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  • Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

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

  • Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

  • Inside Scoop: Plan ahead for summer fun in the pool with the Park Ridge Park District

  • Spring fashion focus: From versatile denim options to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue

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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include A Windy City Garages and Doors, Beautifully New Med Spa, Café Touché, Anthony Valentino Salon, Gene & Georgetti, Bead World and more

    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2024
    A Windy City Garages and Doors are the best contractors ever! The project: tear down of an existing two-car garage and replace it with ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall on delicious eats at Shemroon Kabab House and Bangkok Belly, local shopping favorites like My Sister’s Closet, a night out with friends at The Ashburn, and exploring Chicago’s Lincoln Square

    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2024
    Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall What you do for a living: I am the Development Coordinator at Brickton ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Accessories galore: The versatile Raffia Gifts in Uptown Park Ridge has a genuine appreciation for handbags and jewelry

    By Trent Modglin
    April 21, 2024
    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com New location: A longtime staple in town for finding that perfect something — either for ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Pool passes, birthday party packages and more — plan ahead to make a big splash this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    April 19, 2024
    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing and Public Relations Director
 Park Ridge Park District The warmer weather of spring tends to bring everyone’s thoughts to starting ...
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  • General Features

    Sweet tooth satisfaction: We went on the hunt for some of the most popular desserts in the area, and loved every minute of it

    By Trent Modglin
    April 10, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s chocolate chip bread pudding and creme brûlée 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com The difference ...
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  • Interviews

    Real estate Q&A: Matt Steiger from @properties offers his assessment on the state of the current market and tips and trends for when it comes time to buy or sell

    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2024
    Real estate spotlight with Matt Steiger of @properties 224-392-6421 [email protected] Current state of the industry Park Ridge has always had a very strong housing ...
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  • General Features

    New on the scene: Luvvli wellness studio opens above the Pickwick, brunches and catering at Shemroon Kabab House and Patina Wine Bar, workouts at BFT, Une Année’s chimichurri steak sandwich and much more

    By Trent Modglin
    March 23, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Luvvli wellness studio opens above the Pickwick Theater The inspiration for Luvvli was nothing out of the blue for owner (and ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: James and the Giant Peach at the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences and Maximo the Titanosaur at the Field Museum

    By Trent Modglin
    March 18, 2024
    James and the Giant Peach at the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences invites theatergoers of all ages on 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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Felt like some fish & chips on a Friday night at @ Felt like some fish & chips on a Friday night at @theharpandfiddle and couldn’t turn down the ahi tuna appetizer or tender scallops that are a new special (well done @chefjerry82 and Chef Edgar). And as it turns out, my 10-year-old son deserves photo credit here (no child-labor laws were violated).
From our big spring issue — Park Ridge Insider N From our big spring issue — Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon on her family operation at @triplescoopdicecream … the margaritas and steak tacos at @westsorestaurant in Edison Park … finding the perfect something at @shop2sisters and exploring the South Park neighborhood

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
70 degrees, 23 stops, dozens of participating @par 70 degrees, 23 stops, dozens of participating @parkridgechamber businesses, 260+ attendees, lots of smiles and stained lips
Thanks to all who came out to our Trivia & Tasting Thanks to all who came out to our Trivia & Tasting event benefiting the @parkridgeparks and @aminagracefund 

Lots of fun, lots of money raised, and plenty of tasty beverages and laughs. Special thanks to @northwindexteriors @parkridgechamber @whiskeyacres @maplewoodbrew @illuminatedbrewworks @oldirvingbrewing @chimneyrockwinery and Todd Gentile-Allstate Insurance for sponsoring... and to @chefjerry82 and @theharpandfiddle for being gracious hosts and donating all the food. Let’s do it again soon!
Last call for what figures to be one fun night of Last call for what figures to be one fun night of tastings (wine, bourbon, whiskey, beer and cocktails) and trivia benefiting the @parkridgeparks and @aminagracefund 

$30 gets you in on everything at @theharpandfiddle — appetizer buffet included. Tastings kick off at 5:30 tonight and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Ticket link in bio
Had the pleasure of helping the @parkridgechamber Had the pleasure of helping the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor “officially” welcome three new businesses to town in the last week — @timperryart gallery, @elevatephysicaltherapychicago and @ariyarnshopandstudio 

Go check ‘em out! 

#TheRealParkRidge #supportlocal #parkridge
Ever have the @tavernpointchi elote dip, boom boom Ever have the @tavernpointchi elote dip, boom boom shrimp at @theharpandfiddle or @patinawinebar brûléed bone marrow?

If not, you’re going to want to after you read our spring issue cover story on some of the more intriguing appetizers in the area. 

Read it all now at therealparkridge.com
The fun returns tomorrow, Saturday, April 19 in So The fun returns tomorrow, Saturday, April 19 in South Park. The annual Easter egg hunt presented by the South Park Merchants is back, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Check out the new courts and then grab coffee, donuts and ice cream at @triplescoopdicecream before or after your hunt!
We’ve always prided ourselves on having the best We’ve always prided ourselves on having the best content around, and our spring issue cover story is no different. Beware though, it’ll make you hungry...

From @donjuanscantina fried oysters and @the_beacon_tap trash can nachos to @howardstreetinn stuffed crabs and @danielscharcuterie21 hummus crudite, we scoped out some of the tastiest, most unique appetizers in and around Park Ridge to get your meal headed in the right direction

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
We’re going to have quite the @parkridgeparks fa We’re going to have quite the @parkridgeparks facility on the NW side of town. Can almost see the flag football games now…
Join the @parkridgechamber on Sunday, April 27, fr Join the @parkridgechamber on Sunday, April 27, from 1-5 p.m. for the ultimate Wine Walk experience. Bring your crew and sample various wines and small bites from 23 different business-sponsored pouring stations along the way.

Get your tickets now for just $45!
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-park-ridge-wine-walk-tickets-1289055562889
Park Ridge Insider (and @northwindexteriors owner) Park Ridge Insider (and @northwindexteriors owner) @joe_breisch_ on his family’s favorite dishes at @nonnasilvias and @blufish_parkridge … the patios at @pennyvillestation and @theharpandfiddle … Saturdays at the @parkridgefarmersmarket and @parkwaybankpark … and a trio of hidden gems near Lake Geneva

Read the insider spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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