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  • Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at Harp & Fiddle and Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, and relaxing at Grand Geneva Resort

  • Lots of happenings: Movies in the Park, magic shows, Sweet & Arts camp, Beer Under Glass and deals at Gabriel’s Closet, Like New Auto Spa and Elements Massage

  • Shop Around the Corner: Experience a stunning showroom, elegant jewelry and a 102-year history of satisfied clients at Sandberg Jewelers

  • Inside Scoop: Summer concerts and Movies in the Park return via the Park Ridge Park District

  • Park Ridge Insider Nikki Allen on Cindy’s rooftop, cocktails at Pennyville Station, gifts at Marigold and weekends in Galena

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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Experience a stunning showroom, elegant jewelry and a 102-year history of satisfied clients at Sandberg Jewelers

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2021
    Sandberg Jewelers 7096 Carpenter Road in Skokie’s Village Crossing shopping center 847-676-4367 SandbergJewelers.com At first glance: This is a big, bright and beautiful showroom ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    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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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: Elevated comfort food, stylish ambiance and an incredible rooftop deck in Edison Park

    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2021
    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 ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Lirica: Navy Pier spices things up with a new Latin American-inspired restaurant with incredible views

    By Trent Modglin
    May 7, 2021
    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 ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The flavor-filled Thai crab fried rice and caterpillar maki at Hands on Modern Thai & Sushi Bar

    By Trent Modglin
    April 19, 2021
    Hands On Modern Thai & Sushi Bar 7117 W. Addison (773-777-1000) 5056 W. Irving Park (773-205-8335) HandsOn.us Interestingly enough, we stumbled upon this bright ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Classic styles blended with a modern look — and a focus on statement pieces — at the new Sooo Cute Boutique in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2021
    Location: 7 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge SoooCuteBoutique.com Facebook: @SoooCuteBoutique Instagram: @sooocutepr A love of retail: Vania’s love of retail, clothing and accessories ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Zaza Cucina: Enjoy delicious “family recipes with a twist” at this sleek new Italian hot spot in Uptown Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    March 10, 2021
    By Trent Modglin 608 W. Touhy in Uptown Park Ridge 224-585-6155 ZazaCucina.com It’s a family business: Danielle Sisto’s first memory of life in the ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Beautiful home décor, friendly service and a creative flower bar at Marigold Gift Shop in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Marigold Gift Shop 29 S. Prospect in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com 224-985-3135 Family history: Amy DeGrazio began working at Wehde Shoes in ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 17, 2021

  • Lots of happenings: Movies in the Park, magic shows, Sweet & Arts camp, Beer Under ...

    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2021

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The Centennial Aquatic Center is addictive… espe The Centennial Aquatic Center is addictive… especially for our swim-crazed 7-year-old. Credit to the @parkridgeparks for keeping it so clean, safe and enjoyable for all ages, not to mention filled with some great tunes for the parents! #therealparkridge #summervibes #swimming
Q&A with @bridgetbrosnanmurphy from the Dave Murph Q&A with @bridgetbrosnanmurphy from the Dave Murphy Team at @daprileproperties about the current real estate market in Park Ridge and their long-standing ties to Lake Geneva #parkridgeillinois #realestate https://therealparkridge.com/qa-with-bridget-murphy-from-the-dave-murphy-team-at-daprile-properties-about-the-current-real-estate-market-in-park-ridge-and-their-long-standing-ties-to-lake-geneva/
Just hanging out, climbing the Skyscraper tower be Just hanging out, climbing the Skyscraper tower before zip lining across a lake at the new @theforgelemont — look for the article online next week and in our fall issue this September. In the meantime, use code PARKRIDGE20 to get 20% off your adventure at ForgeParks.com #therealparkridge #theforgelemontquarries #adventure
Brother visiting means a good little late lunch — salmon sandwich, truffle fries and @rogueales Batsquatch hazy IPA — at @theharpandfiddle today. So reliable and tasty. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. #therealparkridge #eatlocal
Looking for a little Sunday Funday or just want to Looking for a little Sunday Funday or just want to beat the heat and get the day started off right with friends or family? @tavernpointchi in Edison Park has an excellent weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a variety of scrumptious options. Reservations: https://bit.ly/TOTP_Reservations Check out our Good Eats feature from the summer issue: https://therealparkridge.com/good-eats-at-tavern-on-the-point-elevated-comfort-food-stylish-ambiance-and-an-incredible-rooftop-deck-in-edison-park/
Great night out with family and neighbors at the C Great night out with family and neighbors at the Concert in the Park from the @parkridgeparks. Takeout dinner from @thalaivasindiankitchen, @phasethreebrew and @mikerphonebrewing beers from @wehavegreatbeerpr and cocktails from @sweetandtartshoppe (the night’s sponsor) made for a great Park Ridge evening. #therealparkridge #whywemovedhere #summer
Plans Friday night? Join the @parkridgeparks this Plans Friday night? Join the @parkridgeparks this Friday night, July 23 at Hodges Park (101 Courtland Ave.) to listen to the Irish band Fagan and Friends perform from 8-9:30 p.m. Prior to the concert, watch the @trinityirishdancers perform a show at 7:15 p.m., then participate in a quick lesson to learn some Irish dance steps. Don’t forget to grab a picnic basket dinner for the kids, adults or the whole family from the concert sponsor, @sweetandtartshoppe just across the street. And maybe a few of their fantastic cocktails too...
When your 7-year-old decides to treat his cousins When your 7-year-old decides to treat his cousins and family to @triplescoopdicecream using his own gift card, it’s a proud moment indeed. And a tasty way to cap off a full day. #therealparkridge #summer #icecream
As summer days go at the Centennial Park Pool, thi As summer days go at the Centennial Park Pool, this one was pretty good, especially while entertaining the nieces from NYC. Glad the @parkridgeparks doesn’t have an age limit on the water slides because this guy may just have enjoyed them more than the kids. #therealparkridge #summer
Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at @theharpandfiddle and @thalaivasindiankitchen and relaxing at @grand_geneva #therealparkridge https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-vinnie-fosco-on-main-streets-revival-dining-at-harp-fiddle-and-thalaivas-indian-kitchen-and-relaxing-at-grand-geneva-resort/
Thoroughly impressed by the new @wheelandsprocket Thoroughly impressed by the new @wheelandsprocket bike store on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Well-supplied and well-staffed to take care of all your biking needs. Lots of exciting things happening in Village Green shopping center now with @kickhouse_parkridge @dickpondparkridge @goldfish_parkridge @cleanjuiceparkridge @donjuanscantina and more. #therealparkridge #supportlocalbusiness
Thanks to great local businesses like @cleanjuicep Thanks to great local businesses like @cleanjuiceparkridge for displaying The Real Park Ridge magazine for their customers to grab. And thanks for the free kids’ smoothies on Mondays with the purchase of a regular smoothie. Highly recommend the “So Basic One” smoothie with strawberries, bananas, almond butter, almond milk and maple syrup. #therealparkridge #smoothietime #eathealthy
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