Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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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 ... -
Around Town: Chicago Restaurant Week is a city-wide culinary celebration running Jan. 24-Feb. 9
By Trent Modglin It’s time for Chicago’s annual foodie frenzy. Yes, that special time of year, where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty during the 13th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week, which runs Jan. 24-Feb. 9. That’s a total of 17 days of dining deals to delight even the ... -
Park Ridge Insider: Joan Hohs on pizza at D’Agostino’s and Pequod’s, fajitas at Hay Caramba and Park Ridge ice skating
Pequod’s Pizza How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in Morton Grove for 60-plus years. Over the course of these years, I have spent time enjoying Park Ridge events, shopping, restaurants, theaters, sports and much more. What you like best about Park Ridge: I thoroughly enjoy the quaint hometown feel of Park Ridge. The ...
