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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Ed Beauvais

    What you do for a living: Currently I am a father, a graduate student and work two jobs trying to improve our local community and its infrastructure. I am also an elected official serving the residents of Maine Township as Highway Commissioner. I began working there as a summer help at age 15, so it’s ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 22, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan

    Zia’s Social brunch What you do for a living: I am a photographer with Lisa Kay Photography. I specialize in headshots and branding photos for small businesses. I am passionate about helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through dynamic images that attract their ideal clients. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the area for ...
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  • Feel-good Focus
    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
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    Feel-good focus: Harp & Fiddle’s popular monthly wine dinners (the next one is Dec. 18) are a creative and delicious way to raise money and awareness for worthy causes

    By Trent Modglin Publisher The Real Park Ridge Note: The Real Park Ridge magazine and Cooney Funeral Home are teaming up to sponsor the latest monthly charity wine dinner at Harp & Fiddle on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. All four courses (think chorizo and shrimp-stuffed calamari and prime New York braciole, etc.) will ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 4, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Dania Garcia on the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, the sandwich de Milanese at Don Juan’s, escaping to Lake Geneva and the welcoming vibes at Harp & Fiddle

    Anderson Japanese Gardens What you do for a living: I am a full-time server at Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Park Ridge. It’s a lot of fun, I get to meet a lot of great people, and it keeps me out of trouble. How long you’ve lived here: I lived in Park Ridge for two ...
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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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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience to handle a busy summer crowd would be an understatement. Ken Hoffman, owner for 22 years, and partner Jeremy Naselli run this finely-tuned operation with managers Beckie Ebert and Kailey Kierys, ...
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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 Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2023
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    Soak up the last of summer: Patio season isn’t done yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab a bite and a drink outdoors while you still can

    Howard Street Inn 
6700 W. Howard in Niles HowardStreetInn.com
 This popular local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a sun-soaked, wrap-around patio ideal for happy hour, catching the game, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on g Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell on great recent meals at @shemroonkababhouse and @nonnasilvias … getting pampered at @renatasorganics … Saturday mornings at the @parkridgefarmersmarket … shopping at @shop2sisters … escaping to Lake Geneva and @mars_resort and being anxious to try out the new @maripari.us in town 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dar Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the @parkridgechamber for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music.
A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to kee A weekday @pennyvillestation lunch reminder to keep the summer vibes going as long as possible
Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasin Wondering what’s happening to the old @thalaivasindiankitchen space on Main Street? During a recent lunch, we were filled in on the plans for Mandram, which means “a place where people gather.”

Operated by the owners of the popular Thalaiva’s, we’re told to expect an assortment of small sandwiches and kati rolls (a type Indian wrap with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala inside), as well as customized fresh juices blended in front of you and milkshakes made of dried fruit and nuts. 

Keep an eye out for the upcoming fall issue of The Real Park Ridge for more details about Mandram, opening in September.
A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the ann A little drizzle isn’t spoiling the fun at the annual @vinestbbq Competition today in Hodges Park. The food, drinks and music will be going until 10pm.
In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks jus In case you haven't heard, the @parkridgeparks just announced that the long-awaited reopening of the Oakton Driving Range is happening on Wednesday, September 9! Can't wait.
From our big summer issue... Q&A with @olivia.san From our big summer issue...

Q&A with @olivia.santelli whose popular lakefront @risepilatesclub — and TV appearances on @thetodayshow and @kellyclarksonshow — has led to her own @within.thestudio in Edison Park 

Read the full interview now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Two weeks away… the final Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer. You won’t want to miss it. @mad60068
Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of y Did you know, if you can’t decide between two of your faves, you can split a single scoop cone amongst two flavors at @triplescoopdicecream ?

Did you also know they offer ice cream cookies and customized ice cream cakes that are perfect for any occasion?
Proud to be volunteering again as a director with Proud to be volunteering again as a director with @falconsfootballcheer where an estimated 3,150 kids will be participating in flag, tackle and cheerleading leagues this fall — a new record. What's most impressive? The girls flag football numbers more than doubled from last year. Quite the program we have here in town, and it shows.
Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter wh Hammitt handbags are always in style, no matter what season we’re in. Come check out the large assortment at @raffiagifts next to the Pickwick this week.
Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tou Chicago Scene: The Architecture and True Crime Tour, water taxis, @naiaontheriver opens, the Anne Frank exhibit at the @griffinmsi and falling in love with @popupbagels 

Read the feature from our big summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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