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  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest, Rosemont Family Fall Fest, Oktoberfest celebrations, EXP virtual reality adventures & more

  • Inside Scoop: Where learning feels like play — Preschool at the Park Ridge Park District

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    Did you know: Ash & Willow Salon offers The Nest for yoga, wellness retreats, and more; Chicago Firewood now owned by Triple Scoop’d family; Easy Street’s Home Alone pop-up runs through Jan. 14

    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2025
    The Nest, a healing space at Ash & Willow Salon, offers everything from yoga and book clubs to stress-relief courses and meditation The popular ...
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    Spotlight on Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine: How acupuncture — when combined with a lifestyle change — can help combat a wide range of chronic conditions

    By Trent Modglin
    November 26, 2024
    Metta Perspective Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine 6201 W. Howard Street, Suite 101, in Niles
 (847) 701-5788
 MettaPerspective.com Background Dr. Dawn Graziano began her medical ...
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch ...
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    Escape to Milwaukee: Just over an hour from Park Ridge, the transformation of this city has made it a favorite spot for a quick weekend getaway

    By Trent Modglin
    October 10, 2024
    By Trent Modglin When I was in my 20s living in Chicago, my roommate was from Milwaukee and we would go up every few ...
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    Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more

    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2024
    Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At ...
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    New in town: Welcoming in Social 18 and Mully’s Grill on Main Street, Neta Sushi, Westside Children’s Therapy and a new Jimmy Bannos project

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2024
    Social 18 Social 18 and Mully’s Grill opening on Main Street in Park Ridge There has been lots of anticipation — and undoubtedly a ...
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    Spotlight on Luvvli
: This new wellness studio above the Pickwick Theater offers a variety of mindfulness practices that are “fitness for the soul”

    By Trent Modglin
    August 11, 2024
    By Trent Modglin Luvvli 3 S. Prospect Ave., suite 203 in Park Ridge
 847-220-4228 Luvvli.com Inspiration for Luvvli After earning an executive MBA from ...
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience ...
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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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