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The Real Park Ridge

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    • Chicago Scene
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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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    Small-business spotlight: Beautifully New Medical Spa owner Danielle Oyasu on the importance of natural-looking skin rejuvenation, raising a family in Park Ridge, and her gorgeous new space in South Park

    By Trent Modglin
    March 9, 2022
    Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 600 W. Talcott in Park Ridge 847-241-1566 BeautifullyNew.co Q: Describe your family connection to Park Ridge. A: We moved ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave Brewery: This Niles taproom may be known for its variety of quality craft beer, but wait till you try their BBQ

    By Trent Modglin
    March 6, 2022
    By Trent Modglin Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Brewery 6543 Gross Point Road in Niles UneAnnee.com The history: Born on the near west side ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz O’Malley on Poke Burrito bowls, biking into Chicago, accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique and family weekends back in Madison

    By Trent Modglin
    February 28, 2022
    What you do for a living: I’ve been a high school teacher for 17 years, and I recently launched a monthly wine club in ...
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    First Look review: The Marriott Theatre’s version of West Side Story will remind audiences why the show is an all-time classic

    By Trent Modglin
    February 18, 2022
    By Michael Dritto Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) for a limited engagement through March 27. See the calendar and ...
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  • Interviews

    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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  • Interviews

    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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    Park Ridge Insider Heather O’Grady on Nonno Pino’s gnocchi, haircuts at Anthony Valentino’s, and weekends in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward

    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2022
    Milwaukee Third Ward photo courtesy of VisitMilwaukee.org What you do for a living: I manage Edie Boutique and Marigold in Uptown Park Ridge. How ...
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  • Interviews

    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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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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