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  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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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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    Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more

    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2024
    Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At ...
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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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Local deal of the week The temps are finally star Local deal of the week

The temps are finally starting to feel like fall, and we all know what’s on the way. So why not get a custom Clean & Check service done on your furnace and save some money in the process? @homecomfortservices is also offering a free high-efficiency furnace and heat pump upgrade (valued at up to $1,400 in features) through Oct. 31.

Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
847-306-6602
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Right now at TheRealParkRidge.com get the Inside S Right now at TheRealParkRidge.com get the Inside Scoop on plenty of upcoming events: Seadog haunted river tours from @citycruises through Oct. 31, South Park’s Witches Night Out from @ashwillowsalon @thenest_parkridge and @renatasorganics Oct. 17, @lenabravachicago cooking demonstration at @chicagofirewood Oct. 18, @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and the @penniesforpennyville Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting on Oct. 25 to benefit the @parkridgehistoricalsociety 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com in the Inside Scoop section
Looking for something unique and fun to do during Looking for something unique and fun to do during the spookiest of seasons? We recently jumped aboard the Seadog Haunted River Tour from @citycruises which runs Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31. The 45-minute BYOB cruise explores the haunted history of the Windy City and offers some of the best views you will get anywhere, all while getting you into the Halloween spirit with some spooky storytelling.

Perfect cap to the evening if you had the kiddos with you? @jojosshakebar in River North, especially if it’s warm enough to sit outside in their fall-themed patio. 

More info on the Seadog Haunted River Tour: cityexperiences.com/chicago/
Kid Zone section from our fall issue: @goebbertsfa Kid Zone section from our fall issue: @goebbertsfarm Fall Fest runs through Oct. 31, @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, @chicagomuseum Lincoln exhibits, Lake Park Golf Course with @desplainesparkdistrict and the new @exp_rosemont virtual reality experience

Read it all at TheRealParkRidge.com
A couple good deals happening at @gabrielsclosetch A couple good deals happening at @gabrielsclosetchi in Uptown Park Ridge
Just a few big events coming up with great busines Just a few big events coming up with great businesses and organizations like @the_beacon_tap @ashwillowsalon @penniesforpennyville and @parkridgeparks
It’s giveaway time here at The Real Park Ridge m It’s giveaway time here at The Real Park Ridge magazine. Like this post and tag someone you think could use a $25 gift card to @sooocutepr on Prospect Ave to use toward a new dress, sweater, purse, hat, pair of earrings or necklace. We’ll be selecting two random winners this Friday, Oct. 10.
From our big fall issue... Spotlight on @kickhous From our big fall issue...

Spotlight on @kickhouse_parkridge — An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

“One of the unexpected gifts from becoming a member is the beautiful friendships I’ve made. I have workout buddies that keep me accountable. … My story isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about growth, resilience and finding strength I never knew I had.”

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The Real Park Ridge Dish of the Week: When a bur The Real Park Ridge Dish of the Week: 

When a burrito suizo from @donjuanscantina is calling your name, you should always answer. Shredded chicken (or ground beef, skirt steak or chorizo), rice and refried beans covered in suiza sauce, melted chihuahua cheese, sour cream and guacamole. In other words... perfection. Pairs rather well with a frozen strawberry margarita, Modelo or mojito. 

650 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge
From our big fall issue that’s out now... Park From our big fall issue that’s out now...

Park Ridge Insider (and Maine Township Highway Commissioner) Ed Beauvais on the welcoming vibes at @countrysidesaloon and @thalaivasindiankitchen as well as the tasty @danielscharcuterie21 sandwiches, hiking @starvedrockstatepark and biking @the606chicago trail, and exploring Logan Square’s gastropubs like @wolfandcompanychicago 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big fall issue that’s out everywhere no From our big fall issue that’s out everywhere now...

The Oakton Sports Complex is here! Q&A with John Shea, executive director of the @parkridgeparks 

“The Oakton Sports Complex will truly offer something for everyone. … I can’t wait to see residents walk through the main entrance for the first time, to witness their reactions, and to see the ways they make this space their own.”

Read the Q&A now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Looking to make the most of these lingering summer Looking to make the most of these lingering summer temps? Try half-price pasta Mondays on the patio at the new @fireandwinege in Uptown Park Ridge. We enjoyed the chicken carbonara with linguini, bacon, spinach, pecorino romano and a parmesan cream sauce, as well as the lobster fra diavolo with pennoni pasta, shrimp, lobster and mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce. For an appetizer, the calamari and shrimp fritti. Check out their happy hour running Monday-Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. as well.
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