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  • Good eats at Don Juan’s Cantina: Thanks to a family-friendly vibe, authentic Mexican food and margaritas, and generations of loyal customers, this former Edison Park staple has definitely found a home in Park Ridge

  • Park Ridge Inside Dean Patras on the chicken calabrese at Pennyville Station, the allure of Pines Room, the entertaining new Market After Dark, and looking forward to Social 18

  • Fall fashions: A look at some of the best, most stylish seasonal items available along Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge

  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29, Oktoberfest at Sketchbook Brewing and Goebbert’s Farm and deals around town

  • Park Ridge Insider Matt Hachigian on the beautiful Foxtail on the Lake, the hospitality at Hay Caramba, stocking up at Around the World Cigars and escaping to Minocqua, WI

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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2022
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    Good Eats at Mel’s Craft BBQ: Brisket, bourbon and believing. This labor of love has become the area’s hot new restaurant

    By Trent Modglin Photos by Nikki Allen Creative 24 Main Street in Park Ridge 224-985-3461 MelsCraftBBQ.com Background: Some 20 years ago, Mel Thillens started barbecuing for family parties and a big Memorial Day bash. With those parties — and his BBQ creations — came increased expectations, and he soon began to hone his craft. “When ...
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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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From our big fall issue ... DID YOU KNOW: @beauti From our big fall issue ... DID YOU KNOW: @beautifullynew_chicago added an online store, @homecomfortservices seasonal deals, @tavernpointchi $15 lunch special, @mpoweredortho free consultations, @renatasorganics opened @amaru_wellness next door, order @mainesouthfootball and sports gear from Down the Street Apparel (and @shop2sisters ), and @rmhccni offers a new Family Room at Advocate Lutheral Children’s Hospital Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Park Ridge Insider @patrasdean on the chicken cala Park Ridge Insider @patrasdean on the chicken calabrese at @pennyvillestation … finding something for the whole family at @blufish_parkridge … the allure of @pinesroompr … the entertaining new Park Ridge Market after Dark from the @parkridgechamber … and looking forward to the opening of @social18restaurant Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Dear @easystreetpizza — please consider keeping Dear @easystreetpizza — please consider keeping the chicken parmesan sandwich fall special on your regular menu in Park Ridge. Thank you.
If your home could use a few spooky additions to g If your home could use a few spooky additions to get ready for Halloween, @raffiagifts is a good place to start. Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge Raffiagifts.com
From our big fall issue out now... New in town: W From our big fall issue out now... New in town: Welcoming in @social18restaurant and Mully’s Grill on Main Street, @neta_sushi on Prospect, @westsidechildrenstherapy in the Village Green shopping center and an exciting new @jimmybannos project in Niles Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
So the outcome of the Bears’ game may not have b So the outcome of the Bears’ game may not have been what we wanted, but this kid approved of the hot brownie sundae at a packed @howardstreetinn And a Peanut Tillman appearance didn’t hurt either
The kids section may be shutting down at 6, but th The kids section may be shutting down at 6, but the party goes till 9 at the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest tonight. Bands, food, beer, contests and more.
From our big fall issue out now... Fall fashions: From our big fall issue out now... Fall fashions: A look at some of the best, most stylish seasonal items available along Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge at stores like @edie.boutique @shop2sisters @raffiagifts and @sooocutepr #TheRealParkRidge #shopping #shoplocal #fallfashion Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Sure, it may be still in the 80s this week, but th Sure, it may be still in the 80s this week, but that doesn’t mean it’s not time to make sure your home is ready for cooler days ahead. @homecomfortservices is bringing you two unbeatable offers on fall maintenance: 👉 A/C and Furnace Clean & Check for just $170 👉 Air Handler and A/C Clean & Check for only $130 Call 847-306-6602 to schedule your checkup today.
Monthly charity wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle i Monthly charity wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle is fantastic. Sponsored by @anthonyvalentinosalon and @teamfallicorealestate and benefiting @centerconcern and did we mention four courses with @caymuscab wine pairings? Check out the new fall issue of The Real Park Ridge for a feature on these great community wine dinners by Jerry & crew
Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate ev Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general. The 2024 event, held in Hodges Park this Saturday, is presented by the @parkridgeparks @mpoweredortho @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr and sponsored by this very magazine, The Real Park Ridge Swing by to sample an assortment of beer and delicious food from local food trucks from 12-9 p.m. The children’s inflatables and activities area will run from noon-6 p.m. with a $5 wristband per child. The ceremonial tapping of the keg happens at 12:30, and the Ascension Dance Team will perform at 12:35. A DJ (noon-4 p.m.) will give way to bands like the Rosedale Ramblin’ Band (4-5 p.m.), Fitz and the Pretzel Twists (5:30-7 p.m.) and Todd and the Ten Pins (7:30-9 p.m.). Hodges Park is located at 101 Courtland Ave. in Park Ridge. Read about other upcoming events in the area with our Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktob Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, the final @parkridgechamber Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29 in @parkwaybankpark , Oktoberfest at @sketchbookbrew and @goebbertsfarm and deals around town at restaurants like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial and @mysticrogueirishpub Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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