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

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

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

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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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Get the Inside Scoop from our big fall issue that’s out now: @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 20, Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest in @parkwaybankpark Sept. 14, @sketchbookbrew Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 19-21, @goebbertsfarm fall fun, Park Ridge Trunk or Treat, EXP virtual reality adventures comes to @villageofrosemont and Catch Me If You Can at the @marriotttheatre 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Save the date — Trucktoberfest 2025. The Real Pa Save the date — Trucktoberfest 2025. The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to be the media sponsor for this fun annual event put on by the @parkridgeparks @theharpandfiddle @wehavegreatbeerpr and @mpoweredortho 

It’s a day full of live entertainment, kids activities, food, beer and contests in Hodges Park.
Local recommendations include @parkridgedentist an Local recommendations include @parkridgedentist and @juliedavisdds … shoe shopping at @dickpondparkridge … @mattsteigerrealestate … breakfast skillets at @5800northcafe … family therapy at @successfulfamiliestogether and shiny cars thanks to @elegant.mobile.detail 

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
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
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