I’ve often described owning a home in The Glen as having the best of both worlds. It’s urban living…in the suburbs. The suburban part of this description means great schools, safe neighborhoods, no congestion, golf courses, and plenty of room to walk, jog or run. As for urban living we have Glen Town Center with its many restaurants, boutiques, theater, book store, museum, and coffee shop…all within an enjoyable 3 block stroll along Tower Drive.
Two new restaurants opened recently. The Curragh Irish Pub is a traditional Irish eatery with a big menu. You’ll find 11 starters, 9 soups & salads, 10 traditional Irish dishes, 5 additional entrees, 9 sandwiches + burgers, 6 tempting desserts, several sides, a children’s menu, an extensive wine list, and a full bar. My family recommends the Guinness fish & chips, shepherds pie, and the Curragh reuben. The ambiance is classy yet comfortable and fun.
If you are a burger connoisseur, you’re in luck. A restaurant called MOOYAH opened a few weeks ago offering great burgers (including those of turkey and veggie varieties), and hot dogs with your choice of buns and different cheeses. Several toppings and sauces are available, including something called “MOOYAH sauce” which is as tasty as it is mysterious. The fries are fresh cut every day and made on site. My husband loves the traditional burger, I enjoyed the turkey burger, and our son found the “real ice cream shakes” to his liking (no surprise there).
My third “find” in Glen Town Center is really fun. It’s called Pinot’s Palette whose motto is “Paint. Drink. Have fun.” It’s a place to learn to paint while having a glass of wine with friends. Upcoming event themes include “girls night out”, “VIP night” and “date night”. Staff members help you along the way, and as they say, a good time is had by all.
The Glen is an upscale residential and retail community on Chicago’s North Shore in the village of Glenview. The residential real estate market offers luxury homes of all types…single family homes, townhouses, row homes, duplexes, two-flats, and apartment condos. If you may be interested in living in The Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or margaretludemann@gmail.com
Margaret Ludemann, Glen resident and @properties Reator
