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    Burger bonanza: We’re blessed with plenty of great burger options in the Park Ridge area, and here are a few favorites

    By Trent Modglin
    March 29, 2021
    The Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com This fun sports bar in nearby Des Plaines has ...
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    Goode Plumbing to the rescue: Avoid the sewer backup disaster we experienced and install a flood-control system now

    By Trent Modglin
    March 5, 2021
    By Trent Modglin I’m not entirely sure if there’s a world record for the number of times the Weather Channel app can be refreshed ...
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    First Look review: “Immersive Van Gogh” provides the breathtaking spectacle of watching Van Gogh’s art come to life

    By Trent Modglin
    February 16, 2021
    By Michael Dritto Photos by Michael Brosilow Location: Lighthouse Artspace Chicago (108 W. Germania Place) through Sept. 6. Tickets can be purchased by calling 844-307-4644 ...
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    Small business spotlight: Matt Steiger, residential real estate broker for @Properties in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    February 15, 2021
    MattSteiger@AtProperties.com 224-392-6421 @Properties How long he’s been at it: A total 15 years in real estate, originally based out of Wrigleyville and the West ...
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    Winter comfort food: Warm up and treat your taste buds with these Park Ridge-area favorites

    By Trent Modglin
    January 5, 2021
    Shepherd’s pie at Harp & Fiddle Harp & Fiddle Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and ...
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    Spotlight on Klairmont Kollections: One of the best car museums the world has to offer is right here in Chicago

    By Trent Modglin
    November 14, 2020
    By Trent Modglin When you first pull into the parking lot at Klairmont Kollections, in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, the natural assumption is that ...
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    A night out at Bottle & Bottega: Bring out your inner Van Gogh, sip wine and catch up with friends at this Park Ridge art studio

    By Trent Modglin
    November 9, 2020
    By Debbie Podmore Sometimes you just need to get out and do something different. And with the girls, at that. As the weather quickly ...
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    First Look review: Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party is a seriously creative and whimsical good time

    By Trent Modglin
    October 25, 2020
    By Michael Dritto Playing at: 2239 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago’s South Loop. Tickets are available for $65 per person and can be purchased ...
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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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Save the date — Trucktoberfest 2025. The Real Pa Save the date — Trucktoberfest 2025. The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to be the media sponsor for this fun annual event put on by the @parkridgeparks @theharpandfiddle @wehavegreatbeerpr and @mpoweredortho 

It’s a day full of live entertainment, kids activities, food, beer and contests in Hodges Park.
Local recommendations include @parkridgedentist an Local recommendations include @parkridgedentist and @juliedavisdds … shoe shopping at @dickpondparkridge … @mattsteigerrealestate … breakfast skillets at @5800northcafe … family therapy at @successfulfamiliestogether and shiny cars thanks to @elegant.mobile.detail 

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq This Saturday, it’s the eighth annual @vinestbbq Competition and festival in Park Ridge. Head to Hodges Park for some great food, bands, beverages, raffle prizes and a KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition. Bonus: Your attendance will help raise money for worthy local causes like @avenuesonline and the Maine Township Food Pantry
Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge i Get ready, the fall issue of The Real Park Ridge is here — and delivered to more businesses and more of your mailboxes than ever. We’ve more than tripled in size in five years, and with the next issue, we’ll be adding additional pages, 1,200+ more magazines in circulation, and at least two more USPS delivery routes direct to Park Ridge homes. 

Thanks for reading the largest family-friendly entertainment magazine around! And don’t forget to check out TheRealParkRidge.com to sign up for our bimonthly email newsletter, just to make sure you’re up to speed on all the events and fun things to do in the area.
There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall There’s still time to enjoy some incredible fall weather and a great meal. 

From our summer issue — Chicago Scene: Sharing some of our favorite restaurants for dramatic views along the Chicago River like @gibsonsitalia @riverroastchi @beatnikontheriver and @lhrooftop 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full fo The fun Halloween and fall decor is out in full force at @raffiagifts
Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the fin Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the final Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music, artisans, weather and, most importantly, great people! We may have needed a full day to recover, but it was well worth it. So glad we’ve made this a summer tradition in Park Ridge.
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The @parkridgeparks Oakton Sports Complex is reop The @parkridgeparks  Oakton Sports Complex is reopening to the public on Saturday, August 23. Stop by the grand opening celebration to check out this amazing facility featuring a completely renovated main rink, new studio rink, training room, indoor athletic field, concessions area and multipurpose rooms.

There is a full afternoon of activities planned starting at noon. Head to PRParks.org for more information.
Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live entertainment and a large, handpicked rotation of local breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy.

Don’t miss out: This last Market After Dark of the year will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Pallen yesterday to get the lowdown on his plans to build a second taproom for his popular @mikerphonebrewing 

In case you haven’t heard, the old Boston Market on Devon is where it’ll be. Patio seating, burgers, cheese curds and Park Ridge-exclusive beers included. Coming winter 2026! Read the interview in our upcoming fall issue, which will be out in early September.
Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway. Look for more on this great new addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene in our upcoming fall issue.
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