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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

  • Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest, Goebbert’s Farm and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, we have your September covered

  • 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

  • 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

  • Signature Dishes: Que Onda’s shrimp tacos and frozen margaritas, Zita’s take-and-bake options and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s apple and spicy walnut salad

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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2023
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    Soak up the last of summer: Patio season isn’t done yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab a bite and a drink outdoors while you still can

    Howard Street Inn 
6700 W. Howard in Niles HowardStreetInn.com
 This popular local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a sun-soaked, wrap-around patio ideal for happy hour, catching the game, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    January 11, 2023
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    Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan

    Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General manager of The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines, IL TheBeaconTap.com Favorite breweries: Fibs Brewing in Des Plaines. You’re sitting next to machines that turn your funeral ashes into ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 2, 2022
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    Sandwich sensations: We devoured some of the most popular sandwiches in the area, all in the name of journalism

    By Trent Modglin Touché burger at Café Touché There are so many tempting menu items at this classic French bistro (try the fritto misto appetizer with fried shrimp, calamari and scallops) — and believe us, we’ve tried a lot of them — but we have to admit, this sensational burger caught us off guard. Thick ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    May 16, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Aykut Imren on favorite dishes at Pazzi di Pizza, Beacon Tap and Boston Fish Market, shopping at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, and escaping to Lake Geneva and Evanston Beach

    Boston Fish Market What you do for a living: We work for Turkish Airlines and a local delivery service. How long you’ve lived here: About three and a half years. What you like best about Park Ridge: How nice the people are, all the different activities at our fingertips, the parks and Park District. But ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 28, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Wine Walk May 1, headshots, cocktails and networking event May 10, Edie Boutique spring fashion show May 12, and Mother’s Day brunches

    Park Ridge Spring Wine Walk 2022 Date: Sunday, May 1 Time: 1-5 p.m. Website: ParkRidgeChamber.org Shop, sip and stroll during the annual Spring Wine Walk from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Guests will receive a special wine glass to be used at each pouring location, a wristband, goodie bag, and a chance to win ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2022
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    Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    March 17, 2022
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    March Madness is here: Enjoy the NCAA Tournament with these great specials from local establishments

    The Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles HowardStreetInn.com This popular Niles sports bar and restaurant is sticking with its regular daily specials for March Madness. And that’s a beautiful thing, because HSI has some of the best daily deals you’ll find anywhere around. All day, every day $17 domestic buckets (6) Weekday ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2021
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    Local recommendations include the Beacon Tap, Davies Homes Services, House of Cakes and Madsen Home and Garden

    Beacon Tap’s mac & cheese pizza Active locals share some of their favorite businesses in the area Huge shout out to Tommy and the amazing staff at The Beacon Tap. We hosted our end-of-year baseball party in their outdoor heated area, and everything was delicious (gluten-free pizza included) and the service was beyond incredible. If ...
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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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  • Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game ...

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    September 19, 2023
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 11, 2023
  • Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family ...

    By Trent Modglin
    September 8, 2023
  • Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at Kick House Park Ridge

    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023

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From our new fall issue... Park Ridge Insider JoAn From our new fall issue... Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at @holtsparkridge … catching the game at @theharpandfiddle … brunching with girlfriends at @patinawinebar … eye-catching accessories at @sooocutepr and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the @fred_astaire_park_ridge Dance Studio

Read the article now at therealparkridge.com

#therealaprkridge #insider #brunch #eatlocal
Come join the @parkridgechamber of Commerce at thi Come join the @parkridgechamber of Commerce at this fun networking/tasting event Oct. 5 at @theharpandfiddle
Swing in to see the friendly and talented team fro Swing in to see the friendly and talented team from @mpoweredortho this Saturday at the @parkridgefarmersmarket or next Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Trunktoberfest in Hodges Park and snag yourself one of their sweet tote bags. Don’t forget to set up a free consultation for the kiddos (or yourself) while you’re at it. 
#therealparkridge #parkridgebraces #giveaway #farmersmarket #orthodontist
It may still feel like summer, but now is the time It may still feel like summer, but now is the time to get your furnace ready for the cold weather ahead. The Clean & Checks performed by @homecomfortservices help avoid the emergency, and give insight into how your system is operating and what you can expect from it. This easily scheduled maintenance allows industry professionals to check and test all the inner workings of your heating and cooling systems so you’re educated when next steps need to happen for your home or family.

Check out more on all the great HVAC work Home Comfort Services, Inc. provides for the NW suburbs and Chicago in our recent Q&A at therealparkridge.com
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with @crustbrewin Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with @crustbrewing head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark 

Read the Q&A now at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #craftbeer #Rosemont #IllinoisBrewing
Looking to soak up as much of this great weather w Looking to soak up as much of this great weather while you still can? Alfresco patio season isn’t done quite yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab lunch, dinner or drinks outdoors

#therealaprkridge #patioseason #alfresco #summer #eatlocal

Read it all at therealparkridge.com
Inside Scoop: From the @vinestbbq competition and Inside Scoop: From the @vinestbbq competition and the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest to the @villageofrosemont Family Fall Fest in @parkwaybankpark as well as @goebbertsfarm fun, @sketchbookbrew Oktoberfest and  @parkridgenewcomers kids sale, we have your September covered

Read the Inside Scoop blog now at TheRealParkRidge.com

#therealparkridge #oktoberfest #vinestreetBBQ
#september #fallvibes #festivals
Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs cl Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at @kickhouse_parkridge 

"My background experience was slim. In other words, I had no clue how to throw a punch. … But after about 10 minutes, the jitters were out and I started to get the hang of it and enjoy myself."

Read the article now at therealparkridge.com

#fitness #kickboxing #therealparkridge
Park Ridge Insider @claudia.pazik on the @shakouvi Park Ridge Insider @claudia.pazik on the @shakouvibe seven spicy ahi, the @pennyvillestation Saturday bottomless brunch with friends, and perusing the home decor at @marigoldgiftshop 

Read it all now at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #brunch #supportlocal
Just snapped this photo of the new Cuban sandwich Just snapped this photo of the new Cuban sandwich at @cafe.touche in Edison Park, and the mouth has been watering every since. Look for it and more in our upcoming fall issue cover story on exciting new dishes in the area
#therealparkridge #eatlocal #EdisonPark #cubansandwich
Mondays mean kids get a free smoothie with a payin Mondays mean kids get a free smoothie with a paying adult at @cleanjuiceparkridge in the Village Green Shopping Center. Perfect for rewarding the kid after a quality @goldfish_parkridge swim lesson. 
The Youthful One protein smoothie has blueberries, coconut oil, dates, bananas, vanilla, almond milk and a dose of whey protein. 
#therealparkridge #healthyeating #smoothie #cleanjuice
Not the result we wanted last night, but there’s Not the result we wanted last night, but there’s nothing quite like Wilson Field on a Friday night. Packed house, electric atmosphere and fun seeing the next wave of future @mshs207 Hawks cheering on @mainesouthfootball 

#therealparkridge #fridaynightlights #footballseason #mainesouthhawks
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