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  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29, Oktoberfest at Sketchbook Brewing and Goebbert’s Farm and deals around town

  • Park Ridge Insider Matt Hachigian on the beautiful Foxtail on the Lake, the hospitality at Hay Caramba, stocking up at Around the World Cigars and escaping to Minocqua, WI

  • Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District’s preschool program is the perfect place for kids to develop social skills, learn and grow as an individual

  • Park Ridge Insider Stefanie Caito on Holt’s unique pizza options, Mystic Waters’ lazy river, the denim and friendly staff at 2 Sisters Boutique, and staycations at the Swissotel

  • Park Ridge Insider Meghan O’Neill on planning Park District camps and events, feeling at home at Vaughan’s Pub, paninis at Soup and Scoops, the fashions at 2 Sisters Boutique and hiking in Galena

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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Fun summer fashions: Park Ridge’s Prospect Avenue is filled with plenty of great looks for the season

    By Trent Modglin
    June 13, 2024
    Edie Boutique and Marigold Lake life clothing and decor Always a reliable go-to for the latest fashions, Edie Boutique, combined with Marigold next door, ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Oh baby: Have you seen the beautiful expanded kids section at Marigold lately?

    By Trent Modglin
    May 12, 2024
    What’s new: Marigold, known for its beautiful and ever-changing supply of colorful home decor, has recently seen its versatile baby section grow, to the ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Accessories galore: The versatile Raffia Gifts in Uptown Park Ridge has a genuine appreciation for handbags and jewelry

    By Trent Modglin
    April 21, 2024
    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com New location: A longtime staple in town for finding that perfect something — either for ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.

    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Raffia Gifts Location: 13 S. Prospect, near the Pickwick Theater in the former Yvonne Estelle’s location. RaffiaGifts.com Open seven days a ...
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    Shop Around the Corner: Fashionable trends, a welcoming environment and personalized styling sessions at 2 Sisters Boutique A & L in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    April 15, 2023
    2 Sisters Boutique A&L 33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
 847-698-3808 Shop2SistersPR.com

 By Trent Modglin History in short: Owner Natalie Amabile was a ...
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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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  • 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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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Never the same store twice, Raffia Gifts offers a wide variety of unique gift ideas — as well as a personal touch

    By Trent Modglin
    March 15, 2022
    By Trent Modglin 141 N. Northwest Highway in Uptown Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com 847-825-7734 The history: Emily Larson, born and raised in Park Ridge, is ...
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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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Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate ev Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general. The 2024 event, held in Hodges Park this Saturday, is presented by the @parkridgeparks @mpoweredortho @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr and sponsored by this very magazine, The Real Park Ridge Swing by to sample an assortment of beer and delicious food from local food trucks from 12-9 p.m. The children’s inflatables and activities area will run from noon-6 p.m. with a $5 wristband per child. The ceremonial tapping of the keg happens at 12:30, and the Ascension Dance Team will perform at 12:35. A DJ (noon-4 p.m.) will give way to bands like the Rosedale Ramblin’ Band (4-5 p.m.), Fitz and the Pretzel Twists (5:30-7 p.m.) and Todd and the Ten Pins (7:30-9 p.m.). Hodges Park is located at 101 Courtland Ave. in Park Ridge. Read about other upcoming events in the area with our Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktob Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, the final @parkridgechamber Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29 in @parkwaybankpark , Oktoberfest at @sketchbookbrew and @goebbertsfarm and deals around town at restaurants like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial and @mysticrogueirishpub Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Our fall issue is bigger and better than ever. Spo Our fall issue is bigger and better than ever. Spotlights on @donjuanscantina … fall fashion on Prospect Avenue … standout dishes at area restaurants like @cafe.touche @patinawinebar and @shemroonkababhouse … a Q&A with the new @parkridgeparks executive director John Shea Jr., exploring the @msichicago and upcoming family-friendly fall activities like Trucktoberfest, @parkridgechamber Market After Dark and the Fall Family Festival in @parkwaybankpark
Did you know that Tuesdays are BYOB with no corkag Did you know that Tuesdays are BYOB with no corkage fee at @cafe.touche in Edison Park? Yep, it’s true.
Few things satisfy visiting guests more than a @da Few things satisfy visiting guests more than a @danielscharcuterie21 board waiting for them right when they arrive
Have you ever seen a cookie monster dessert from @ Have you ever seen a cookie monster dessert from @easystreetpizza in Park Ridge disappear in front of your eyes before you can even snag a bite? We have.
Join @edie.boutique Sept. 26 a night of fashion & Join @edie.boutique Sept. 26 a night of fashion & fun in support of another great local cause! Visit ShopEdie.com to purchase your tickets today.
It’s been fun to see this great event from the @ It’s been fun to see this great event from the @parkridgechamber come to fruition through the hard work and dedication of so many selfless people. Swing up to the farmers market lot this evening for the third Market After Dark for drinks, food, art vendors, live music and more. Mark your calendars: Sept. 28 will be the final one of the year.
Happy hour is calling at @uneannee brewery in Nile Happy hour is calling at @uneannee brewery in Niles, where the crowds roll in early and they offer discounted appetizers and $4 and $5 select drafts from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Plus, some tasty Cajun shrimp tacos (not that hot… don’t worry) are now on the menu. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #happyhour #therealparkridge
For our new Wednesday “Did you know?” post — For our new Wednesday “Did you know?” post — @patinawinebar has a happy hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 p.m. that includes $2 oysters, $12 flatbreads, $10 meatballs, crostinis, chickpeas and shishitos, and $8 glasses of wine. Oh, and don’t forget their $20 bottomless mimosas during weekend brunch or the complimentary wine tastings from 12-3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Yep, it’s true. And they recently opened a second location in Mt. Prospect. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge PatinaWineBar.com
Summer ain’t over yet! And the best patios in th Summer ain’t over yet! And the best patios in the area are still beckoning, like the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and flower-laden patio at @theharpandfiddle And if Terry Byrne or another local musician is playing outside? Forget about it. The lawn work can wait. One of the best salads we’ve had in a while is their chicken blueberry salad, consisting of mixed greens topped with marinated and grilled chicken breast, fresh blueberries, candied walnuts, red onions and bleu cheese. It’s served with a mixed berry, white balsamic vinaigrette. Such a great blend of flavors. Read more about light bites perfect for the patio in our summer issue cover story at therealparkridge.com
So much progress is happening at the @parkridgepar So much progress is happening at the @parkridgeparks Oakton Park project! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Follow the Park District’s social media and visit prparks.org for more updates as this project continues.
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