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  • Park Ridge Insider
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    September 16, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Jessie Brady

    What you do for a living: You can find me welcoming guests at the front desk at Fitness Formula Club. In March of 2022, just days after giving birth to our second daughter, I underwent an unexpected and life-saving brain surgery at Northwestern to remove a massive tumor. Since then, I’ve spent my days in ...
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    June 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary Education. I’ll graduate with my teaching license next winter. For now, I teach part-time at the Nature Preschool in Park Ridge at the Wildwood Nature Center. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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    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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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    February 14, 2025
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    Playing favorites: From the Mully’s Grill burger to Patina Wine Bar’s filet and Café Touché’s ravioli to Jeong’s eight-course tasting menu, we asked our readers for the best meal they’ve had recently. And now we’re hungry

    The new Mully’s Grill in town on Main Street makes a great burger. I thought it was fantastic. The bartender was nice and they checked on us a lot. Very attentive for having just opened. Can’t wait to go back and try something else, but the burger will be a go-to. — Holly Santelli Don ...
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    September 28, 2024
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    Park Ridge Inside Dean Patras on the chicken calabrese at Pennyville Station, the allure of Pines Room, the entertaining new Market After Dark, and looking forward to Social 18

    Dean Patras What you do for a living: I am a human resource executive for Amgen, a multinational biopharmaceutical company. How long you’ve lived here: How do we count that?! I grew up in Park Ridge and then moved here with my family in 2008. All in, I have called Park Ridge my home for 40 ...
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    May 26, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Zach Haycraft on Nonna Silvia’s specials, getting a round in at Mt. Prospect Golf Club, steaks at Devon Avenue Meats and escapes to Sister Bay in Door County

    What you do for a living: It’s a corporate America gig. Specifically, I work in reinsurance for CNA (a commercial property and casualty carrier in Chicago). I have been there awhile now. My wife likes to joke that I started my career at CNA in the previous millennium. How long you’ve lived here: I moved ...
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    April 27, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall on delicious eats at Shemroon Kabab House and Bangkok Belly, local shopping favorites like My Sister’s Closet, a night out with friends at The Ashburn, and exploring Chicago’s Lincoln Square

    Shemroon Kabab House in Park Ridge Park Ridge Insider Jamie Kendall What you do for a living: I am the Development Coordinator at Brickton Montessori School. We have been a part of the northwest side/Park Ridge community since 1986. Brickton Montessori is a fully accredited independent school serving students Pre-K through 8th grade and offering ...
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    Park Ridge Insider Holly Santelli on the eco-friendly items at her Ash & Willow Salon, wine dinners at Harp & Fiddle and the hidden gem businesses that call South Park home

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon in the South Park neighborhood of Park Ridge (with additional locations in Barrington and Long Grove). How long you’ve lived here: I actually live right over the border in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, but I have been ...
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Ohhhh yeah… @theharpandfiddle annual Chili Cook 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 @fireandw 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
Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checkin Spotlight on @bricktonmontessorischool — Checking in on the school’s impressive future home and a continuing focus on community, responsibility and independence

Read the feature now at IllinoisBrewing.com
A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandf A wonderful night out for the monthly @theharpandfiddle wine dinner, this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber 

Bonus: It just so happened to be @chefjerry82 birthday too.
The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded wit The men’s section at @shop2sisters is loaded with plenty of fashionable fall and winter gear right now. Swing in today for a serious wardrobe upgrade before the temps dip again.

And look for a feature article on this popular Prospect Ave store in our upcoming winter issue.
The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contempora The menu at @shemroonkababhouse — the contemporary Persian restaurant on the corner of Touhy, Prospect and Northwest Highway — can feel overwhelming at times… in a good way. Just that many tempting options. If you’re feeling steak (and we hope you are since you’re reading this article), the fan favorite char-grilled barg kabab is made of marinated filet mignon and comes with your choice of basmati rice or fries.

Read more from our fall cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Satu Get a headstart on your holiday shopping this Saturday at the @parkridgeparks Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar, where you can check out one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and gifts made by local vendors. 

🗓️ Saturday, November 1
⏰ 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave.
🎟️ $2 admission
The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @cru The Real Park Ridge insider deal of the week: @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark entertainment district has a great weekday happy hour from 4–5 p.m. that includes $5 Crust draft beers, $10 pizzas and $7 draft wines. 

Pictured: "The Pepperoni," which includes fresh pepperoni, ricotta, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. And don't forget to grab a few pints of their tasty Crustoberfest lager before it's gone.
Local deal of the week Your introductory class is Local deal of the week

Your introductory class is always free at @kickhouse_parkridge but they’re also still running a deal where you can take two weeks of unlimited sessions for just $22 — and get boxing gloves to keep! 

Check 'em out at 535A Busse Highway, and read more about the fun vibes and great workouts at KickHouse from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies It was pure monkey business handing out 300 copies of our fall issue and 600 pieces of candy to the 200-plus families that enjoyed the @parkridgeparks Trunk or Treat at Centennial Fitness Center Friday night. Always fun hanging with @theharpandfiddle @northwindexteriors The Stage School and other sponsors too. Great, well-run event as always.
When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jess When we asked one of our Park Ridge Insiders, Jesse Brady, for the best meal she's had recently, she couldn't name just one. Or three. And that's OK. 

"I could never pick just one! How about a few? The carbonara in a jar at @ziassocial — creamy, decadent, delicious. And the perfect meal to celebrate pre-school graduation. The chicken caprese at @fireandwinege — an unexpected trip to flavortown for date night. The acai bowl at @bonitabowl — a great option for something light and fresh on the go after a workout. The grilled calamari salad at @nonnasilvias — my first time having grilled calamari, and I’ll definitely have it again. The Rosso Diavolo pizza at @fornorosso on Harlem — perfect for sharing during a girls’ night when you want to try a piece but not have the whole pizza. And of course, the creme brûlée dessert is a staple order from @thecapitalgrille for special occasions."

Read all her local opinions from a recent issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
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