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  • Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe

  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    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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    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2023
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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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    By Trent Modglin
    January 4, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz Freidin on brunch at Café Touché and Pennyville Station, live music at Thalia Hall and The Empty Bottle, finding great gifts at Raffia and escapes to The Shore Club in Wisconsin

    Pennyville Station brunch What you do for a living: I work in sales as a Senior Client Partner at Cars.com. In this role, I manage the relationships with auto manufacturers and their ad agencies to help find marketing solutions for their brands. How long you’ve lived here: We moved to Park Ridge from Lincoln Park ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 22, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Molly Engle on escapes to Holland, Michigan, a love affair with Nonna Silvia’s, shopping at Edie and craft cocktails at Off the Wall

    Holland, Michigan photo courtesy of Holland.org What you do for a living: I manage a local cafe, Off the Wall, which serves craft beverages — from coffee and cocktails to wine and beer. How long you’ve lived here: I grew up in Park Ridge, and moved away for college when I was 18. After living in Holland, Michigan for ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 15, 2022
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    Fun in the sun: It’s patio season, so we “researched” nearly 30 of the best local spots to eat and drink outdoors this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard in Niles. HowardStreetInn.com This local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a popular wrap-around patio that is perfect for happy hour, watching baseball, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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    April 25, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Katie Podgorny on a fondness for Nonna Silvia’s, Sandlot burgers between Warriors baseball games, and anticipating the Park Ridge Farmers Market

    Nonna Silvia’s salmon What you do for a living: I am a physician and the owner of the new Uptown Med Spa right here at 36 Main Street in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved here from the city in 2010, and we literally live in the best one-block ...
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    September 22, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Matt Steiger on steaks at Gibsons, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, pickup hockey at South Park, and Wilderness Scouts campouts

    Gibsons What you do for a living: I’m a realtor with @properties out of the Park Ridge office on Touhy. How long you’ve lived here: 39 years. I grew up in Park Ridge, went away to college (NIU), then moved back to Park Ridge with my wife Megan after living in Wrigleyville. What you like ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    June 28, 2021
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    Local recommendations include Park Ridge Pickups, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tavern on the Point, Lola’s Diner and Modern Masters Painting

    We asked active locals to share some of their favorite businesses and things in the area: We were working on our floor, in stages, by removing carpet and refinishing the hardwood. To accomplish this, we needed help moving large pieces of furniture from one room to another over a period of a few weeks. We ...
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The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” mu The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” must close Oct. 3 at @theaterwit on Chicago’s north side. Grab tickets this week to see what our very own Joseph Calderon called “Sharp, surprising, captivating and disturbing, this sleepover gone wrong captures the messy contradictions of teenage life”

Read the review at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... Park Ridge Ins From our big fall issue out now...

Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe on nature-friendly walks through the @chicagobotanic Garden … enjoying some great Italian at @donnygristorante and @tufanosrestaurant … browsing the unique items at @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and @aroundtheworldcigars … and escaping to @eagleridgeresort in Galena

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Talk about some stellar football specials at the @ Talk about some stellar football specials at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines... now 4 days a week (including tonight for the Bears-Eagles game). Patio still open to soak up the last of this fantastic weather too.
A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is li A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be the @crustbrewing Crustoberfest, their signature Oktoberfest brew.

The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. 

Read more about this and other fun fall events in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the steak fri From our big new fall issue...

From the steak frites at @cafe.touche and wild mushroom sacchetti at @fireandwinege to the mixed grill at the new @mazigreektaverna — and much more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature article now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChica "We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products."

Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza fro Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber on Saturday, Oct. 3 — we're talking food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.
The Local Recommendations section from our recent The Local Recommendations section from our recent issue include @thalaivasindiankitchen @jumpguypartyrentals @windycityappliancerepair @pazziwoodfire @raffiagifts @thelivenroom_eventvenue in Niles, @puttshack in Skokie, US Cleaners and more 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the bone-in s From our big new fall issue...

From the bone-in short rib at @tavernpointchi and jambalaya at @theharpandfiddle to the Spanakopita Benedict at @eliacafe_ and carne asada at @donjuanscantina and more, we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodg It's all happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Hodges Park at the annual Trucktoberfest from the @parkridgeparks — kids activities, music, games, food, drink and more.
The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes The monthly wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle takes on a French flair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the @parkridgechamber 
The fun kicks off at 7 p.m. Call (847) 720-4466 to reserve your space today. 

Honestly, we were sold just reading that pork tenderloin cordon bleu description...
This is one busy fall season in the area, and The This is one busy fall season in the area, and The Real Park Ridge magazine will get you all organized on upcoming events. Check out the Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue, with details on great events like the @parkridgeparks Trucktoberfest Sept. 19, @sketchbookbrew Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20, the @chicago_gourmet Sept. 23-27, Rosetoberfest in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark Sept. 26, the first annual @parkridgechamber Pumpkin Palooza Oct. 3, @olsonsaceparkridge Harvest Fest Oct. 10, @theharpandfiddle Cook-Off Oct. 11 and much, much more. 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com in the Inside Scoop section
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