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  • Inside Scoop: Where learning feels like play — Preschool at the Park Ridge Park District

  • Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

  • Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

  • Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

  • Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the Feldco guy”

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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    October 31, 2022
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    Unique date night ideas: We have a few fun local spots for a date night that breaks away from your normal routine

    Zanies Comedy Club There’s a famous saying about how “Couples who laugh together last together.” While we’re hardly in the relationship therapy business, it does sound ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2022
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    Spotlight on Beautifully New Med Spa: Owner Danielle Oyasu on the popularity of regenerative skin treatments, what microneedling involves and the truth about sunscreen

    600 W. Talcott, #103 in Park Ridge (847) 720-4035
 BeautifullyNew.co Q: Tell us a bit about your background in skincare and how you’re settling into your ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    October 21, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Kelly Kendall on dining at Seasons 52 and Easy Street Pizza, unique accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique, and drinks at City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk

    Seasons 52 What you do for a living: I am a kindergarten teacher in a nearby suburb. I have been an educator for 16 years and ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    October 19, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up, Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm, Sandberg Jewelers 70% off closing sale, Brickton Montessori open house and more

    Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up I recently overheard some friends talking about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up (on Goose Island on the northwest side of Chicago) in class, ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2022
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    Breweries in bunches: Nearby Evanston may be best known for Northwestern University, but it’s also home to five uniquely charming breweries

    By Trent Modglin Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland DoubleClutchBrewing.com Details: Tucked away in a tree-lined neighborhood on the north side of Evanston, this is ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District 2022 Referendum — Your chance to vote on improving the aging Oakton Ice Arena and more

    By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District On November 8, Park Ridge Park District residents will have a chance to vote ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 5, 2022
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    Good Eats at the Howard Street Inn: Graced with a friendly staff, incredible specials and a tasty, diverse menu, it’s easy to see why this sports-watching mecca is so popular

    6700 W. Howard Street in Niles (847) 583-0795 HowardStreetInn.com History in short: Seeking to create a family-friendly atmosphere with good vibes and good food, Ken Hoffman ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2022
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    Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall

    Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most of my ...
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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.

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This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq Competition and festival in Park Ridge. Head to Hodges Park for some great food, bands, beverages, raffle prizes and a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition. Bonus: Your attendance will help raise money for worthy local causes like @avenuesonline and the Maine Township Food Pantry
Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge i Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge is here — and delivered to more businesses and more of your mailboxes than ever. We’ve more than tripled in size in five years, and with the next issue, we’ll be adding additional pages, 1,200+ more magazines in circulation, and at least two more USPS delivery routes direct to Park Ridge homes. 

Thanks for reading the largest family-friendly entertainment magazine around! And don’t forget to check out TheRealParkRidge.com to sign up for our bimonthly email newsletter, just to make sure you’re up to speed on all the events and fun things to do in the area.
There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall weather and a great meal. 

From our summer issue — Chicago Scene: Sharing some of our favorite restaurants for dramatic views along the Chicago River like @gibsonsitalia @riverroastchi @beatnikontheriver and @lhrooftop 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full fo The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full force at @raffiagifts
Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the fin Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the final Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music, artisans, weather and, most importantly, great people! We may have needed a full day to recover, but it was well worth it. So glad we’ve made this a summer tradition in Park Ridge.
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The @parkridgeparks Oakton Sports Complex is reop The @parkridgeparks  Oakton Sports Complex is reopening to the public on Saturday, August 23. Stop by the grand opening celebration to check out this amazing facility featuring a completely renovated main rink, new studio rink, training room, indoor athletic field, concessions area and multipurpose rooms.

There is a full afternoon of activities planned starting at noon. Head to PRParks.org for more information.
Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live entertainment and a large, handpicked rotation of local breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy.

Don’t miss out: This last Market After Dark of the year will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Pallen yesterday to get the lowdown on his plans to build a second taproom for his popular @mikerphonebrewing 

In case you haven’t heard, the old Boston Market on Devon is where it’ll be. Patio seating, burgers, cheese curds and Park Ridge-exclusive beers included. Coming winter 2026! Read the interview in our upcoming fall issue, which will be out in early September.
Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway. Look for more on this great new addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene in our upcoming fall issue.
From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridge From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridgeparks programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play

Read more in our Inside Scoop section at therealparkridge.com
Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weeke Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? From Door County hidden gems to farmers markets in Madison and staycations in Chicago to glamping in Michigan, we tapped into the minds of some of our previous Park Ridge Insiders for ideas on where to go

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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