Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Oktoberfest in Rosemont: Hofbrauhaus Chicago’s seasonal celebration runs through Oct. 31
Hofbräuhaus Chicago, located in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, has its Oktoberfest celebration running through Oct. 31 with live Bavarian entertainment, traditional lederhosen and dirndls, and plenty of seasonal Oktoberfestbier — all inspired by the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Fun fact: Hofbrauhaus Chicago is the only place outside of Munich that brews Oktoberfestbier onsite, and ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Courtney McGeary on the delicious Nonna Silvia’s, outfit shopping at Edie, and tasty salads at Sonny’s Express
How long have you lived here? 20 years — born and raised then moved to Chicago and just recently moved back. What you like best about Park Ridge: How far it has come in the past 34 years. The restaurant quality is comparable to what you may get downtown — food and vibe! Best meal ... -
Who’s hungry: We sought out some of the most popular sandwich creations in the Park Ridge area — and feasted
The Beacon Tap’s smoked Beacon Reuben From the “two-handed sandwiches” menu at the popular Beacon Tap in nearby Des Plaines comes the smoked Beacon Reuben, a hearty concoction of house-smoked corned beef, homemade southwest dressing, braised cabbage and Swiss cheese on marble rye. The beef, raised locally, is slow-smoked for 12 hours, and the southwest ... -
Shop Around the Corner: Feel like a kid again at Timeless Toys in Chicago’s Lincoln Square
Timeless Toys 4749 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago TimelessToysChicago.com By Trent Modglin Walking through the doors of Timeless Toys in Chicago’s northside Lincoln Square neighborhood is like traveling back in time. Maybe a generation or two ago, when quality merchandise, charming neighborhood stores and one-to-one customer service was the norm instead of today’s mass-produced approach ... -
Halloween fun from the Park Ridge Park District: S’mores, drive-thru trunk or treat, and house decorating contest
S’more Stories, Songs & Strolls Oct. 23 The entire family will enjoy the peaceful night air while sitting around a fire listening to stories, singing songs and making everyone’s favorite treat — s’mores! Enjoy a night hike around the pond, too. Flashlights are not needed, but feel free to bring a blanket or chair to ... -
Hitting the Park Ridge jackpot: How a global pandemic helped showcase how great our neighborhood really is
By Trent Modglin Many of you reading this probably have a move-from-the-city story. It seems like most people we meet in Park Ridge lived a chunk of their 20s and/or 30s living in Chicago before making the inevitable progression to the burbs. We were no different. When we knew the time was right, the allure ... -
Q&A with Harriet Resnick about the fall activities and Lightscape exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden
The Real Park Ridge sat down with with Harriet Resnick, Vice President of Visitor Experiences and Business Development of the Chicago Botanic Garden, to discuss the fall activities and upcoming Lightscape exhibit Q: What are some fun fall programs you have coming up? A: We have a number of events happening at the Garden this ... -
Signature Dishes: A pair of creative new appetizers at Harp & Fiddle — the ahi tuna and pot roast poutine
110 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4466 TheHarpandFiddle.com Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment of this family-friendly spot in Uptown. The chef-driven menu includes everything from shepherd’s pie, burgers, ribs and salads to a seafood paella, but we chose to focus ...