Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Winter comfort food: Warm up and treat your taste buds with these Park Ridge-area favorites
Shepherd’s pie at Harp & Fiddle Harp & Fiddle Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment. It’s a relaxed, family friendly restaurant that plays host to a wide range of clientele and boasts a spacious, heated tent in their beer garden. Shepherd’s ... -
Q&A with 2 Sisters Boutique owner Natalie Amabile about her new location, winter/spring styles and a new men’s department
By Trent Modglin 2 Sisters Boutique, previously located in the Pickwick Theatre building, moved down the street this fall into the former Subway shop at 33 S. Prospect in Uptown. We chatted with owner Natalie Amabile about her new digs and what shoppers can find this winter. Q: What was it like for you on ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Marty Lennon on burgers at Beacon Tap, family meals at Sunrise Grill and Nonna Silvia’s, and Lake Opeka sunsets
The Beacon Tap How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago in the Norwood Park neighborhood with my nine brothers and sisters. We were just one of many large families in the neighborhood at that time. All my siblings still live in the greater Chicago area. I moved to Park ... -
Local recommendations include Une Année Brewery, Reyes Steakhouse, PowHERhouse Fitness, House of Cakes and the new Poke Burrito
We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave brewery Une Année, home to two breweries, is in an interesting, easy-to-miss location in Niles. It has urban, industrial architecture and a spacious, covered beer garden that’s perfect for these socially-distanced times. Une Année — owned by brothers ... -
Good Eats at Zia’s Trattoria: Authentic Italian dishes, charming ambiance and a giant heated tent in Edison Park
Zia’s Trattoria 6699 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-775-0808 ZiasChicago.com The scene: This classic Italian restaurant has been a staple of the Edison Park dining scene for more than two decades. Exposed brick walls, rustic wood floors and accents, low lighting and an open kitchen in back all add to the undeniable charm and ... -
Health and wellness: Make time to connect with the Park Ridge Park District this winter
Don’t let the gloominess of winter bring you down. Connect with the Park Ridge Park District for health, wellness and social benefits. Plug into activity According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting 30 minutes of physical activity can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce stress and extend life expectancy. The Centennial Fitness ... -
Q&A with Edie Boutique owner Amy DeGrazio about Marigold, her new Park Ridge gift shop
By Trent Modglin The highly-anticipated Marigold opened its doors this fall, courtesy of Amy DeGrazio, who owns the popular Edie Boutique next door (and seven others from Milwaukee to Glen Ellyn). The Park Ridge Marigold, selling home decor and gifts, is her second, with the first located in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Real Park ... -
Chicago Scene: The Art Institute’s Monet exhibit, skating at Maggie Daley Park, Art on the MART and rooftop curling at The Gwen
Claude Monet, Cliff Walk at Pourville, 1882. The Art Institute of Chicago Monet and Chicago at the Art Institute The famed Chicago Art Institute is home to one of best, most expansive art collections anywhere in the world. You can honestly lose an entire day at the Art Institute of Chicago. Multiple days, really, if ...
