Ricky’s, a retro-styled neighborhood bar from the team behind Tern Club and Fly By Night, has quietly opened in Parkridge, pairing a full bar with a backyard food truck called Lil Ricky’s. Inside, the vibe leans hard into kitsch and comfort: lamps, tchotchkes, a pool table, and a vintage soft-serve machine give the room the feel of a place that has been on the block for years. Early visitors describe it as part dive, part cozy tavern, the kind of spot built for regulars and long evenings.
Menu and ordering
The bar menu sticks to easy-to-share snacks like pimento cheese, warm olives, and nachos, while the Lil Ricky’s truck out back handles the heavier lifting with smash burgers, wings, bratwurst, and fries. A recent review highlighted the two-patty smash called the Dirty Ricky ($12), truffle fries ($9), and a Seattle dog ($8). Customers can order straight at the truck or scan a QR code inside the bar and then pick up their meal outside, as reported by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
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