Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Hitting the Park Ridge jackpot: How a global pandemic helped showcase how great our neighborhood really is
By Trent Modglin Many of you reading this probably have a move-from-the-city story. It seems like most people we meet in Park Ridge lived a chunk of their 20s and/or 30s living in Chicago before making the inevitable progression to the burbs. We were no different. When we knew the time was right, the allure ... -
Q&A with Harriet Resnick about the fall activities and Lightscape exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden
The Real Park Ridge sat down with with Harriet Resnick, Vice President of Visitor Experiences and Business Development of the Chicago Botanic Garden, to discuss the fall activities and upcoming Lightscape exhibit Q: What are some fun fall programs you have coming up? A: We have a number of events happening at the Garden this ... -
Signature Dishes: A pair of creative new appetizers at Harp & Fiddle — the ahi tuna and pot roast poutine
110 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4466 TheHarpandFiddle.com Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment of this family-friendly spot in Uptown. The chef-driven menu includes everything from shepherd’s pie, burgers, ribs and salads to a seafood paella, but we chose to focus ... -
Q&A with Matt Steiger from @Properties about the Park Ridge real estate market and curb-appeal tips
Q: How is the real estate market looking both in the short and long term? A: The real-estate market the last six months has been booming. I predict a strong last few months of the market this year since the spring market started a little later. Long term, I think this good market will last, ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge farmers’ market runs through October; Sweet & Tart Shoppe, Poke Burrito, Clean Juice and Kate Spade open
Park Ridge Farmers’ Market runs through October Committed to bringing local farmers and artisans from around the Midwest to Uptown Park Ridge, the Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh herbs, flowers, specialty foods, baked goods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and more. Don’t forget a bit of live music and kids’ activities as well. And ... -
Good Eats at Café Touché: The inviting French bistro in Edison Park makes for a great night out
Café Touché 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com The scene: This tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese. Make sure to hit the gorgeous, spaced-out sidewalk patio while the weather cooperates. The string lights and colorful flowerbeds provide a warm, European ambiance. Inside, Café Touché has ... -
Local recommendations include Evanston beaches, Pennyville Station’s specials, Goode Plumbing and the new D’Agostino’s location
We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area “Going to the three different beaches in Evanston is a great time for a family outing or date night. The sand is nice, the water is clean, parking isn’t bad and there’s even a dog beach. We like to order pizza ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Peter Dykas on dinner at Boston Fish Market and Hay Caramba, and exploring forest preserves with the family
How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge in 2004. What you like best about Park Ridge: The best part of being in our area of Park Ridge are the parks, the neighbors and all the diversity that makes up Park Ridge. It’s a bit like the United Nations. During the summer it was evident ...
