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  • Home
  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
    • Park Ridge Insider
    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • General Features
  • Interviews
  • Magazine
  • Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke

  • Good Eats at fire + wine

  • Inside Scoop: Discover the year-round opportunities available at the new Oakton Sports Complex

Author: Trent Modglin

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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
    ZooLights celebrates 30 years at the Lincoln Park Zoo Head to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions, which ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: See Blue Man Group over the holidays before it leaves Chicago, Cinderella at the Marriott Theatre through Dec. 29, and exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2024
    Blue Man Group NYE and holiday shows — see it before it leaves Chicago Jan. 5 The holiday season is the perfect time to ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop til you drop: Come explore the latest in holiday gift ideas and winter fashions on Prospect Avenue

    By Trent Modglin
    December 12, 2024
      Edie Boutique and Marigold 27 and 29 S. Prospect Ave. ShopEdie.com Owner: Amy DeGrazio What are you most proud of at your stores? ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Dania Garcia on the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, the sandwich de Milanese at Don Juan’s, escaping to Lake Geneva and the welcoming vibes at Harp & Fiddle

    By Trent Modglin
    December 4, 2024
    Anderson Japanese Gardens What you do for a living: I am a full-time server at Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Park Ridge. It’s a ...
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  • General Features

    Spotlight on Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine: How acupuncture — when combined with a lifestyle change — can help combat a wide range of chronic conditions

    By Trent Modglin
    November 26, 2024
    Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 6201 W. Howard Street, Suite 101, in Niles
 (847) 701-5788
 MettaPerspective.com Background Dr. Dawn Graziano began her medical ...
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  • General Features

    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Green Street Smoked Meats, Legal Sea Foods opens on the Chicago River, Midwest Coast Brewing’s new rooftop in West Town and Second City’s sparkling new revue

    By Trent Modglin
    November 11, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Green Street Smoked Meats There’s no denying that this is one of the city’s best spots for barbecue, and we fell ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center

    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2024
    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing director
 Park Ridge Park District

 The Centennial Fitness Center has been part of the Park Ridge community for more than ...
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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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Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts — for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

Read the feature from our new summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or the @pinesroompr for a great meal and a few drinks to support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub 

The patio is calling, and so are Holt's burgers, pizza and — our favorite — the fried chicken + elotes tacos.
Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 fo Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 for a fun Dad's Dash 5K run / 1 mile walk, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, dedicated to providing comfort, care and housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.
Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_stev Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge at @shop2sisters Boutique tonight, Tuesday, June 16, for a Father’s Day-themed Sip & Shop event from 6–8 p.m.

Come shop for Dad, but let’s be honest, Mom deserves something too. Enjoy 15% off your purchase throughout the event while browsing great gifts, clothing, accessories, and more.

We’ll also be featuring a special tasting experience, including Two Eagles bourbon & old fashioneds, as well as beer tastings from Une Année Brewery in Niles and Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. 

Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day, treating yourself, or just looking for a fun night out in Park Ridge, stop by for great local shopping, beer, bourbon and community.
Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time a Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time at @howardstreetinn following a Park Ridge dads golf league at @tamoshantercc = a quality Monday
Local recommendations from our recent spring issue Local recommendations from our recent spring issue include @bricktonmontessorischool @kickhouse_parkridge @suits2020chicago @parkridge_pickups @mullysgrillrestaurant burgers @octobercafechicago @firstwatch breakfasts @sky_music_company and more 

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it al Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com

Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 returns July 25 and Aug. 22

Serve it Forward pickleball event benefiting @have.dreams June 13

@olsonsaceparkridge Dad’s Dash 5K June 20

Taste of Park Ridge returns July 9-11

Rosemont’s free @parkwaybankpark Thursday concerts and fireworks

Concerts in the Park from the @parkridgeparks and Concerts in the Park from the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Fa Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Father’s Day (or yourself), save 15% and sample some great bourbon and beer with @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge
Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-ope Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-opening delayed until later this summer, the @parkridgeparks has made arrangements with the @desplainesparkdistrict for Park Ridge residents to receive the discounted resident rate at the Des Plaines Golf Center driving range. Yep, check it out.
Hidden gem spotlight: @macushlabeer @hmartoffici Hidden gem spotlight: 
@macushlabeer 
@hmartofficial Korean food court
@rand_redhots 

Read the feature from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, an The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, and bigger and better than ever. As the largest and most widely-read magazine in the area, we take pride in our content and reach. Head to your mailbox or any of the 230+ local businesses receive each issue. 

Features include patio season dishes at spots like @ziassocial @fireandwinege @tavernpointchi @shemroonkababhouse @theharpandfiddle and more, as well as local insider info, spotlights on @have.dreams … upcoming @mad60068 events, new @griffinmsi exhibits, @uptownmedspaparkridge skincare tips, summer must-have items at @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts … joining the first-timer’s club at @kickhouse_parkridge … date night at @millennium_park … free Wednesday fitness sessions from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio and Thursday concerts in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … spots to escape and relax like @tealula and @chicagobotanic … Door County favorites and much, much more.
Welcome to town, @zarminalipediatrics !! The Real Welcome to town, @zarminalipediatrics !!
The Real Park Ridge enjoyed being part of their official @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting at 545 Busse Highway (next to Dick Pond) earlier this week. 

Beautiful space, an experienced and local team of medical professionals, and a respected nationwide brand covering everything from primary care and urgent care to speech therapy and behavioral health. What more could you ask for?
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