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  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
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    • Signature Dishes
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  • Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

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

  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    March 6, 2022
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    Good Eats at Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave Brewery: This Niles taproom may be known for its variety of quality craft beer, but wait till you try their BBQ

    By Trent Modglin Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Brewery 6543 Gross Point Road in Niles UneAnnee.com The history: Born on the near west side of downtown ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    February 28, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz O’Malley on Poke Burrito bowls, biking into Chicago, accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique and family weekends back in Madison

    What you do for a living: I’ve been a high school teacher for 17 years, and I recently launched a monthly wine club in Park Ridge, ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    February 18, 2022
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    First Look review: The Marriott Theatre’s version of West Side Story will remind audiences why the show is an all-time classic

    By Michael Dritto Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) for a limited engagement through March 27. See the calendar and purchase tickets ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    February 13, 2022
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    Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time

    By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve been watching ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    February 4, 2022
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    Q&A with Philip Hong, president and co-founder of Park Ridge Lacrosse, a non-profit designed to foster the local development and growth of this fast-rising sport

    Q: What led to the launch of Park Ridge Lacrosse? A: Growing up playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse for the last 20 years, I was excited when ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 26, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns Feb. 19-20; Small Cheval, Stan’s Donuts and Big Chicken coming to Rosemont

    Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont Feb. 19-20 The 17th edition will take place Feb. 19 and 20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward

    Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How long you’ve ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 14, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Museum of Science and Industry’s LEGO exhibit and free days, MLK Day art camp at Bottle & Bottega, and member benefits at Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Breweries

    Museum of Science and Industry Illinois 2022 free days, and the world’s largest display of LEGO art opens Feb. 10 Did you know that there are ...
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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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Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up t Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up to speed at @goldfish_parkridge 

Their popular Jump Start Clinics consist of a half-hour lesson Monday-Thursday on select weeks throughout the summer, all at the same time with the same instructor, with a focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective that they guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just four short days. 

For more information, call (224) 479-1414. 
678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. GoldfishSwimSchool.com
That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste o That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste of Park Ridge. Great time hanging with neighbors, @parkridgechamber friends, fellow @falconsfootballcheer coaches, magazines clients, fellow volunteers and plenty of other fun people. Always cool to see our community put on such a well-run, family-friendly event. Kudos to this year’s committee for a job well done.
Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, e Rock solid first day of the Taste of Park Ridge, even if a monsoon forced us to take cover and get cozy with a few dozen folks for a bit. The fun continues today and Saturday. Can’t wait to grab some more food andd drink, see some familair faces and rock out with Kashmir!
Your introductory class is always free at @kickhou Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also currently running a deal where you can check out two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and boxing gloves to keep! Check ‘em out at 535A Busse Highway.
It’s official… Imagine us having to keep this It’s official…
Imagine us having to keep this little secret for most of the last year, especially when the second location will be walking distance from our house. Congrats Mike and the talented crew at @mikerphonebrewing … we can’t wait to be your first customer. Look for a Q&A about this fun expansion in the fall issue of @therealparkridge
From our big summer issue... Spotlight on @triples From our big summer issue...
Spotlight on @triplescoopdicecream — Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

“It’s such a special feeling on a warm summer night to give people a chance to calm down from their busy lives and take a few moments to connect with each other.” — Nicole Hanlon

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharp This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharpandfiddle next Friday during the Taste of Park Ridge is not to be missed. Good people, good wine, good times
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Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses at @shop2sisters to colorful patio dishware at @raffiagifts and versatile tote bags at @sooocutepr — we’ve got a variety of must-have items for summer

Read the spotlight from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy,” on great dinners a @carmines_rosemont and @mullysgrillrestaurant recently, feeling like family at Mac’s diner, shopping with his daughter at @edie.boutique on Prospect, crab legs at @halfshellchicago and weekend getaways in SW Michigan

Read the Insider spotlight from our summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @weha A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr on a Saturday evening is good for the soul
Talk about a must order when my neighbors get toge Talk about a must order when my neighbors get together at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines. As appetizers go, the trash can nachos represent the perfect combination of presentation, portion size and scrumptious, melty, messy goodness.

Perfectly sharable as a large group appetizer — or perhaps even as a meal for 2-3 people — the show, which is sure to draw attention from nearby patrons, begins when a giant bottomless silver bucket arrives at the table for all to gawk at. The server then slowly pulls the bucket up, sending a cascade of nachos, cheese, meat, jalapenos, green onions and tomatoes tumbling evenly onto the tray below — with onions, guacamole and pico de gallo expertly situated to the side.

Feel free to add pork, chicken, chorizo, chili, steak or brisket to the mix. The smoked brisket, for what it’s worth, tends to sway us every time.

Read more about Beacon Tap’s trash can nachos and 10 more appetizers from favorite restaurants in the area in our recent feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
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