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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    May 12, 2024
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    Oh baby: Have you seen the beautiful expanded kids section at Marigold lately?

    What’s new: Marigold, known for its beautiful and ever-changing supply of colorful home decor, has recently seen its versatile baby section grow, to the point where it now takes up nearly a third of the entire store. “It just kind of evolved,” says owner Amy DeGrazio, who also owns Edie Boutique next door. “We had ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    June 25, 2023
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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

    Chatting with Amy DeGrazio The Edie Boutique owner on the evolution of shopping in Park Ridge, summer trends like sneakers with dresses, and how comfort is key 27 S. Prospect in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com Background on Edie: Park Ridge native Amy DeGrazio opened her first Edie Boutique in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in 2015. The Park ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    March 8, 2021
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    Shop Around the Corner: Beautiful home décor, friendly service and a creative flower bar at Marigold Gift Shop in Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin Marigold Gift Shop 29 S. Prospect in Park Ridge ShopEdie.com 224-985-3135 Family history: Amy DeGrazio began working at Wehde Shoes in Park Ridge in 1985 when she was in high school. She would later buy the store from the retiring owners in 1996, at the age of just 26, and her grandmother ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    December 7, 2020
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    Q&A with Edie Boutique owner Amy DeGrazio about Marigold, her new Park Ridge gift shop

    By Trent Modglin The highly-anticipated Marigold opened its doors this fall, courtesy of Amy DeGrazio, who owns the popular Edie Boutique next door (and seven others from Milwaukee to Glen Ellyn). The Park Ridge Marigold, selling home decor and gifts, is her second, with the first located in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Real Park ...
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Talk about some stellar football specials at the @ Talk about some stellar football specials at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines... now 4 days a week (including tonight for the Bears-Eagles game). Patio still open to soak up the last of this fantastic weather too.
A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is li A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be the @crustbrewing Crustoberfest, their signature Oktoberfest brew.

The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. 

Read more about this and other fun fall events in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the steak fri From our big new fall issue...

From the steak frites at @cafe.touche and wild mushroom sacchetti at @fireandwinege to the mixed grill at the new @mazigreektaverna — and much more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature article now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChica "We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products."

Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza fro Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber on Saturday, Oct. 3 — we're talking food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.
The Local Recommendations section from our recent The Local Recommendations section from our recent issue include @thalaivasindiankitchen @jumpguypartyrentals @windycityappliancerepair @pazziwoodfire @raffiagifts @thelivenroom_eventvenue in Niles, @puttshack in Skokie, US Cleaners and more 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the bone-in s From our big new fall issue...

From the bone-in short rib at @tavernpointchi and jambalaya at @theharpandfiddle to the Spanakopita Benedict at @eliacafe_ and carne asada at @donjuanscantina and more, we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodg It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodges Park at the annual Trucktoberfest from the @parkridgeparks — kids activities, music, games, food, drink and more.
The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes on a French flair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the @parkridgechamber 
The fun kicks off at 7 p.m. Call (847) 720-4466 to reserve your space today. 

Honestly, we were sold just reading that pork tenderloin cordon bleu description...
This is one busy fall season in the area, and The This is one busy fall season in the area, and The Real Park Ridge magazine will get you all organized on upcoming events. Check out the Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue, with details on great events like the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 19, @sketchbookbrew Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20, the @chicago_gourmet Sept. 23-27, Rosetoberfest in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark Sept. 26, the first annual @parkridgechamber Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 3, @olsonsaceparkridge Harvest Fest Oct. 10, @theharpandfiddle Cook-Off Oct. 11 and much, much more. 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com in the Inside Scoop section
Ohhh, lookie here. This fall issue is our biggest Ohhh, lookie here. This fall issue is our biggest yet (did you know we’ve expand the distribution of every issue for 6+ years?), and loaded with features on @thalaivasindiankitchen … chef’s choice dishes at restaurants like @fireandwinege @donjuanscantina @cafe.touche and @theharpandfiddle … info on tons of fall events like Trucktoberfest from the @parkridgeparks and the new Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber … shopping at the new @animahausco boutique in South Park, Q&As with Dimitris from @dimarkocoffee and Justin Schuring from Centennial Fitness Center, exploring hormone optimization with @uptownmedspaparkridge … spotlights on five new businesses in town, jazzy date night ideas in Chicago, and much, much more. Happy reading... and keep an eye out for some fun new announcements coming soon.
Foodie spotlight dish of the week: Steak frites at Foodie spotlight dish of the week: Steak frites at @cafe.touche in Edison Park (you’ll find this dish featured in our big fall issue)

Touché’s version of this Parisian staple is a thick 12-ounce NY strip or eight-ounce filet, cooked to your liking with a bordelaise (wine-and-marrow-based brown sauce) or au poivre (bold, creamy peppercorn pan sauce), all with a pad of butter melting over the top as it arrives at your table. Worth mentioning, too, that Wednesdays are half-price bottles of wine at Touche, and martinis are $8 on Thursdays.
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