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  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas, Zita’s take-and-bake options and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s apple and spicy walnut salad

    By Trent Modglin
    July 12, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and a margarita This Mexican cantina in the heart of Edison Park focuses on “the freshest flavors,” ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger

    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2023
    A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin and Sophia Gianaris Pennyville Station’s ...
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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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  • 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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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.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer is tonight from 4:30-9:30 in the @parkridgefarmersmarket and you won’t want to miss the lineup of breweries, distilleries and wineries, not to mention the food trucks, live music, artisans and more!! Get out and support the @parkridgechamber at this awesome event. 

Read all about it in the Inside Scoop from our new summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysg Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysgrillrestaurant burger. And if you didn’t already know, Merkts cheese sauce is always a good idea.
A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @ A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine dinner last night in support of @lawrencehallchicago an incredible child welfare agency focused on healing the effects of childhood trauma. Special thanks to the staff at Harp & Fiddle — @chefjerry82 Dania Garcia, Chef Edgar, etc. — and to the fine folks at @northwindexteriors for helping sponsor the event. Truly a wonderful night with great food, great wine, great people and a great cause.
And just like that, summer is here. Which means if And just like that, summer is here. Which means if the rooftop at @tavernpointchi isn’t calling your name yet, it should be.

A stellar weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. that features $3 wells, seltzers and domestic beers, along with half-price appetizers and kids under 12 eating free, should help persuade you.
Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza on Devon in Park Ridge.

But don’t forget the giant salads or popcorn chicken… or the new summer menu items and creative cocktails
Last call for the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine d Last call for the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine dinner coming up this Wednesday benefiting @lawrencehallchicago and all the great work they do helping area youth overcome the effects of childhood trauma. Purchase your tickets by tonight for a fun evening for a great cause.
Dont be afraid of those cloudy skies. Get on out t Dont be afraid of those cloudy skies. Get on out to the @parkridgefarmersmarket today.
On the hunt for the special something for Father’s Day? Check out the great styles in the men’s section at @shop2sisters and the Liiton whiskey glasses — which cool your cocktail down in just 18 seconds — at @raffiagifts
Get your tickets now!! The monthly @theharpandfidd Get your tickets now!! The monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner this month benefits @lawrencehallchicago a community-based youth service agency dedicated to healing the effects of childhood trauma. Quite the menu the talented team at Harp & Fiddle has put together. Should be quite the night. Hope you can join us next Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Our expansion continues, as the summer issue of Th Our expansion continues, as the summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is about to be distributed to thousands of Park Ridge homes and nearly 100 area businesses. Highlights include our cover story on local brunch bites and signature dishes at spots like @cafe.touche @donjuanscantina @mughalthebiryanihouse and @theharpandfiddle … a spotlight on the Hanlon family and their beloved @triplescoopdicecream … the inside scoop on the Taste of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Market after Dark and Rockin’ in the Park concerts at Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … fun weekend getaways, dining with a river view in Chicago, the Spider-Man exhibit at the @msichicago … new local businesses like @ariyarnshopandstudio and @levillagecowork_desplaines … and much, much more.
Park Ridge Insider @annasealund on appetizers at @ Park Ridge Insider @annasealund on appetizers at @mysticrogueirishpub … date night and gnocchi at @nonnasilvias … shopping at @foursidedchicago and @raffiagifts … and exploring the @parkridgeparks Wildwood Nature Center and the Des Plaines River trails 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
It’s a busy Saturday in Park Ridge. Get on out t It’s a busy Saturday in Park Ridge. Get on out to the @parkridgeparks Summer Craft & Vendors Sale at Centennial Park, which runs until 3pm today. 

And if you’ve been thinking about a new fitness program, Centennial Fitness Center’s open house is all day Saturday. Come check out this wonderful facility and get a tour
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