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    By Trent Modglin
    April 27, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall on delicious eats at Shemroon Kabab House and Bangkok Belly, local shopping favorites like My Sister’s Closet, a night out with friends at The Ashburn, and exploring Chicago’s Lincoln Square

    Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall What you do for a living: I am the Development Coordinator at Brickton Montessori School. We have been a part of the northwest side/Park Ridge community since 1986. Brickton Montessori is a fully accredited independent school serving students Pre-K through 8th grade and offering ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Sherry Watkins on the artistry of Daniel’s Charcuterie, martinis at Zaza Cucina, cozy dinners at Café Touché and the desire to see a show at the Des Plaines Theater

    Zaza Cucina martini What you do for a living: I have been a soprano in the chorus at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for almost 26 years. During the pandemic I got my real estate license. I help people sell and buy residential real estate through Baird & Warner, and I’m a Senior Real Estate Specialist ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Ice skating and Sparkle Light Festival in Rosemont, Blue Man Group holiday shows, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum and deals around town

    Sparkle Light Festival in RosemontThe Sparkle Light Festival is back at Rosemont’s Impact Field, and this year it features a brand new, completely redesigned layout and the addition of an ice skating rink. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking displays of millions of holiday lights alongside a variety of activities like five illuminated villages, a visit with ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 26, 2023
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    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

    Café Touché What do you do for a living: I am the owner of Emerald Decorating Company. I put myself through college at Valparaiso painting local homes in the summers and on holiday breaks. We are a locally based, award-winning painting and wallpapering company that has been in business for more than 40 years. Our ...
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  • General FeaturesGood Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 23, 2023
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    Raising the bar: Highlighting — and devouring — some of the impressive new dishes available from local restaurants

    By Trent Modglin Cafe Touche’s Cuban sandwich We got to try this Edison Park staple’s new Cuban sandwich before anyone else back in August — prior to it even hitting the menu — and we couldn’t stop boasting to anyone who would listen. It’s just outstanding on a lot of levels. Classic style Cuban, with a ...
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  • Signature Dishes
    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2023
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    Signature Dishes: Shrimp DeJonghe at Café Touché, Mexican street corn at Qué Onda, personal charcuterie boards at Daniel’s Charcuterie and steak fajitas at Howard Street Inn

    A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin Shrimp DeJonghe appetizer at Café Touché Consider us lucky enough to have snagged a sneak peek at this new appetizer from the talented team at Cafe Touche in Edison Park in late February — prior to ...
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    January 4, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin

    Pennyville Station brunch What you do for a living: I work in sales as a Senior Client Partner at Cars.com. In this role, I manage the relationships with auto manufacturers and their ad agencies to help find marketing solutions for their brands. How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge from Lincoln Park ...
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    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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Only four more days remain to partake in the 19th Only four more days remain to partake in the 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week. This city-wide culinary celebrations runs through Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menus at a record 550+ participating restaurants across the city. 

Read more about it in our Inside Scoop blog: https://therealparkridge.com/inside-scoop-chicago-restaurant-week-road-full-of-promise-med13l-fundraiser-preschool-and-enrichment-fair-mikerphones-winterfest-and-more/
Come on out to the Abrewham Drinkin’ (see what the Come on out to the Abrewham Drinkin’ (see what they did there?) fundraiser from @penniesforpennyville on Feb. 12 at one of our favorite breweries around — @uneannee 

Beer samples, food, raffle prizes, good people and a good cause. What’s not to like? 

And you can read more about Pennies for Pennyville and its support of local families, organizations and community causes in our winter issue.

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Spotlight on @penniesforpennyville — This new char Spotlight on @penniesforpennyville — This new charitable organization in Park Ridge is focused on the idea of building a more connected, more compassionate community 

Read the feature from our big winter issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our winter issue cover story on the best dish From our winter issue cover story on the best dishes for those cold winter nights: The bourbon-glazed pork chop at @tavernpointchi 

The short rib grilled cheese, fried chicken dinner and seared scallops regularly demand our attention at this Edison Park favorite, but there’s just something about a hearty pork chop that speaks to us in the wintertime. This is a 14-ounce bone-in pork chop that’s charbroiled and topped with a Jack Daniel’s glaze and served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.

Insider’s tip: Plenty of drink specials and half-price appetizers make for a rock solid weekday happy hour here from 3-6 p.m.

6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current From our Winter Warmers cover story in the current winter issue: Sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn (6700 W. Howard Street in Niles)

The Howard Street Inn is always home to a diverse crowd of groups, families and sports fans of all ages. A gigantic menu too. And did we mention it has arguably the best happy hour and daily specials in the area?

One of those specials we love so much happens on Thursdays, when you can get two sloppy joes and a bowl of creamy mac and cheese for just $8.75. If that doesn’t take you back to some fond childhood memories, nothing will. Another hard-to-believe Thursday special: $3 flavored martinis

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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. 

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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
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