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  • Park Ridge Insider
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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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    January 28, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Mary Connolly on her favorite appetizers at Harp & Fiddle, fashionably comfortable brands at 2 Sisters Boutique, the fun atmosphere at Foxtail on the Lake and escapes to Milwaukee

    Harp & Fiddle’s flatbread What you do for a living: I am fortunate enough to work at 2 Sisters A & L with awesome co-workers surrounded by amazing merchandise. Before 2 Sisters, I worked at St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge. How long have you lived here? That’s an easy question. I ...
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    July 11, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Matt Coyne on dining at Mel’s Craft BBQ, Harp & Fiddle and Daniel’s Charcuterie, the selection at Around the World Cigars, and the seclusion of the Wildwood Nature Center

    Harp & Fiddle What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent. My brother, Ed Coyne, and I own E.J. Coyne & Company Insurance, which has been located in Park Ridge for over 40 years. How long you’ve lived here: Since 1990. My wife and I were married in 1989, and Park Ridge was the perfect ...
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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.

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Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After D Mark your calendars: The Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 dates for 2026 are May 30, July 25, & Aug. 22. Plenty of summer fun to be had with the @parkridgechamber
Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night Bears-Packers round 3 is coming up Saturday night and bar specials are everywhere, but @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is feeling generous the entire NFL wildcard weekend with $20 domestic buckets, $25 import buckets and 50% off flatbreads, dips and nachos. 

Tavern on the Point
6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park
TavernOnThePoint.com
Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sal Just two days left for the annual BOGO January sale at @shop2sisters 

Through Jan. 10, when you buy one item, you get the second one 50% off in store and online (code: BOGO).

2 Sisters A&L 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
Shop2SistersPR.com
Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night ma Serious eats from @paninos.parkridge on a night made for delivery. If you’ve never had their pan pizza, get on it. But the hearty pastas and salads are difficult to ignore too
From our big winter issue... Did you know? — Impo From our big winter issue...

Did you know? — Important info from local businesses like @northwindexteriors @homecomfortservices @peace.pelvic.health @ysb_legal and Todd Gentile with Allstate 

“For most Illinois families, a revocable living trust offers a smoother, more private and more efficient way to manage what happens to your assets — both during your lifetime and after you’re gone.”

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail Save the date: 20% of all dine-in, to-go or retail orders at @patinawinebar on Feb. 4 goes to the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub
Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soa Looking for a great way to cap the weekend and soak up some more holiday spirit? The Lightscape exhibit at the @chicagobotanic garden runs through Sunday, Jan. 4
Our winter issue cover story... Winter warmers: F Our winter issue cover story...

Winter warmers: From a hearty Persian soup at @shemroonkababhouse and lamb chops at @social18restaurant to the @tavernpointchi bourbon-glazed pork chop, old-school sloppy joes and mac & cheese at @howardstreetinn and tender burnt ends at @uneannee … we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this month

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Our big winter issue cover story... Winter warmer Our big winter issue cover story...

Winter warmers: From the @theharpandfiddle French onion soup and @donjuanscantina special venison fajitas to @ziassocial carbonara in a jar and @fireandwinege lobster fra diavolo, we found plenty of perfect cold-weather dishes to indulge in this winter

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Big feature from our winter issue... New in town: Big feature from our winter issue... 
New in town: @dimarkocoffee @parkridgecoin @hattysclub at the @rosemonticearena and @kouklasgreek from @jimmybannosjr 

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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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