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  • Park Ridge Insider Aykut Imren on favorite dishes at Pazzi di Pizza, Beacon Tap and Boston Fish Market, shopping at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, and escaping to Lake Geneva and Evanston Beach

  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Wine Walk May 1, headshots, cocktails and networking event May 10, Edie Boutique spring fashion show May 12, and Mother’s Day brunches

  • Park Ridge Insider Katie Podgorny on a fondness for Nonna Silvia’s, Sandlot burgers between Warriors baseball games, and anticipating the Park Ridge Farmers Market

  • Good Eats at Daniel’s Charcuterie: Beautiful charcuterie boards, creative sandwiches, sommelier-selected wines and more at this cozy Uptown bistro

  • Plan to make a splash this summer with the Park Ridge Park District — pool passes on sale April 1

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    Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time

    By Trent Modglin
    February 13, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve ...
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    Q&A with Philip Hong, president and co-founder of Park Ridge Lacrosse, a non-profit designed to foster the local development and growth of this fast-rising sport

    By Trent Modglin
    February 4, 2022
    Q: What led to the launch of Park Ridge Lacrosse? A: Growing up playing lacrosse and coaching lacrosse for the last 20 years, I was ...
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    Q&A with local comedian John DaCosse about being relatable, comedy in a Covid world, and feeling the adrenaline from a sold-out show at Zanies

    By Trent Modglin
    January 14, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Q: What do you like best about a comic’s life in Chicago and Rosemont? A: Chicago is the heart of the ...
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    Q&A with Joe Calabrese, chef and owner of Zia’s Trattoria, about his new venture in Norwood Park called Zia’s Social, opening in November

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2021
    Zia’s Social renovations After 24 years as a staple of the Edison Park dining scene, Zia’s Trattoria will be closing its doors this fall, ...
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    Q&A with Brian Buckman, co-founder and head brewer at Illuminated Brew Works about his brewery’s long-awaited opening in Norwood Park

    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2021
    Q: Moving into this space has been a long process for you. How did it feel to finally open your doors last week? A: ...
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    Q&A with Bridget Murphy from the Dave Murphy Team at d’aprile Properties about the current real estate market in Park Ridge and their long-standing ties to Lake Geneva

    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2021
    Q: How did you first get into this industry?  A: I got into the industry by helping friends find homes just for fun! I ...
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    Fun, stylish, friendly and committed to giving back: Q&A with Laura Palumbo, owner of the new Gabriel’s Closet children’s consignment store

    By Trent Modglin
    May 23, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Gabriel’s Closet 428 W. Touhy in Park Ridge 847-720-4902 GabrielsCloset.org Officially opening June 2, 2021 Q: Tell us a bit about ...
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    Q&A with Andrew Nast and Adam Clabaugh, founders of the beautiful new Brick & Mortar co-working space in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    January 22, 2021
    Brick & Mortar 11 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge 847-777-3308 YourBrickAndMortar.com Q: When and how did you come up with the idea of ...
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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.

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