Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider Edin Hamzic on dining at Harp & Fiddle, Pazzi di Pizza and La Scarola, shopping for the wife at Camp Willow, and anticipating the farmer’s market
Pazzi di Pizza’s baked clams What you do for a living: I own and operate my own Farmers Insurance agency (814 Busse Hwy) here in Park Ridge ([email protected]), and I love it. We offer insurance solutions and financial services to our community and the Chicagoland area. We are proud of the relationships we build every ... -
Q&A with Andrew Nast and Adam Clabaugh, founders of the beautiful new Brick & Mortar co-working space in Park Ridge
Brick & Mortar 11 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-777-3308 YourBrickAndMortar.com Q: When and how did you come up with the idea of bringing a co-working space to Park Ridge? A: We had both been living in downtown Chicago for the better part of the last 10 years, where we had worked out of ... -
Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Mackowiak on Italian favorites at Zia’s, family time at the Wildwood Nature Center, and shopping at Edie and Hallmark
Zia’s Trattoria photo by Nikki Allen Creative How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native! I was born and raised in Park Ridge, then after briefly living in Lakeview (Chicago) for a year or so, my husband and I decided to move back to my hometown and start a family. What you like ... -
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 ...
