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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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    Park Ridge Insider Steve Judge on sushi nights at Blufish, flights at Beer on the Wall, Harp & Fiddle’s events and finding the next experiment for his son at American Science and Surplus

    By Trent Modglin
    February 23, 2024
    What you do for a living: I started my own solo law practice in 2021 after my father, Jay Judge, passed away. He he ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Sherry Watkins on the artistry of Daniel’s Charcuterie, martinis at Zaza Cucina, cozy dinners at Café Touché and the desire to see a show at the Des Plaines Theater

    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2024
    Zaza Cucina martini What you do for a living: I have been a soprano in the chorus at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for almost ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Milena Bulic on her MPowered Smiles Orthodontics practice, the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food at Patina Wine Bar and Daniel’s Charcuterie, and ice skating with the family followed by hot tea at TeaLula

    By Trent Modglin
    December 18, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am the owner of and board-certified orthodontist at MPowered Smiles Orthodontics (137 Vine Ave.) here in Park Ridge. ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Julie Davis on her family dentistry, the baked lamb from Mykonos Greek restaurant, family dinners at Pasta D’Arte, gifts and spa services at Renata’s Organics and glamping at The Fields of Michigan

    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2023
    What you do for a living: I am a dentist and co-owner at Davis & Engert Dentistry, along with my mom, Dr. Arlene Engert, ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike O’Grady on his Emerald Decorating Company, how Café Touché nails it every time, the ribs at Gale Street Inn and snowmobiling on the Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula border

    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2023
    Café Touché What do you do for a living: I am the owner of Emerald Decorating Company. I put myself through college at Valparaiso ...
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    Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio

    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2023
    Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike Boychuck on the steaks and views at Gibsons Italia, the underrated Edison Park Inn, family escapes to Door County and 16-inch softball with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2023
    What you do for a living: I’m self-employed in real estate management in the north side of Chicago. How long you’ve lived here: Born ...
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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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This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharp This event from the @parkridgechamber and @theharpandfiddle next Friday during the Taste of Park Ridge is not to be missed. Good people, good wine, good times
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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.
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