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The Real Park Ridge

  • Home
  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
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    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
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  • General Features
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  • Magazine

  • 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”

  • 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

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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
    Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking ...
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  • Good Eats

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

    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2025
    Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would ...
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  • Interviews

    Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Baraglia of Mixfitliving

    By Trent Modglin
    July 24, 2025
    Julia Mix Baraglia grew up in Park Ridge, was a Hawkette at Maine South, and she and her husband are raising their three boys ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, Raging Waves water park upgrades, and the Mountain View Adventure Center

    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2025
    New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry Step into the exciting world of one of the most beloved superheroes of all ...
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  • General Features

    Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses

    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2025
    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ...
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  • General Features

    Spotlight on Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream: Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge TripleScoopdIceCream.com A popular ice cream shop… by accident If you’re looking ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

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

    By Trent Modglin
    July 2, 2025
    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge Raffiagifts.com Hammit handbags Which Hammit handbag is speaking to you? That’s the question Emily Larson, owner ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

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

    By Trent Modglin
    June 30, 2025
    Carmine’s chicken Milanese What you do for a living: I’m best known as “The Feldco Guy” … and over the last 20+ years, I’ve ...
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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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Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking e Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking enhancements from @uptownmedspaparkridge … standout dinners at @bavettessteakhouse and @foxtailonthelake … shopping the Prospect Avenue boutiques like @edie.boutique and @campwillow … and soaking up the sun at the @chicagobotanic Garden Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Great time last night celebrating the opening of @ Great time last night celebrating the opening of @eliacafe_ with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor Such a wonderful family, delicious menu and gorgeous space on Northwest Highway. Talk about a great new addition to our thriving restaurant scene. Look for more on Elia Cafe in our upcoming fall issue.
The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor t The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor the fourth annual @goldfish_parkridge Community Block Party coming up this Friday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Village Green Shopping Center at 678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. Enjoy live music, bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more. The pool will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance fees are $5 per person and $15 per family. This is a non-profit event, and all donations benefit @compasstocare a wonderful organization committed to helping impoverished children who are fighting cancer.
From our big summer issue... Patio bites and sign From our big summer issue... Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial @tavernpointchi @social18restaurant @donjuanscantina and more. Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles ha Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles has some of the best daily specials around. Monday offerings include 2-for-1 cheese pizzas and $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light pints, and you can get $3 martinis all day on Thursdays and 24-ounce domestic beers for just $3 on the weekend.
Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge even Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge event tonight in Uptown
Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @cafe.touche @mughalthebiryanihouse @howardstreetinn @theharpandfiddle and many more. Read the summer cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It’s shaping up to be some great weather the res It’s shaping up to be some great weather the rest of the week for the @parkridgechamber Summer Sidewalk Sale, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out some great deals at a number of local stores.
So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro plate from @mullysgrillrestaurant by now, but did you know that @social18restaurant Greek Kitchen in the front of the building rolled out its new menu last week? And with the weather looking fantastic the rest of the week, now’s a great time to check out a few authentic Greek dishes and their spacious sidewalk patio. Drink specials? Yep, they’ve got those two. Social 18 24 Main Street in Park Ridge
Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina over the weekend: Burrito suizo with shredded chicken, ground beef tostadas, a pitcher of margaritas and seasoned street corn
To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the @parkridgechamber — thank you, thank you, thank you for 5 wonderful years in business. We’ve made so many great friends throughout all our expansion that it’s hard to even fathom sometimes. And the best part is, this is just the beginning, so stay tuned!!
From our big summer issue... Summer fitness Q&A w From our big summer issue... Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Mix Baraglia of @mixfitliving “ @mixfitliving was launched to help local moms and families prioritize health and fitness in their homes, build a supportive community, and share a journey of growth and wellness.” Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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