Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee
Harp & Fiddle’s flatbread What you do for a living: I am fortunate enough to work at 2 Sisters A & L with awesome co-workers surrounded by amazing merchandise. Before 2 Sisters, I worked at St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge. How long have you lived here? That’s an easy question. I ... -
Spotlight on Madsen Home & Garden: The mother-and-daughter team of Carol and Mandy Madsen are all about timeless design choices and creating a peaceful sanctuary for you to come home to
Madsen Home & Garden 100 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge MadsenHG.com 847-858-0769 Q: Your company specializes in “creating classic, livable spaces that suit our client’s lifestyles.” Explain what that entails. A: Creating a peaceful sanctuary to come home to. Our clients’ comfort and well-being is the most important thing about what we do. Good ... -
Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: From elevated comfort food, sports and a unique rooftop to a stellar happy hour and plenty of events, this venue has made a nice home in Edison Park
Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway TavernOnThePoint.com 773-867-6300 The scene: Going strong four and a half years after opening right in the heart of the pandemic, Tavern on the Point — and its impressive and versatile 7,500 square feet of space — is like nothing else in the area. “It’s a slice of ... -
Craft Beer Q&A: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewery, and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont
As featured in Illinois Brewing magazine’s winter issue Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the brewmaster there, always writes these very vivid, picturesque descriptions of his beers on the cans, and he nailed it ... -
Did you know: Ash & Willow Salon offers The Nest for yoga, wellness retreats, and more; Chicago Firewood now owned by Triple Scoop’d family; Easy Street’s Home Alone pop-up runs through Jan. 14
The Nest, a healing space at Ash & Willow Salon, offers everything from yoga and book clubs to stress-relief courses and meditation The popular Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary on Devon Avenue in South Park has always had a philosophy of giving back and supporting local artists and businesses, and that focus ... -
Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan
Zia’s Social brunch What you do for a living: I am a photographer with Lisa Kay Photography. I specialize in headshots and branding photos for small businesses. I am passionate about helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through dynamic images that attract their ideal clients. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the area for ... -
Feel-good focus: Harp & Fiddle’s popular monthly wine dinners (the next one is Dec. 18) are a creative and delicious way to raise money and awareness for worthy causes
By Trent Modglin Publisher The Real Park Ridge Note: The Real Park Ridge magazine and Cooney Funeral Home are teaming up to sponsor the latest monthly charity wine dinner at Harp & Fiddle on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. All four courses (think chorizo and shrimp-stuffed calamari and prime New York braciole, etc.) will ... -
Kid Zone: See Blue Man Group over the holidays before it leaves Chicago, Cinderella at the Marriott Theatre through Dec. 29, and exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry
Blue Man Group NYE and holiday shows — see it before it leaves Chicago Jan. 5 The holiday season is the perfect time to leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. To make it easier, Blue Man ...
