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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

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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

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    By Trent Modglin
    December 7, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Rosemont’s Sparkle Lights Festival, Wellness & Beauty by MD Ventures opens new space Dec. 10, Harp & Fiddle’s annual Christfiddle Market Dec. 11 and much more

    Rosemont’s Sparkle Light Festival is open through Jan. 1 This holiday season, Rosemont’s Impact Field is shining a little brighter with the debut of Sparkle Light Festival, where visitors can enjoy an immersive display of millions of holiday lights amongst outdoor holiday activities including train rides, winter tubing and themed mazes. Guests are invited to ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 31, 2022
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    Unique date night ideas: We have a few fun local spots for a date night that breaks away from your normal routine

    Zanies Comedy Club There’s a famous saying about how “Couples who laugh together last together.” While we’re hardly in the relationship therapy business, it does sound like a pretty logical philosophy from our point of view. Don’t most of the happier couples you know laugh with each other? Well, there’s no better place to go ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest celebrations, Fall Wine Walk, Rosemont’s Family Fun Fest and more

    Park Ridge’s annual Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 24 The annual Park Ridge Oktoberfest celebration will take place on Saturday, September 24 at Hodges Park, located at 101 Courtland Avenue, from noon-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Park Ridge Park District, Harp and Fiddle, Beer on the Wall and Mpowered Smiles Orthodontics, attendees can expect great food and ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 27, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park, local wine clubs, Taste of Park Ridge, pool parties and Rivers Casino’s new event center

    Rosemont’s free Rockin’ in the Park concerts Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place) is welcoming back the Rockin’ in the Park free summer concert series, running every Thursday and select weekend and holiday evenings through September 1 and featuring music by classic cover bands alongside food and beverage tents on the park’s ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 11, 2022
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    Let’s get it started: A tantalizing look at some of the Park Ridge area’s favorite appetizers

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s calamari When Tavern on the Point first opened, in the midst of the original Covid outbreak, our good friends beat us in for dinner… and then couldn’t stop talking about the calamari. It was that good, that unique, and that addictive. Since then, it’s been an automatic opener ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    February 28, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Liz O’Malley on Poke Burrito bowls, biking into Chicago, accessories at Sooo Cute Boutique and family weekends back in Madison

    What you do for a living: I’ve been a high school teacher for 17 years, and I recently launched a monthly wine club in Park Ridge, The List Wine Club, with my sister-in-law, who is a certified sommelier. We’re excited to celebrate our first anniversary this spring! 
How long you’ve lived here: 17 years…15 in ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 28, 2021
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    Holiday happenings: Get the inside scoop on plenty of holiday exhibits, light shows and family fun in Chicagoland

    AMAZE photo by Matt Zuro By Trent Modglin AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont Impact Field has transformed into the ultimate holiday destination with the debut of The AMAZE Light Festival in Rosemont. Open now, visitors can enjoy outdoor holiday activities for all ages amongst an immersive display of more than one million holiday lights. In ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 3, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Free concerts and fitness classes return in Rosemont, neighborhood block parties and Pazzi di Pizza daily specials

    Free concerts and fitness classes return to Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district will see its popular free outdoor concerts and fitness classes return to the great lawn this summer. Both Rockin’ in the Park and the Friday Night Concert Series are scheduled to return in early June, with dates and ...
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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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    February 2, 2023
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2023
  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week runs Jan. 20-Feb. 5 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe ...

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    January 24, 2023
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    January 20, 2023

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Got your calendars out? Plenty of save-the-date op Got your calendars out? Plenty of save-the-date opportunities for some fun events this year courtesy of the @parkridgechamber 

And there's more to come too, including the @parkridgemayor Restaurant Week from March 3-12. Check out ParkRidgeChamber.org and TheRealParkRidge.com for more information in the coming weeks.

#therealparkridge #supportlocal #restaurantweek
Another great checkup and cleaning at @parkridgede Another great checkup and cleaning at @parkridgedentist for the little man (and Dad). Such great service and expertise… and so friendly and wonderful with kids. Highly recommend. Thanks @juliedavisdds !!
#therealparkridge #parkridgedentist
Good Eats feature article on @curraghirishpub_ep — Cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a diverse menu at this inviting Irish pub and restaurant in Edison Park 

Article is up at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #EdisonPark #Irishpub
A new entree caught our eye at @ziassocial this wi A new entree caught our eye at @ziassocial this winter — the mailie pancetta. It’s beautifully prepared pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin served with roasted rosemary potatoes in a white wine and garlic demi glace that is out of this world. 

Read more about it in our winter cover story on cold-weather dishes at therealparkridge.com
SALE ALERT — There is a huge 60% off sale going SALE ALERT — There is a huge 60% off sale going on at @2sistersparkridge from Jan. 26-29. You won’t want to miss it. And don’t forget their men’s section too! 33 S. Prospect in Park Ridge. 
#therealparkridge #shoplocal #boutique #sale
Interested in learning more about @bricktonmontess Interested in learning more about @bricktonmontessorischool ?
Their open house this Sunday offers interested families the opportunity to visit Brickton and learn what alumni, students and parents have known for 36 years — that Brickton is a hidden gem of quality education on Chicago’s far northwest side. 

Brickton families come from numerous Chicago neighborhoods, including Edison Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, and Oriole Park, as well as neighboring suburbs like Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Norridge and Harwood Heights. To reserve a time slot, call 773-714-0646 or visit Brickton.org

Brickton Montessori School
8622 W. Catalpa Ave., Chicago, IL 60656
It’s that special time of year again where you g It’s that special time of year again where you get to treat your taste buds like royalty, as the 16th annual Chicago Restaurant Week from @choosechicago returns through Feb. 5. 
Some 362 restaurants are participating in this culinary celebration throughout the city and suburbs

Read about it at therealparkridge.com

#therealparkridge #chicagorestaurantweek
Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew las Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew last weekend. Quality food and craft beer at the newish (and beautiful) @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark (in the old Hofbrauhaus location) followed by hilarious stand-up comedy at @zaniesrosemont make for a fun night out for sure. 
#therealparkridge #comedy #craftbeer
Cold-weather favorites: The @pennyvillestation por Cold-weather favorites: The @pennyvillestation pork chop, @howardstreetinn homestyle pot roast, @zazacucina chicken limone, @theharpandfiddle French onion soup and more... these tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days
#therealparkridge #eatlocal #comfortfood 

Article up at therealparkridge.com
Check out the beautifully crafted balayage techniq Check out the beautifully crafted balayage technique used by stylists Ava and Georgette at @anthonyvalentinosalon on Main Street in Park Ridge. Go ahead, treat yourself in the New Year. You deserve it. 
AVSalonForHair.com
847-318-5577
Small-business spotlight on @mpoweredortho - Dr. M Small-business spotlight on @mpoweredortho - Dr. Milena Bulic believes in delivering beautiful smiles and “MPowering” patients to be the best version of themselves
#therealparkridge #orthodontics #braces #smile

Article is up at therealparkridge.com
Today’s the day. Come support Park Ridge Footbal Today’s the day. Come support Park Ridge Football & Cheer by dining at @melscraftbbq on Main Street. 20% of all purchases this Sunday will go to this wonderful community fundraiser. Check out their great drink specials for the @nfl playoffs too. See you there!

#supportlocal #bbq #everyoneknowsMel #therealparkridge
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