Batavia is a hidden gem of Chicago suburban living. The city truly lives up to its nickname, ‘city of energy’ (being home to a physic lab), giving good energy to everything it does, with high caliber schools, appealing real estate opportunities, and well-rounded amenities that draw in families, young professionals and retirees alike. It’s the […]
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Best Breakfast Spots in the Chicago Suburbs
If it’s early and you plan to run errands in Chicago’s suburbs, a hearty breakfast is necessary. A loaded omelet with hash browns and a cup of coffee will provide you with the energy you need for your day. The same is true for pancakes, waffles, brunch spreads, etc. Chicago is a massive place with […]
15 Best Western Suburbs of Chicago to Live in
It’s no secret that we here at the Ralphie and Ryan show love the western suburbs of Chicago. We were born and raised here, it’s where we and our families call home, and it’s where the vast majority of our real estate business takes place. We’re not alone in our appreciation for the western suburbs, […]
Best Deli/Sub Sandwich Shops in the Western Chicago Suburbs
If it’s close to lunchtime, sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a hot bowl of soup and a sub sandwich. If you’re in Chicago’s western suburbs and only have 30 minutes for lunch – you need to already know where to go to satisfy your deli cravings. That way, you’ll have enough time to […]
Best Chicago Suburbs For Young Families
Something you might not know about us here at the Ralphie and Ryan Show is that we’re both family men. So, since we’ve done it ourselves, we thought it was about time we covered the best suburbs in Chicago for raising a young family. We asked ourselves – what mattered most to us when creating our […]
5 Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago’s Suburbs
Sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a taco or quesadilla. That rings true even if you’re in the deep-dish capital of the world. Pizza, steaks, and seafood are great, but Mexican food is in a league of its own. Luckily, Chicago is no slouch in this food department, either. There are plenty of delicious […]
