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  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2021
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    Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: Elevated comfort food, stylish ambiance and an incredible rooftop deck in Edison Park

    By Trent Modglin Photos by Influx Consultants Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway TavernOnThePoint.com 773-867-6300 Opening up: The highly anticipated Tavern on the Point ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    June 4, 2021
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    Park Ridge Inside Lisa Zago on the friendly Original Pancake House, shopping at Camp Willow and margaritas at Hay Caramba

    The Original Pancake House What you do for a living: Professionally, I do two things. One is my beloved and unique dinosaur hunting and educational program (www.dinosauria.biz). ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 3, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Free concerts and fitness classes return in Rosemont, neighborhood block parties and Pazzi di Pizza daily specials

    Free concerts and fitness classes return to Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district will see its popular free outdoor concerts and fitness ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    May 23, 2021
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    Fun, stylish, friendly and committed to giving back: Q&A with Laura Palumbo, owner of the new Gabriel’s Closet children’s consignment store

    By Trent Modglin Gabriel’s Closet 428 W. Touhy in Park Ridge 847-720-4902 GabrielsCloset.org Officially opening June 2, 2021 Q: Tell us a bit about what it’s ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 21, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Kohl Children’s Museum reopens, Amphora & Co-Op California sales and Bottle & Bottega’s Friday Night Out

    Kohl Children’s Museum reopens June 2, debuts Summerburst outdoor event Kohl Children’s Museum will re-open its full exhibit environment to the public beginning June 2. Crowd ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    May 13, 2021
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    Small business spotlight: Dr. Julie Davis from Davis & Engert Dentistry, a nearly four-decade staple in Park Ridge

    Davis & Engert 20 Main Street in Park Ridge. DentistInParkRidge.com 847-698-2161 The family connection to Park Ridge: Davis & Engert Dentistry was started by my mom ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 7, 2021
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    Good Eats at Lirica: Navy Pier spices things up with a new Latin American-inspired restaurant with incredible views

    By Michael Dritto Location: In the new Sable Hotel, 900 E. Grand Ave. on Navy Pier 872-710-5703 LiricaRestaurant.com Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. for ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 29, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Kentucky Derby events, Mother’s Day promo from Beautifully New Med Spa, and Wildwood Nature Center updates

    Chicago’s best Kentucky Derby parties, courtesy of Green Curtain events This Saturday (May 1) can’t get here soon enough for Green Curtain Events and fans of ...
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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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From the archives... Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook From the archives... Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy” Best meal you’ve had recently: “That would have to be @carmines_rosemont because I have a soft spot for their monstrous chicken Milanese and crispy Brussels sprouts.” Read the spotlight here: https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-dave-cook-the-feldco-guy/
Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Have you seen the Maine South High School athlete Wall of Fame at @mullysgrillrestaurant ?? So happy to see it continuing to grow every time we stop in. #GoHawks
One of the better happy hours in the area belongs One of the better happy hours in the area belongs to @tavernpointchi in Edison Park. So many weekday food and drink specials from 3-6pm, and did we mention kids eat free?
Your Monday foodie fix: The @holtsparkridge house Your Monday foodie fix: The @holtsparkridge house burger with cremini mushrooms marinated with red wine, olive oil and garlic, then topped with cheddar and served on a pretzel bun. Great craft beer list too, with favorites from @dovetailbrewery @hopbutcher and @mikerphonebrewing
"With Allstate Insurance, we encourage customers t "With Allstate Insurance, we encourage customers to bundle as many products together as possible. The more you bundle, the more you save — up to 30% in most cases. We have also introduced a whole suite of new products with more competitive pricing." — Todd Gentile Read more helpful information from local businesses in our "Did You Know?" feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We all have a pelvic floor — young and old alike, "We all have a pelvic floor — young and old alike, females, males, golfers, yogis, laptop warriors, etc. It is important to acknowledge this part of our body and how it serves us so that when things are going wrong, we can quickly attend to issues that are limiting us in living a better quality of life. You deserve a healthy pelvic floor to move well, feel well and do well in all aspects of your life, and @peace.pelvic.health can help." Read our Did You Know feature from the winter issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Only four more days remain to partake in the 19th Only four more days remain to partake in the 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week. This city-wide culinary celebrations runs through Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menus at a record 550+ participating restaurants across the city. Read more about it in our Inside Scoop blog: https://therealparkridge.com/inside-scoop-chicago-restaurant-week-road-full-of-promise-med13l-fundraiser-preschool-and-enrichment-fair-mikerphones-winterfest-and-more/
Come on out to the Abrewham Drinkin’ (see what the Come on out to the Abrewham Drinkin’ (see what they did there?) fundraiser from @penniesforpennyville on Feb. 12 at one of our favorite breweries around — @uneannee Beer samples, food, raffle prizes, good people and a good cause. What’s not to like? And you can read more about Pennies for Pennyville and its support of local families, organizations and community causes in our winter issue. TheRealParkRidge.com
Spotlight on @penniesforpennyville — This new char Spotlight on @penniesforpennyville — This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community Read the feature from our big winter issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our winter issue cover story on the best dish From our winter issue cover story on the best dishes for those cold winter nights: The bourbon-glazed pork chop at @tavernpointchi The short rib grilled cheese, fried chicken dinner and seared scallops regularly demand our attention at this Edison Park favorite, but there’s just something about a hearty pork chop that speaks to us in the wintertime. This is a 14-ounce bone-in pork chop that’s charbroiled and topped with a Jack Daniel’s glaze and served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Insider’s tip: Plenty of drink specials and half-price appetizers make for a rock solid weekday happy hour here from 3-6 p.m. 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current winter issue: Sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn (6700 W. Howard Street in Niles) The Howard Street Inn is always home to a diverse crowd of groups, families and sports fans of all ages. A gigantic menu too. And did we mention it has arguably the best happy hour and daily specials in the area? One of those specials we love so much happens on Thursdays, when you can get two sloppy joes and a bowl of creamy mac and cheese for just $8.75. If that doesn’t take you back to some fond childhood memories, nothing will. Another hard-to-believe Thursday special: $3 flavored martinis Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial f Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial for their big annual Super Bowl event benefiting @misericordiahome Doors open at 3:30. Don't delay in getting your tickets, as this event will sell out. ZiasSocial.com
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