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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    January 1, 2026
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    Winter warmers: Perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

    Harp & Fiddle’s French onion soup By Trent Modglin French onion soup at Harp and Fiddle There are lots of worthy options to warm you up at Harp & Fiddle, but we find it tough to pass up a bowl of their Guinness French onion soup on one of those cold, blustery days. This is ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2025
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    Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

    Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would put up against any French restaurant in New York,” has a ton of options and is quite popular for weekend brunch (not to mention wedding and baby showers and birthday parties). ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2025
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    Local recommendations include Danley’s Garages, the Greek chicken and gyros from Mully’s Grill, and achieving whole body health with Metta Perspective Acupuncture

    Danley’s Garages Local recommendations include Danley’s Garages, the Greek chicken and gyros from Mully’s Grill, achieving whole body health with Metta Perspective Acupuncture, financial advice from Shawn Cook and Advocate Wealth Management, great denim options at 2 Sisters Boutique and Pennybird, and a trio of tasty brunch options We bought our new house in July ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    Park Ridge Insider (and Northwind Exteriors owner) Joe Breisch on his family’s favorite dishes at Nonna Silvia’s and Blufish Sushi, the Pennyville and Harp & Fiddle patios, Saturday afternoons at the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market and Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, and a trio of hidden gems near Lake Geneva What you do for a living: ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    February 14, 2025
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    Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

    The new Mully’s Grill in town on Main Street makes a great burger. I thought it was fantastic. The bartender was nice and they checked on us a lot. Very attentive for having just opened. Can’t wait to go back and try something else, but the burger will be a go-to. — Holly Santelli Don ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

    ZooLights celebrates 30 years at the Lincoln Park Zoo Head to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions, which is back for its 30th year with new artistic, interactive displays and programming through Jan. 5. ZooLights features more than three million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch anywhere around. Bar none. And one of our favorite mainstay dishes on the weekend menu is Brennan’s New Orleans eggs. Why? Well, let us count the ways. In short, it’s poached ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2024
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    Local recommendations include A Windy City Garages and Doors, Beautifully New Med Spa, Café Touché, Anthony Valentino Salon, Gene & Georgetti, Bead World and more

    A Windy City Garages and Doors are the best contractors ever! The project: tear down of an existing two-car garage and replace it with a new slab and a larger, nicer two-car garage with connecting art studio. Vince and Joe were amazing to work with. The garage/studio was on time, high quality to the last ...
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Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial f Wait till you see the food buffet at @ziassocial for their big annual Super Bowl event benefiting @misericordiahome 

Doors open at 3:30. Don't delay in getting your tickets, as this event will sell out. ZiasSocial.com
Get the kiddos excited. Another Pokemon trade nigh Get the kiddos excited. Another Pokemon trade night is coming up at @parkridgecoin  on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 3-6 p.m. Come buy, trade and watch the magic happen at this fun new store off Devon Avenue in South Park. 
Grab $5 Pokemon packs too. 

Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles
1208 S. Fairview in Park Ridge
From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current winter issue: The aash-e-reshteh soup at @shemroonkababhouse (430 W. Touhy in Park Ridge)

It may not be easy to pronounce, but you also won’t be able to put your spoon down when it arrives at your table. This Persian favorite consists of a mix of fresh chopped herbs, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, onions, garlic and noodles with slow-cooked creamed whey drizzled on top with little mound of caramelized onions. Hearty enough to stand on its own, but also a perfect start to a meal if you’re sharing plates with a group.

“It’s on our regular menu year round, but it tends to really get popular in the cold weather,” says owner Mehdi Hajiaghazadeh. “It’s a wonderful blend of flavors and has so many good ingredients that it’s even been known to make you feel better when you’re under the weather.”

Insider’s tip: You can get this very soup (or chicken noodle or lentil) for free with the purchase of an entree during their early dinner hour (4-5 p.m.) special. 

Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Loving the winter football league at the new Oakto Loving the winter football league at the new Oakton Sports Complex. Such a versatile venue for a variety of @parkridgeparks activities. Meeting/event spaces too!
From our big winter issue: Park Ridge Insider @tun From our big winter issue: Park Ridge Insider @tunzisue on Italian favorites from @pazziparkridge and @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … finding something special for your home at @chaletnursery … the fun vibes at @theharpandfiddle … being impressed by the new @eliacafe_ … and weekend escapes to Lake Geneva

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
A flavorful Indian meal and the warm ambiance at @ A flavorful Indian meal and the warm ambiance at @thalaivasindiankitchen can be the perfect cure for these frigid winter nights
Get the Inside Scoop: @choosechicago Chicago Resta Get the Inside Scoop: @choosechicago Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 9, Road Full of Promise @med13lfoundation fundraiser at @joesrosemont Jan. 24, @parkridgelibrary Preschool and Enrichment Fair Jan. 24, @mikerphonebrewing Winterfest Jan. 24, @patinawinebar now open for lunch and complimentary wine tasting Jan. 31, and Pokemon Trade Night at @parkridgecoin Jan. 31

Read it all now at therealparkridge.com
Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 perfor Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 performance with a string quartet, dinner at @wolfandcompanychicago and rooftop cocktails at Wicker Park’s historic @therobeychicago 

The following article, from our big winter issue that’s out now, is part of a new series on creative date-night ideas. Have ideas for a future issue? Shoot us a line. 

Read it now at therealparkridge.com
When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay w When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay warm — but that also traps dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants inside. With less fresh air coming in, the air inside your home can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside.

Check out our “Did You Know?” feature from the winter issue to find out more about the simple and effective ways @homecomfortservices has to boost your indoor air quality

Read more about some local business advice at TheRealParkRidge.com
Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winnin Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming, family-friendly vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser benefiting the @med13lfoundation is coming up Saturday, Jan. 24 at @joesrosemont 

Last year’s event — with 500+ guests and more than $250,000 raised — was a tremendous success for pediatric research benefiting MED13L. Now the goal is to help reach even more families, continue funding critical research, and bring hope to children with MED13L Syndrome around the world.

Join the Boychuck family and the community of Park Ridge for an unforgettable evening of music, community and purpose. 

For more information, tickets and donations, head to RoadFullOfPromise.com
Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After D Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 dates for 2026 are May 30, July 25, & Aug. 22. Plenty of summer fun to be had with the @parkridgechamber
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