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The Real Park Ridge

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  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

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The Local Angle

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  • Park Ridge Insider

    Park Ridge Insider Katie Prezas on Harp & Fiddle’s cheese curds, getting pampered at Lacquer Lounge and Beautifully New Med Spa, and finding a new top at 2 Sisters Boutique

    By Trent Modglin
    December 19, 2022
    Katie Prezas Lifelong Park Ridge resident What you do for a living: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I own ...
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  • Chicago Scene

    Chicago Scene: Exploring the mind-blowing Museum of Illusions and the spacious, woman-owned Eris Brewery and Cider House

    By Trent Modglin
    November 8, 2022
    Museum of Illusions Chicago 25 E. Washington Street in downtown Chicago MOIChicago.com It only takes about an hour to go through this small museum, ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Kelly Kendall on dining at Seasons 52 and Easy Street Pizza, unique accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique, and drinks at City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk

    By Trent Modglin
    October 21, 2022
    Seasons 52 What you do for a living: I am a kindergarten teacher in a nearby suburb. I have been an educator for 16 ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall

    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2022
    Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Talha Sajjad on developing relationships at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, the tempting brisket at Mel’s Craft BBQ, gin martinis at Tavern on the Point and relaxing on the Robey Hotel rooftop in Chicago

    By Trent Modglin
    September 26, 2022
    Mel’s Craft BBQ brisket sandwich What you do for a living: I’m the franchise owner and fitness professional at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness here ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Molly Engle on escapes to Holland, Michigan, a love affair with Nonna Silvia’s, shopping at Edie and craft cocktails at Off the Wall

    By Trent Modglin
    August 22, 2022
    Holland, Michigan photo courtesy of Holland.org What you do for a living: I manage a local cafe, Off the Wall, which serves craft beverages — from ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Aztec Dave’s, O&A Landscaping, Kaufman’s Deli, North Shore Motorworks and more

    By Trent Modglin
    August 8, 2022
    I’ve seen a lot of requests for taco trucks online, and just wanted to give a shout out to Aztec Dave’s. We used them ...
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  • Kid Zone

    Kid Zone: New Cloud Buster exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum, Mountain View Adventure Center and Chicago Dogs baseball promotions

    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2022
    The new Cloud Buster exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum When it comes to pure entertainment for the little ones — and adults, too, ...
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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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Well, we thought we were doing a decent job with t Well, we thought we were doing a decent job with the magazine, but it seems The Real Park Ridge’s summer issue is so entertaining, it can even distract people from enjoying the likes of Malibu Beach, Joshua Tree National Park and the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with @d Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with @danielleatbnew from @beautifullynew_chicago Med Spa 

“At Beautifully New, we offer a range of advanced treatments to repair and reverse the signs of sun damage, helping to restore a more youthful, even complexion.”

Read the feature from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer is tonight from 4:30-9:30 in the @parkridgefarmersmarket and you won’t want to miss the lineup of breweries, distilleries and wineries, not to mention the food trucks, live music, artisans and more!! Get out and support the @parkridgechamber at this awesome event. 

Read all about it in the Inside Scoop from our new summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysg Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysgrillrestaurant burger. And if you didn’t already know, Merkts cheese sauce is always a good idea.
A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @ A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine dinner last night in support of @lawrencehallchicago an incredible child welfare agency focused on healing the effects of childhood trauma. Special thanks to the staff at Harp & Fiddle — @chefjerry82 Dania Garcia, Chef Edgar, etc. — and to the fine folks at @northwindexteriors for helping sponsor the event. Truly a wonderful night with great food, great wine, great people and a great cause.
And just like that, summer is here. Which means if And just like that, summer is here. Which means if the rooftop at @tavernpointchi isn’t calling your name yet, it should be.

A stellar weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. that features $3 wells, seltzers and domestic beers, along with half-price appetizers and kids under 12 eating free, should help persuade you.
Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza on Devon in Park Ridge.

But don’t forget the giant salads or popcorn chicken… or the new summer menu items and creative cocktails
Last call for the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine d Last call for the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine dinner coming up this Wednesday benefiting @lawrencehallchicago and all the great work they do helping area youth overcome the effects of childhood trauma. Purchase your tickets by tonight for a fun evening for a great cause.
Dont be afraid of those cloudy skies. Get on out t Dont be afraid of those cloudy skies. Get on out to the @parkridgefarmersmarket today.
On the hunt for the special something for Father’s Day? Check out the great styles in the men’s section at @shop2sisters and the Liiton whiskey glasses — which cool your cocktail down in just 18 seconds — at @raffiagifts
Get your tickets now!! The monthly @theharpandfidd Get your tickets now!! The monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner this month benefits @lawrencehallchicago a community-based youth service agency dedicated to healing the effects of childhood trauma. Quite the menu the talented team at Harp & Fiddle has put together. Should be quite the night. Hope you can join us next Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Our expansion continues, as the summer issue of Th Our expansion continues, as the summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is about to be distributed to thousands of Park Ridge homes and nearly 100 area businesses. Highlights include our cover story on local brunch bites and signature dishes at spots like @cafe.touche @donjuanscantina @mughalthebiryanihouse and @theharpandfiddle … a spotlight on the Hanlon family and their beloved @triplescoopdicecream … the inside scoop on the Taste of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Market after Dark and Rockin’ in the Park concerts at Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … fun weekend getaways, dining with a river view in Chicago, the Spider-Man exhibit at the @msichicago … new local businesses like @ariyarnshopandstudio and @levillagecowork_desplaines … and much, much more.
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