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    By Trent Modglin
    December 28, 2025
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    New in town: Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe, Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles, Hatty’s Club, Kouklas Greek Eatery and Chubby Cattle

    By Trent Modglin Di Marko’s All-Day Cafe 120 Main Street in Park Ridge DiMarkoCoffee.com Background: Dimitri Markos was meant to own his own coffee shop. Just ask him yourself. “All my life I’ve been working in this industry, since I was 16 and mopping the floor. God sent me to do this,” he says with ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

    What you do for a living: I am a periodontist who specializes in replacing teeth with dental implants as well as treating gum disease to save natural teeth. I come from a family of dentists, starting with my grandfather. The practice I am currently in (DiFranco Dental Specialists at 511 W. Talcott in Park Ridge) ...
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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.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Some great post-Christmas deals happening in Park Ridge at @raffiagifts @fireandwinege and @edie.boutique
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Small-business spotlight on @renatasorganics Skinc Small-business spotlight on @renatasorganics Skincare & Spa and the opening of their versatile new @animahausco boutique and gathering space next door “With its inspiration from Renata’s Polish roots, Anima House is a place where beauty, wellness and community come together to support healing, confidence and belonging.” Stop in this week for Christmas gift cards and skin-care stocking stuffers. Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor Marty Ma The @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor Marty Maloney officially welcomed @dimarkocoffee to the neighborhood last night. Great time had by all. Love it when we break out the giant scissors for new businesses in our thriving community.
From our big new winter issue that’s out now!!! P From our big new winter issue that’s out now!!! Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco from @difrancodentalspecialists on making the whole family happy at @haycarambarestaurant … kids birthdays at @bottleandbottega_parkrdgniles … unique gifts at @raffiagifts … go-to dishes at @pennyvillestation @eliacafe_ and @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … and anticipating the opening of @kouklasgreek in Niles Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Look who scored a few nice deals at the new @parkr Look who scored a few nice deals at the new @parkridgecoin (Park Ridge Coin & Collectibles) at 1208 S. Fairview in South Park. From sports and Pokemon trading cards to jewelry, coins and other collectibles, this is your place to buy or sell those unique items. And check out the new winter issue of The Real Park Ridge for a spotlight on this store and other new businesses in the area. The online version will be up later this week!
The @parkridgechamber PREN 5 group enjoyed a fanta The @parkridgechamber PREN 5 group enjoyed a fantastic holiday wine dinner at @patinawinebar last week. Can’t say enough positive things about these people, the food and atmosphere at Patina, and all the support the Chamber provides for local businesses. Looking forward to another great year of events in town.
Good times (and a huge turnout) catching one of th Good times (and a huge turnout) catching one of the family’s favorite holiday movies, Elf, at @thepickwicktheatre courtesy of @teamfallicorealestate this morning.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or Looking for something fun to do this weekend — or over Christmas break — with the kiddos? Check out our Kid Zone from the current winter issue, featuring the Christmas Around the World exhibit at the @msichicago ... bouncing around at @altitudeskokie ... and ZooLights at Chicago's @lincolnparkzoo Read it all now: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of di Our WINTER issue is the biggest yet in terms of distribution reach, circulation, page count, all of it! Five and a half years of growth and a whole lot of fun along the way. Check your mailbox and more than 100 businesses throughout the near NW suburbs and NW Chicago for the best family-friendly content anywhere. Dishes to warm you up at spots like @theharpandfiddle @ziassocial @shemroonkababhouse and @fireandwinege … business spotlights on @shop2sisters @renatasorganics and @verticalchimneycare … fun new spots in town like @dimarkocoffee @hattysclub and @parkridgecoin … a look at the sparkling new Oakton Sports Complex from @parkridgeparks … a charity spotlight on everything @penniesforpennyville is doing for the community, great insider opinions, Kid Zone fun at the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the @msichicago ... and much, much more. The digital version is up at TheRealParkRidge.com and we still have several thousand to get out to the masses today, so keep an eye out for the fun.
Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree ( Still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree (or wreath)? The @prwilderness Souts and Princesses are still selling our remaining supplies at the Centennial Fitness Center parking lot this week. In case you didn't know, we raise around $30k for local charities, scholarships and community organizations each year. We even made the Chicago Tribune while shoveling out the lot last Sunday!
Hosting family or a company party for the holidays Hosting family or a company party for the holidays? Spoil your guests with a pan of delicious seafood paella from @donjuanscantina Don’t delay: They’re taking orders through Dec. 23.
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