Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Lake Geneva escape: A picturesque town on a sprawling lake that’s just over an hour away. What’s not to love?
Photo: Lake Geneva Cruise Line By Trent Modglin It’s not like Lake Geneva is a hidden gem in southern Wisconsin. It is, however, a perfect getaway for northwest suburbanites with its combination of nature, outdoor activities, restaurants, shopping and more. A picturesque town on a sprawling lake, ideal for everything from a girls’ weekend to ... -
Pick your patio: Here’s your guide to outdoor drinks and eats in Park Ridge and the surrounding area
Café Touche 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com This Edison Park tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese, and it has one seriously gorgeous sidewalk patio, decorated with strong lights and colorful flowerbeds. The complimentary valet service is an added bonus at this cozy French bistro. ... -
Signature dishes: Build-your-own Poke Burritos, rigatoni carbonara at Zaza Cucina and boom boom shrimp at Harp & Fiddle
By Trent Modglin Build-your-own burrito at Poke Burrito / Xun Bistro This new Asian-fusion restaurant is drawing attention in Uptown Park Ridge, and I must say, I may have missed my calling as a Poke Burrito creative consultant with this build-your-own idea. With so many tempting boxes to check, I went with a combination of ... -
Create memories that last a lifetime this summer with the Park Ridge Park District
What a year we’ve all had! When the weather warms and the days are longer, we are all looking to get out and enjoy this great city. Park Ridge has so much to offer, and the Park Ridge Park District is working to bring back all the activities and events we missed so much. All ... -
Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Library has a host of events, clubs and programs lined up this summer for kids and adults
The Park Ridge Library’s annual Summer Reading Club for kids, teens and adults kicked off June 11 with the theme “Libraries: Your Passport to the World.” The club will run from through Sunday, Aug. 15. Registration is open now at beanstack.parkridgelib.org, and patrons can track their reading through the Beanstack website. Reading “passports” are available ... -
Park Ridge Inside Lisa Zago on the friendly Original Pancake House, shopping at Camp Willow and margaritas at Hay Caramba
The Original Pancake House What you do for a living: Professionally, I do two things. One is my beloved and unique dinosaur hunting and educational program (www.dinosauria.biz). Second, I work the door at the trendy Gibsons Italia in Chicago. I like diversity in my life. Both of my passions have been rewarding and challenging. I work ... -
Fun, stylish, friendly and committed to giving back: Q&A with Laura Palumbo, owner of the new Gabriel’s Closet children’s consignment store
By Trent Modglin Gabriel’s Closet 428 W. Touhy in Park Ridge 847-720-4902 GabrielsCloset.org Officially opening June 2, 2021 Q: Tell us a bit about what it’s like to follow in your mom’s footsteps with a children’s consignment store. A: It has truly been a surreal experience. Growing up, I always knew my mom ran a ... -
Inside Scoop: Kohl Children’s Museum reopens, Amphora & Co-Op California sales and Bottle & Bottega’s Friday Night Out
Kohl Children’s Museum reopens June 2, debuts Summerburst outdoor event Kohl Children’s Museum will re-open its full exhibit environment to the public beginning June 2. Crowd capacity will initially be limited to 25 percent (with advance reservations required) and face coverings remain mandatory. Regular sanitizing and nightly deep cleaning sessions will be taking place as ...
