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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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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Aztec Dave’s, O&A Landscaping, Kaufman’s Deli, North Shore Motorworks and more

    By Trent Modglin
    August 8, 2022
    I’ve seen a lot of requests for taco trucks online, and just wanted to give a shout out to Aztec Dave’s. We used them ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include StretchLab, Elements Massage, Tech City, The Flower Doctor, S&T, Brick and Mortar & more

    By Trent Modglin
    March 29, 2022
    Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area I cannot say enough good things about StretchLab and their assisted stretching services! ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include the Beacon Tap, Davies Homes Services, House of Cakes and Madsen Home and Garden

    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2021
    Beacon Tap’s mac & cheese pizza Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Huge shout out to Tommy and the ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Daniel’s Charcuterie, Vertical Chimney, Polite Pup Dog Training, Chic Couture, Park Ridge Pick Ups and more

    By Trent Modglin
    October 11, 2021
    Daniel’s Charcuterie Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Shout out to Daniel’s Charcuterie. Such a great addition to uptown ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Park Ridge Pickups, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tavern on the Point, Lola’s Diner and Modern Masters Painting

    By Trent Modglin
    June 28, 2021
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area: We were working on our floor, in stages, ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Delightful Pastries, Zaza Cucina, Sweet and Tart, The Flower Doctor, Spuntino’s and Davis & Engert Dentistry

    By Trent Modglin
    March 2, 2021
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area Who doesn’t love donuts, paczki, pastries, cookies and ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Une Année Brewery, Reyes Steakhouse, PowHERhouse Fitness, House of Cakes and the new Poke Burrito

    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2020
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave brewery Une Année, home to two breweries, ...
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  • Recommendations

    Local recommendations include Evanston beaches, Pennyville Station’s specials, Goode Plumbing and the new D’Agostino’s location

    By Trent Modglin
    September 16, 2020
    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area “Going to the three different beaches in Evanston is a ...
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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.

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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.
Not quite ready to hang with the extended family t Not quite ready to hang with the extended family the next few days? Come party it up at @tavernpointchi tonight. Five DJs. Drinks. Dancing. Vibes.
Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgecham Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber this Friday? Three trollies, boutique sales, reindeer, carolers, Santa’s village, photos with the Grinch and more festive fun.
New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean-inspired @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway believe in treating people like family 

“It’s part of our culture to treat people like family. And I hate the idea that the owners shouldn’t roll up their sleeves. We’ve never believed in that.” — Billy Pyroulis

Read the spotlight from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between t Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between the @shemroonkababhouse steak and salmon, you get both. And then you have leftovers. And then you’re happy the next day too.
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