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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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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Kohl Children’s Museum new exhibits, Lincoln Park Zoo, and cool treats at Triple Scoop’d

    By Trent Modglin
    July 8, 2021
    New exhibits at Kohl Children’s Museum Kohl Children’s Museum has re-opened its full exhibit environment to the public. Regular sanitizing and nightly deep cleaning ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Experience a stunning showroom, elegant jewelry and a 102-year history of satisfied clients at Sandberg Jewelers

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2021
    Sandberg Jewelers 7096 Carpenter Road in Skokie’s Village Crossing shopping center 847-676-4367 SandbergJewelers.com At first glance: This is a big, bright and beautiful showroom ...
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  • General Features

    Small business spotlight: For two decades, the family-owned Home Comfort Services, Inc. has been taking care of all your HVAC needs

    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2021
    6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net Q: Describe the pride Home Comfort has in being a family-owned company A: At Home Comfort, ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Nikki Allen on Cindy’s rooftop, cocktails at Pennyville Station, gifts at Marigold and weekends in Galena

    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2021
    Photo above: Cindy’s What you do for a living: If I’m not doing a photoshoot for an event, family/couple portraits or lifestyle/branding photos (NikkiAllenCreative.com), then ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Park Ridge Pickups, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tavern on the Point, Lola’s Diner and Modern Masters Painting

    By Trent Modglin
    June 28, 2021
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area: We were working on our floor, in stages, ...
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  • General Features

    Lake Geneva escape: A picturesque town on a sprawling lake that’s just over an hour away. What’s not to love?

    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2021
    Photo: Lake Geneva Cruise Line By Trent Modglin It’s not like Lake Geneva is a hidden gem in southern Wisconsin. It is, however, a ...
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  • General Features

    Pick your patio: Here’s your guide to outdoor drinks and eats in Park Ridge and the surrounding area

    By Trent Modglin
    June 21, 2021
    Café Touche 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com This Edison Park tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: Build-your-own Poke Burritos, rigatoni carbonara at Zaza Cucina and boom boom shrimp at Harp & Fiddle

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Build-your-own burrito at Poke Burrito / Xun Bistro This new Asian-fusion restaurant is drawing attention in Uptown Park Ridge, and I ...
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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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