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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas, Zita’s take-and-bake options and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s apple and spicy walnut salad

    By Trent Modglin
    July 12, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and a margarita This Mexican cantina in the heart of Edison Park focuses on “the freshest flavors,” ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger

    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2023
    A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin and Sophia Gianaris Pennyville Station’s ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Shrimp DeJonghe at Café Touché, Mexican street corn at Qué Onda, personal charcuterie boards at Daniel’s Charcuterie and steak fajitas at Howard Street Inn

    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2023
    A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer at Café ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: Carnitas at Qué Onda, roasted Lake Superior whitefish at Zaza Cucina, and farfalle alla Francesco at Pazzi Di Pizza

    By Trent Modglin
    July 2, 2022
    Carnitas at Qué Onda The folks at Qué Onda strive to bring the ambiance of a Mexican-style cantina to the heart of Edison Park, ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: The backyard gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café, Thai chicken wrap at S&T and vampire tacos at Yard House

    By Trent Modglin
    March 21, 2022
    The Backyard Gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café You may have had some of Off the Wall’s great coffee or tea concoctions, perhaps ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie, taco pizza at Easy Street and street tacos at Qué Onda

    By Trent Modglin
    December 30, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie It hasn’t taken Daniel’s Charcuterie long to garner a strong reputation for their creative and ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market

    By Trent Modglin
    September 13, 2021
    Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to ...
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    Signature dishes: Build-your-own Poke Burritos, rigatoni carbonara at Zaza Cucina and boom boom shrimp at Harp & Fiddle

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Build-your-own burrito at Poke Burrito / Xun Bistro This new Asian-fusion restaurant is drawing attention in Uptown Park Ridge, and I ...
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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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A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is li A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be the @crustbrewing Crustoberfest, their signature Oktoberfest brew.

The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. 

Read more about this and other fun fall events in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the steak fri From our big new fall issue...

From the steak frites at @cafe.touche and wild mushroom sacchetti at @fireandwinege to the mixed grill at the new @mazigreektaverna — and much more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature article now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChica "We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products."

Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza fro Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber on Saturday, Oct. 3 — we're talking food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.
The Local Recommendations section from our recent The Local Recommendations section from our recent issue include @thalaivasindiankitchen @jumpguypartyrentals @windycityappliancerepair @pazziwoodfire @raffiagifts @thelivenroom_eventvenue in Niles, @puttshack in Skokie, US Cleaners and more 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the bone-in s From our big new fall issue...

From the bone-in short rib at @tavernpointchi and jambalaya at @theharpandfiddle to the Spanakopita Benedict at @eliacafe_ and carne asada at @donjuanscantina and more, we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodg It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodges Park at the annual Trucktoberfest from the @parkridgeparks — kids activities, music, games, food, drink and more.
The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes on a French flair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the @parkridgechamber 
The fun kicks off at 7 p.m. Call (847) 720-4466 to reserve your space today. 

Honestly, we were sold just reading that pork tenderloin cordon bleu description...
This is one busy fall season in the area, and The This is one busy fall season in the area, and The Real Park Ridge magazine will get you all organized on upcoming events. Check out the Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue, with details on great events like the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 19, @sketchbookbrew Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20, the @chicago_gourmet Sept. 23-27, Rosetoberfest in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark Sept. 26, the first annual @parkridgechamber Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 3, @olsonsaceparkridge Harvest Fest Oct. 10, @theharpandfiddle Cook-Off Oct. 11 and much, much more. 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com in the Inside Scoop section
Ohhh, lookie here. This fall issue is our biggest Ohhh, lookie here. This fall issue is our biggest yet (did you know we’ve expand the distribution of every issue for 6+ years?), and loaded with features on @thalaivasindiankitchen … chef’s choice dishes at restaurants like @fireandwinege @donjuanscantina @cafe.touche and @theharpandfiddle … info on tons of fall events like Trucktoberfest from the @parkridgeparks and the new Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber … shopping at the new @animahausco boutique in South Park, Q&As with Dimitris from @dimarkocoffee and Justin Schuring from Centennial Fitness Center, exploring hormone optimization with @uptownmedspaparkridge … spotlights on five new businesses in town, jazzy date night ideas in Chicago, and much, much more. Happy reading... and keep an eye out for some fun new announcements coming soon.
Foodie spotlight dish of the week: Steak frites at Foodie spotlight dish of the week: Steak frites at @cafe.touche in Edison Park (you’ll find this dish featured in our big fall issue)

Touché’s version of this Parisian staple is a thick 12-ounce NY strip or eight-ounce filet, cooked to your liking with a bordelaise (wine-and-marrow-based brown sauce) or au poivre (bold, creamy peppercorn pan sauce), all with a pad of butter melting over the top as it arrives at your table. Worth mentioning, too, that Wednesdays are half-price bottles of wine at Touche, and martinis are $8 on Thursdays.
First Look Review: Adolescent Salvation at @theate First Look Review: Adolescent Salvation at @theaterwit 

Sharp, surprising, captivating and disturbing, this sleepover gone wrong captures the messy contradictions of teenage lifestyle 

Read the review from our new fall issue here. TheRealParkRidge.com
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