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  • General Features
    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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  • Signature Dishes
    By Trent Modglin
    September 13, 2021
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    Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market

    Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down Chicken and frites at Café Touché This tribute to the casual bistros of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese. Make the most of a warm ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 28, 2020
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    Signature dishes: The eye-popping trash can nachos and loaded mac & cheese pizza at The Beacon Tap

    By Trent Modglin The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines 847-715-2772 TheBeaconTap.com If you want to get the most out of what remains of summer, or those nice early fall days, the spacious beer garden at The Beacon Tap in Des Plaines is where you need to be. A casual sports bar with ...
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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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Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Centennial Park for the Summer Craft & Vendor Fair. From 9am–3pm, shop a variety of handmade goods, art, accessories, skincare, baked treats and more, all from local vendors.

📍 Centennial Park, 100 S. Western Ave.
📅 Saturday, June 7 | ⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
🌦️ Held rain or shine | 🎟️ Free admission

It’s a great way to support small businesses and find something unique!
“We bought our new house last summer and knew we “We bought our new house last summer and knew we wanted a garage. … We met with a @danleyschicago salesperson, and they were very detailed and did a great job explaining options and what to expect in the building process. During the permit, concrete pour and build, they would check in with us and give us updates on where things were and what to expect, which helped ease our concerns. They were very on point with the timeline, and I am happy to say our garage was finished after about six weeks. We would 100 percent recommend them and be very confident they’d do a great job.”

Read more from our Local Recommendations section of the spring issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering with the @parkridgechamber of Commerce at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer, breakfast at Mac’s with the family was a nice reward.

Save the date: The next Market After Dark is June 21
The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber Market After Dark. Come join the party … it goes till 9:30
The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tave The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is one of the best around with $5 house wines, $15 domestic buckets, $8 espresso martinis, $8 old fashioned and Manhattan cocktails, and half-priced select appetizers like flatbread pizzas, Irish nachos and their famous elote dip. 

And did we mention the rooftop deck is open and ready for your crew? 6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
Saturday is the day! The first of three Market Aft Saturday is the day! The first of three Market After Dark @mad60068 events this summer is upon us, and there is plenty of fun to be had thanks to the @parkridgechamber and the work of a bunch of hard-working volunteers. Artisans, live music, food & drink, tasting opportunities and more, all right in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. 

@therealparkridge magazine will be pouring craft beer samples all night, so come by and say hi.
A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining scene in Park Ridge is the beautiful new front patio at @mullysgrillrestaurant and @social18restaurant at the end of Main Street. 

Don’t leave without trying the gyros or Mully’s burger, and be sure to check out the weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. with $7 house wines, $4 Miller Lites, $6 vodka cocktails, $8 Jim Beam old fashioneds and more
Check out the Chicago Scene section from our sprin Check out the Chicago Scene section from our spring issue: Frida Kalhlo exhibit and Egyptian artifacts at the @artinstitutechi of Chicago, plenty of shopping opportunities at @blockthirtyseven and tasty bites and sunny vibes at @summerhouselp 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day wee If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day weekend, head on over to the annual Main Street Craft Beer Festival on Sunday. The eighth annual event — hosted by @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle — will be held from 12-9 p.m. in the farmers’ market lot. With food, live music, a kid zone and, most importantly, 100+ craft beers available from local breweries like @hopbutcher @dovetailbrewery @phasethreebrew and @morebrewing it’s a pretty solid way to kick off summer here in Park Ridge. 
#TheRealParkRidge #craftbeer #beerfest
Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one seri Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one serious Memorial Day sale this weekend. Swing by Friday-Monday (they’re open Memorial Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for 60% off select merchandise. 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 
Shop2SistersPR.com
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavi From the archives...
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds from @parkridgedentist 

A great night out with friends usually includes… “ @haycarambarestaurant because the food is delicious, the premium margarita hits the spot and the service is fantastic. I love when they have the mariachi band on weekends.”

Read it all in our Park Ridge Insider section at TheRealParkRidge.com
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