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  • Inside Scoop: It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center

  • Park Ridge Insider Erica Juris on the chicken French dip at Crosby’s Kitchen, flatbreads at Patina Wine Bar, soothing selections at TeaLula and fall escapes to Madison and County Line Orchard

  • 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

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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
    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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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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Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s excit Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — like the @ziassocial chicken parm, @howardstreetinn turkey club, @uneannee Cajun shrimp tacos and @danielscharcuterie21 apple walnut salad, among others — just to make your stomach growl Read the feature from our fall issue now at therealparkridge.com
Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great even Save the date (Sunday, Dec. 8) for this great event. It’s the 5th annual Christfiddle Market at @theharpandfiddle with more than 35 vendors providing some holiday cheer. Everything from baked goods and jewelry to candles, artwork, wine and spirit sampling, and much more!
Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordere Food frenzy feature from our fall issue: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples like — just to make your stomach growl Check out Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at @cafe.touche … the Tex Mex chicken flatbread at @theharpandfiddle … Shemroon tray at @shemroonkababhouse … tavern fried chicken at @tavernpointchi and grilled octopus at @patinawinebar … among other dishes Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Any loss to Loyola is always difficult to stomach, Any loss to Loyola is always difficult to stomach, but @mainesouthfootball played toe to toe with them the whole way in the quarterfinals yesterday and had tons of support on hand in Wilmette. So proud of this team and the run it made this season
Whether you need your hair cut or styled, a manicu Whether you need your hair cut or styled, a manicure, or you’re in the market for a few stocking stuffers, @ashwillowsalon on Devon is the place. The vibes are always good here
It’s never too early to start thinking about the It’s never too early to start thinking about the perfect holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. And the team behind @ziassocial @the_beacon_tap and @cafe.touche have a nice deal going on with a free $25 gift card for every $100 purchase. #therealparkridge #giftcards
Save the date for the annual Park Ridge Winterfest Save the date for the annual Park Ridge Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber
From our big fall issue… Chicago Scene: Great BB From our big fall issue… Chicago Scene: Great BBQ at @greenstreetsmokedmeats … @legalseafoods opens on the Chicago River … @midwestcoastbrewing new rooftop in West Town … and @thesecondcity sparkling latest revue Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
An incredible assortment of tea, a warm and helpfu An incredible assortment of tea, a warm and helpful staff, and a beautiful new(ish) addition that’s ideal for meetings, relaxing or catching up with a friend. And did we mention @tealula is one of the more than 100 area businesses you can pick up our fall issue? Recommendation: The Firecracker from the shaken iced tea menu. Papaya, pineapple and strawberry flavors permeate this green tea that’s combined with homemade lemonade. Just perfect.
Inside Scoop from the @parkridgeparks — It’s a Inside Scoop from the @parkridgeparks — It’s all about community, fitness and fun at the Centennial Fitness Center Did you know the Centennial Fitness Center offers a large selection of cardio, strength, conditioning, yoga, aqua and indoor cycling group fitness classes to meet your programming needs? The facility also features group and private swim lessons, personal training, a variety of sports programs and open gym times for badminton, basketball and pickleball. Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Favorite restaurant in the area: I’ll go with @b Favorite restaurant in the area: I’ll go with @blufish_parkridge It might seem odd (as a sushi place), but somehow everyone in the family can all find something we enjoy eating there. Read @patrasdean entire Park Ridge Insider contribution from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Such a fun event happening today at @theharpandfid Such a fun event happening today at @theharpandfiddle
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