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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2025
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    Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration

    Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This longtime Edison Park staple, which my foodie brother in law “would put up against any French restaurant in New York,” has a ton of options and is quite popular for weekend brunch (not to mention wedding and baby showers and birthday parties). ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    April 16, 2025
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    Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

    From Don Juan’s fried oysters and Beacon Tap’s trash can nachos to Howard Street Inn’s stuffed crabs and Daniel’s Charcuterie’s hummus crudite, we scoped out some of the tastiest, most unique appetizers in and around Park Ridge to get your meal headed in the right direction By Trent Modglin Fried oysters at Don Juan’s Cantina ...
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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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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch anywhere around. Bar none. And one of our favorite mainstay dishes on the weekend menu is Brennan’s New Orleans eggs. Why? Well, let us count the ways. In short, it’s poached ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    October 22, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Erica Juris on the chicken French dip at Crosby’s Kitchen, flatbreads at Patina Wine Bar, soothing selections at TeaLula and fall escapes to Madison and County Line Orchard

    Chicken French dip at Crosby’s Kitchen in Niles What you do for a living: I am the owner of Serenity Family Chiropractic in neighboring Norwood Park (6321 N. Avondale, Suite A108) in Chicago. I treat people from birth and beyond using a combination of chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, clinical nutrition and acupuncture. How long you’ve lived ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience to handle a busy summer crowd would be an understatement. Ken Hoffman, owner for 22 years, and partner Jeremy Naselli run this finely-tuned operation with managers Beckie Ebert and Kailey Kierys, ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 20, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Meghan O’Neill on planning Park District camps and events, feeling at home at Vaughan’s Pub, paninis at Soup and Scoops, the fashions at 2 Sisters Boutique and hiking in Galena

    What you do for a living: I am the Youth and Special Events Supervisor for the Park Ridge Park District. I am fortunate that my job entails so many different aspects and that I am able to interact with the community on a variety of levels — from classes, to summer camps, concerts in the ...
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    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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Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking e Park Ridge Insider @mj.weber_ on natural-looking enhancements from @uptownmedspaparkridge … standout dinners at @bavettessteakhouse and @foxtailonthelake … shopping the Prospect Avenue boutiques like @edie.boutique and @campwillow … and soaking up the sun at the @chicagobotanic Garden

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Great time last night celebrating the opening of @ Great time last night celebrating the opening of @eliacafe_ with the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor 

Such a wonderful family, delicious menu and gorgeous space on Northwest Highway. Talk about a great new addition to our thriving restaurant scene. Look for more on Elia Cafe in our upcoming fall issue.
The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor t The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor the fourth annual @goldfish_parkridge Community Block Party coming up this Friday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Village Green Shopping Center at 678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. Enjoy live music, bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more. The pool will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entrance fees are $5 per person and $15 per family. This is a non-profit event, and all donations benefit @compasstocare a wonderful organization committed to helping impoverished children who are fighting cancer.
From our big summer issue... Patio bites and sign From our big summer issue...

Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial @tavernpointchi @social18restaurant @donjuanscantina and more. 

Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles ha Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles has some of the best daily specials around. Monday offerings include 2-for-1 cheese pizzas and $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light pints, and you can get $3 martinis all day on Thursdays and 24-ounce domestic beers for just $3 on the weekend.
Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge even Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge event tonight in Uptown
Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @cafe.touche @mughalthebiryanihouse @howardstreetinn @theharpandfiddle and many more. 

Read the summer cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It’s shaping up to be some great weather the res It’s shaping up to be some great weather the rest of the week for the @parkridgechamber Summer Sidewalk Sale, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out some great deals at a number of local stores.
So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro plate from @mullysgrillrestaurant by now, but did you know that @social18restaurant Greek Kitchen in the front of the building rolled out its new menu last week? And with the weather looking fantastic the rest of the week, now’s a great time to check out a few authentic Greek dishes and their spacious sidewalk patio. Drink specials? Yep, they’ve got those two. 

Social 18
24 Main Street in Park Ridge
Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina over the weekend: Burrito suizo with shredded chicken, ground beef tostadas, a pitcher of margaritas and seasoned street corn
To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the @parkridgechamber — thank you, thank you, thank you for 5 wonderful years in business. We’ve made so many great friends throughout all our expansion that it’s hard to even fathom sometimes. And the best part is, this is just the beginning, so stay tuned!!
From our big summer issue... Summer fitness Q&A w From our big summer issue...

Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Mix Baraglia of @mixfitliving 

“ @mixfitliving was launched to help local moms and families prioritize health and fitness in their homes, build a supportive community, and share a journey of growth and wellness.”

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