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  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

  • Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Frida Kalhlo and Egyptian artifacts at the Art Institute, Block 37 and Summer House Santa Monica

    By Trent Modglin
    May 26, 2025
    Egyptian artifacts, famous paintings and Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris at the Art Institute of Chicago The famed Art Institute of Chicago is home ...
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  • General Features

    Hidden gems: Chicago Ramen in Park Ridge, the golf simulators at Social 18, and the Green Mill for jazz and cocktails

    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Chicago Ramen 1056 Busse Highway in Park Ridge Chicago-Ramen.us Chicago Ramen, as a company, is not exactly a hidden gem. Chef ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2025
    Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET mobile exhibit visits Rosemont May 9-10 Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place) is welcoming the ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Danley’s Garages, the Greek chicken and gyros from Mully’s Grill, and achieving whole body health with Metta Perspective Acupuncture

    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2025
    Danley’s Garages Local recommendations include Danley’s Garages, the Greek chicken and gyros from Mully’s Grill, achieving whole body health with Metta Perspective Acupuncture, financial ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2025
    Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon on her family operation at Triple Scoop’d, the margaritas and steak tacos at Westso in Edison Park, shopping at ...
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  • Good Eats

    Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

    By Trent Modglin
    April 16, 2025
    From Don Juan’s fried oysters and Beacon Tap’s trash can nachos to Howard Street Inn’s stuffed crabs and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s hummus crudite, we scoped ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
    Park Ridge Insider (and Northwind Exteriors owner) Joe Breisch on his family’s favorite dishes at Nonna Silvia’s and Blufish Sushi, the Pennyville and Harp ...
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  • General Features

    New in town: Come explore the new Fire + Wine, Grind N Gears Café, Perry’s Gallery and MD Ventures Med Spa’s expansion

    By Trent Modglin
    April 8, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Fire + Wine 608 W. Touhy Avenue, Unit C2 in Park Ridge 224-985-9990 FireAndWine.net The BG Hospitality Group — owners of ...
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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day wee If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day weekend, head on over to the annual Main Street Craft Beer Festival on Sunday. The eighth annual event — hosted by @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle — will be held from 12-9 p.m. in the farmers’ market lot. With food, live music, a kid zone and, most importantly, 100+ craft beers available from local breweries like @hopbutcher @dovetailbrewery @phasethreebrew and @morebrewing it’s a pretty solid way to kick off summer here in Park Ridge. #TheRealParkRidge #craftbeer #beerfest
Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one seri Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one serious Memorial Day sale this weekend. Swing by Friday-Monday (they’re open Memorial Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for 60% off select merchandise. 33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. Shop2SistersPR.com
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavi From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds from @parkridgedentist A great night out with friends usually includes… “ @haycarambarestaurant because the food is delicious, the premium margarita hits the spot and the service is fantastic. I love when they have the mariachi band on weekends.” Read it all in our Park Ridge Insider section at TheRealParkRidge.com
Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it can help you better navigate life in an assortment of ways? Look no further than @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are call The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are calling your name. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, they’ve got classes, clinics and private lessons for all ages. Learn more and register here: https://conta.cc/43r13yL
Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded us that one great spot for a beer and delicious food before a flight (or on a random Friday night with the family or Tuesday business lunch) is @crustbrewing in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark Great patio to catch the Rockin’ in the Park concert series every Thursday in the summer too. Today’s offerings: The I Know Joe hefeweizen and the delightful Blueberry Crusher, a light-bodied cream ale with a hint of lemon and lots of real blueberries.
From our spring issue cover story on the area’s From our spring issue cover story on the area’s best appetizers… The @shemroonkababhouse falafel — ground chickpeas with parsley, garlic and onion — is freshly fried upon ordering and served atop a cucumber, tomato and onion salad with a sesame-flavored tahini sauce. “It wasn’t on the menu at the beginning when we opened two years ago, but a lot of people were asking for it, especially since we have a really good hummus dish on the menu,” owner Mehdi Hajiaghazadeh tells us. “But very quickly, it became one of our most popular appetizers.” Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferrar Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferraricarano wine dinner at the @theharpandfiddle on Wednesday, June 18, sponsored by @therealparkridge and @northwindexteriors There will be live entertainment and raffle prizes, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit @lawrencehallchicago — a community-based youth service agency committed to helping heal the effects of childhood trauma. RSVP by calling (847) 720-4466
The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders t The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders type of haircut he wanted and Vinny matched it perfectly at @anthonyvalentinosalon
The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark i The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark is THIS Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 p.m. This year’s activities will include bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo and live children’s entertainment by Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans. #SpringFamilyFun #SpringFunFest #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #BounceHouses #BalloonSculpting #Facepainting #PettingZoo #LiveEntertainment #OutdoorFreeFun #SundayFunday
“I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics “I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics is a great place to relax and reset. … I had the scrub, wrap and massage by Anna, as well as a facial by Kate, and was transported into a world of care and comfort that was unmatched by previous spa experiences. I have traveled quite extensively but nothing quite matched my experience at Renata’s Organics. I plan to visit again soon. It doesn’t get better than this.” Read all the local recommendations from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
One of the more than 100 local businesses you can One of the more than 100 local businesses you can find @therealparkridge magazine (in addition to our direct-to-home delivery via the post office) is the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakton. And you can read more about them — and their plans to serve as an event space — in our New in Town feature from the big spring issue now at therealparkridge.com
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