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The Real Park Ridge

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  • Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

  • Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

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  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas, Zita’s take-and-bake options and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s apple and spicy walnut salad

    By Trent Modglin
    July 12, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and a margarita This Mexican cantina in the heart of Edison Park focuses on “the freshest flavors,” ...
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  • General Features

    Spotlight on Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard: A wide variety of tasty frozen treats and an instant community connection make for a great combination for this family-run franchise

    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2023
    By Trent Modglin 157 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Summer hours of operation: 12-10 p.m. daily. 847-696-7189. RitasIce.com Email for orders or catering ...
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  • General Features

    Summer fashion focus: Q&A with Edie Boutique’s Amy DeGrazio and examining what’s trending at 2 Sisters A&L Boutique and Sooo Cute

    By Trent Modglin
    June 25, 2023
    Chatting with Amy DeGrazio The Edie Boutique owner on the evolution of shopping in Park Ridge, summer trends like sneakers with dresses, and how ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Anne Marie Brown on the Taste of Park Ridge, chicken elote tacos from Holt’s, home decor gifts at Marigold, acupuncture at Healing Point Wellness Center and more

    By Trent Modglin
    June 20, 2023
    Taste of Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am the executive director of the Amina Grace Memorial Fund. We were founded ...
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  • Feel-good Focus

    Feel-good focus: Ash & Willow Salon’s Holly Santelli empowers young women in Bali and Guatemala by teaching them a trade they can use for a lifetime

    By Trent Modglin
    June 12, 2023
    “Feel-good focus” is a series of articles celebrating local residents doing good things for others By Trent Modglin For those of you, like myself, ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Haymarket Brewing Company in the West Loop and the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin
    June 6, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Haymarket Brewing Company
 Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum, and exploring “Our Solar System” at the Adler Planetarium

    By Trent Modglin
    May 29, 2023
    Believing in the movement at Funtopia Rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, playing in the jungle gym and showing some bravery ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    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

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2023
    Poké Burrito What you do for a living: I am a graduating senior at Maine South High School. How long you’ve lived here: My ...
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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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Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking e Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking enhancements from @uptownmedspaparkridge … standout dinners at @bavettessteakhouse and @foxtailonthelake … shopping the Prospect Avenue boutiques like @edie.boutique and @campwillow … and soaking up the sun at the @chicagobotanic Garden

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Great time last night celebrating the opening of @ Great time last night celebrating the opening of @eliacafe_ with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor 

Such a wonderful family, delicious menu and gorgeous space on Northwest Highway. Talk about a great new addition to our thriving restaurant scene. Look for more on Elia Cafe in our upcoming fall issue.
The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor t The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor the fourth annual @goldfish_parkridge Community Block Party coming up this Friday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Village Green Shopping Center at 678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. Enjoy live music, bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more. The pool will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entrance fees are $5 per person and $15 per family. This is a non-profit event, and all donations benefit @compasstocare a wonderful organization committed to helping impoverished children who are fighting cancer.
From our big summer issue... Patio bites and sign From our big summer issue...

Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial @tavernpointchi @social18restaurant @donjuanscantina and more. 

Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles ha Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles has some of the best daily specials around. Monday offerings include 2-for-1 cheese pizzas and $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light pints, and you can get $3 martinis all day on Thursdays and 24-ounce domestic beers for just $3 on the weekend.
Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge even Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge event tonight in Uptown
Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @cafe.touche @mughalthebiryanihouse @howardstreetinn @theharpandfiddle and many more. 

Read the summer cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It’s shaping up to be some great weather the res It’s shaping up to be some great weather the rest of the week for the @parkridgechamber Summer Sidewalk Sale, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out some great deals at a number of local stores.
So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro plate from @mullysgrillrestaurant by now, but did you know that @social18restaurant Greek Kitchen in the front of the building rolled out its new menu last week? And with the weather looking fantastic the rest of the week, now’s a great time to check out a few authentic Greek dishes and their spacious sidewalk patio. Drink specials? Yep, they’ve got those two. 

Social 18
24 Main Street in Park Ridge
Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina over the weekend: Burrito suizo with shredded chicken, ground beef tostadas, a pitcher of margaritas and seasoned street corn
To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the @parkridgechamber — thank you, thank you, thank you for 5 wonderful years in business. We’ve made so many great friends throughout all our expansion that it’s hard to even fathom sometimes. And the best part is, this is just the beginning, so stay tuned!!
From our big summer issue... Summer fitness Q&A w From our big summer issue...

Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Mix Baraglia of @mixfitliving 

“ @mixfitliving was launched to help local moms and families prioritize health and fitness in their homes, build a supportive community, and share a journey of growth and wellness.”

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