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  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

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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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Did you know? Here’s a little helpful info from l Did you know? 
Here’s a little helpful info from local businesses like @triplescoopdicecream @ashwillowsalon @mattsteigerrealestate and @divinevending_fresh_to_go 

For instance, did you know that Triple Scoop’d offers custom ice cream cakes, ice cram pies, ice cream cookie sandwiches and pints to go? You can even book one of their ice cream carts for an event. 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Our spring 2026 issue is out — bigger and better t Our spring 2026 issue is out — bigger and better than ever, as the expansion continues!! We’ve got features on some of the best dishes we tried this winter at spots like @the_beacon_tap @donjuanscantina and @thalaivasindiankitchen … readers’ favorite underrated restaurants in the area, the @exp_rosemont virtual reality experience and exciting new films for the kiddos at the @msichicago … new businesses in town like @nothingbundtcakes and @animahausco … a spotlight on the impressive family legacy at @difrancodentalspecialists and much, much more ( @parkridgepickleballclub or @parkridgechamber wine walk, anyone?)
Because sometimes you just can’t wait till you get Because sometimes you just can’t wait till you get home with your crunchy Detroit-style pie from @pizzaboychicago … and end up just opening the box and eating it there.
A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s c A big congrats to Natalie at @shop2sisters who’s celebrating the store’s 10-year anniversary all weekend long, starting tonight with a fun bourbon-tasting event and various deals and giveaways Friday and Saturday. Make plans to swing in and join the fun!
Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring Check out the Kid Zone section from our new spring issue out soon: @exp_rosemont virtual reality adventures, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the @marriotttheatre for Young Audiences, new films at the @msichicago Giant Dome Theater, and a fun board game club at the @parkridgelibrary 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during R Don’t miss out on all the great offerings during Restaurant Week from the @cityofparkridge and @parkridgemayor 

Check out the participating restaurants and deals through March 8 at great spots like @donjuanscantina @theharpandfiddle @patinawinebar @dimarkocoffee @thalaivasindiankitchen @tealula @nonnasilvias @triplescoopdicecream @ritasofparkridge @mullysgrillrestaurant and many more here: 

https://www.parkridge.us
"We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce house "We used @jumpguypartyrentals to rent bounce houses for our neighborhood block party, and they were great. Easy to work with, affordable and with a huge selection of options (even water slides, interactive games, concessions, photo booths, tables and chairs, etc.). It’s like a one-stop shop for all your party needs." — T.D.

For more local recommendations from our recent issue, head to TheRealParkRidge.com
A wonderful night celebrating all the great people A wonderful night celebrating all the great people and businesses in town at the annual @parkridgechamber Night of the Stars celebration.
What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge ope What better way to celebrate @ritasofparkridge opening for the season here in Park Ridge this Sunday, March 1, than by downloading the Rita's app to unlock freebies, earn rewards, and find out the latest Rita’s news right as it happens! 

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-park-ridge-ilWhat better way to celebrate
From our recent issue... Local recommendations in From our recent issue...

Local recommendations include @peace.pelvic.health @northwindexteriors @jumpguypartyrentals @mbdmartialarts @chiccouturebeauty @familytreechiropractic and much more

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in So Take the kids over to the new @parkridgecoin in South Park this Saturday from 2-5pm for another Pokémon Trade Night. The first 10 people get free Pokemon packs. If they’re also into sports trading cards, there’s a nice collection to peruse as well.
Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be Brutal news to hear @illuminatedbrewworks will be closing in Norwood Park at the end of June. We’ve gotten to know these guys a fair bit over the last few years and they were regulars at the Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 tasting tents, so this one hits home. Show your support by stopping in for a beer (or a case to go) or hitting one of their events coming up.
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