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  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

  • Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell

  • Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt

  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

  • Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

The Local Angle

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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Daniel’s Charcuterie, Vertical Chimney, Polite Pup Dog Training, Chic Couture, Park Ridge Pick Ups and more

    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2021
    Daniel’s Charcuterie Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Shout out to Daniel’s Charcuterie. Such a great addition to uptown ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Matt Steiger on steaks at Gibsons, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, pickup hockey at South Park, and Wilderness Scouts campouts

    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2021
    Gibsons What you do for a living: I’m a realtor with @properties out of the Park Ridge office on Touhy. How long you’ve lived ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: The Stage School in Park Ridge provides a positive learning and performing experience for children interested in acting, signing and dance

    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2021
    The Stage School, launched right here in Park Ridge in 2015, provides quality part-time training in the performing arts for children ages 4-16, allowing ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Danielle Oyasu on dining at Prime & Provisions, strolling with TeaLula iced tea, and gift shopping at Erica’s Jewelry and Marigold

    By Trent Modglin
    September 5, 2021
    Prime & Provisions What you do for a living: Nurse practitioner and owner of Beautifully New Medspa right here in Park Ridge. How long ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Vinnie Fosco on Main Street’s revival, dining at Harp & Fiddle and Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, and relaxing at Grand Geneva Resort

    By Trent Modglin
    July 17, 2021
    Harp & Fiddle photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I am an owner and hair stylist at Anthony Valentino’s Salon ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: Kohl Children’s Museum new exhibits, Lincoln Park Zoo, and cool treats at Triple Scoop’d

    By Trent Modglin
    July 8, 2021
    New exhibits at Kohl Children’s Museum Kohl Children’s Museum has re-opened its full exhibit environment to the public. Regular sanitizing and nightly deep cleaning ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Nikki Allen on Cindy’s rooftop, cocktails at Pennyville Station, gifts at Marigold and weekends in Galena

    By Trent Modglin
    June 29, 2021
    Photo above: Cindy’s What you do for a living: If I’m not doing a photoshoot for an event, family/couple portraits or lifestyle/branding photos (NikkiAllenCreative.com), then ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Park Ridge Pickups, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tavern on the Point, Lola’s Diner and Modern Masters Painting

    By Trent Modglin
    June 28, 2021
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area: We were working on our floor, in stages, ...
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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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In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly In case you haven't taken advantage of the weekly specials at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park, consider yourself missing out. It's still prime rooftop season, too. Perfect for events, groups or date night.
From our summer issue... First-timer’s club: Step From our summer issue...

First-timer’s club: Stepping out of your normal comfort zone and into your first session at @kickhouse_parkridge 

“This experience pushed me to try something new and make a few friends, all while getting a good workout in. You can’t beat that combination.”

Read the spotlight at TheRealParkRidge.com
Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new swe Local dish of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?
From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer From the Park Ridge Insider section of our summer issue: "The chicken noodle soup at @shemroonkababhouse  is a must try, as well as the hummus and the chicken kababs. The beef kababs are a close second. The service is great, and everyone is always kind and welcoming. We are always recommending it to our friends to try out, and our family is constantly requesting it for dinner."

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on g Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on great recent meals at @shemroonkababhouse and @nonnasilvias … getting pampered at @renatasorganics … Saturday mornings at the @parkridgefarmersmarket … shopping at @shop2sisters … escaping to Lake Geneva and @mars_resort and being anxious to try out the new @maripari.us in town 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dar Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the @parkridgechamber for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music.
A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to kee A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to keep the summer vibes going as long as possible
Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasin Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasindiankitchen space on Main Street? During a recent lunch, we were filled in on the plans for Mandram, which means “a place where people gather.”

Operated by the owners of the popular Thalaiva’s, we’re told to expect an assortment of small sandwiches and kati rolls (a type Indian wrap with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala inside), as well as customized fresh juices blended in front of you and milkshakes made of dried fruit and nuts. 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming fall issue of The Real Park Ridge for more details about Mandram, opening in September.
A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the ann A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the annual @vinestbbq Competition today in Hodges Park. The food, drinks and music will be going until 10pm.
In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks jus In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks just announced that the long-awaited reopening of the Oakton Driving Range is happening on Wednesday, September 9! Can't wait.
From our big summer issue... Q&A with @olivia.san From our big summer issue...

Q&A with @olivia.santelli whose popular lakefront @risepilatesclub — and TV appearances on @thetodayshow and @kellyclarksonshow — has led to her own @within.thestudio in Edison Park 

Read the full interview now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer. You won’t want to miss it. @mad60068
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