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  • Shop around the corner: Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L

  • Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more

  • 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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    New in town: Mediterranean-inspired Elia Café believes in treating people like family

    By Trent Modglin
    November 24, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Elia Café 90 N Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge Elia-Cafe.com Background Owners (and brothers) Billy and Taso Pyroulis are well versed ...
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    Hidden gems: Twin Anchors for ribs, Luvvli wellness studio, Suncatcher Brewing and AriYarn knitting and crochet studio

    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern If you lived in Chicago for any length of time, you no doubt know about this ...
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    Spotlight on Brickton Montessori: Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2025
    Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home ...
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    Spotlight on KickHouse: An inviting and supportive community, energetic and stress-reducing workouts, and plenty of inspiring success stories

    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2025
    KickHouse Park Ridge 535A Busse Highway  847-558-2570 KickhouseParkRidge.com Instagram: @KickHouse_ParkRidge John Bonell’s KickHouse story I threw my first roundhouse kick at 24 years old ...
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    New in town: Get ready for Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap in South Park

    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Mikerphone Brewing Kitchen & Tap New taproom location: 800 Devon Ave. in Park Ridge Opening: January/February 2026 Main brewery location: 121 ...
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    Weekend getaway ideas from our Park Ridge Insiders

    By Trent Modglin
    August 16, 2025
    Door County, Wisc. Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? We tapped into the minds of some of ...
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    Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses

    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2025
    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard offers catering and a food truck for all your events As if Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ...
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    Spotlight on Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream: Keeping Park Ridge’s sweet tooth satisfied has been a fun journey for this active, family-run business

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2025
    By Trent Modglin Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge TripleScoopdIceCream.com A popular ice cream shop… by accident If you’re looking ...
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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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Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or over Christmas break — with the kiddos? Check out our Kid Zone from the current winter issue, featuring the Christmas Around the World exhibit at the @msichicago ... bouncing around at @altitudeskokie ... and ZooLights at Chicago's @lincolnparkzoo Read it all now: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of di Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of distribution reach, circulation, page count, all of it! Five and a half years of growth and a whole lot of fun along the way. Check your mailbox and more than 100 businesses throughout the near NW suburbs and NW Chicago for the best family-friendly content anywhere. Dishes to warm you up at spots like @theharpandfiddle @ziassocial @shemroonkababhouse and @fireandwinege … business spotlights on @shop2sisters @renatasorganics and @verticalchimneycare … fun new spots in town like @dimarkocoffee @hattysclub and @parkridgecoin … a look at the sparkling new Oakton Sports Complex from @parkridgeparks … a charity spotlight on everything @penniesforpennyville is doing for the community, great insider opinions, Kid Zone fun at the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the @msichicago ... and much, much more. The digital version is up at TheRealParkRidge.com and we still have several thousand to get out to the masses today, so keep an eye out for the fun.
Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree ( Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree (or wreath)? The @prwilderness Souts and Princesses are still selling our remaining supplies at the Centennial Fitness Center parking lot this week. In case you didn't know, we raise around $30k for local charities, scholarships and community organizations each year. We even made the Chicago Tribune while shoveling out the lot last Sunday!
Hosting family or a company party for the holidays Hosting family or a company party for the holidays? Spoil your guests with a pan of delicious seafood paella from @donjuanscantina Don’t delay: They’re taking orders through Dec. 23.
1.) Tonight!! It’s time for bourbon pours + holida 1.) Tonight!! It’s time for bourbon pours + holiday shopping from 6-8 p.m. at @shop2sisters with @mariosellsre 2.) 2 Sisters Boutique’s 15 Days of Fabulous is back, where every day they’re dropping a new featured item that’s 15% off in-store and online. 3.) They’re featured in the new winter issue of The Real Park Ridge too. Check out the spotlight article now at therealparkridge.com
Shop Around the Corner spotlight on @shop2sisters Shop Around the Corner spotlight on @shop2sisters — Natalie Amabile’s friendly, fashionable and always evolving boutique is celebrating five years on Prospect Avenue Read the feature from our winter issue — out this week — right here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Thanks to the accommodating crew at @social18resta Thanks to the accommodating crew at @social18restaurant and @mullysgrillrestaurant for the great setup for a bunch of 6th graders and their dads to watch the Bears’ game in one of the golf simulator bays today. Not the outcome we wanted, but good food, drink, company and a big screen TV were fun.
There’s a full slate of things to do this month, a There’s a full slate of things to do this month, and the Inside Scoop section from our new winter issue hits on a lot of them, including a bevy of family-friendly @parkridgeparks events for the holidays, ice skating at the @parkwaybankpark in Rosemont, Lightscape at the @chicagobotanic garden and more. Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Don't delay, @ziassocial is still taking reservati Don't delay, @ziassocial is still taking reservations for their annual Dinner with Santa Dec. 10, but this popular event figures to sell out soon. Reserve your table ASAP by calling (773) 775-0808 or online at ZiasSocial.com And don't forget, this holiday season you can get a bonus $25 gift card for every $100 in gift cards you purchase, and they're able to be used at @b@the_beacon_tap or @cafe.touche as well.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and t It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and the annual ChristFiddle Market at @theharpandfiddle coming up this Sunday, Dec. 7, has a lot to do with that. Swing by for some festive fun and get some shopping done early. An assortment of treats for your holiday parties, handmade jewelry, home decor, wooden charcuterie boards, candles, artwork, Irish wool scarves, wine, spirits, and more. The market will take place from 10:30am-3:30pm at Harp & Fiddle (110 Main Street in Park Ridge)
Hands down, one of our favorite sandwiches anywher Hands down, one of our favorite sandwiches anywhere in the area. The sweet, tender and flavorful short rib grilled cheese at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park.
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.
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