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  • Inside Scoop: Fun holiday activities for the family abound with the Park Ridge Park District this December

  • Park Ridge Insider Julie Davis on her family dentistry, the baked lamb from Mykonos Greek restaurant, family dinners at Pasta D’Arte, gifts and spa services at Renata’s Organics and glamping at The Fields of Michigan

  • 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

  • Raising the bar: Highlighting — and devouring — some of the impressive new dishes available from local restaurants

  • Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall

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  • General FeaturesGood Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 23, 2023
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    Raising the bar: Highlighting — and devouring — some of the impressive new dishes available from local restaurants

    By Trent Modglin Cafe Touche’s Cuban sandwich We got to try this Edison Park staple’s new Cuban sandwich before anyone else back in August — prior to it even hitting the menu — and we couldn’t stop boasting to anyone who would listen. It’s just outstanding on a lot of levels. Classic style Cuban, with a ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to have you in my chair! Check out my work on Instagram: @HairByClaudiaL How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native, through and through. 27 years to be exact. What you ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 29, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Mike Boychuck on the steaks and views at Gibsons Italia, the underrated Edison Park Inn, family escapes to Door County and 16-inch softball with the Park Ridge Park District

    What you do for a living: I’m self-employed in real estate management in the north side of Chicago. How long you’ve lived here: Born and raised, left for college in Iowa and then spent two years living in Chicago before returning to Park Ridge, where my wife Katie and I raise our three sons. What ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 20, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Anne Marie Brown on the Taste of Park Ridge, chicken elote tacos from Holt’s, home decor gifts at Marigold, acupuncture at Healing Point Wellness Center and more

    Taste of Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am the executive director of the Amina Grace Memorial Fund. We were founded in memory of Amina Grace Cullen Ali, a child with Down syndrome who passed at the age of five back in 2014. Our mission is to create lasting acceptance for people ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 4, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 3-12

    Park Ridge Restaurant Week 2023 is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 3-12 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at 20 participating restaurants, including Harp & Fiddle, Daniel’s Charcuterie, Mel’s Craft BBQ, Zaza Cucina, Easy Street Pizza, Patina Wine ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    February 2, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    Todd Gentile 18-year Park Ridge resident Allstate Insurance Agent in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent for Allstate, and my wife Sharon is a dental hygienist. I own two insurance offices, one in Uptown Park Ridge (1 N. Northwest Hwy., 847-384-9050) and another in the West Lakeview neighborhood ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 2, 2022
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    Sandwich sensations: We devoured some of the most popular sandwiches in the area, all in the name of journalism

    By Trent Modglin Touché burger at Café Touché There are so many tempting menu items at this classic French bistro (try the fritto misto appetizer with fried shrimp, calamari and scallops) — and believe us, we’ve tried a lot of them — but we have to admit, this sensational burger caught us off guard. Thick ...
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    September 26, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Talha Sajjad on developing relationships at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, the tempting brisket at Mel’s Craft BBQ, gin martinis at Tavern on the Point and relaxing on the Robey Hotel rooftop in Chicago

    Mel’s Craft BBQ brisket sandwich What you do for a living: I’m the franchise owner and fitness professional at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness here at 833 W. Touhy in Park Ridge. We just celebrated our one-year anniversary in early September, and our clients love it. They like the feel of the space, the close-knit community ...
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Very sad news today from our friends at @melscraft Very sad news today from our friends at @melscraftbbq who followed their passion and served up some of the best BBQ around. If you’re like us and not ready to say goodbye, take a look at the second image here for pricing on to-go orders so you can stock your freezer
Our winter issue is out this week!! The largest fa Our winter issue is out this week!! The largest family-friendly entertainment magazine in the area keeps expanding with increased home and local business distribution with every issue. Read all about some of the best desserts in the area, indulging ourselves at @shemroonkababhouse … holiday exhibits like @sparklerosemont and the @chicagobotanic Lightscape, spotlight features on @ashwillowsalon and @zitasnoveltygifts and much more.
#therealparkridge #supportlocal #winter
Chicago Scene from our new winter issue — @guinn Chicago Scene from our new winter issue — @guinnessbrewerychi opens … local 7th grader Leighton Tantillo stars in “A Christmas Carol,” at the @goodmantheatre … Pompeii exhibit extended to January at the @msichicago … and a new home for @themagicparlour 

Read it all now at therealparkridge.com
Had a great time at the @chicagobotanic garden daz Had a great time at the @chicagobotanic garden dazzling Lightscape exhibit in Glencoe over the weekend. Read more about it — and many more holiday-themed events — in the Inside Scoop section of our big new winter issue and online at TheRealParkRidge.com on Wednesday.
#therealparkridge #holidayspirit #lightscapechicago
Great way to spend a day at the Christfiddle marke Great way to spend a day at the Christfiddle market at @theharpandfiddle — there’s still an hour left so swing in to check out more than 30 vendors
I know our family is excited because it’s one of I know our family is excited because it’s one of our favorite movies… the folks at @easystreetpizza on Devon in Park Ridge have turned the restaurant into your favorite Home Alone/Little Nero’s spot for the entire month of December!

The special Little Nero’s food and cocktail menus are a must try, but rest assured if you’re a fan of easy Street’s regular menu because that’s still available on his month as well. 

Don’t forget to try one of Kevin’s special sundaes. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! 

#homealone #holidayfun #holidayseason #merrychristmasyafilthyanimal #holidaycocktails #littlenerospizza #kevinmcallister #homealonemovie #HolidayMagic #parkridge
The annual Christfiddle Market is coming up this S The annual Christfiddle Market is coming up this Sunday at @theharpandfiddle from 12-5 p.m. Great opportunity to get in the holiday spirit, shop from local vendors, and grab some great food and drink.
#therealparkridge #christfiddlemarket #shoplocal
Two great events coming up this week at @tavernpoi Two great events coming up this week at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park — first a Sip & Shop with holiday drinks and 1/2-priced appetizers this Thursday, and then dinner with Santa and all kinds of family activities on Sunday at 3:30 and 5:30.

Adults $30 and children $15 (ages 5-12). Reservations required for Dinner with Santa at 773-867-6300.

#santaiscomingtotown
#therealparkridge #dinnerwithsanta #supportlocal #Christmas #edisonparkchicago
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at t It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the @howardstreetinn in Niles. Quite the festive, sports-loving vibe tonight for the Bears on Monday Night Football.🏈
Out and about seeing Santa, shopping on Prospect a Out and about seeing Santa, shopping on Prospect and listening to some live music and enjoying some appetizers at @theharpandfiddle made for a great Winterfest experience.
We have ourselves a big weekend ahead in Park Ridg We have ourselves a big weekend ahead in Park Ridge. Some highlights include the festive Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber (don't forget to hop on the trolley), the start of the annual charity Christmas tree sale from @prwilderness at the Centennial Fitness Center parking lot, and a complimentary wine tasting at the cozy and charming @patinawinebar 

Hope to see you out and about. In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving to all!

#therealparkridge #supportlocal #winterfest #HappyThanksgiving
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds on her family-ow Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds on her family-owned @parkridgedentist … the baked lamb from @mykonosgreekrestaurant … family dinners at @pastadartetrattoriaitaliana … spa services and gifts at @renatasorganics and serious glamping at @thefieldscamp 

Read the spotlight now at therealparkridge.com
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