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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South

  • Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger

  • Park Ridge Insider John Moran on the fritto misto appetizer at Pazzi Di Pizza, the personalized attention at TeaLula, family time at Concerts in the Park and Great Wolf Lodge… and much more

  • Shop Around the Corner: Fashionable trends, a welcoming environment and personalized styling sessions at 2 Sisters Boutique A & L in Park Ridge

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    Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality

    By Trent Modglin
    May 13, 2023
    Home Comfort Services, Inc. 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net Q: Describe the family-run operation that is Home Comfort A: The team ...
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    Q&A with Michelle Chicago, co-owner of Zita’s Novelty Gifts, about offering a wide array of unique gift items and cooking up some tasty take-and-bake options

    By Trent Modglin
    April 5, 2023
    Zita’s Novelty Gifts 2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge ZitasNoveltyGifts.com Q: What led you to the decision to launch Zita’s? As small business owners ...
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    Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan

    By Trent Modglin
    January 11, 2023
    Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General ...
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    Q&A with Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy about humble beginnings, a love of the mix-six, and what he’s drinking this summer

    By Trent Modglin
    July 30, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall 106 Main Street in Park Ridge WeHaveGreatBeer.com Combining of your favorite coffee shop vibe and the impressive ...
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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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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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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2023
  • Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 13, 2023
  • Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2023

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Come check out the area's newest co-working space, Come check out the area's newest co-working space, @25ncoworking during their official grand opening this Tuesday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m. Whether you're looking for just a distraction-free desk to send work emails, a private office suite to call your own or even a customized meeting or event space, they've got you covered. We've worked there several times over the past two months and can vouch for how beautiful, functional and versatile the space is. 

Swing by Tuesday to see N25 for yourself, sip a cocktail and network with the @parkridgechamber and the rest of the community. Oh, and don't forget to register to win a free workspace for yourself (or your team) for an entire month too. 

222 S. Prospect Ave., third floor. 
25northcoworking.com

#therealparkridge #25Ncoworking #grandopening
Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious d Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious dishes at @pokeburritochicago in Park Ridge and @adobegilaschi in Rosemont, shopping at @edie.boutique on Prospect, hikes at @starvedrockstatepark and the Special Olympics club at @mshs207 

Article available now at therealparkridge.com
Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the pat Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the patio at @holtsparkridge 
We’re talking buttermilk fried chicken, elote-style creamed corn, chipotle maya and habanero salsa. Nick kick, but not too much.
#therealparkridge #tacos #eatlocal #patioseason
Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yum Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yummy frozen iced coffee drinks in flavors like original, mocha and caramel? And a bonus: You can always pick up the latest issue of @therealparkridge there as well.

#therealparkridge #icedcoffee #italianice
Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family l Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family last night to @ziassocial in Norwood Park. Calamari, wood-fired pizza, 8-finger cavatelli with Italian sausage, cocktails and good ol’ chicken parmesan. Noteworthy: The generous portion of chicken parm, a menu staple that could probably feed three people, is only $14 on Tuesdays.
#therealparkridge #italianfood #patioseason #chickenparm
Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices abo Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality

#therealparkridge #HVAC #HomeComfort #heatingandcooling

Read the Q&A now at therealparkridge.com
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful m A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!
There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. So many great options in the area — like @ziassocial @pennyvillestation @patinawinebar @tavernpointchi @queondachicago @theharpandfiddle and more — that you can’t go wrong wherever you decide to spoil Mom.
#therealparkridge #mothersday #brunch
A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygift A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygifts — not only offers a wide array of gift items from numerous vendors (like jewelry, wall art, housewares, soaps, etc), but also a creative take-and-bake menu for busy professionals and families. We've enjoyed their lasagna casserole and, most recently, the pulled pork that absolutely must be topped with their tasty homemade BBQ sauce. Check 'em out. 
#therealparkridge #giftshop #takeandbake 

Zita's Novelty Gifts
2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 
https://zitasnoveltygifts.com/
From our spring issue... Signature Dish spotlight: From our spring issue...
Signature Dish spotlight: Florida black grouper at @pennyvillestation — fish tacos at @tavernpointchi —burnt ends at @uneannee — and the Baja burger at @theharpandfiddle 

Read the feature at therealparkridge.com

"A fresh grouper fillet is pan-seared for a quick minute and then finished in the oven with a lemon garlic sauce. The grouper arrives at your table atop a bed of spinach, sweet onions that are sautéed in garlic, and tomatoes."

#therealparkridge #eatlocal #diningout
The Cherokee tribe of the @prwilderness helped out The Cherokee tribe of the @prwilderness helped out the @parkridgeparks yesterday by collecting garbage around the beautiful Wildwood Nature Center and Maine Park. The reward? Pizza and cookie monsters at @easystreetpizza in Park Ridge

#therealparkridge #community #pizzatime
Needless to say, the sold-out spring fashion show Needless to say, the sold-out spring fashion show at @edie.boutique benefiting the Med13L Foundation was a rousing success last night. Such a great community event. #shoplocal #womensfashion #med13l #supportcharity #springfashionshow #parkridgeillinois #therealparkridge
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