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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
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • General Features
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  • Magazine

  • Inside Scoop: Rita’s Italian Ice free ice day March 20, Park District Easter Egg hunt, winter clearance sale at Gabriel’s Closet, Market After Dark and Taste of Park Ridge dates, Park Ridge Garden Club events and deals around town

  • Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

  • Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

  • Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

  • Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: From elevated comfort food, sports and a unique rooftop to a stellar happy hour and plenty of events, this venue has made a nice home in Edison Park

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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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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at The Curragh: Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy the diverse menu at this inviting Irish pub and restaurant in Edison Park

    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2023
    The Curragh 6705 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park
 773-774-6170 CurraghIrishPub.com The scene: This is classic Irish heritage at its finest. Lots of authentic ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Holiday shopping fun: Come explore a quartet of wonderfully festive Park Ridge stores with us

    By Trent Modglin
    November 23, 2022
    Marigold 29 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 224-985-3135 ShopEdie.com Come check out… **Cute and festive peppermint and nutcracker collection **Chocolate cocoa mix stocking ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at the Howard Street Inn: Graced with a friendly staff, incredible specials and a tasty, diverse menu, it’s easy to see why this sports-watching mecca is so popular

    By Trent Modglin
    October 5, 2022
    6700 W. Howard Street in Niles (847) 583-0795 HowardStreetInn.com History in short: Seeking to create a family-friendly atmosphere with good vibes and good food, ...
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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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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Summer fashions: Check out some of the trendy, warm-weather items available at Edie Boutique, Marigold, Raffia Gifts and Sooo Cute Boutique

    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2022
    Edie Boutique 27 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com Edie Boutique in Uptown is your summer dress headquarters. So many styles to fit ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Mel’s Craft BBQ: Brisket, bourbon and believing. This labor of love has become the area’s hot new restaurant

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 24 Main Street in Park Ridge 224-985-3461 MelsCraftBBQ.com Background: Some 20 years ago, Mel Thillens started ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Daniel’s Charcuterie: Beautiful charcuterie boards, creative sandwiches, sommelier-selected wines and more at this cozy Uptown bistro

    By Trent Modglin
    April 1, 2022
    By Trent Modglin 15 S. Fairview Ave. in Park Ridge 224-585-6100 DanielsCharcuterie.com History in short: Daniel Boland, who opened Daniel’s Charcuterie in 2020, earned ...
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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.

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Get the Inside Scoop from our new spring issue: @r Get the Inside Scoop from our new spring issue: @ritasofparkridge free ice day March 20 ... @parkridgeparks Easter Egg hunts ... winter clearance sale at @gabrielsclosetchi ... @parkridgechamber Market After Dark, @parkridgefarmersmarket and Taste of Park Ridge dates ... Park Ridge Garden Club events ... and deals around town at great spots like @patinawinebar @donjuanscantina and @ziassocial Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
We’re giving away two sets of 4 passes to the Br We’re giving away two sets of 4 passes to the Brookfield Zoo, valid through the end of March. If you’re staying in town for Spring Break, this would be the perfect way to get the kiddos out of the house and make a day of it. Just like this post for a chance to win our random drawing (chosen by a blindfolded 10-year-old) Monday night.
Local recommendations from our winter issue includ Local recommendations from our winter issue include @renatasorganics @howardstreetinn @familytreechiropractic @playtimepupranch @lisakay_creative @techcitychicago @atlasautoservice and more Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com “Renata’s is highly recommended for anyone seeking a professional, serene and rejuvenating experience.” “Lisa Kay Photography is fantastic with headshots! Very professional and easy to work with.” “The owner at Tech City was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. ... While he could’ve hit me for full price on a brand-new screen, instead he found me a used option for near half the cost that was in perfect working shape.” “The staff was wonderful at Howard Street Inn, and I have never had my food allergies catered to in such an amazing way.”
What a great (and fast) five years it’s been cov What a great (and fast) five years it’s been covering the Park Ridge community and surrounding area, and things are only getting bigger and better as we continue to expand. Our new spring issue is loaded down with great insider info, details on new businesses in town, fun appetizers to try, summer skincare tips, kids activities, happy hour specials and much, much more.
Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgech Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor — this time celebrating the opening of @thalaivasindiankitchen beautiful new dining room on Prospect. Look for a feature on new businesses and expansions in the area in our spring issue and online soon
Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the @prwilderness scouts. Lots of creative designs, great racing and father-son time. And plenty of smiles from the winners, who went home with @triplescoopdicecream gift cards.
Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturd Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturday to help them celebrate nine years in business. Get 15% off all weekend and enter to win a $250 gift card too. #therealparkridge #shoplocal
A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature article from our spring issue... Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown “What’s really rewarding is to see the Summit residents getting down to the Bingo room early and waiting for the kids to arrive,” @jpsteinfels says. “They only know each other from this experience, but they remember each other. And that’s the cool part.” Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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We may be a little sluggish today because that was We may be a little sluggish today because that was quite the Night of the Stars event with the @parkridgechamber at @theharpandfiddle What a fun way to celebrate the very best of our community and honor those who go above and beyond to make it a great place to live and do business.
Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over to 157 N. Northwest Hwy for a cup or cone of @ritasofparkridge
Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, ch Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, chicken and salmon along with basmati rice and adas polo (steamed rice with lentils, raisins and dates) last night at @shemroonkababhouse as part of Park Ridge Restaurant Week with the @parkridgechamber Difficult to pick a favorite out of the three, but the salmon is off the charts. Shemroon offers a complimentary bowl of soup and yummy baklava with any entree or chef’s special during Restaurant Week, which runs through this Sunday, so get out and make the most of it. See all the participating restaurants at parkridgechamber.org/restaurant-week
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