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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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    New in town: Welcoming in Social 18 and Mully’s Grill on Main Street, Neta Sushi, Westside Children’s Therapy and a new Jimmy Bannos project

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2024
    Social 18 Social 18 and Mully’s Grill opening on Main Street in Park Ridge There has been lots of anticipation — and undoubtedly a ...
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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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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.
This Saturday, plan your day around the @olsonsace This Saturday, plan your day around the @olsonsaceparkridge Harvest Fest with the @parkridgechamber 

It’s sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family, and it’s free to attend. 

Here’s what’s in store:
🎨 Face painting – Get festive with fall-themed designs
🎃 Pumpkin decorating – Let your creativity shine
🏰 Moon bounce – Jump into the fun
🍷 Beer & wine tent – Courtesy of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
🌭 Delicious food – Tasty bites for everyone
👧👦 Kids activities – Games, crafts & surprises and more

More information: https://bit.ly/4p7VI9B
Local shopping spotlight: The Generation Bee brand Local shopping spotlight: The Generation Bee brand at @raffiagifts is a popular one, and their soaking salt vials — a mixture of mineral-rich sea salts, nourishing botanicals, clays, hydrating essential oils and bee pollen — create an elegant bath experience that not only relaxes your muscles, but also moisturizes your skin. 

Grab yours at Raffia Gifts (13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge) today.
There’s a fun-filled fall Saturday lined up at @ There’s a fun-filled fall Saturday lined up at @parkwaybankpark in the @villageofrosemont this weekend. Come celebrate Rosetoberfest with a 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. followed by an all-day festival with live music, German dancing, food, competitions... and plenty of great beer from one of our favorites, @crustbrewing 

All proceeds benefit the splendid work @salute_inc does for injured veterans. 

More info: https://rosemont.com/thepark/event/rosetober-5k-run-walk-fest/
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“Like so many other residents in Park Ridge, @ho “Like so many other residents in Park Ridge, @holtsparkridge and @easystreetpizza are our family go-to spots. They both strike the perfect balance of being lively and fun for adults, but also super kid-friendly for my daughters. Don’t sleep on the diner burger at Easy Street or the ooey, gooey grilled cheese at Holt’s. Dip it in the tomato bisque and you have perfection.”

Check out more of Jessie Brady’s Park Ridge Insider spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... New in town: G From our big fall issue out now...

New in town: Get ready for @mikerphonebrewing Kitchen & Tap coming to the South Park neighborhood in Park Ridge 

“My house is two minutes from this new location, and it all started 15 years ago with me brewing in my basement in Park Ridge. So it felt serendipitous to come home like this.” — Mike Pallen 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
This Saturday, Sept. 20 is your chance to come cel This Saturday, Sept. 20 is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general — at the Park Ridge Trucktoberfest. This year’s event, held in Hodges Park, is presented by the @parkridgeparks @mpoweredortho @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr and sponsored by yours truly, The Real Park Ridge magazine

Read more about all the day’s happenings at therealparkridge.com
Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady on the carbonara i Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady on the carbonara in a jar at @ziassocial … Saturday donuts at @allegrettisbakeryshop … Kobido massages at @renatasorganics … the friendly staff at @tealula and relaxing weekends in New Buffalo, Michigan

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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