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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider: Peter Dykas on dinner at Boston Fish Market and Hay Caramba, and exploring forest preserves with the family

    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2020
    How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge in 2004. What you like best about Park Ridge: The best part of being ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The eye-popping trash can nachos and loaded mac & cheese pizza at The Beacon Tap

    By Trent Modglin
    August 28, 2020
    By Trent Modglin The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com If you want to get the most out of what ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with JoAnn and Vinnie Fosco — owners of Anthony Valentino Salon — about their 30 years in the business, a love of Park Ridge and fixing quarantine haircuts

    By Trent Modglin
    August 24, 2020
    By Trent Modglin Anthony Valentino Salon for Hair has been a staple in Park Ridge for 23 years — 31 in all. And after ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Flower power: The Chicago Botanic Garden provides a much-needed escape with nature

    By Trent Modglin
    August 21, 2020
    By Trent Modglin The start of school (i.e. e-learning from the living room) is just around the corner, and you need a break. An ...
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  • General Features

    Door County escape: A charming Wisconsin getaway beckons with plenty of fun options for both adults and kids

    By Trent Modglin
    July 28, 2020
    By Trent Modglin My family and I travel a lot — as much as possible, really — and for some reason, we never experienced ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Katie Russ on family dining at Holt’s, Zia’s and Lola’s Diner, finding dresses at Camp Willow, and hitting the splash pads at Centennial Pool

    By Trent Modglin
    July 6, 2020
    Camp Willow in Uptown Park Ridge How long you’ve lived here: We made the move from being a city family to a suburb family ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with Mike Goode, owner of Goode Plumbing, about the growth of his business and how to prevent basement flooding in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2020
    By Trent Modglin This spring, after watching Park Ridge city sewer water back up into our house (not once, but twice) and destroy a ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with Laura Gainor, founder of Official MomFest, about creating a fun community for moms and what the quarantine has taught her about family

    By Trent Modglin
    June 5, 2020
    By Trent Modglin Laura Gainor, Park Ridge resident and mother of two, recently launched Official MomFest not only as a way to provide inspiration ...
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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.” Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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