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  • 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

  • Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan

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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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You know what we love? Specials on Thursdays, like You know what we love? Specials on Thursdays, like $15 pizzas and $10 old fashioneds and Manhattans to go along with everyday deals like $7 Tito's cocktails and $6 house wines and sangria at @ziassocial Oh, and order the cast-iron skillet shrimp scampi and a bowl of the 8-finger cavatelli and thank us later.
Get into the Irish spirit at the @parkridgeparks f Get into the Irish spirit at the @parkridgeparks family St. Patrick’s Day event on Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Centennial Activity Center. Enjoy Irish music, energetic performances by the Trinity Irish Dancers, face painting, arts and crafts, and much more. 100 S. Western Ave. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxn8pyv
One of the longest-operating businesses in Park Ri One of the longest-operating businesses in Park Ridge, @anthonyvalentinosalon currently has chair-rental availability for independent stylists... with all kinds of perks for you and your clients.
Fun time and a great turnout at the @luvvlistudio Fun time and a great turnout at the @luvvlistudio 1-year anniversary ribbon cutting with @parkridgemayor and the @parkridgechamber Check out TheRealParkRidge.com for a feature on all the wonderful wellness programs and classes offered at Luvvli
I recently tried the new buffalo shrimp wrap from I recently tried the new buffalo shrimp wrap from @pennyvillestation but subbed the shrimp for chicken. I’ve been dying for Park Ridge to have a buffalo wrap on their menu. It was absolutely amazing, and I will try the shrimp next. Thank you, Tony Antonacci, for adding one of my all time favorite meals! — Brittany Simonelli I went to @theprospectmp for the first time recently to meet friends. I walked in and was immediately impressed by the decor. It had the coolest vibe with a restaurant and bar on the main level and some more seating and a bar, more lounge-like, on the upper level. The food and drinks were delicious. The Holiday Collins was the perfect cocktail to start. It paired well with the most delicious octopus and Brussels sprouts as starters. Next was the perfectly seasoned filet followed by the dark chocolate mousse cake. I look forward to returning for just drinks and some apps in their lounge area. — Kelly Stebner Read the winter issue cover story about the best meals our readers have had recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
Playing favorites: From the @mullysgrillrestaurant Playing favorites: From the @mullysgrillrestaurant burger to @patinawinebar filet mignon and @cafe.touche ravioli to @jeongchicago eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry Check out our winter issue cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our Park Ridge Insider archives — Favorite From our Park Ridge Insider archives — Favorite restaurant in the area: “This one is like asking which star in the sky is my favorite. We have so many amazing restaurants. I think @pazzidipizzaparkridge is currently leading the pack. We recently hosted my brother’s wedding shower there, and I may have developed a mild obsession with their pizza and the rigatoni alla vodka. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff is just wonderful.” — @drericajuris Read the spotlight at therealparkridge.com
Don’t miss out on these incredible February prom Don’t miss out on these incredible February promotions from @beautifullynew_chicago on Talcott here in Park Ridge ✨ Full Skinvive treatment and receive a complimentary 50 units of Botox ($1750) ✨ Get 20% OFF all laser hair removal packages ✨ $30 OFF your DiamondGlow treatment through Alle (while supplies last) ✨ 30% OFF any Alastin product with Aspire (in store only) ✨ Receive a complimentary travel-size Hydrating Serum with $200 Revision purchase (in store and online)
Stopped into the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakt Stopped into the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakton today. Fun combination of coffee cafe, motorcycle shop and future event space… and they happen to make a great latte. Look for them in a feature article on new businesses in the area in our upcoming spring issue
The @prwilderness Scouts provides memories that wi The @prwilderness Scouts provides memories that will last a lifetime. Even in temps that may not always be desirable. As we tell the boys, just bring an extra hat
Where you headed to watch the Super Bowl? If you’re still undecided, we have a plethora of great options in the area like @howardstreetinn @the_beacon_tap @mullysgrillrestaurant & @social18restaurant @tavernpointchi @theharpandfiddle @donjuanscantina @easystreetpizza @ziassocial and more. Great specials, TVs, food, drinks and atmosphere. Enjoy!
Chicago Scene from our winter issue: @highfiveram Chicago Scene from our winter issue: @highfiveramen in the West Loop, Clue — Live on Stage with @broadwayinchicago through March 2, the award-winning ROOH Indian restaurant adds a tasting menu, and the James Bond exhibit gets extended at @msichicago Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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