By Veronica Espinoza During this unprecedented time with COVID-19, many families across the world have been impacted in several ways. We have had to change our daily routines, like being surrounded 24/7 with our family, which can sometimes be hard. Especially when you’re in a virtual meeting, it can get kind of distracting. Due to ...

By Trent Modglin Park Tavern 5433 Park Place in Rosemont 847-349-5151 ParkTavernRosemont.com A popular spot in Rosemont’s entertainment district — with a sister location in Chicago — Park Tavern “offers a contemporary spin on the gastropub experience.” Make sure to check out their craft beer list and rooftop space when the weather is favorable. Lobster ...

By Trent Modglin Press Room The Publishing House, an 11-room bed and breakfast in the West Loop, opened in 2017, and its subterranean, European-style wine bar offers a selection of more than 140 wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass — all in a charming, century-old building. Enjoy a menu of season-driven fare ...

In these trying, unprecedented times, it’s always good to give back to the small businesses that make Park Ridge and the surrounding communities so great in the first place. And ordering out is one of the easiest ways to do that. So we thought we’d try to help by putting together a list of local ...

How long you’ve lived here: I have now lived here a total of 13 years — two years in high school and 11 years after college. My grandfather bought his house on Norman in the 1950s, so my mom grew up here, and although I grew up in Colorado, I spent many summers visiting the senior ...

By Trent Modglin 110 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4466 TheHarpandFiddle.com  The scene: 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. Live music — ranging from acoustic guitarists ...

By Veronica Espinoza Off the Wall Café Location: 104 Main Street in Park Ridge WeHaveGreatCoffee.com The basics: A new venture from the owners of the popular Beer on the Wall craft beer store and taproom next door, Off the Wall delivers a sizeable space for get-togethers, meetings or doing work. It’s a family friendly area ...

We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Countryside Saloon in Des Plaines, which used to be a bit of a dive bar, has really improved with a new addition, great pizza, outdoor patio and even valet parking. With a ton of flat screens and food and drink specials, ...