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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

The Local Angle

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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Karla Cantu on the martinis at Shakou, chopped salad at Sonny’s Express, and shopping at Edie and Natalie Boutique

    By Trent Modglin
    April 6, 2021
    Shakou martini What you do for a living: Three years of customer service at Anthony Valentino’s Salon, and I’m also a part-time student. How ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Christina Niklas on dining at Nonna Silvia’s and Carmine’s, martinis at Shakou and brewery tours along Chicago’s blue line

    By Trent Modglin
    March 17, 2021
    Eris Brewery What you do for a living: I’m a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. How long you’ve lived ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Delightful Pastries, Zaza Cucina, Sweet and Tart, The Flower Doctor, Spuntino’s and Davis & Engert Dentistry

    By Trent Modglin
    March 2, 2021
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area Who doesn’t love donuts, paczki, pastries, cookies and ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Edin Hamzic on dining at Harp & Fiddle, Pazzi di Pizza and La Scarola, shopping for the wife at Camp Willow, and anticipating the farmer’s market

    By Trent Modglin
    February 9, 2021
    Pazzi di Pizza’s baked clams What you do for a living: I own and operate my own Farmers Insurance agency (814 Busse Hwy) here ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Jennifer Mackowiak on Italian favorites at Zia’s, family time at the Wildwood Nature Center, and shopping at Edie and Hallmark

    By Trent Modglin
    January 9, 2021
    Zia’s Trattoria photo by Nikki Allen Creative How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native! I was born and raised in Park ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider: Marty Lennon on burgers at Beacon Tap, family meals at Sunrise Grill and Nonna Silvia’s, and Lake Opeka sunsets

    By Trent Modglin
    December 20, 2020
    The Beacon Tap How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago in the Norwood Park neighborhood with ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Une Année Brewery, Reyes Steakhouse, PowHERhouse Fitness, House of Cakes and the new Poke Burrito

    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2020
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave brewery Une Année, home to two breweries, ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Holiday lights and activities at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Morton Arboretum, Museum of Science and Industry, Brookfield Zoo, Rosemont and more

    By Trent Modglin
    December 2, 2020
    ZooLights photo by Todd Rosenberg By Trent Modglin Lincoln Park ZooLights The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago goes all out for the holidays with ...
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You know what we love? Specials on Thursdays, like You know what we love? Specials on Thursdays, like $15 pizzas and $10 old fashioneds and Manhattans to go along with everyday deals like $7 Tito's cocktails and $6 house wines and sangria at @ziassocial Oh, and order the cast-iron skillet shrimp scampi and a bowl of the 8-finger cavatelli and thank us later.
Get into the Irish spirit at the @parkridgeparks f Get into the Irish spirit at the @parkridgeparks family St. Patrick’s Day event on Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Centennial Activity Center. Enjoy Irish music, energetic performances by the Trinity Irish Dancers, face painting, arts and crafts, and much more. 100 S. Western Ave. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxn8pyv
One of the longest-operating businesses in Park Ri One of the longest-operating businesses in Park Ridge, @anthonyvalentinosalon currently has chair-rental availability for independent stylists... with all kinds of perks for you and your clients.
Fun time and a great turnout at the @luvvlistudio Fun time and a great turnout at the @luvvlistudio 1-year anniversary ribbon cutting with @parkridgemayor and the @parkridgechamber Check out TheRealParkRidge.com for a feature on all the wonderful wellness programs and classes offered at Luvvli
I recently tried the new buffalo shrimp wrap from I recently tried the new buffalo shrimp wrap from @pennyvillestation but subbed the shrimp for chicken. I’ve been dying for Park Ridge to have a buffalo wrap on their menu. It was absolutely amazing, and I will try the shrimp next. Thank you, Tony Antonacci, for adding one of my all time favorite meals! — Brittany Simonelli I went to @theprospectmp for the first time recently to meet friends. I walked in and was immediately impressed by the decor. It had the coolest vibe with a restaurant and bar on the main level and some more seating and a bar, more lounge-like, on the upper level. The food and drinks were delicious. The Holiday Collins was the perfect cocktail to start. It paired well with the most delicious octopus and Brussels sprouts as starters. Next was the perfectly seasoned filet followed by the dark chocolate mousse cake. I look forward to returning for just drinks and some apps in their lounge area. — Kelly Stebner Read the winter issue cover story about the best meals our readers have had recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
Playing favorites: From the @mullysgrillrestaurant Playing favorites: From the @mullysgrillrestaurant burger to @patinawinebar filet mignon and @cafe.touche ravioli to @jeongchicago eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry Check out our winter issue cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our Park Ridge Insider archives — Favorite From our Park Ridge Insider archives — Favorite restaurant in the area: “This one is like asking which star in the sky is my favorite. We have so many amazing restaurants. I think @pazzidipizzaparkridge is currently leading the pack. We recently hosted my brother’s wedding shower there, and I may have developed a mild obsession with their pizza and the rigatoni alla vodka. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff is just wonderful.” — @drericajuris Read the spotlight at therealparkridge.com
Don’t miss out on these incredible February prom Don’t miss out on these incredible February promotions from @beautifullynew_chicago on Talcott here in Park Ridge ✨ Full Skinvive treatment and receive a complimentary 50 units of Botox ($1750) ✨ Get 20% OFF all laser hair removal packages ✨ $30 OFF your DiamondGlow treatment through Alle (while supplies last) ✨ 30% OFF any Alastin product with Aspire (in store only) ✨ Receive a complimentary travel-size Hydrating Serum with $200 Revision purchase (in store and online)
Stopped into the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakt Stopped into the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakton today. Fun combination of coffee cafe, motorcycle shop and future event space… and they happen to make a great latte. Look for them in a feature article on new businesses in the area in our upcoming spring issue
The @prwilderness Scouts provides memories that wi The @prwilderness Scouts provides memories that will last a lifetime. Even in temps that may not always be desirable. As we tell the boys, just bring an extra hat
Where you headed to watch the Super Bowl? If you’re still undecided, we have a plethora of great options in the area like @howardstreetinn @the_beacon_tap @mullysgrillrestaurant & @social18restaurant @tavernpointchi @theharpandfiddle @donjuanscantina @easystreetpizza @ziassocial and more. Great specials, TVs, food, drinks and atmosphere. Enjoy!
Chicago Scene from our winter issue: @highfiveram Chicago Scene from our winter issue: @highfiveramen in the West Loop, Clue — Live on Stage with @broadwayinchicago through March 2, the award-winning ROOH Indian restaurant adds a tasting menu, and the James Bond exhibit gets extended at @msichicago Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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