Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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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” ... -
The Forge — Lemont Quarries: Experience ropes courses, zip lining, kayaks, laser tag, mountain biking and more at the largest adventure park in the U.S.
Location: The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-326-3301 ForgeParks.com Deal for you: Use promo code PARKRIDGE20 at check out (ForgeParks.com) for 20 percent off your adventure. Their motto: Get out and play. And it’s appropriate, believe me. My brother was in town from Texas, and I took him down to The ... -
Chicago’s popular Easy Street Pizza, owned and operated by a local family, is coming to Park Ridge this September
By Trent Modglin The owners of successful Chicago establishments like The Country Club (Wrigleyville), Waterhouse (Lakeview) and Pitchfork (Old Irving Park) added to their résumé with the opening of Easy Street Pizza and Beer Garden in the Portage Park neighborhood four years ago. The popularity of Easy Street led to a second city location and ... -
Getting fit: A personal trainer from the Centennial Fitness Center can help improve your health and well-being
Are you thinking about working with a personal trainer? The American Council on Exercise shares a few reasons to help you make your decision. From helping you reach your fitness goals to figuring out how to exercise safely with a chronic condition, working with a personal trainer could be one of the best investments you’ll ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge events this week: Sidewalk sales through Aug. 8, Movies in the Park Aug. 5 and Concerts in the Park Aug. 6
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale runs through August 8 Plans for the rest of the week? It’s time to take advantage of some great sales opportunities and shop locally during Park Ridge’s Sidewalk Sale. Check each store’s website for hours of operation. Participating stores: Edie Boutique: Enjoy $25 clothing, 50% off home decor, ... -
Q&A with Bridget Murphy from the Dave Murphy Team at Coldwell Banker about the current real estate market in Park Ridge and their long-standing ties to Lake Geneva
Q: How did you first get into this industry? A: I got into the industry by helping friends find homes just for fun! I was obsessed with learning their wants and needs, and then finding the needle in the haystack. After doing this numerous times and telling them to “have your realtor take you to ... -
Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at Harp & Fiddle and Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, and relaxing at Grand Geneva Resort
Harp & Fiddle photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I am an owner and hair stylist at Anthony Valentino’s Salon on Main Street in Park Ridge. I’ve been cutting hair for 37 years. I truly still love cutting hair, working with my team and enjoying time with my clients. Many of them I ...
