Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Local recommendations include Countryside Saloon, Devon Avenue Meats, Pickwick’s Classic Film Series & more
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, ... -
Around Town: The inside scoop on Rosemont’s St. Pat’s bar crawl, Oakton Ice Show, Maine South’s Color Run & more
Parkway Bank Park’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl March 13 On Friday, March 13 from 6-10 p.m., head to Rosemont’s entertainment district to partake in the annual pub crawl to celebrate St. Pat’s. Featured bars: Adobe Gilas, Bub City, Five Roses, Hofbrauhaus Chicago, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Park Tavern and Sugar Factory. Tickets ($10 via Eventbrite.com ... -
Family escape to St. Louis: A quartet of fantastic museums for the kids, plenty of craft beer for you
By Trent Modglin If you were asked to name a few cities great for kids, St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, may not exactly roll off the tongue. But as we recently discovered during a long weekend getaway via the Amtrak, even the frigid cold can’t dampen the family fun to be had in ... -
Q&A with local comedian Kelsie Huff about her dysfunctional family, Chicago squirrels and the energy at Zanies
By Trent Modglin A self-proclaimed lover of Cheese Whiz and frosting (but then, who isn’t?), comedian Kelsie Huff is definitely all-Chicago. A graduate of Columbia College, she studied comedy at iO, Second City and The Annoyance Theatre, has created her own shows and is a regular performer at nearby Zanies, as well as various comedy ... -
Around Town: It’s time to get fit together at the Centennial Fitness Center
The Centennial Fitness Center is here to help you live your healthiest and best life through exercise, recreation and fun with your community! This state-of-the-art fitness and athletic facility is designed to provide fitness for all ages through a variety of activities. Specialists are on staff to make sure your visit is safe and comfortable, ... -
Good Eats at LePeep: Prepare to be overwhelmed by the assortment of tasty breakfast and lunch items
By Trent Modglin 10 E. Northwest Highway in Mt. Prospect 847-797-9990 LePeepCafe.com The scene: Located in the heart of downtown Mt. Prospect, just west of Park Ridge, this bright and sunny breakfast and lunch mecca has a loyal following, and the friendly servers likely have a lot to do with that. The massive menu does ... -
Signature Dishes: The beef bulgogi and Korean pancakes at Blue Ridge Korean BBQ in Park Ridge
By Veronica Espinoza Blue Ridge Korean BBQ 49 Summit Ave. in Park Ridge 847-696-7752 Blue-Ridge-Korean-BBQ.business.site This quaint little spot in the heart of Uptown is the local go-to place for fresh Korean BBQ. Warning: The sounds and smells of the frying foods coming out of the small, open kitchen can be intoxicating. Beef bulgogi If ... -
Shop Around the Corner: LeilaLove delivers a creative assortment of decadent macarons and other treats
By Veronica Espinoza LeilaLove 510 Higgins Road in Park Ridge LeilaLove.com Close proximity: I have always been a fan of macarons. A sweet, delicate little French cookie of blissfulness. But I usually have them only once in a while because I would have to go all the way to Evanston to get my hands on ...
