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  • Local shopping spotlight: A handful of must-have items for summer

  • Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the Feldco guy”

  • Inside Scoop: Insight on Market After Dark and the Taste of Park Ridge, Rockin’ in the Park concerts in Rosemont, Goldfish Swim School block party, happy hour deals and more

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  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

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    Spotlight on Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard: A wide variety of tasty frozen treats and an instant community connection make for a great combination for this family-run franchise

    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2023
    By Trent Modglin 157 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Summer hours of operation: 12-10 p.m. daily. 847-696-7189. RitasIce.com Email for orders or catering ...
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    Summer fashion focus: Q&A with Edie Boutique’s Amy DeGrazio and examining what’s trending at 2 Sisters A&L Boutique and Sooo Cute

    By Trent Modglin
    June 25, 2023
    Chatting with Amy DeGrazio The Edie Boutique owner on the evolution of shopping in Park Ridge, summer trends like sneakers with dresses, and how ...
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    A day spent exploring the Art Institute of Chicago, and developing a serious appreciation for Salvador Dalí

    By Trent Modglin
    May 3, 2023
    By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Photos courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute 111 S. Michigan Ave. ArtIC.edu What a day in ...
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    Fresh on the scene: Beautiful new expansions at Pennyville Station and Harp & Fiddle, and the opening of Shemroon Kabab House

    By Trent Modglin
    April 8, 2023
    By Trent Modglin Pennyville Station expansion Pennyville Station, the popular and stylish farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Park Ridge, doubled its size this ...
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    Spotlight on Wellness & Beauty by MD Ventures: A focus on clinical research, treating patients like family and natural rejuvenation at this rapidly growing med spa

    By Trent Modglin
    March 24, 2023
    Where you’ll find it: 222 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 224-377-9577. MDVentures.us How it all began: Marta Druzbacka’s career in the medical field ...
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    Introducing Patina Wine Bar: Co-owners Carissa Schaffer and Tim Arifi share their background in the restaurant industry, plans for their sleek wine bar and what drew them to Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2023
    Photos by Nikki Allen Creative Patina Wine Bar 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-696-7911 
PatinaWineBar.com Q: What drew you to Park Ridge ...
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    First Look Review: Big Fish at the Marriott Theatre will draw you in with its “fantastical sense of wonder” and blend of humor, creativity and emotion

    By Trent Modglin
    February 9, 2023
    By Sophia Gianaris Playing at: The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire) through March 19. (847) 634-0200. MarriottTheatre.com History in short: With a ...
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    Cold-weather favorites
: These tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days

    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2023
    Pennyville Station’s pork chop By Trent Modglin Duroc pork chop at Pennyville Station
 112 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4841 PennyvilleStation.com
 This farm-to-table New ...
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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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Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses Local shopping spotlight: From floral sun dresses at @shop2sisters to colorful patio dishware at @raffiagifts and versatile tote bags at @sooocutepr — we’ve got a variety of must-have items for summer

Read the spotlight from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco Park Ridge Insider Dave Cook, aka “the @4feldco guy,” on great dinners a @carmines_rosemont and @mullysgrillrestaurant recently, feeling like family at Mac’s diner, shopping with his daughter at @edie.boutique on Prospect, crab legs at @halfshellchicago and weekend getaways in SW Michigan

Read the Insider spotlight from our summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @weha A little patio time at @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr on a Saturday evening is good for the soul
Talk about a must order when my neighbors get toge Talk about a must order when my neighbors get together at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines. As appetizers go, the trash can nachos represent the perfect combination of presentation, portion size and scrumptious, melty, messy goodness.

Perfectly sharable as a large group appetizer — or perhaps even as a meal for 2-3 people — the show, which is sure to draw attention from nearby patrons, begins when a giant bottomless silver bucket arrives at the table for all to gawk at. The server then slowly pulls the bucket up, sending a cascade of nachos, cheese, meat, jalapenos, green onions and tomatoes tumbling evenly onto the tray below — with onions, guacamole and pico de gallo expertly situated to the side.

Feel free to add pork, chicken, chorizo, chili, steak or brisket to the mix. The smoked brisket, for what it’s worth, tends to sway us every time.

Read more about Beacon Tap’s trash can nachos and 10 more appetizers from favorite restaurants in the area in our recent feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Well, we thought we were doing a decent job with t Well, we thought we were doing a decent job with the magazine, but it seems The Real Park Ridge’s summer issue is so entertaining, it can even distract people from enjoying the likes of Malibu Beach, Joshua Tree National Park and the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with @d Protect yourself this summer: Skincare Q&A with @danielleatbnew from @beautifullynew_chicago Med Spa 

“At Beautifully New, we offer a range of advanced treatments to repair and reverse the signs of sun damage, helping to restore a more youthful, even complexion.”

Read the feature from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Sure, it may be a little warm, but the second Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer is tonight from 4:30-9:30 in the @parkridgefarmersmarket and you won’t want to miss the lineup of breweries, distilleries and wineries, not to mention the food trucks, live music, artisans and more!! Get out and support the @parkridgechamber at this awesome event. 

Read all about it in the Inside Scoop from our new summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysg Summer Friday on the patio with a stellar @mullysgrillrestaurant burger. And if you didn’t already know, Merkts cheese sauce is always a good idea.
A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @ A heartfelt thank you to all who came out to the @theharpandfiddle monthly wine dinner last night in support of @lawrencehallchicago an incredible child welfare agency focused on healing the effects of childhood trauma. Special thanks to the staff at Harp & Fiddle — @chefjerry82 Dania Garcia, Chef Edgar, etc. — and to the fine folks at @northwindexteriors for helping sponsor the event. Truly a wonderful night with great food, great wine, great people and a great cause.
And just like that, summer is here. Which means if And just like that, summer is here. Which means if the rooftop at @tavernpointchi isn’t calling your name yet, it should be.

A stellar weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. that features $3 wells, seltzers and domestic beers, along with half-price appetizers and kids under 12 eating free, should help persuade you.
Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza Monday means half-price pizza at @easystreetpizza on Devon in Park Ridge.

But don’t forget the giant salads or popcorn chicken… or the new summer menu items and creative cocktails
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