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  • 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

  • Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, 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

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    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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    Park Ridge Inside Lisa Zago on the friendly Original Pancake House, shopping at Camp Willow and margaritas at Hay Caramba

    By Trent Modglin
    June 4, 2021
    The Original Pancake House What you do for a living: Professionally, I do two things. One is my beloved and unique dinosaur hunting and educational ...
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    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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    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 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: 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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    Park Ridge Insider: Lida Bunting on dinner at Cucina Biagio, holiday light shows and the Park Ridge Speedskating Club

    By Trent Modglin
    November 16, 2020
    Ice skating photo by Marina Samovsky How long you’ve lived here: We moved in October of 2012, so just over eight years. What you ...
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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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One of the nearly 100 businesses you can find The One of the nearly 100 businesses you can find The Real Park Ridge in the near NW burbs is @offthewallcafepr who happens to make one of the best lattes around… not to mention some mighty fine sandwiches and breakfast creations. Did you also know we add at least 1-2 USPS home delivery routes with every issue? Tripling our circulation in less than five years ain’t easy, but it’s all been worth it.
Good Eats at @tavernpointchi — From elevated com Good Eats at @tavernpointchi — 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 “It reminds me of a favorite sports bar in downtown Chicago that I used to work at years ago. Same kind of lively vibe, and so friendly and welcoming. I love bringing my family here for brunch.” Read the feature from our winter issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Sponsor spotlight: A lifelong resident of Park Rid Sponsor spotlight: A lifelong resident of Park Ridge, @mattsteigerrealestate has worked in residential and commercial real estate since 2006. If you’re looking to buy or sell in Park Ridge or the greater Chicago area, look no further: atproperties.com/site/mattsteiger/about “Matt was my first and only choice who helped me understand the process. … More importantly, he always answers the phone! My house took 75 days to close, but he kept me informed, worked on my behalf and patiently listened to my worried calls. Matt is smart, kind and patient, and he provides the type of thinking and service I remember from the old days.”
Craft Beer Q&A: Rob Hunter from @crustbrewing on h Craft Beer Q&A: Rob Hunter from @crustbrewing on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by @doubleclutchbrewery and getting into barrel-aging in Rosemont Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Have you seen the pajamas, stuffed animals, books Have you seen the pajamas, stuffed animals, books and toys in the expanding kids section at @raffiagifts lately? Might be time to spoil the kiddos in your life…
Did you know: @ashwillowsalon offers @thenest_park Did you know: @ashwillowsalon offers @thenest_parkridge for yoga, wellness retreats, and more; @chicagofirewood now owned by the family behind @triplescoopdicecream and @easystreetpizza Home Alone pop-up runs through Jan. 14 Read the feature from our winter issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Swung by triplescoopdicecream last night for desse Swung by triplescoopdicecream last night for dessert, a tasty affogato and some pints to stockpile our freezer with before they do their annual January shutdown. Love the community support — and the positive attitude of the Hanlon family — since the break-in on Christmas Eve. Seeing this door warms the heart even on a cold, rainy night.
Highlights from the weekend brunch at @theharpandf Highlights from the weekend brunch at @theharpandfiddle included The Cure burger, the Polar Espresso martini and Fiddler Salad with mixed greens, candied walnuts, sliced apples, tomatoes, grapes, shaved red onion, bleu cheese, sunflower seeds & creamy house dressing. Just what the doctor ordered #TheRealParkRidge #eatlocal #brunch
Just some of the helpful local opinions from @lisa Just some of the helpful local opinions from @lisakay_creative in the Park Ridge Insider section of our big winter issue: “ @ziassocial in nearby Norwood Park has an amazing brunch where you can also catch the games on Sundays.” “Friends recently introduced me to @pinesroompr — who knew Park Ridge had its very own speakeasy? The cozy, candlelit atmosphere and amazing drinks make it a win-win. As is the case with any good speakeasy, it is a tight place, so try to get there early to get a seat.” “ @centeredclaycollective is a ceramic studio that offers classes, after-school workshops and a really unique date-night experience. I have been here with friends, and we had such a good time getting creative. There is something about getting tactile with the clay that makes you feel like a kid again. I plan to go back for a fun date night soon (everyone remembers the movie Ghost!).” Read the spotlight at TheRealParkRidge.com
Does your fireplace wood supply need to be restock Does your fireplace wood supply need to be restocked before the snow falls again? Need some specialty wood for your smoker over the holidays? Neighborhood bonfire coming up? @chicagofirewood — which is now owned by the same family that has spoiled you at @triplescoopdicecream — can help. Give them a call today.
From our big WINTER issue... Park Ridge Insider @l From our big WINTER issue... Park Ridge Insider @lisakay_creative on the @ziassocial brunch … sound bath meditation sessions at @vitalitywellness1111 … unique items at @raffiagifts … getting creative at Centered Clay Collective … and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan (with lunch and beverages at @beerchurchbrew ) Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Awesome charity wine dinner benefiting @theharbour Awesome charity wine dinner benefiting @theharbour_ tonight at @theharpandfiddle Food, atmosphere and cause. All fantastic.
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