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The Real Park Ridge

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  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
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    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
    • Good Eats
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    • Shop Around the Corner
  • General Features
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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke

  • Good Eats at fire + wine

  • Inside Scoop: Discover the year-round opportunities available at the new Oakton Sports Complex

  • Hunger games
: We’ll let you in on some of the best local dishes we tried this winter

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    Good Eats

    Good Eats at fire + wine

    By Trent Modglin
    May 7, 2026
    This stylish and welcoming addition to Park Ridge offers an impressive array of chef-driven Italian favorites and creative seasonal options By Trent Modglin 608 ...
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  • Good Eats

    Hunger games
: We’ll let you in on some of the best local dishes we tried this winter

    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap This lively sports bar in Des Plaines has some of the best daily specials you’ll ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Spring faves: We asked two local boutique owners for their favorite items in the store right now

    By Trent Modglin
    March 18, 2026
    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
 RaffiaGifts.com What’s new: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Old Irving Brewing Co.

    By Trent Modglin
    January 16, 2026
    By Trent Modglin Old Irving Brewing 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago OldIrvingBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-midnight Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. History in short: ...
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  • Good Eats

    Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

    By Trent Modglin
    January 1, 2026
    Harp & Fiddle’s French onion soup By Trent Modglin French onion soup at Harp and Fiddle There are lots of worthy options to warm ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L

    By Trent Modglin
    December 7, 2025
    2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com Named after… Owner Natalie Amabile’s two daughters, Ava and Lily, both of ...
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  • Good Eats

    Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2025
    Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s ...
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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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Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it al Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 returns July 25 and Aug. 22 Serve it Forward pickleball event benefiting @have.dreams June 13 @olsonsaceparkridge Dad’s Dash 5K June 20 Taste of Park Ridge returns July 9-11 Rosemont’s free @parkwaybankpark Thursday concerts and fireworks Concerts in the Park from the @parkridgeparks and Concerts in the Park from the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Fa Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Father’s Day (or yourself), save 15% and sample some great bourbon and beer with @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge
Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-ope Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-opening delayed until later this summer, the @parkridgeparks has made arrangements with the @desplainesparkdistrict for Park Ridge residents to receive the discounted resident rate at the Des Plaines Golf Center driving range. Yep, check it out.
Hidden gem spotlight: @macushlabeer @hmartoffici Hidden gem spotlight: @macushlabeer @hmartofficial Korean food court @rand_redhots Read the feature from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, an The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, and bigger and better than ever. As the largest and most widely-read magazine in the area, we take pride in our content and reach. Head to your mailbox or any of the 230+ local businesses receive each issue. Features include patio season dishes at spots like @ziassocial @fireandwinege @tavernpointchi @shemroonkababhouse @theharpandfiddle and more, as well as local insider info, spotlights on @have.dreams … upcoming @mad60068 events, new @griffinmsi exhibits, @uptownmedspaparkridge skincare tips, summer must-have items at @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts … joining the first-timer’s club at @kickhouse_parkridge … date night at @millennium_park … free Wednesday fitness sessions from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio and Thursday concerts in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … spots to escape and relax like @tealula and @chicagobotanic … Door County favorites and much, much more.
Welcome to town, @zarminalipediatrics !! The Real Welcome to town, @zarminalipediatrics !! The Real Park Ridge enjoyed being part of their official @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting at 545 Busse Highway (next to Dick Pond) earlier this week. Beautiful space, an experienced and local team of medical professionals, and a respected nationwide brand covering everything from primary care and urgent care to speech therapy and behavioral health. What more could you ask for?
Rumor has it there are only 10 spots remaining for Rumor has it there are only 10 spots remaining for tomorrow’s Bourbon & Bites event at @theharpandfiddle benefiting the @parkridgechamber Don’t delay, as this will sell out
We’re rather excited to be getting our bounce hous We’re rather excited to be getting our bounce house, water slide and games from the folks at Fun in Chicago / @jumpguypartyrentals again this year for our neighborhood block party. Check out their vast assortment of fun rental options at FunInChicago.com and read more about them in the new summer issue of The Real Park Ridge magazine.
The first Park Ridge Market after Dark from the @p The first Park Ridge Market after Dark from the @parkridgechamber is in the books and a great time was had by all. Thanks to all our vendors, volunteers, planning committee members and everyone who came out to celebrate the community. And here’s the best part: There’s two more events to come later this summer — July 25 and Aug. 22
Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weeke Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at @uneannee Brewery in Niles
Looks like a patio kind of weekend, doesn’t it? Looks like a patio kind of weekend, doesn’t it?
The folks at @parkridgecoin are having another fun The folks at @parkridgecoin are having another fun Pokemon event on May 30 from 3-5 p.m. Swing by to buy, sell or trade.
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