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  • Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29, Oktoberfest at Sketchbook Brewing and Goebbert’s Farm and deals around town

  • Park Ridge Insider Matt Hachigian on the beautiful Foxtail on the Lake, the hospitality at Hay Caramba, stocking up at Around the World Cigars and escaping to Minocqua, WI

  • Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District’s preschool program is the perfect place for kids to develop social skills, learn and grow as an individual

  • Park Ridge Insider Stefanie Caito on Holt’s unique pizza options, Mystic Waters’ lazy river, the denim and friendly staff at 2 Sisters Boutique, and staycations at the Swissotel

  • Park Ridge Insider Meghan O’Neill on planning Park District camps and events, feeling at home at Vaughan’s Pub, paninis at Soup and Scoops, the fashions at 2 Sisters Boutique and hiking in Galena

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    By Trent Modglin
    January 11, 2023
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    Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan

    Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General manager of The Beacon Tap 1374 Lee Street in Des Plaines, IL TheBeaconTap.com Favorite breweries: Fibs Brewing in Des Plaines. You’re sitting next to machines that turn your funeral ashes into ...
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    Q&A with Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy about humble beginnings, a love of the mix-six, and what he’s drinking this summer

    By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall 106 Main Street in Park Ridge WeHaveGreatBeer.com Combining of your favorite coffee shop vibe and the impressive selection of a specialty beer store, Beer on the Wall quickly became a local favorite since opening in Park Ridge in 2016, offering cozy seating, board games, a staff capable of ...
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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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Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate ev Trucktoberfest is your chance to come celebrate everything we love about Oktoberfest — and the fall season in general. The 2024 event, held in Hodges Park this Saturday, is presented by the @parkridgeparks @mpoweredortho @theharpandfiddle and @wehavegreatbeerpr and sponsored by this very magazine, The Real Park Ridge Swing by to sample an assortment of beer and delicious food from local food trucks from 12-9 p.m. The children’s inflatables and activities area will run from noon-6 p.m. with a $5 wristband per child. The ceremonial tapping of the keg happens at 12:30, and the Ascension Dance Team will perform at 12:35. A DJ (noon-4 p.m.) will give way to bands like the Rosedale Ramblin’ Band (4-5 p.m.), Fitz and the Pretzel Twists (5:30-7 p.m.) and Todd and the Ten Pins (7:30-9 p.m.). Hodges Park is located at 101 Courtland Ave. in Park Ridge. Read about other upcoming events in the area with our Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktob Get the Inside Scoop: The @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 21, the final @parkridgechamber Market After Dark Sept. 28, Rosemont’s Family Fall Festival Sept. 29 in @parkwaybankpark , Oktoberfest at @sketchbookbrew and @goebbertsfarm and deals around town at restaurants like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial and @mysticrogueirishpub Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Our fall issue is bigger and better than ever. Spo Our fall issue is bigger and better than ever. Spotlights on @donjuanscantina … fall fashion on Prospect Avenue … standout dishes at area restaurants like @cafe.touche @patinawinebar and @shemroonkababhouse … a Q&A with the new @parkridgeparks executive director John Shea Jr., exploring the @msichicago and upcoming family-friendly fall activities like Trucktoberfest, @parkridgechamber Market After Dark and the Fall Family Festival in @parkwaybankpark
Did you know that Tuesdays are BYOB with no corkag Did you know that Tuesdays are BYOB with no corkage fee at @cafe.touche in Edison Park? Yep, it’s true.
Few things satisfy visiting guests more than a @da Few things satisfy visiting guests more than a @danielscharcuterie21 board waiting for them right when they arrive
Have you ever seen a cookie monster dessert from @ Have you ever seen a cookie monster dessert from @easystreetpizza in Park Ridge disappear in front of your eyes before you can even snag a bite? We have.
Join @edie.boutique Sept. 26 a night of fashion & Join @edie.boutique Sept. 26 a night of fashion & fun in support of another great local cause! Visit ShopEdie.com to purchase your tickets today.
It’s been fun to see this great event from the @ It’s been fun to see this great event from the @parkridgechamber come to fruition through the hard work and dedication of so many selfless people. Swing up to the farmers market lot this evening for the third Market After Dark for drinks, food, art vendors, live music and more. Mark your calendars: Sept. 28 will be the final one of the year.
Happy hour is calling at @uneannee brewery in Nile Happy hour is calling at @uneannee brewery in Niles, where the crowds roll in early and they offer discounted appetizers and $4 and $5 select drafts from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Plus, some tasty Cajun shrimp tacos (not that hot… don’t worry) are now on the menu. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #happyhour #therealparkridge
For our new Wednesday “Did you know?” post — For our new Wednesday “Did you know?” post — @patinawinebar has a happy hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 p.m. that includes $2 oysters, $12 flatbreads, $10 meatballs, crostinis, chickpeas and shishitos, and $8 glasses of wine. Oh, and don’t forget their $20 bottomless mimosas during weekend brunch or the complimentary wine tastings from 12-3 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Yep, it’s true. And they recently opened a second location in Mt. Prospect. 112 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge PatinaWineBar.com
Summer ain’t over yet! And the best patios in th Summer ain’t over yet! And the best patios in the area are still beckoning, like the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and flower-laden patio at @theharpandfiddle And if Terry Byrne or another local musician is playing outside? Forget about it. The lawn work can wait. One of the best salads we’ve had in a while is their chicken blueberry salad, consisting of mixed greens topped with marinated and grilled chicken breast, fresh blueberries, candied walnuts, red onions and bleu cheese. It’s served with a mixed berry, white balsamic vinaigrette. Such a great blend of flavors. Read more about light bites perfect for the patio in our summer issue cover story at therealparkridge.com
So much progress is happening at the @parkridgepar So much progress is happening at the @parkridgeparks Oakton Park project! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Follow the Park District’s social media and visit prparks.org for more updates as this project continues.
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