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  • Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

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    Chicago Scene: Sharing some of our favorite restaurants for dramatic views along the Chicago River

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Gibsons Italia Hard to believe it’s been open eight years already, but this dynamic West Loop addition to the famed Gibsons ...
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    Chicago Scene: Frida Kalhlo and Egyptian artifacts at the Art Institute, Block 37 and Summer House Santa Monica

    By Trent Modglin
    May 26, 2025
    Egyptian artifacts, famous paintings and Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris at the Art Institute of Chicago The famed Art Institute of Chicago is home ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: High Five Ramen, Clue — Live on Stage, award-winning ROOH adds tasting menu and James Bond exhibit extended at Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
    High Five Ramen We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Green Street Smoked Meats, Legal Sea Foods opens on the Chicago River, Midwest Coast Brewing’s new rooftop in West Town and Second City’s sparkling new revue

    By Trent Modglin
    November 11, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Green Street Smoked Meats There’s no denying that this is one of the city’s best spots for barbecue, and we fell ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    First Look Review: Comedy, music, dinner and high-flying acrobatics — you get it all at the wildly unique Teatro ZinZanni

    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Playing at the Cambria Hotel 32 W. Randolph Street in Chicago 312-488-0900 Zinzanni.com/Chicago Details: Inside the Cambria Hotel in the heart ...
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    Chicago Scene: Guinness Open Gate Brewery opens, local 7th grader Leighton Tantillo stars in “A Christmas Carol,” Pompeii exhibit extended to January and the Magic Parlour’s new home

    By Trent Modglin
    December 5, 2023
    Guinness Open Gate Brewery opened this fall The anticipation: Diageo, owners of the internationally renowned Guinness family of beers, took on a two-year project ...
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    Chicago Scene: 2-for-1 with Mozart Immersive and Immersive Van Gogh, internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody and Chicago’s annual SummerDance

    By Trent Modglin
    July 24, 2023
    Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius and Immersive Van Gogh running alongside one another through Sept. 4 Lighthouse Immersive’s newest immersive exhibition is ...
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    Chicago Scene: Haymarket Brewing Company in the West Loop and the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin
    June 6, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Haymarket Brewing Company
 Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for ...
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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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The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is und The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is underway and runs through Saturday. What foods and bands are you most looking forward to?
You know you have great summer content when even t You know you have great summer content when even the busy staff at @ritasofparkridge has to take a break to check out the latest issue…
Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bit Check out our summer issue cover story on lite bites perfect for patio season, like the @tavernpointchi blackened grouper sandwich, @donjuanscantina tostadas, @theharpandfiddle mixed berry salad, @shemroonkababhouse koobideh bites and @ziassocial Lake Superior whitefish (and cocktails)

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
From our Park Ridge Insider section in the big sum From our Park Ridge Insider section in the big summer issue: 

What is your favorite restaurant in the area? 

@jkussymortgage : “I don’t necessarily have one favorite, as I go to different places for different experiences. Happy hour at @fireandwinege is a great deal, and the outdoor space is fantastic. The loaded nachos at @donjuanscantina are perfect to split, especially with one of their hand-shaken margaritas. And the salmon skin sushi rolls at @blufish_parkridge (not on the menu — you have to ask for it) is one of my favorites. Too many great choices to pick just one.”

Read the spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
Just a few of the many reasons to visit @thalaivas Just a few of the many reasons to visit @thalaivasindiankitchen 

Look for them in the Recommendations section of the current summer issue, and an expanded Good Eats feature coming out soon

Photos by Nikki Allen at @spiltcoffeestudio
Seriously… where won’t you find people reading The Seriously… where won’t you find people reading The Real Park Ridge?
Need advice on how to protect your skin when it's Need advice on how to protect your skin when it's this hot out? Check out the Q&A with @ajnovelli25 from @uptownmedspaparkridge that's available in our big summer issue

"Keep it simple and consistent: SPF every single day (rain or shine), reapply when you’re outdoors, and don’t rely on makeup with SPF as your only protection. Add a hat or physical coverage when you’re in direct sun. It’s underrated but incredibly effective."

Read the full Q&A, including her favorite skincare products and treatments, here: TheRealParkRidge.com
The ladies from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio here i The ladies from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio here in Park Ridge are again hosting free weekly fitness classes on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 12 in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district.

These lively sessions include a rotating mix of low-impact workouts, strength and conditioning, agility and balance training, cardio kickboxing and more. 

Read more about it all here: https://therealparkridge.com/did-you-know-fun-helpful-info-from-local-businesses-like-ritas-italian-ice-home-comfort-and-powherhouse-fitness/
From our big summer issue that’s out everywhere... From our big summer issue that’s out everywhere...

Park Ridge Insider @jkussymortgage on the loaded nachos and margaritas at @donjuanscantina … the filet risotto at @theharpandfiddle … relaxing a bit at @dimarkocoffee … a hidden gem for the best old-school Italian subs … and hitting the @desplainesparkdistrict Lake Park par-3 course with his son

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Have you been to the new @animahausco Boutique (fr Have you been to the new @animahausco Boutique (from the owner of @renatasorganics ) in South Park yet? 

Expect thoughtfully chosen brands that support intentional living and everyday rituals like European lingerie and loungewear, artisan-crafted treasures, ceremonial wellness products and self-care essentials.

“Every item we carry is chosen with care, emphasizing quality over quantity, natural materials, conscious production and emotional intimacy,” Renata tells us.

Look for a feature article on this new addition to the Park Ridge fashion scene in the next issue of The Real Park Ridge.
"If this isn't the most relaxing spot in Park Ridg "If this isn't the most relaxing spot in Park Ridge, I don't know what is." — The wife, awaiting her 5-star massage and express facial at @renatasorganics on Devon Ave.
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