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  • Inside Scoop: Plan ahead for summer fun in the pool with the Park Ridge Park District

  • Spring fashion focus: From versatile denim options to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Joe Breisch

    Park Ridge Insider (and Northwind Exteriors owner) Joe Breisch on his family’s favorite dishes at Nonna Silvia’s and Blufish Sushi, the Pennyville and Harp & Fiddle patios, Saturday afternoons at the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market and Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park, and a trio of hidden gems near Lake Geneva What you do for a living: ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 6, 2024
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    Spotlight on Northwind Exteriors

: Joe Breisch on how his innovative roofing and siding company is leading the way by utilizing the latest technology, a fully transparent process, and the best materials available

    Northwind Exteriors
 
508 W. Higgins Road in Park Ridge
 773-998-4000 NorthwindExteriors.com
 Based out of Park Ridge, Northwind Exteriors is a large sponsor of Park Ridge Football and Cheer, as well as a member of the Park Ridge, Rosemont and Glenview Chambers of Commerce Company history I founded Northwind Exteriors just under four years ago following ...
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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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The Real Park Ridge will be hosting and sponsoring The Real Park Ridge will be hosting and sponsoring a trivia & tasting night on Wednesday, April 23 at @theharpandfiddle benefiting the @parkridgeparks and @aminagracefund (Down Syndrome awareness). It’s only $30 pp and includes an appetizer buffet and wine, beer and spirits tastings. Feel free to bring your own team (up to six people) or come on your own and make a night of it! Ticket link in bio
From our big spring issue... New in town: Come ex From our big spring issue... New in town: Come explore the new @fireandwinege @grindngearscafe @timperryart gallery and @mdventures__med_spa expansion Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
We will be posting our expanded spring issue cover We will be posting our expanded spring issue cover story on the area’s favorite/unique appetizers online this weekend, so consider this photo of the fried oysters at @donjuanscantina to be a little teaser... Fresh Malpeque oysters are panko-breaded and then pan-fried and placed on creamed spinach with a chile chipotle béarnaise sauce and fresh lemon. “My late brother used to get together with chef friends of his every Thursday at each other’s houses around Chicago — we’re talking some big, famous names in the industry — and they’d always try to outdo each other with some of the creations they’d come up with,” says Don Juan’s co-owner Jake Concannon. “He created this dish years ago, and although it’s pretty simple, it was always one of my favorites.” Easy to see why, Jake.
Yes, the content of our spring issue is just that Yes, the content of our spring issue is just that good. Go ahead, try to put it down
Summer pool passes from the @parkridgeparks went o Summer pool passes from the @parkridgeparks went on sale April 1. Buy yours by May 31 to take advantage of the early-bird discount. As an added bonus, households that purchase their pass in April will receive two free outdoor pool guest passes. Read about passes, opening dates and birthday party possibilities in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
Straight from a recent issue of the magazine... S Straight from a recent issue of the magazine... Spotlight on @uptownmedspaparkridge — Dr. Katie Podgorny on bio-stimulating procedure trends, a growing business, and a philosophy of choosing how you age Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Spring fashion focus from our new issue: From vers Spring fashion focus from our new issue: From versatile denim options and golf shirts to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue at spots like @shop2sisters @raffiagifts and @sooocutepr Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
When it’s 78 degrees in late March, it’s a cle When it’s 78 degrees in late March, it’s a clear signal from the gods that it’s time for a patio beer at @uneannee and @hubbards_cave in Niles. Grab a copy of The Real Park Ridge here and try their famous cave monster sandwich (think brisket, pulled pork, cheese, giardinera, etc).
Featured dish of the week: Milanesa de pollo at @d Featured dish of the week: Milanesa de pollo at @donjuanscantina This delicious breaded chicken breast is served in a cilantro vin blanc sauce with a tomato & avocado salad. They also feature a popular Milanesa chicken sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and chipotle mayo that’s served with hand-cut fries tossed in chile tajin. 650 N Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge
From our big spring issue… Park Ridge Insider Da From our big spring issue… Park Ridge Insider David Cartwright on dinners at @foxtailonthelake and @reyes_steakhouse … weekly rides with the Park Ridge Cycling Club … picking out steaks at Devon Avenue Meats … great shirts at @shop2sisters … trivia night at @wehavegreatbeerpr … and anxiously awaiting a concert at @raviniafestival this summer Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Whether you’re observing Lent or just craving so Whether you’re observing Lent or just craving something delicious, the team at @patinawinebar in Uptown Park Ridge has you covered with their Crispy Skin Salmon special. It’s a beautifully prepared Scottish salmon served over smashed potatoes with a roasted garlic & chive aioli and topped with a bold puttanesca sauce. #TheRealParkRidge #salmon #special #winebar
The Kid Zone from our new spring issue: Waterslide The Kid Zone from our new spring issue: Waterslides galore at @chulavistaresort … the @museumoficecream in Chicago … and “Catch The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” at the @marriotttheatre Read it all at TheRealParkRidge.com
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