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  • Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan

  • Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

  • Shop til you drop: Come explore the latest in holiday gift ideas and winter fashions on Prospect Avenue

  • Park Ridge Insider Dania Garcia on the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, the sandwich de Milanese at Don Juan’s, escaping to Lake Geneva and the welcoming vibes at Harp & Fiddle

  • Inside Scoop: It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center

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    Fresh on the scene: Beautiful new expansions at Pennyville Station and Harp & Fiddle, and the opening of Shemroon Kabab House

    By Trent Modglin
    April 8, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Pennyville Station expansion Pennyville Station, the popular and stylish farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Park Ridge, doubled its size this ...
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  • Interviews

    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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    Spotlight on Wellness & Beauty by MD Ventures: A focus on clinical research, treating patients like family and natural rejuvenation at this rapidly growing med spa

    By Trent Modglin
    March 24, 2023
    Where you’ll find it: 222 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 224-377-9577. MDVentures.us How it all began: Marta Druzbacka’s career in the medical field ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Shrimp DeJonghe at Café Touché, Mexican street corn at Qué Onda, personal charcuterie boards at Daniel’s Charcuterie and steak fajitas at Howard Street Inn

    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2023
    A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer at Café ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Holly Santelli on the eco-friendly items at her Ash & Willow Salon, wine dinners at Harp & Fiddle and the hidden gem businesses that call South Park home

    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am the owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon in the South Park neighborhood of Park Ridge ...
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    Introducing Patina Wine Bar: Co-owners Carissa Schaffer and Tim Arifi share their background in the restaurant industry, plans for their sleek wine bar and what drew them to Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2023
    Photos by Nikki Allen Creative Patina Wine Bar 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-696-7911 
PatinaWineBar.com Q: What drew you to Park Ridge ...
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    First Look Review: Big Fish at the Marriott Theatre will draw you in with its “fantastical sense of wonder” and blend of humor, creativity and emotion

    By Trent Modglin
    February 9, 2023
    By Sophia Gianaris Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) through March 19. (847) 634-0200. MarriottTheatre.com History in short: With a ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    By Trent Modglin
    February 2, 2023
    Todd Gentile 18-year Park Ridge resident Allstate Insurance Agent in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent for ...
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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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“A lot of people tell me they feel like they’r “A lot of people tell me they feel like they’re on vacation when the come here, and that’s what I enjoy hearing the most. It’s a family place and always has been.” — @donjuanscantina co-owner Jake Concannon Read our fall issue cover story on Don Juan’s at TheRealParkRidge.com
Tuesdays mean half off pizza and great drink speci Tuesdays mean half off pizza and great drink specials like $5.75 Tito’s cocktails, $5.50 Goose Island Sofie drafts and happy hour from 4-6pm at @the_beacon_tap
Heard so many good things about the @mullysgrillre Heard so many good things about the @mullysgrillrestaurant burger with Merkts cheese spread that we finally had to try one for ourselves today. And it… is… phenomenal. Look for more on the new Mully’s and @social18restaurant in our winter issue out soon.
It's all happening this evening. Winterfest from t It's all happening this evening. Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber is here. Come get festive.
Want to escape the house (or a few family members) Want to escape the house (or a few family members) on Thanksgiving and watch the Bears game? Well, the @howardstreetinn is your place. Bar is open today (but kitchen will be closed). Bear down
Give the gift of confident swimming, water safety Give the gift of confident swimming, water safety and much more this holiday season. Our family couldn’t recommend @goldfish_parkridge more
Would you like to share your opinion on the best m Would you like to share your opinion on the best meal you’ve had recently (in Park Ridge or the Chicagoland area)? If so, message us a few detailed sentences and you may just see your name in print in our big upcoming winter issue.
Spotlight on @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Int Spotlight on @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine — How acupuncture, when combined with a lifestyle change, can help combat a wide range of chronic conditions “I love helping chronic conditions. If people have been having difficulty with something over the years, I love knowing that I’ll almost always be able to help them with it. All it takes is their commitment, and I will find an answer.” — Dr. Dawn Graziano Read the feature from our fall issue now at therealparkridge.com
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at @ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at @marigoldgiftshop on Prospect. So many beautiful displays and perfect items for the holidays
Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s excit Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — like the @ziassocial chicken parm, @howardstreetinn turkey club, @uneannee Cajun shrimp tacos and @danielscharcuterie21 apple walnut salad, among others — just to make your stomach growl Read the feature from our fall issue now at therealparkridge.com
Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great even Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great event. It’s the 5th annual Christfiddle Market at @theharpandfiddle with more than 35 vendors providing some holiday cheer. Everything from baked goods and jewelry to candles, artwork, wine and spirit sampling, and much more!
Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordere Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples like — just to make your stomach growl Check out Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at @cafe.touche … the Tex Mex chicken flatbread at @theharpandfiddle … Shemroon tray at @shemroonkababhouse … tavern fried chicken at @tavernpointchi and grilled octopus at @patinawinebar … among other dishes Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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