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

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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Exploring the mind-blowing Museum of Illusions and the spacious, woman-owned Eris Brewery and Cider House

    By Trent Modglin
    November 8, 2022
    Museum of Illusions Chicago 25 E. Washington Street in downtown Chicago MOIChicago.com It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, ...
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  • General Features

    Sandwich sensations: We devoured some of the most popular sandwiches in the area, all in the name of journalism

    By Trent Modglin
    November 2, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Touché burger at Café Touché There are so many tempting menu items at this classic French bistro (try the fritto misto ...
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  • General Features

    Unique date night ideas: We have a few fun local spots for a date night that breaks away from your normal routine

    By Trent Modglin
    October 31, 2022
    Zanies Comedy Club There’s a famous saying about how “Couples who laugh together last together.” While we’re hardly in the relationship therapy business, it ...
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  • General Features

    Spotlight on Beautifully New Med Spa: Owner Danielle Oyasu on the popularity of regenerative skin treatments, what microneedling involves and the truth about sunscreen

    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2022
    600 W. Talcott, #103 in Park Ridge (847) 720-4035
 BeautifullyNew.co Q: Tell us a bit about your background in skincare and how you’re settling ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Kelly Kendall on dining at Seasons 52 and Easy Street Pizza, unique accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique, and drinks at City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk

    By Trent Modglin
    October 21, 2022
    Seasons 52 What you do for a living: I am a kindergarten teacher in a nearby suburb. I have been an educator for 16 ...
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    Breweries in bunches: Nearby Evanston may be best known for Northwestern University, but it’s also home to five uniquely charming breweries

    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland DoubleClutchBrewing.com Details: Tucked away in a tree-lined neighborhood on the north side of Evanston, ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at the Howard Street Inn: Graced with a friendly staff, incredible specials and a tasty, diverse menu, it’s easy to see why this sports-watching mecca is so popular

    By Trent Modglin
    October 5, 2022
    6700 W. Howard Street in Niles (847) 583-0795 HowardStreetInn.com History in short: Seeking to create a family-friendly atmosphere with good vibes and good food, ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2022
    Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most ...
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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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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.”

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Upcoming dance camps at @lynnettesschoolofdance ri Upcoming dance camps at @lynnettesschoolofdance right here in Park Ridge
Did you know @tealula now offers an expanded lunch Did you know @tealula now offers an expanded lunch menu? Enjoy a creative salad, sandwich or bowl of soup to go with your tea. Summer café lunch hours are from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. And might we suggest the strawberry matcha lemonade.

Read more from our Did You Know feature in the summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
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