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  • Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

  • Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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    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 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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    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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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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Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the b Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the best winter festival in the area — Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber 

So many activities spread across three neighborhoods.
Not quite ready to hang with the extended family t Not quite ready to hang with the extended family the next few days? Come party it up at @tavernpointchi tonight. Five DJs. Drinks. Dancing. Vibes.
Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgecham Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber this Friday? Three trollies, boutique sales, reindeer, carolers, Santa’s village, photos with the Grinch and more festive fun.
New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean-inspired @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway believe in treating people like family 

“It’s part of our culture to treat people like family. And I hate the idea that the owners shouldn’t roll up their sleeves. We’ve never believed in that.” — Billy Pyroulis

Read the spotlight from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between t Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between the @shemroonkababhouse steak and salmon, you get both. And then you have leftovers. And then you’re happy the next day too.
Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and a fun and frenzied @mainesouthparentsscholarclub Bunco fundraiser. Just another busy Thursday at the @theharpandfiddle
Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and head to @patinawinebar on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a complimentary wine tasting.
Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink this Saturday, November 22.  Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event at 5:30.

A variety of family-friendly festivities will be available from 2-6 p.m. including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers and ice sculpting. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are available on-site for $8.
Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... If Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... 
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out @dimarkocoffee on Main Street. Open till 10 p.m. every day and featuring some great coffee, smoothies, pastries, paninis and more. Look for more on this new business in our upcoming winter issue.
Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you purchase a $100 gift card from the fantastic new @fireandwinege in Park Ridge this holiday season, you’ll get a Loyalty Bonus Card that you can use for $10 off your bill each month at any BG Hospitality Group establishment. That’s $120 in savings for the year (not to mention some great pasta, seafood, steak and wine). 

Read more about Fire + Wine’s Chef’s Cut steak boards from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

“We believe all kids are completely filled with potential, and we know what they’re capable of. We’re not saving anyone or rescuing anyone, but the magic can happen when it’s right. … We’re just here to stand in the way of the things that can knock them down.” — Dawn Steffen, regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. 

Read the spotlight feature on the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosem Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosemonticearena and @hattysclub 

Quite the facility… and a stylish restaurant and bar to match.
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