Tag: The Real Park Ridge
-
Park Ridge Insider Matt Steiger on steaks at Gibsons, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, pickup hockey at South Park, and Wilderness Scouts campouts
Gibsons What you do for a living: I’m a realtor with @properties out of the Park Ridge office on Touhy. How long you’ve lived here: 39 years. I grew up in Park Ridge, went away to college (NIU), then moved back to Park Ridge with my wife Megan after living in Wrigleyville. What you like ... -
Q&A with Brian Buckman, co-founder and head brewer at Illuminated Brew Works about his brewery’s long-awaited opening in Norwood Park
Q: Moving into this space has been a long process for you. How did it feel to finally open your doors last week? A: It was an incredible relief. Our brewery moves slow and organically. When we opened our doors in 2015, we did it with $30k from the three main partners. We grew our ... -
Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market
Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down Chicken and frites at Café Touché This tribute to the casual bistros of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese. Make the most of a warm ... -
Kid Zone: The Stage School in Park Ridge provides a positive learning and performing experience for children interested in acting, signing and dance
The Stage School, launched right here in Park Ridge in 2015, provides quality part-time training in the performing arts for children ages 4-16, allowing students to develop core fundamentals in acting, singing and dance. The Stage School has been proud to partner locally with the Park Ridge Park District to provide classes and camps for ... -
Park Ridge Insider Danielle Oyasu on dining at Prime & Provisions, strolling with TeaLula iced tea, and gift shopping at Erica’s Jewelry and Marigold
Prime & Provisions What you do for a living: Nurse practitioner and owner of Beautifully New Medspa right here in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: 20 years. My husband was working in the emergency room at Lutheran General Hospital and wanted a very short commute. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love ... -
The List Wine Club: This new, expertly-curated neighborhood wine club brings monthly offerings right to your doorstep
By Trent Modglin The List Wine Club was recently founded by Park Ridge residents (and sisters in law) Liz and Alex O’Malley. Over the years, Liz has always been impressed by Alex, a certified sommelier with years of experience in the industry, whenever they’d share a bottle together. Which, admittedly, was often. Alex’s selections were ... -
Good Eats at Qué Onda: Enjoy flavorful, authentic Mexican food and cocktails at this stylish Edison Park cantina
Location: 6701 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-824-4000 QueOndaEdisonPark.com The vibe: The management at Qué Onda likes to say they bring the ambiance of a Mexican-style cantina to the heart of Edison Park, and after enjoying a late-summer dinner on their sun-soaked patio recently, we aren’t about to argue. Stylish, colorful, lively and inviting, ... -
First Look review: “The Art of Banksy” exhibit in Chicago gives the public access to some of the world’s most illusive works of art
By Michael Dritto Photos by Kyle Flubacker Location: 360 N. State Street in downtown Chicago. Visit BanksyExhibit.com for ticket information. Currently running through Oct. 31, 2021. Background: Having previously welcomed more than 750,000 visitors worldwide in cities like Melbourne, Tel Aviv and Toronto, The Art of Banksy — an art exhibit containing 80 original works of “Banksy” ...
