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  • Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

  • Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

  • Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

  • Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: From elevated comfort food, sports and a unique rooftop to a stellar happy hour and plenty of events, this venue has made a nice home in Edison Park

  • 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

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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Never the same store twice, Raffia Gifts offers a wide variety of unique gift ideas — as well as a personal touch

    By Trent Modglin
    March 15, 2022
    By Trent Modglin 141 N. Northwest Highway in Uptown Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com 847-825-7734 The history: Emily Larson, born and raised in Park Ridge, is ...
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  • General Features

    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

    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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  • General Features

    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

    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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Local recommendations from our winter issue includ Local recommendations from our winter issue include @renatasorganics @howardstreetinn @familytreechiropractic @playtimepupranch @lisakay_creative @techcitychicago @atlasautoservice and more Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com “Renata’s is highly recommended for anyone seeking a professional, serene and rejuvenating experience.” “Lisa Kay Photography is fantastic with headshots! Very professional and easy to work with.” “The owner at Tech City was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. ... While he could’ve hit me for full price on a brand-new screen, instead he found me a used option for near half the cost that was in perfect working shape.” “The staff was wonderful at Howard Street Inn, and I have never had my food allergies catered to in such an amazing way.”
What a great (and fast) five years it’s been cov What a great (and fast) five years it’s been covering the Park Ridge community and surrounding area, and things are only getting bigger and better as we continue to expand. Our new spring issue is loaded down with great insider info, details on new businesses in town, fun appetizers to try, summer skincare tips, kids activities, happy hour specials and much, much more.
Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgech Another great ribbon cutting with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor — this time celebrating the opening of @thalaivasindiankitchen beautiful new dining room on Prospect. Look for a feature on new businesses and expansions in the area in our spring issue and online soon
Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the Fun Sunday helping run the pinewood derby for the @prwilderness scouts. Lots of creative designs, great racing and father-son time. And plenty of smiles from the winners, who went home with @triplescoopdicecream gift cards.
Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturd Head to @shop2sisters on Prospect today and Saturday to help them celebrate nine years in business. Get 15% off all weekend and enter to win a $250 gift card too. #therealparkridge #shoplocal
A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature A little sneak peak at our feel-good focus feature article from our spring issue... Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown “What’s really rewarding is to see the Summit residents getting down to the Bingo room early and waiting for the kids to arrive,” @jpsteinfels says. “They only know each other from this experience, but they remember each other. And that’s the cool part.” Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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We may be a little sluggish today because that was We may be a little sluggish today because that was quite the Night of the Stars event with the @parkridgechamber at @theharpandfiddle What a fun way to celebrate the very best of our community and honor those who go above and beyond to make it a great place to live and do business.
Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over Guess who opens for the year today? Swing on over to 157 N. Northwest Hwy for a cup or cone of @ritasofparkridge
Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, ch Had an incredible dinner of seasoned beef/lamb, chicken and salmon along with basmati rice and adas polo (steamed rice with lentils, raisins and dates) last night at @shemroonkababhouse as part of Park Ridge Restaurant Week with the @parkridgechamber Difficult to pick a favorite out of the three, but the salmon is off the charts. Shemroon offers a complimentary bowl of soup and yummy baklava with any entree or chef’s special during Restaurant Week, which runs through this Sunday, so get out and make the most of it. See all the participating restaurants at parkridgechamber.org/restaurant-week
“We want to create a peaceful sanctuary to come “We want to create a peaceful sanctuary to come home to. Our clients’ comfort and well-being is the most important thing about what we do. Good design can change your life for the better.” Read our feature on @madsenhomeandgarden from our winter issue at therealparkridge.com
There’s just a few tickets still available. Sure There’s just a few tickets still available. Sure to be one heck of a night this Saturday at @theharpandfiddle with the @parkridgechamber
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