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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
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  • 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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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: With an emphasis on promoting inclusivity for those with special needs, Meaningful Muffins by Ella raises awareness and funds for local nonprofits. And did we mention it’s operated by a 16-year-old?

    By Trent Modglin
    October 30, 2024
    “Feel-good focus” is a series of feature articles celebrating local residents who are doing good things for others By Trent Modglin It took me ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Erica Juris on the chicken French dip at Crosby’s Kitchen, flatbreads at Patina Wine Bar, soothing selections at TeaLula and fall escapes to Madison and County Line Orchard

    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2024
    Chicken French dip at Crosby’s Kitchen in Niles What you do for a living: I am the owner of Serenity Family Chiropractic in neighboring ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with John Shea, Jr. — The new executive director of the Park Ridge Park District chatted with us about his new role, the progress of the Oakton Sports Complex, and all the events and classes this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2024
    Q: Now that you’re fully settled into your new role, how would you describe the Park Ridge community and your adjustment so far? A: ...
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  • General Features

    Escape to Milwaukee: Just over an hour from Park Ridge, the transformation of this city has made it a favorite spot for a quick weekend getaway

    By Trent Modglin
    October 10, 2024
    By Trent Modglin When I was in my 20s living in Chicago, my roommate was from Milwaukee and we would go up every few ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good eats at Don Juan’s Cantina: Thanks to a family-friendly vibe, authentic Mexican food and margaritas, and generations of loyal customers, this former Edison Park staple has definitely found a home in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
    Don Juan’s Cantina 650 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge DJsCantina.com
 (847) 430-3535 History in short Maria Concannon, who opened Don Juan’s in Edison ...
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  • General Features

    Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more

    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2024
    Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Inside Dean Patras on the chicken calabrese at Pennyville Station, the allure of Pines Room, the entertaining new Market After Dark, and looking forward to Social 18

    By Trent Modglin
    September 28, 2024
    Dean Patras What you do for a living: I am a human resource executive for Amgen, a multinational biopharmaceutical company. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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  • General Features

    New in town: Welcoming in Social 18 and Mully’s Grill on Main Street, Neta Sushi, Westside Children’s Therapy and a new Jimmy Bannos project

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2024
    Social 18 Social 18 and Mully’s Grill opening on Main Street in Park Ridge There has been lots of anticipation — and undoubtedly a ...
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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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