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  • Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2025
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    Steak — it’s what’s for dinner: We set out to enjoy some of the more intriguing — and delicious — steak dishes around

    Chef’s Cut steak boards at Fire + Wine An elevated steakhouse experience awaits at the beautiful new Fire + Wine in Uptown. Their Chef’s Cut steak boards are available Friday and Saturday nights and focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings. A sample steak board includes a choice between: *Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2025
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    Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

    Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would put up against any French restaurant in New York,” has a ton of options and is quite popular for weekend brunch (not to mention wedding and baby showers and birthday parties). ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    April 16, 2025
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    Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

    From Don Juan’s fried oysters and Beacon Tap’s trash can nachos to Howard Street Inn’s stuffed crabs and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s hummus crudite, we scoped out some of the tastiest, most unique appetizers in and around Park Ridge to get your meal headed in the right direction By Trent Modglin Fried oysters at Don Juan’s Cantina ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2025
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    Local recommendations include Renata’s Organic Skincare, Family Tree Chiropractic, the Howard Street Inn, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tech City, Lisa Kay Photography, Atlas Auto and more

    Renata’s Organic Skincare is truly outstanding. The ambiance creates a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The customer service is consistently impeccable, with a team that genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience. The quality of services is top-notch, making it the ultimate go-to for organic skincare in the area. Highly recommended ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    December 15, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Lincoln Park ZooLights, ice skating in Rosemont, holiday activities with the Park Ridge Park District, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden and deals around town

    ZooLights celebrates 30 years at the Lincoln Park Zoo Head to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions, which is back for its 30th year with new artistic, interactive displays and programming through Jan. 5. ZooLights features more than three million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive ...
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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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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    April 10, 2024
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    Sweet tooth satisfaction: We went on the hunt for some of the most popular desserts in the area, and loved every minute of it

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s chocolate chip bread pudding and creme brûlée 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com The difference in this Edison Park favorite’s version of bread pudding, according to sous chef Teresa Castillo, is that the brioche bun is soft and airy — thanks to a base of heavy ...
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Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between t Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between the @shemroonkababhouse steak and salmon, you get both. And then you have leftovers. And then you’re happy the next day too.
Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and a fun and frenzied @mainesouthparentsscholarclub Bunco fundraiser. Just another busy Thursday at the @theharpandfiddle
Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and head to @patinawinebar on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a complimentary wine tasting.
Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink this Saturday, November 22.  Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event at 5:30.

A variety of family-friendly festivities will be available from 2-6 p.m. including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers and ice sculpting. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are available on-site for $8.
Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... If Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... 
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out @dimarkocoffee on Main Street. Open till 10 p.m. every day and featuring some great coffee, smoothies, pastries, paninis and more. Look for more on this new business in our upcoming winter issue.
Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you purchase a $100 gift card from the fantastic new @fireandwinege in Park Ridge this holiday season, you’ll get a Loyalty Bonus Card that you can use for $10 off your bill each month at any BG Hospitality Group establishment. That’s $120 in savings for the year (not to mention some great pasta, seafood, steak and wine). 

Read more about Fire + Wine’s Chef’s Cut steak boards from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

“We believe all kids are completely filled with potential, and we know what they’re capable of. We’re not saving anyone or rescuing anyone, but the magic can happen when it’s right. … We’re just here to stand in the way of the things that can knock them down.” — Dawn Steffen, regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. 

Read the spotlight feature on the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosem Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosemonticearena and @hattysclub 

Quite the facility… and a stylish restaurant and bar to match.
Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesou Heading to Hinsdale on Saturday to watch @mainesouthfootball advance in the playoffs? @tavernpointchi is hosting the after party with great specials like half off dips, nachos and flatbreads, $15 import buckets and $20 domestic buckets.
Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Of Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook Off is this Saturday from 12-4 p.m., and you won’t want to miss it. 
* 12 chili contestants 
* 5 breweries serving beer samples 
* Scotch, bourbon and wine tastings 
* Local artisans 
* Live entertainment 
* Raffles 
* Half of the proceeds go to the Chili Cook Off winner, and half benefit the @parkridgechamber
The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandwin The Chef’s Cut steak boards at the new @fireandwinege on Touhy in Park Ridge are something to behold. Available Friday and Saturday nights, they're focused on exceptional cuts, bold flavors and refined pairings.

A sample steak board includes a choice between:
*Flavorful, hand-cut 14-ounce prime NY strip
*A 12-ounce Linz Heritage Angus Reserve bone-in filet
*A well marbled, hand-cut 14-ounce prime ribeye
*A filet trio featuring gorgonzola, horseradish and crab

Don’t forget the curated wine pairings, and you can take your steak night to the next level with one of their housemade sauces and shareable sides. 

Read more about several great steak dishes in the area from our big fall issue cover story at TheRealParkRidge.com
Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ri Hidden gems spotlight feature: @twinanchors for ribs, @luvvlistudio wellness classes, @suncatcherbrewing and @ariyarnshopandstudio 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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