Friday, September 14, 2012
Check out Patch's video of the Smashing Pumpkins frontman and Highland Park resident welcoming a huge crowd to Madame Zuzu's Tea House on Thursday with an intimate acoustic set.
It was easy to mistake Billy Corgan's new tea house for a nightclub on Thursday afternoon. Though the stylish walls and classy drinks inside of Madame ZuZu's, located in the Ravinia Business District of Highland Park, felt more upscale than any Starbucks, the long line of people waiting to get in was still an odd sight for a daytime hangout -- even one that sold Intelligentsia coffee and vegan cupcakes. The people in line were eager to wait for the chance to try out the neighborhood's newest hangout, and for the chance to see the Smashing Pumpkins' frontman perform an intimate acoustic set. "When they're motivated, they show up," Corgan told Patch at Thursday's opening. Riverwoods resident Ali Harris enjoyed a cup of jasmine tea with her …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Madame ZuZu's arrives in the Ravinia Business District in Highland Park this week, and the neighbors couldn't be more excited to see what the Smashing Pumpkins' frontman has in store.
The hip tea house owned by Smashing Pumpkins' frontman Billy Corgan and Ravinia Wine Shop owner Sharon Mackin-Norberg will open its doors in the Ravinia Business District on Thursday. Madame ZuZu, located at the former Post Office in the Ravinia neighborhood of Highland Park, will offer a dozen international teas as well as Intelligensia coffee, desserts from Highwood's Bent Fork Bakery and swanky seating, according to Eater Chicago. The renovated space includes "a long dark wood bar, black-and-white flooring, metal plating on the ceiling, red walls, deco lighting and a piano," Eater Chicago reports. Ravinia residents couldn't be more excited. "People have been waiting with bated breath for it to open," Ravinia resident Caroyln Cerf said…
Monday, August 13, 2012
If you stroll through Jens Jensen Park on Wednesday, bring some cash, a tote bag and your appetite.
Each week, Leslie Lewis brings her assortment of prepackaged, natural food to farmers markets throughout the Chicago suburbs. She's in Libertyville one day, Evanston another. On Wednesdays, you can find her in Jens Jensen park, along with 13 other vendors for Ravinia's Farmer's Market. "I love the area," Lewis said about Highland Park. "The demographics are good, the people here are educated, health conscious and they know what they're looking for." In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, market customers can also find crepes made on-site, get their knives sharpened, buy fresh flowers or check out some specialty artisanal cheeses. "There's a quaintness about the Ravinia Farmers' Market," Lewis said. "A lot of regulars come back every …
Monday, August 6, 2012
Study will determine costs of long‐term streetscape improvements for the stretch of Roger Williams Avenue between Green Bay Road and Judson Avenue.
The information below comes from the City of Highland Park. The Ravinia Business District (RBD) streetscape design and branding study is now underway, with efforts being led by a team comprised of Hitchcock Design Group, Nicholas Associates and Strand Associates. The study is necessary to determine the costs of long‐term streetscape improvements for the stretch of Roger Williams Avenue between Green Bay Road and Judson Avenue. Also included in the comprehensive analysis is a utility adequacy study that will determine the need for future underground improvements. These efforts build on prior actions regarding the RBD, including the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in 2005 and the completion of a market study in 2010…
Friday, September 16, 2011
City starts formal process to decide future of historic movie house.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) for ideas for the future of the Highland Park Theatre will be released Friday following the City Council's decision Monday to continue the procedure it has been developing for the last three months. After the RFP is put out, tours to potential buyers and developers will be given the week of Sept. 26. Then proposals will be whittled down to those the Council feel are worthy of an interview. The winning idea will be chosen Nov. 30. Resident reaction welcome Once the choice is made, the City Council will begin the formal approval process, which will include at least one public hearing where residents will be invited to share their thoughts, according to Mayor Nancy Rotering. Read More: Residents Question Theater…
Korrina Grom
11:18 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
I agree, Angela. Anyone who knows me is aware that Billy Corgan is one of my favorite people in the world ... but aside from that, Madame Zuzu's is just so cool. The atmosphere is amazing! I love the décor, especially the lighting. more ›