Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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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 ... -
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 ...
