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The Real Park Ridge

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Fall fashions: A look at some of the best, most stylish seasonal items available along Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge

Author: Trent Modglin

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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Summer fashions: Check out some of the trendy, warm-weather items available at Edie Boutique, Marigold, Raffia Gifts and Sooo Cute Boutique

    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2022
    Edie Boutique 27 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com Edie Boutique in Uptown is your summer dress headquarters. So many styles to fit ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Mel’s Craft BBQ: Brisket, bourbon and believing. This labor of love has become the area’s hot new restaurant

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 24 Main Street in Park Ridge 224-985-3461 MelsCraftBBQ.com Background: Some 20 years ago, Mel Thillens started ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Enjoy an assortment of outdoor events this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    June 16, 2022
    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing and Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District There are so many special events at the Park Ridge Park District ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Bridget Murphy on being spoiled at Zia’s Social and Brunch Cafe, the great service at Wheel & Sprocket, and finding gifts for clients at Marigold and Raffia

    By Trent Modglin
    June 10, 2022
    Raffia Gifts What you do for a living: My husband, Dave, and I are a real estate team with d’aprile properties, which overlooks Hodges ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Library’s “Live on the Lawn” Summer Reading Club event is June 4

    By Trent Modglin
    June 1, 2022
    The Park Ridge Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Club for patrons of all ages with live music, ice cream treats and a ...
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  • General Features

    High-school hunger pains: We asked a handful of Maine South students for their favorite spots to eat around town

    By Trent Modglin
    June 1, 2022
    Shakou bento boxes By Natalia Kuppers I like to get first-hand opinions from my friends before I go to a new place to eat. ...
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  • General Features

    Local charity spotlight: Diveheart.org uses scuba therapy to provide those with disabilities a chance to “imagine the possibilities”

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2022
    The info: Diveheart.org 630-964-1983 Downers Grove, IL The basics: Diveheart is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization founded in 2001 with a mission to build confidence, ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Aykut Imren on favorite dishes at Pazzi di Pizza, Beacon Tap and Boston Fish Market, shopping at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, and escaping to Lake Geneva and Evanston Beach

    By Trent Modglin
    May 16, 2022
    Boston Fish Market What you do for a living: We work for Turkish Airlines and a local delivery service. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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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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Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s excit Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — like the @ziassocial chicken parm, @howardstreetinn turkey club, @uneannee Cajun shrimp tacos and @danielscharcuterie21 apple walnut salad, among others — just to make your stomach growl Read the feature from our fall issue now at therealparkridge.com
Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great even Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great event. It’s the 5th annual Christfiddle Market at @theharpandfiddle with more than 35 vendors providing some holiday cheer. Everything from baked goods and jewelry to candles, artwork, wine and spirit sampling, and much more!
Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordere Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples like — just to make your stomach growl Check out Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at @cafe.touche … the Tex Mex chicken flatbread at @theharpandfiddle … Shemroon tray at @shemroonkababhouse … tavern fried chicken at @tavernpointchi and grilled octopus at @patinawinebar … among other dishes Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Any loss to Loyola is always difficult to stomach, Any loss to Loyola is always difficult to stomach, but @mainesouthfootball played toe to toe with them the whole way in the quarterfinals yesterday and had tons of support on hand in Wilmette. So proud of this team and the run it made this season
Whether you need your hair cut or styled, a manicu Whether you need your hair cut or styled, a manicure, or you’re in the market for a few stocking stuffers, @ashwillowsalon on Devon is the place. The vibes are always good here
It’s never too early to start thinking about the It’s never too early to start thinking about the perfect holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. And the team behind @ziassocial @the_beacon_tap and @cafe.touche have a nice deal going on with a free $25 gift card for every $100 purchase. #therealparkridge #giftcards
Save the date for the annual Park Ridge Winterfest Save the date for the annual Park Ridge Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber
From our big fall issue… Chicago Scene: Great BB From our big fall issue… Chicago Scene: Great BBQ at @greenstreetsmokedmeats … @legalseafoods opens on the Chicago River … @midwestcoastbrewing new rooftop in West Town … and @thesecondcity sparkling latest revue Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
An incredible assortment of tea, a warm and helpfu An incredible assortment of tea, a warm and helpful staff, and a beautiful new(ish) addition that’s ideal for meetings, relaxing or catching up with a friend. And did we mention @tealula is one of the more than 100 area businesses you can pick up our fall issue? Recommendation: The Firecracker from the shaken iced tea menu. Papaya, pineapple and strawberry flavors permeate this green tea that’s combined with homemade lemonade. Just perfect.
Inside Scoop from the @parkridgeparks — It’s a Inside Scoop from the @parkridgeparks — It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center Did you know the Centennial Fitness Center offers a large selection of cardio, strength, conditioning, yoga, aqua and indoor cycling group fitness classes to meet your programming needs? The facility also features group and private swim lessons, personal training, a variety of sports programs and open gym times for badminton, basketball and pickleball. Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Favorite restaurant in the area: I’ll go with @b Favorite restaurant in the area: I’ll go with @blufish_parkridge It might seem odd (as a sushi place), but somehow everyone in the family can all find something we enjoy eating there. Read @patrasdean entire Park Ridge Insider contribution from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Such a fun event happening today at @theharpandfid Such a fun event happening today at @theharpandfiddle
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