https://theralphieandryanshow.com Chicago Real Estate and Lifestyle Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:35:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/best-libraries-in-chicago-suburbs/#comment-65 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:42:01 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=7742#comment-65 Love, love, Geneva Library. Great staff, & many wonderful voluunteers, Looking forward to their holiday book sale– coming soon, one of the best!

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/best-libraries-in-chicago-suburbs/#comment-64 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:38:35 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=7742#comment-64 It’s shocking to see Geneva Public Library on the list; its book collection was substantially and inexplicably downsized when the new, much larger, building was built. The collection has not been rebuilt which is an enormous loss and a library deficit.
At least the Friends of the Library sales are still good, though too crowded. Additional space should be found so the sale can be spread out.

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/the-five-best-beaches-in-the-chicago-suburbs/#comment-58 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:30:27 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=7788#comment-58 What about Crystal Lake? They merit this as much or more than Naperville or Lake Zurich.

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/the-five-best-beaches-in-the-chicago-suburbs/#comment-57 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:47:35 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=7788#comment-57 Ralphie: Was your Mom & Dad Ralph & Ida? I grew up with them.

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/living-near-west-side/#comment-56 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:09:33 +0000 https://bestchicagoneighborhoods.com/?locations=near-west-side#comment-56 […] than wander the streets aimlessly wondering where the heck you’re going, you can simply look up a neighborhood, scan the street numbers and do some actual planning that will go beyond GPS […]

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/best-breakfast-spots-in-the-chicago-suburbs/#comment-49 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:44:11 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=6853#comment-49 You missed PanCake Cafe – best omelets and bacon around

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/best-breakfast-spots-in-the-chicago-suburbs/#comment-48 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:17:10 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=6853#comment-48 Would like to suggest Walker Brothers Pancake House in Arlington Heights on Dundee Rd. My family has been frequenting Walker Brothers since 1970s. I Love their melt in you mouth Buttermilk pancakes and strong Kona Coffee; mom loves her Cherry Kiafa crepes, dad enjoys their signature Apple Pancakes which can be equally rivaled by the giant German Pancake. They also have amazing omelets and eggs Benedict’s. Have multiple locations, all equally good!

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/best-restaurants-if-money-is-no-object-in-western-chicago-suburbs/#comment-46 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:20:29 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=6652#comment-46 What are the best for serious allergies like Seafoods of all kinds? Cross contamination on shared grills, pans etc is always an issue.

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/5-best-breweries-in-chicago-suburbs/#comment-45 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:02:20 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=6604#comment-45 I liked the one named “Joyride”. My tastes are a milder beer. Goes great with one of Urban Counter’s burgers.

]]> https://theralphieandryanshow.com/5-best-italian-restaurants-in-chicago-western-suburbs/#comment-43 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:56:29 +0000 https://theralphieandryanshow.com/?p=6433#comment-43 Villa Verone in Geneva another hidden gem

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