Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider: Lida Bunting on dinner at Cucina Biagio, holiday light shows and the Park Ridge Speedskating Club
Ice skating photo by Marina Samovsky How long you’ve lived here: We moved in October of 2012, so just over eight years. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love the proximity of everything and the small-town feel. I grew up in a suburb where everything was very spread out. So being able to ... -
Spotlight on Klairmont Kollections: One of the best car museums the world has to offer is right here in Chicago
By Trent Modglin When you first pull into the parking lot at Klairmont Kollections, in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, the natural assumption is that you’re in the wrong spot. There’s no way that all these cars you’ve heard about can possibly be displayed here. From the outside, it looks more like a warehouse or an ... -
Chicago’s iconic One of a Kind Show launches its virtual holiday market Nov. 12–Dec. 6
One of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, the One of a Kind Holiday Show — which usually runs at theMART (formerly the Merchandise Mart) — returns in an online format this year from Nov. 12–Dec. 6 on oneofakindshowchicago.com as well as @ooakchicago on Instagram and Facebook. Showcasing more than 300 artists, artisans, and makers from across North America and beyond, ... -
A night out at Bottle & Bottega: Bring out your inner Van Gogh, sip wine and catch up with friends at this Park Ridge art studio
By Debbie Podmore Sometimes you just need to get out and do something different. And with the girls, at that. As the weather quickly transformed before our eyes, we opted to welcome the change of seasons at Bottle and Bottega in Uptown Park Ridge. Not only did this event bring some of the neighborhood ladies ... -
Signature Dishes: Raspberry sweet cheese or gyro crepes at Cream of the Crépe in Uptown Park Ridge
Cream of the Crêpe 8 S. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-720-4246 CreamoftheCrepe.com Cream of the Crêpe, in the heart of Uptown, will whisk you away to the streets of Paris with their creative crepe, panini, pastry, coffee and smoothie selections, all made to order in minutes using fresh ingredients. Raspberry cheese crepe You can ... -
Q&A with School of Rock parents about how music lessons build confidence, develop teamwork and create rock stars
School of Rock — Park Ridge is located at 15 N. Prospect in Uptown. Call 847-939-4207 or click HERE for more information. Michele Casey How did you get started with School of Rock? I was looking for piano lessons for my daughter. Every place I looked at didn’t have a spark — it was the ... -
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 ...
