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  • Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin

  • 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

  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week runs Jan. 20-Feb. 5 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menu opportunities in the city and suburbs

  • Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin

  • Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique

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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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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: The backyard gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café, Thai chicken wrap at S&T and vampire tacos at Yard House

    By Trent Modglin
    March 21, 2022
    The Backyard Gardener nachos at Off the Wall Café You may have had some of Off the Wall’s great coffee or tea concoctions, perhaps ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie, taco pizza at Easy Street and street tacos at Qué Onda

    By Trent Modglin
    December 30, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Brie grilled cheese at Daniel’s Charcuterie It hasn’t taken Daniel’s Charcuterie long to garner a strong reputation for their creative and ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market

    By Trent Modglin
    September 13, 2021
    Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: Build-your-own Poke Burritos, rigatoni carbonara at Zaza Cucina and boom boom shrimp at Harp & Fiddle

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Build-your-own burrito at Poke Burrito / Xun Bistro This new Asian-fusion restaurant is drawing attention in Uptown Park Ridge, and I ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The flavor-filled Thai crab fried rice and caterpillar maki at Hands on Modern Thai & Sushi Bar

    By Trent Modglin
    April 19, 2021
    Hands On Modern Thai & Sushi Bar 7117 W. Addison (773-777-1000) 5056 W. Irving Park (773-205-8335) HandsOn.us Interestingly enough, we stumbled upon this bright ...
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    Signature Dishes: The flaky chicken pot pie and decadent macaroni and cheese at Sweet and Tart

    By Trent Modglin
    February 19, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Sweet and Tart Shoppe 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-518-5555 SweetAndTartShoppe.com When you get Meghan O’Neill and Jamie Kendall ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Raspberry sweet cheese or gyro crepes at Cream of the Crépe in Uptown Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    October 28, 2020
    Cream of the Crêpe 8 S. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-720-4246 CreamoftheCrepe.com Cream of the Crêpe, in the heart of Uptown, will whisk ...
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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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  • Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, ...

    By Trent Modglin
    February 2, 2023
  • Good Eats at The Curragh: Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy the diverse menu ...

    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2023
  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week runs Jan. 20-Feb. 5 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe ...

    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2023
  • Cold-weather favorites
: These tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of ...

    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2023

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Got your calendars out? Plenty of save-the-date op Got your calendars out? Plenty of save-the-date opportunities for some fun events this year courtesy of the @parkridgechamber 

And there's more to come too, including the @parkridgemayor Restaurant Week from March 3-12. Check out ParkRidgeChamber.org and TheRealParkRidge.com for more information in the coming weeks.

#therealparkridge #supportlocal #restaurantweek
Another great checkup and cleaning at @parkridgede Another great checkup and cleaning at @parkridgedentist for the little man (and Dad). Such great service and expertise… and so friendly and wonderful with kids. Highly recommend. Thanks @juliedavisdds !!
#therealparkridge #parkridgedentist
Good Eats feature article on @curraghirishpub_ep — Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a diverse menu at this inviting Irish pub and restaurant in Edison Park 

Article is up at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #EdisonPark #Irishpub
A new entree caught our eye at @ziassocial this wi A new entree caught our eye at @ziassocial this winter — the mailie pancetta. It’s beautifully prepared pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin served with roasted rosemary potatoes in a white wine and garlic demi glace that is out of this world. 

Read more about it in our winter cover story on cold-weather dishes at therealparkridge.com
SALE ALERT — There is a huge 60% off sale going SALE ALERT — There is a huge 60% off sale going on at @2sistersparkridge from Jan. 26-29. You won’t want to miss it. And don’t forget their men’s section too! 33 S. Prospect in Park Ridge. 
#therealparkridge #shoplocal #boutique #sale
Interested in learning more about @bricktonmontess Interested in learning more about @bricktonmontessorischool ?
Their open house this Sunday offers interested families the opportunity to visit Brickton and learn what alumni, students and parents have known for 36 years — that Brickton is a hidden gem of quality education on Chicago’s far northwest side. 

Brickton families come from numerous Chicago neighborhoods, including Edison Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, and Oriole Park, as well as neighboring suburbs like Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Norridge and Harwood Heights. To reserve a time slot, call 773-714-0646 or visit Brickton.org

Brickton Montessori School
8622 W. Catalpa Ave., Chicago, IL 60656
It’s that special time of year again where you g It’s that special time of year again where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty, as the 16th annual Chicago Restaurant Week from @choosechicago returns through Feb. 5. 
Some 362 restaurants are participating in this culinary celebration throughout the city and suburbs

Read about it at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #chicagorestaurantweek
Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew las Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew last weekend. Quality food and craft beer at the newish (and beautiful) @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark (in the old Hofbrauhaus location) followed by hilarious stand-up comedy at @zaniesrosemont make for a fun night out for sure. 
#therealparkridge #comedy #craftbeer
Cold-weather favorites: The @pennyvillestation por Cold-weather favorites: The @pennyvillestation pork chop, @howardstreetinn homestyle pot roast, @zazacucina chicken limone, @theharpandfiddle French onion soup and more... these tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days
#therealparkridge #eatlocal #comfortfood 

Article up at therealparkridge.com
Check out the beautifully crafted balayage techniq Check out the beautifully crafted balayage technique used by stylists Ava and Georgette at @anthonyvalentinosalon on Main Street in Park Ridge. Go ahead, treat yourself in the New Year. You deserve it. 
AVSalonForHair.com
847-318-5577
Small-business spotlight on @mpoweredortho - Dr. M Small-business spotlight on @mpoweredortho - Dr. Milena Bulic believes in delivering beautiful smiles and “MPowering” patients to be the best version of themselves
#therealparkridge #orthodontics #braces #smile

Article is up at therealparkridge.com
Today’s the day. Come support Park Ridge Footbal Today’s the day. Come support Park Ridge Football & Cheer by dining at @melscraftbbq on Main Street. 20% of all purchases this Sunday will go to this wonderful community fundraiser. Check out their great drink specials for the @nfl playoffs too. See you there!

#supportlocal #bbq #everyoneknowsMel #therealparkridge
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