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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
    June 21, 2021
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    Pick your patio: Here’s your guide to outdoor drinks and eats in Park Ridge and the surrounding area

    Café Touche 6731 N. Northwest Highway 773-775-0909 CafeTouche.com This Edison Park tribute to the casual eateries of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese, and it has one seriously gorgeous sidewalk patio, decorated with strong lights and colorful flowerbeds. The complimentary valet service is an added bonus at this cozy French bistro. ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    March 29, 2021
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    Burger bonanza: We’re blessed with plenty of great burger options in the Park Ridge area, and here are a few favorites

    The Beacon burger at The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com This fun sports bar in nearby Des Plaines has some of the best daily specials you’ll find anywhere around. Thursdays happen to be $8 burger night, but the Beacon burger should be on your radar no matter what day you ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 5, 2021
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    Winter comfort food: Warm up and treat your taste buds with these Park Ridge-area favorites

    Shepherd’s pie at Harp & Fiddle Harp & Fiddle Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment. It’s a relaxed, family friendly restaurant that plays host to a wide range of clientele and boasts a spacious, heated tent in their beer garden. Shepherd’s ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 20, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider: Marty Lennon on burgers at Beacon Tap, family meals at Sunrise Grill and Nonna Silvia’s, and Lake Opeka sunsets

    The Beacon Tap How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago in the Norwood Park neighborhood with my nine brothers and sisters. We were just one of many large families in the neighborhood at that time. All my siblings still live in the greater Chicago area. I moved to Park ...
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    Who’s hungry: We sought out some of the most popular sandwich creations in the Park Ridge area — and feasted

    The Beacon Tap’s smoked Beacon Reuben From the “two-handed sandwiches” menu at the popular Beacon Tap in nearby Des Plaines comes the smoked Beacon Reuben, a hearty concoction of house-smoked corned beef, homemade southwest dressing, braised cabbage and Swiss cheese on marble rye. The beef, raised locally, is slow-smoked for 12 hours, and the southwest ...
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    August 28, 2020
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    Signature dishes: The eye-popping trash can nachos and loaded mac & cheese pizza at The Beacon Tap

    By Trent Modglin The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com If you want to get the most out of what remains of summer, or those nice early fall days, the spacious beer garden at The Beacon Tap in Des Plaines is where you need to be. A casual sports bar with ...
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    March 26, 2020
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    Is delivery or takeout in order for dinner tonight? Check out this assortment of local restaurant deals to help with your decision

    In these trying, unprecedented times, it’s always good to give back to the small businesses that make Park Ridge and the surrounding communities so great in the first place. And ordering out is one of the easiest ways to do that. So we thought we’d try to help by putting together a list of local ...
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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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  • Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family ...

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    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023

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Bring the whole family down to Hodges Park this Sa Bring the whole family down to Hodges Park this Saturday, Sept. 23, to take part in the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest. This fun annual event runs from noon-9 p.m. featuring delicious food, tasty beer, kids activities, live music and more. 

Sponsored by three of our favorite companies in town: @theharpandfiddle @mpoweredortho and @wehavegreatbeerpr it’s sure to be a great time.

Food truck lineup:
• Cheezie Mac’s
• Coop’s Chicken
• Rita’s Italian Ice
• Spoon Burger
• Tamales Express 

Contests:
Adult & Child Divisions
• 2:00pm - Stein Holding Contest
• 3:00pm - Strudel Eating Contest
• 4:00pm - Stein Holding Contest

Entertainment: 
• Noon-5:00pm: DJ Entertainment
• 12:30pm: Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg
• 12:35pm-1:00pm: Ascension Dance Team
• 5:00pm-7:00pm: Fitz & The Pretzel Twist
•7:30pm-9:00pm: The Chancers

Children's Activities (Noon - 6:00pm):
Purchase a $5 wristband to enjoy:
• Inflatables
• Games
• Crafts
• Hay Play Area
• Temporary Tattoo Station
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
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