Tag: The Real Park Ridge
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Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall
Taking time to unplug has physical, mental, social and health benefits. Spending time with family and friends encourages healthy habits and can lower health risks such as stress and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. Here are some ways you can unplug at the Park Ridge Park Ridge Park District this autumn: **Take ... -
Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.
By Trent Modglin Raffia Gifts Location: 13 S. Prospect, near the Pickwick Theater in the former Yvonne Estelle’s location. RaffiaGifts.com Open seven days a week now Monday: 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 12-4 p.m. A return to Prospect Raffia Gifts called Prospect Avenue home from 1990-2011 under Debbie Sigalos, ... -
Good Eats at Amici Ristorante: This family-run restaurant in Niles has plenty of old-world charm to go with its delicious Italian specialties
Amici Ristorante 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles (847) 967-0606 Amici-Italian.com By Trent Modglin History in short: Amici’s owner, Sarah Zimmerman, has a long history in the restaurant business. Born in Sicily and arriving in the States when she was six, her parents started a pizzeria in 1965 called Villa Doro near Milwaukee Avenue and ... -
Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) in Park Ridge. We have been in business for 33 years in all and 27 in Park Ridge. A lot has changed in Park Ridge, especially on Main Street, for the ... -
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont
By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? Was there a specific memory you have when you knew it was what you wanted to do? A: I grew up in Arkansas, and my dad drank beer. And like most ... -
Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest, Goebbert’s Farm and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, we have your September covered
Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm Sept. 15-17 Just 30 minutes from Park Ridge, Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove is an authentic German celebration. The weekend of September 15-17 will be filled with festivities including live bands, fireworks, games, competitions, plenty of beer and German cuisine. All regular farm activities will still be open for ... -
Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at Kick House Park Ridge
By Sophia Gianaris Location: 535A Busse Hwy, Unit 1A in the Village Green Shopping Center in Park Ridge. KickHouseParkRidge.com My expectations going in: I arrived about 10 minutes early so the instructors could size me for boxing gloves. My background experience was slim. In other words, I had no clue how to throw a punch. ... -
Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold
What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to have you in my chair! Check out my work on Instagram: @HairByClaudiaL How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native, through and through. 27 years to be exact. What you ...
