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  • Park Ridge Insider Julie Davis on her family dentistry, the baked lamb from Mykonos Greek restaurant, family dinners at Pasta D’Arte, gifts and spa services at Renata’s Organics and glamping at The Fields of Michigan

  • Park Ridge Insider Mike O’Grady on his Emerald Decorating Company, how Café Touché nails it every time, the ribs at Gale Street Inn and snowmobiling on the Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula border

  • Raising the bar: Highlighting — and devouring — some of the impressive new dishes available from local restaurants

  • Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall

  • Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.

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    By Trent Modglin
    November 28, 2021
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    Holiday happenings: Get the inside scoop on plenty of holiday exhibits, light shows and family fun in Chicagoland

    AMAZE photo by Matt Zuro By Trent Modglin AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont Impact Field has transformed into the ultimate holiday destination with the debut of The AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont. Open now, visitors can enjoy outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst an immersive display of more than one million holiday lights. In ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 2, 2020
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    Kid Zone: Holiday lights and activities at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Morton Arboretum, Museum of Science and Industry, Brookfield Zoo, Rosemont and more

    ZooLights photo by Todd Rosenberg By Trent Modglin Lincoln Park ZooLights The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago goes all out for the holidays with its ZooLights celebration, decorating the entire property with a mind-boggling 2.5 million colorful lights, adorning everything from the trees to animal exhibits to the grass itself — often synchronized to holiday ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 16, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider: Lida Bunting on dinner at Cucina Biagio, holiday light shows and the Park Ridge Speedskating Club

    Ice skating photo by Marina Samovsky How long you’ve lived here: We moved in October of 2012, so just over eight years. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love the proximity of everything and the small-town feel. I grew up in a suburb where everything was very spread out. So being able to ...
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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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Two great events coming up this week at @tavernpoi Two great events coming up this week at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park — first a Sip & Shop with holiday drinks and 1/2-priced appetizers this Thursday, and then dinner with Santa and all kinds of family activities on Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30.

Adults $30 and children $15 (ages 5-12). Reservations required for Dinner with Santa at 773-867-6300.

#santaiscomingtotown
#therealparkridge #dinnerwithsanta #supportlocal #Christmas #edisonparkchicago
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at t It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the @howardstreetinn in Niles. Quite the festive, sports-loving vibe tonight for the Bears on Monday Night Football.🏈
Out and about seeing Santa, shopping on Prospect a Out and about seeing Santa, shopping on Prospect and listening to some live music and enjoying some appetizers at @theharpandfiddle made for a great Winterfest experience.
We have ourselves a big weekend ahead in Park Ridg We have ourselves a big weekend ahead in Park Ridge. Some highlights include the festive Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber (don't forget to hop on the trolley), the start of the annual charity Christmas tree sale from @prwilderness at the Centennial Fitness Center parking lot, and a complimentary wine tasting at the cozy and charming @patinawinebar 

Hope to see you out and about. In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving to all!

#therealparkridge #supportlocal #winterfest #HappyThanksgiving
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds on her family-ow Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds on her family-owned @parkridgedentist … the baked lamb from @mykonosgreekrestaurant … family dinners at @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … spa services and gifts at @renatasorganics and serious glamping at @thefieldscamp 

Read the spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
Have you been to @zitasnoveltygifts yet? Look for Have you been to @zitasnoveltygifts yet? Look for a feature article on Michelle and her store full of unique gifts from a variety of vendors in our upcoming winter issue. And in the meantime, swing by Zita’s holiday open house tonight from 6-8 p.m. for plenty of gift ideas and much more.
Enhance your home value with a Black Friday deal o Enhance your home value with a Black Friday deal on a smart thermostat ... just in time for the holidays. 

Call @homecomfortservices before Nov. 30 to take advantage of their Black Friday smart thermostat deal. For a very limited time, Home Comfort will supply and install an EcoBee premium smart thermostat for just $495. That's over $200 in savings!!

Call 847-306-6602 to make an appointment, and read a pair of spotlights on this highly-rated, family-run company at therealparkridge.com
Two great holiday events coming up: Winterfest fro Two great holiday events coming up: Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgeparks on Nov. 24 and Christfiddle Market at @theharpandfiddle Dec. 3. 
To quote our quotable @parkridgemayor … local = good. 

#therealparkridge #holidayshopping #Christmas
Local recommendations include the @ashwillowsalon Local recommendations include the @ashwillowsalon boutique, @theharpandfiddle wine dinners, Katie Boldt Jewelry Design, @carmines_rosemont for special occasions, the new Mughal I median restaurant, @mattsteigerrealestate and @marta_druzbacka__mdventures

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com

#therealparkridge #supportlocal
Don’t forget to carve out a little time for a go Don’t forget to carve out a little time for a good cause tonight. Swing by @melscraftbbq on Main Street for some friendly faces behind the bar, great drink specials and a tip jar dedicated to supporting Down Syndrome awareness through the local @aminagracefund 

#therealparkridge #givingback #guestbartenders
Changing seasons means changing styles. Swing in t Changing seasons means changing styles. Swing in to @sooocutepr today to see Vania’s always revolving fashions and upgrade your wardrobe and accessory collection 
#therealparkridge #boutiquefashion
Get ready for the holiday season with $80 off Tox Get ready for the holiday season with $80 off Tox wrinkle treatment with the new Tox - Jeuveau from @marta_druzbacka__mdventures 

**Minimum 60-unit purchase 
**Must be used in one visit
**FDA-recommended minimum units per visit: 64
**Must sign up for points 

To schedule an appointment, call or text 224-377-9577 or book online at www.mdventures.us 

MD Ventures Medical Spa 
222 South Prospect Ave., Studio 1, in Park Ridge
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