This stylish and welcoming addition to Park Ridge offers an impressive array of chef-driven Italian favorites and creative seasonal options By Trent Modglin 608 W. Touhy Ave, C2 in Park Ridge
 (224) 985-9990
 FireAndWine.net Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 4-9 p.m.
 Thursday: 4-10 p.m.
 Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
 Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The background: Hard to believe it’s ...

A family history in the business, specialized treatments for improving oral health, and a focus on community connection 511 W. Talcott in Park Ridge (847) 318-0066 DiFrancoDentalSpecialists.com All in the family The fact that I get to live and work in this amazing community is something I am grateful for every day. Park Ridge is ...

By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Families have a brand-new place to play, learn and stay active, right here in Park Ridge. The Oakton Sports Complex, located at 2800 W. Oakton Street, is now open and filled with year-round opportunities for kids, teens and adults to get moving and have fun together. This beautifully ...

By Trent Modglin Sip N’ Play Studio 811 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge SipNPlayStudio.com (847) 350-8476 Q&A with owner Annika Schmidt Q: What led to you wanting to start Sip N’ Play here in town?
 A: I opened Sip N’ Play because I truly wanted the families of Park Ridge to have a special place ...

By Trent Modglin Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap This lively sports bar in Des Plaines has some of the best daily specials you’ll find in the area, not to mention an alluring patio for summertime. Thursdays happen to be $12 burger night, but trust us, the Beacon burger should be on your radar no ...

Breakfast at Goldy’s Grill What you do for a living: I get to walk into a lot of big life moments — first homes, last homes, and everything in between. On paper, I am a realtor at Baird and Warner here in Park Ridge, but whether I am listing a home or helping to find ...

Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in the same parking lot location as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was a huge success in its first two years, and the Chamber of Commerce committee is hard ...

Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
 RaffiaGifts.com What’s new: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen and dinner parties. Emily Larson’s current favorites: 1. Hammit handbags “I’m really excited that we always have a stylish array of ...