Summer (4), and Benjamin (2). I have teetered back and forth between working while home, but I think the best spot for me at this moment is to be 100 percent home. Prior ...
