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  • Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

    Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 8 The 19th annual version of this city-wide culinary celebration runs Jan.23-Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe opportunities at a record 550+ participating restaurants across the city (including 19 new additions). That’s a total of 17 days of dining deals to delight even the pickiest of palates throughout ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    October 17, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

    Wilfdire’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and families, especially children with special needs. With Successful Families Together, I provide family mental health, parent support, resources, education and parent coaching. I meet families where they are and create an individualized ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking enhancements that highlight each client’s unique beauty. I believe that beauty isn’t about changing who you are, but about enhancing what already makes you amazing. And I love being able to ...
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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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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 19, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Rita’s Italian Ice free ice day March 20, Park District Easter Egg hunt, winter clearance sale at Gabriel’s Closet, Market After Dark and Taste of Park Ridge dates, Park Ridge Garden Club events and deals around town

    Rita’s Italian Ice is open for the season and celebrates spring with a free day of Italian ice March 20 Sure, you may think seeing a few robins in the yard or March Madness on TV may signal the start of spring, but for us it’s the opening of Rita’s Italian Ice on Northwest Highway ...
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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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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    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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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    December 22, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Lisa Kay Kovilic on the Zia’s Social brunch, sound bath meditation sessions at Vitality Wellness, unique gifts at Raffia and escapes to New Buffalo, Michigan

    Zia’s Social brunch What you do for a living: I am a photographer with Lisa Kay Photography. I specialize in headshots and branding photos for small businesses. I am passionate about helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses through dynamic images that attract their ideal clients. How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the area for ...
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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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Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 perfor Night on the town: @candlelight.concerts U2 performance with a string quartet, dinner at @wolfandcompanychicago and rooftop cocktails at Wicker Park’s historic @therobeychicago 

The following article, from our big winter issue that’s out now, is part of a new series on creative date-night ideas. Have ideas for a future issue? Shoot us a line. 

Read it now at therealparkridge.com
When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay w When it’s cold out, we seal up our homes to stay warm — but that also traps dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants inside. With less fresh air coming in, the air inside your home can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside.

Check out our “Did You Know?” feature from the winter issue to find out more about the simple and effective ways @homecomfortservices has to boost your indoor air quality

Read more about some local business advice at TheRealParkRidge.com
Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winnin Good Eats at @oldirvingbrewing — This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming, family-friendly vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser The second annual Road Full of Promise fundraiser benefiting the @med13lfoundation is coming up Saturday, Jan. 24 at @joesrosemont 

Last year’s event — with 500+ guests and more than $250,000 raised — was a tremendous success for pediatric research benefiting MED13L. Now the goal is to help reach even more families, continue funding critical research, and bring hope to children with MED13L Syndrome around the world.

Join the Boychuck family and the community of Park Ridge for an unforgettable evening of music, community and purpose. 

For more information, tickets and donations, head to RoadFullOfPromise.com
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
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