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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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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Amici Ristorante: This family-run restaurant in Niles has plenty of old-world charm to go with its delicious Italian specialties

    By Trent Modglin
    October 1, 2023
    Amici Ristorante 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles
 (847) 967-0606
 Amici-Italian.com By Trent Modglin History in short:  Amici’s owner, Sarah Zimmerman, has a long ...
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    Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio

    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2023
    Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) ...
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  • Interviews

    Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin
    September 11, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? ...
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  • General Features

    Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at Kick House Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023
    By Sophia Gianaris Location: 535A Busse Hwy, Unit 1A in the Village Green Shopping Center in Park Ridge. KickHouseParkRidge.com My expectations going in: I ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Beautifully New Med Spa, Pro-Built Fence, Don Juan’s carne asada and Mandy Madsen Color + Design

    By Trent Modglin
    August 14, 2023
    Beautifully New Med Spa Thinking about aging is not always a fun thought, so I think it’s important to do a little something for ...
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  • General Features

    Soak up the last of summer: Patio season isn’t done yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab a bite and a drink outdoors while you still can

    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2023
    Howard Street Inn 
6700 W. Howard in Niles HowardStreetInn.com
 This popular local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike Boychuck on the steaks and views at Gibsons Italia, the underrated Edison Park Inn, family escapes to Door County and 16-inch softball with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m self-employed in real estate management in the north side of Chicago. How long you’ve lived here: Born ...
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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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