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  • Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

  • Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

  • Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady

  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest, Rosemont Family Fall Fest, Oktoberfest celebrations, EXP virtual reality adventures & more

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    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2025
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    Hidden gems: Twin Anchors for ribs, Luvvli wellness studio, Suncatcher Brewing and AriYarn knitting and crochet studio

    By Trent Modglin Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern If you lived in Chicago for any length of time, you no doubt know about this classic establishment. ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2025
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    Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

    Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home — an ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2025
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    Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

    Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s Cut steak ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 17, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

    Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, especially children ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

    Seadog Haunted River Tour from City Cruises through Oct. 31 City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, has a pretty stellar fall and winter ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 15, 2025
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    Kid Zone: Goebbert’s Fall Fest, Park Ridge Trunk or Treat, Lake Park Golf Course, Chicago History Museum’s Lincoln exhibit and EXP Rosemont

    Goebbert’s Farm Fall Fest and Halloween light show The annual Goebbert’s Farm annual Fall Fest, complete with pumpkin patch wagon rides, apple picking, slides, exotic animal ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2025
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    Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

    KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway  847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old and haven’t ...
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    October 3, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

    What you do for a living: Currently I am a father, a graduate student and work two jobs trying to improve our local community and its ...
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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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Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Off is this Saturday from 12-4 p.m., and you won’t want to miss it. * 12 chili contestants * 5 breweries serving beer samples * Scotch, bourbon and wine tastings * Local artisans * Live entertainment * Raffles * Half of the proceeds go to the Chili Cook Off winner, and half benefit the @parkridgechamber
The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandw The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandwinege on Touhy in Park Ridge are something to behold. Available Friday and Saturday nights, they're focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings. A sample steak board includes a choice between: *Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime NY strip *A 12-ounce Linz Heritage Angus Reserve bone-in filet *A well marbled, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ribeye *A filet trio featuring gorgonzola, horseradish and crab Don’t forget the curated wine pairings, and you can take your steak night to the next level with one of their housemade sauces and shareable sides. Read more about several great steak dishes in the area from our big fall issue cover story at TheRealParkRidge.com
Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ri Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ribs, @luvvlistudio wellness classes, @suncatcherbrewing and @ariyarnshopandstudio Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checkin Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence Read the feature now at IllinoisBrewing.com
A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandf A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner, this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber Bonus: It just so happened to be @chefjerry82 birthday too.
The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded wit The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded with plenty of fashionable fall and winter gear right now. Swing in today for a serious wardrobe upgrade before the temps dip again. And look for a feature article on this popular Prospect Ave store in our upcoming winter issue.
The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contempora The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contemporary Persian restaurant on the corner of Touhy, Prospect and Northwest Highway — can feel overwhelming at times… in a good way. Just that many tempting options. If you’re feeling steak (and we hope you are since you’re reading this article), the fan favorite char-grilled barg kabab is made of marinated filet mignon and comes with your choice of basmati rice or fries. Read more from our fall cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Satu Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar, where you can check out one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and gifts made by local vendors. 🗓️ Saturday, November 1 ⏰ 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave. 🎟️ $2 admission
The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @cru The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark entertainment district has a great weekday happy hour from 4–5 p.m. that includes $5 Crust draft beers, $10 pizzas and $7 draft wines. Pictured: "The Pepperoni," which includes fresh pepperoni, ricotta, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. And don't forget to grab a few pints of their tasty Crustoberfest lager before it's gone.
Local deal of the week Your introductory class is Local deal of the week Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also still running a deal where you can take two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and get boxing gloves to keep! Check 'em out at 535A Busse Highway, and read more about the fun vibes and great workouts at KickHouse from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies of our fall issue and 600 pieces of candy to the 200-plus families that enjoyed the @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat at Centennial Fitness Center Friday night. Always fun hanging with @theharpandfiddle @northwindexteriors The Stage School and other sponsors too. Great, well-run event as always.
When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jess When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jesse Brady, for the best meal she's had recently, she couldn't name just one. Or three. And that's OK. "I could never pick just one! How about a few? The carbonara in a jar at @ziassocial — creamy, decadent, delicious. And the perfect meal to celebrate pre-school graduation. The chicken caprese at @fireandwinege — an unexpected trip to flavortown for date night. The acai bowl at @bonitabowl — a great option for something light and fresh on the go after a workout. The grilled calamari salad at @nonnasilvias — my first time having grilled calamari, and I’ll definitely have it again. The Rosso Diavolo pizza at @fornorosso on Harlem — perfect for sharing during a girls’ night when you want to try a piece but not have the whole pizza. And of course, the creme brûlée dessert is a staple order from @thecapitalgrille for special occasions." Read all her local opinions from a recent issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
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