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The Real Park Ridge

  • Home
  • Around Town
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Scene
    • Feel-good Focus
    • Kid Zone
    • Park Ridge Insider
    • Recommendations
  • Eat. Drink. Shop
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • General Features
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  • Magazine
  • Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt

  • 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

  • Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

  • Light bites perfect for patio season

  • Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy

EAT DRINK PLAY

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  • Three cocktails on a patio table: a lime-garnished orange drink in a short glass, a dark espresso martini in a coupe, and an orange spritz in a tall glass with a lime wedge and straw.
    Good Eats

    Light bites perfect for patio season

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2026
    We went in search of some lighter dishes that would be ideal for lunch or dinner on the patio this summer By Trent Modglin ...
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  • Clothing store display with folded polo shirts and tees on a table, surrounded by racks of shirts and a mannequin wearing a striped polo in the background.
    Shop Around the Corner

    Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

    By Trent Modglin
    June 17, 2026
    2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge Shop2SistersPR.com Men’s golf shirts Brother J’s, the store’s men’s section toward the back, ...
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  • Plate of pasta with pink sauce and green herb garnish on a patterned blue-and-white dish, on a wooden table.
    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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From our big summer issue... Park Ridge Insider A From our big summer issue...

Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt on her new @sipnplaystudio on Devon Avenue, live music on the patio at @theharpandfiddle and @pennyvillestation … a love of @neta_sushi and @chicagobarrelhouse … exploring @wolffsfleamarket on the weekend, and the relaxing and fun art experience at @colormemineglenview 

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Don’t fall victim to those random storm chasers ca Don’t fall victim to those random storm chasers calling or knocking on your door. If your home or business was impacted by yesterday’s hail and windstorm, get an honest inspection from your local roofing & siding experts at @northwindexteriors 

Call 773-998-4000 or visit www.northwindexteriors.com to fill out a quick inspection request form.
A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and chips on @theharpandfiddle patio, craft beer sampling at @wehavegreatbeerpr and great live tunes from @terrybyrnemusic 

#therealparkridge #summer #parkridgeillinois #patiovibes
And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music and community vibes — and lots of great work from lots of great volunteers to make it all happen. See you on Aug. 22 for the summer finale
You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ri You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ridge Market after Dark — @mad60068 — this Saturday, July 25. We are filled to the brim with breweries, distilleries, wineries, artisans, live music, local food trucks and plenty of friendly faces. Bring your crew out to this new summer celebration benefiting the @parkridgechamber 

The fun starts at 4:30.
Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboa Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboard the Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour from @citycruises 

Talk about feeling like a tourist for the day on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Unique, educational and entertaining at the same time.
When the brother in law visits and basically escap When the brother in law visits and basically escapes with your son and nieces every night for a little @triplescoopdicecream
Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dar Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 is coming up this Saturday, July 25, The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. @nsccshow takes over Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park Fridays and Jazzin’ at the @@shedd_aquarium  Wednesdays

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issu Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issue with fun info about the @parkridgeparks Country Farm Fair this Saturday and Movies in the Park (Cars) Aug. 6, as well as climbing adventures in the AC at @funtopiaglenview and the new Powering the Future exhibit at the @griffinmsi (where the popular Spider-Man is extended!)

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite spots and sights from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula

Read the feature from our big summer issue here: therealparkridge.com
It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreet It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreetpizza tent at the Taste of Park Ridge last weekend. And it was equally as great to discover one of their new summer specials on Devon Avenue... the southwest chicken egg rolls. Let’s get together and bug them enough to keep them on the regular menu going forward. C’mon, who’s with me?
Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’more Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’mores bonfires to fun concerts and early childhood expos, there are plenty of family-friendly events this July & August from the @parkridgeparks 

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
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