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  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

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  • Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

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  • Inside Scoop: Plan ahead for summer fun in the pool with the Park Ridge Park District

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    Hidden gems: Chicago Ramen in Park Ridge, the golf simulators at Social 18, and the Green Mill for jazz and cocktails

    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Chicago Ramen 1056 Busse Highway in Park Ridge Chicago-Ramen.us Chicago Ramen, as a company, is not exactly a hidden gem. Chef ...
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    New in town: Come explore the new Fire + Wine, Grind N Gears Café, Perry’s Gallery and MD Ventures Med Spa’s expansion

    By Trent Modglin
    April 8, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Fire + Wine 608 W. Touhy Avenue, Unit C2 in Park Ridge 224-985-9990 FireAndWine.net The BG Hospitality Group — owners of ...
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    Spotlight on Uptown Med Spa: Dr. Katie Podgorny on bio-stimulating procedure trends, a growing business, and a philosophy of choosing how you age

    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2025
    Uptown Med Spa 
36 Main Street, Suite 104 in Park Ridge 
(847) 696-7282 
PRUptownMedSpa.com Q: How has Uptown Med Spa grown since you opened? ...
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    Spotlight on Madsen Home & Garden: The mother-and-daughter team of Carol and Mandy Madsen are all about timeless design choices and creating a peaceful sanctuary for you to come home to

    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2025
    Madsen Home & Garden 100 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge MadsenHG.com 847-858-0769 Q: Your company specializes in “creating classic, livable spaces that suit ...
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    Did you know: Ash & Willow Salon offers The Nest for yoga, wellness retreats, and more; Chicago Firewood now owned by Triple Scoop’d family; Easy Street’s Home Alone pop-up runs through Jan. 14

    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2025
    The Nest, a healing space at Ash & Willow Salon, offers everything from yoga and book clubs to stress-relief courses and meditation The popular ...
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    Spotlight on Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine: How acupuncture — when combined with a lifestyle change — can help combat a wide range of chronic conditions

    By Trent Modglin
    November 26, 2024
    Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 6201 W. Howard Street, Suite 101, in Niles
 (847) 701-5788
 MettaPerspective.com Background Dr. Dawn Graziano began her medical ...
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch ...
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    Escape to Milwaukee: Just over an hour from Park Ridge, the transformation of this city has made it a favorite spot for a quick weekend getaway

    By Trent Modglin
    October 10, 2024
    By Trent Modglin When I was in my 20s living in Chicago, my roommate was from Milwaukee and we would go up every few ...
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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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Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it can help you better navigate life in an assortment of ways? Look no further than @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are call The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are calling your name. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, they’ve got classes, clinics and private lessons for all ages.

Learn more and register here: https://conta.cc/43r13yL
Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded us that one great spot for a beer and delicious food before a flight (or on a random Friday night with the family or Tuesday business lunch) is @crustbrewing in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Great patio to catch the Rockin’ in the Park concert series every Thursday in the summer too. 

Today’s offerings: The I Know Joe hefeweizen and the delightful Blueberry Crusher, a light-bodied cream ale with a hint of lemon and lots of real blueberries.
From our spring issue cover story on the area’s From our spring issue cover story on the area’s best appetizers…

The @shemroonkababhouse falafel — ground chickpeas with parsley, garlic and onion — is freshly fried upon ordering and served atop a cucumber, tomato and onion salad with a sesame-flavored tahini sauce.

“It wasn’t on the menu at the beginning when we opened two years ago, but a lot of people were asking for it, especially since we have a really good hummus dish on the menu,” owner Mehdi Hajiaghazadeh tells us. “But very quickly, it became one of our most popular appetizers.”

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferrar Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferraricarano wine dinner at the @theharpandfiddle on Wednesday, June 18, sponsored by @therealparkridge and @northwindexteriors 

There will be live entertainment and raffle prizes, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit @lawrencehallchicago — a community-based youth service agency committed to helping heal the effects of childhood trauma. RSVP by calling (847) 720-4466
The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders t The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders type of haircut he wanted and Vinny matched it perfectly at @anthonyvalentinosalon
The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark i The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark is THIS Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 p.m. This year’s activities will include bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo and live children’s entertainment by Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans.

#SpringFamilyFun #SpringFunFest #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #BounceHouses #BalloonSculpting #Facepainting #PettingZoo #LiveEntertainment #OutdoorFreeFun #SundayFunday
“I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics “I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics is a great place to relax and reset. … I had the scrub, wrap and massage by Anna, as well as a facial by Kate, and was transported into a world of care and comfort that was unmatched by previous spa experiences. I have traveled quite extensively but nothing quite matched my experience at Renata’s Organics. I plan to visit again soon. It doesn’t get better than this.”

Read all the local recommendations from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
One of the more than 100 local businesses you can One of the more than 100 local businesses you can find @therealparkridge magazine (in addition to our direct-to-home delivery via the post office) is the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakton. 

And you can read more about them — and their plans to serve as an event space — in our New in Town feature from the big spring issue now at therealparkridge.com
The weather outside looks fantastic this week. Who The weather outside looks fantastic this week. Who’s ready for a little patio time at @ziassocial ?
Plenty of deals to be had at the Floral Fete sip & Plenty of deals to be had at the Floral Fete sip & shop event at @olsonsaceparkridge tonight with the @parkridgechamber
Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont’s Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark this weekend, Mother’s Day brunch at @ziassocial and @tavernpointchi specials, lacrosse fundraiser between @nddons and @resurrectioncollegeprep May 9, Park Ridge Main Street Craft Beer Fest with @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr May 25, the first Market After Dark from the @parkridgechamber May 31 and more 

Read the blog in our Inside Scoop section  now at therealparkridge.com
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