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  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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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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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: The fish & chips and numerous pizza possibilities at local favorite Moretti’s

    By Trent Modglin
    May 22, 2020
    By Trent Modglin Moretti’s 6727 Olmsted in Edison Park, 9519 W. Higgins in Rosemont and eight other Chicagoland locations MorettisRestaurants.com With two equally inviting ...
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  • General Features

    Time to unwind: Looking for a little local stress release? We’ve got some creative ways to truly relax and get away from it all  

    By Trent Modglin
    April 29, 2020
    By Veronica Espinoza  Board & Brush Creative Studio A creative space to let your inner artist become a DIY master by designing and painting ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature Dishes: The pad ba mee and chicken satay at Sri Siam in Morton Grove

    By realadmin
    April 24, 2020
    By Veronica Espinoza Sri Siam 9253 Waukegan Road in Morton Grove 847-583-9924 SriSiamMortonGrove.com Thasanee Cuesta, owner of this Thai restaurant, bought the space from ...
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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.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesou Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesouthfootball advance in the playoffs? @tavernpointchi is hosting the after party with great specials like half off dips, nachos and flatbreads, $15 import buckets and $20 domestic buckets.
Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Off is this Saturday from 12-4 p.m., and you won’t want to miss it. * 12 chili contestants * 5 breweries serving beer samples * Scotch, bourbon and wine tastings * Local artisans * Live entertainment * Raffles * Half of the proceeds go to the Chili Cook Off winner, and half benefit the @parkridgechamber
The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandw The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandwinege on Touhy in Park Ridge are something to behold. Available Friday and Saturday nights, they're focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings. A sample steak board includes a choice between: *Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime NY strip *A 12-ounce Linz Heritage Angus Reserve bone-in filet *A well marbled, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ribeye *A filet trio featuring gorgonzola, horseradish and crab Don’t forget the curated wine pairings, and you can take your steak night to the next level with one of their housemade sauces and shareable sides. Read more about several great steak dishes in the area from our big fall issue cover story at TheRealParkRidge.com
Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ri Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ribs, @luvvlistudio wellness classes, @suncatcherbrewing and @ariyarnshopandstudio Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checkin Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence Read the feature now at IllinoisBrewing.com
A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandf A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner, this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber Bonus: It just so happened to be @chefjerry82 birthday too.
The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded wit The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded with plenty of fashionable fall and winter gear right now. Swing in today for a serious wardrobe upgrade before the temps dip again. And look for a feature article on this popular Prospect Ave store in our upcoming winter issue.
The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contempora The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contemporary Persian restaurant on the corner of Touhy, Prospect and Northwest Highway — can feel overwhelming at times… in a good way. Just that many tempting options. If you’re feeling steak (and we hope you are since you’re reading this article), the fan favorite char-grilled barg kabab is made of marinated filet mignon and comes with your choice of basmati rice or fries. Read more from our fall cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Satu Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar, where you can check out one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and gifts made by local vendors. 🗓️ Saturday, November 1 ⏰ 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave. 🎟️ $2 admission
The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @cru The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark entertainment district has a great weekday happy hour from 4–5 p.m. that includes $5 Crust draft beers, $10 pizzas and $7 draft wines. Pictured: "The Pepperoni," which includes fresh pepperoni, ricotta, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. And don't forget to grab a few pints of their tasty Crustoberfest lager before it's gone.
Local deal of the week Your introductory class is Local deal of the week Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also still running a deal where you can take two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and get boxing gloves to keep! Check 'em out at 535A Busse Highway, and read more about the fun vibes and great workouts at KickHouse from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies of our fall issue and 600 pieces of candy to the 200-plus families that enjoyed the @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat at Centennial Fitness Center Friday night. Always fun hanging with @theharpandfiddle @northwindexteriors The Stage School and other sponsors too. Great, well-run event as always.
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