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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary Education. I’ll graduate with my teaching license next winter. For now, I teach part-time at the Nature Preschool in Park Ridge at the Wildwood Nature Center. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    March 29, 2025
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    Spring fashion focus: From versatile denim options to vintage dishware and floral dresses, come see what’s in style on Prospect Avenue

    2 Sisters Boutique A&L and Brother J’s 33 S. Prospect Ave. Shop2SistersPR.com What’s hot: Anything denim — from tops and dresses to skirts and jumpsuits — is all the rage right now for spring fashions, according to owner Natalie Amabile. “We have lots of versatile denim options that you can dress up or down with the ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    December 12, 2024
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    Shop til you drop: Come explore the latest in holiday gift ideas and winter fashions on Prospect Avenue

      Edie Boutique and Marigold 27 and 29 S. Prospect Ave. ShopEdie.com Owner: Amy DeGrazio What are you most proud of at your stores? “From a business standpoint, I’m most proud that we continue to grow, not only with expanding Edie and Marigold into other communities, but with continuing to push ourselves to be bigger, ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    June 13, 2024
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    Fun summer fashions: Park Ridge’s Prospect Avenue is filled with plenty of great looks for the season

    Edie Boutique and Marigold Lake life clothing and decor Always a reliable go-to for the latest fashions, Edie Boutique, combined with Marigold next door, will have you all prepared for quality time at the lake — or any vacation for that matter. Colorful summer dresses, tops, denim shorts, sandals, tote bags, sunglasses and jewelry just ...
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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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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    April 21, 2024
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    Accessories galore: The versatile Raffia Gifts in Uptown Park Ridge has a genuine appreciation for handbags and jewelry

    Raffia Gifts 13 S. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge RaffiaGifts.com New location: A longtime staple in town for finding that perfect something — either for a loved one or yourself — Raffia has settled in quite nicely to its new location next to the Pickwick Theater. The window displays and bright, welcoming interior are a draw, ...
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    December 18, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Milena Bulic on her MPowered Smiles Orthodontics practice, the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food at Patina Wine Bar and Daniel’s Charcuterie, and ice skating with the family followed by hot tea at TeaLula

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of and board-certified orthodontist at MPowered Smiles Orthodontics (137 Vine Ave.) here in Park Ridge. I design and create beautiful smiles for both kids and adults. I am on a mission to empower my patients to be their authentic selves and to smile with confidence. How ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner
    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2023
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    Raffia’s return to Prospect: Plenty of excitement has been generated by this family-run gift shop’s return to its roots on Prospect Ave.

    By Trent Modglin Raffia Gifts Location: 13 S. Prospect, near the Pickwick Theater in the former Yvonne Estelle’s location. RaffiaGifts.com Open seven days a week now Monday: 12-5 p.m.  Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 12-4 p.m. A return to Prospect Raffia Gifts called Prospect Avenue home from 1990-2011 under Debbie Sigalos, ...
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If you haven’t experienced the large, versatile If you haven’t experienced the large, versatile and flavorful menu at @mughalthebiryanihouse in the Shops of Uptown on Touhy yet, you should. Pretty fantastic.

Check them out in the upcoming summer issue of The Real Park Ridge
Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Join the @parkridgeparks this Saturday, June 7 at Centennial Park for the Summer Craft & Vendor Fair. From 9am–3pm, shop a variety of handmade goods, art, accessories, skincare, baked treats and more, all from local vendors.

📍 Centennial Park, 100 S. Western Ave.
📅 Saturday, June 7 | ⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
🌦️ Held rain or shine | 🎟️ Free admission

It’s a great way to support small businesses and find something unique!
“We bought our new house last summer and knew we “We bought our new house last summer and knew we wanted a garage. … We met with a @danleyschicago salesperson, and they were very detailed and did a great job explaining options and what to expect in the building process. During the permit, concrete pour and build, they would check in with us and give us updates on where things were and what to expect, which helped ease our concerns. They were very on point with the timeline, and I am happy to say our garage was finished after about six weeks. We would 100 percent recommend them and be very confident they’d do a great job.”

Read more from our Local Recommendations section of the spring issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering After a long but fun-filled night of volunteering with the @parkridgechamber of Commerce at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer, breakfast at Mac’s with the family was a nice reward.

Save the date: The next Market After Dark is June 21
The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber The crowd is already out at the @parkridgechamber Market After Dark. Come join the party … it goes till 9:30
The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tave The weekday happy hour deal from 3-6 p.m. at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park is one of the best around with $5 house wines, $15 domestic buckets, $8 espresso martinis, $8 old fashioned and Manhattan cocktails, and half-priced select appetizers like flatbread pizzas, Irish nachos and their famous elote dip. 

And did we mention the rooftop deck is open and ready for your crew? 6724 N. Northwest Hwy in Edison Park. TavernOnThePoint.com
Saturday is the day! The first of three Market Aft Saturday is the day! The first of three Market After Dark @mad60068 events this summer is upon us, and there is plenty of fun to be had thanks to the @parkridgechamber and the work of a bunch of hard-working volunteers. Artisans, live music, food & drink, tasting opportunities and more, all right in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. 

@therealparkridge magazine will be pouring craft beer samples all night, so come by and say hi.
A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining A welcome addition to the thriving alfresco dining scene in Park Ridge is the beautiful new front patio at @mullysgrillrestaurant and @social18restaurant at the end of Main Street. 

Don’t leave without trying the gyros or Mully’s burger, and be sure to check out the weekday happy hour from 3-6 p.m. with $7 house wines, $4 Miller Lites, $6 vodka cocktails, $8 Jim Beam old fashioneds and more
Check out the Chicago Scene section from our sprin Check out the Chicago Scene section from our spring issue: Frida Kalhlo exhibit and Egyptian artifacts at the @artinstitutechi of Chicago, plenty of shopping opportunities at @blockthirtyseven and tasty bites and sunny vibes at @summerhouselp 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day wee If you find yourself in town this Memorial Day weekend, head on over to the annual Main Street Craft Beer Festival on Sunday. The eighth annual event — hosted by @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle — will be held from 12-9 p.m. in the farmers’ market lot. With food, live music, a kid zone and, most importantly, 100+ craft beers available from local breweries like @hopbutcher @dovetailbrewery @phasethreebrew and @morebrewing it’s a pretty solid way to kick off summer here in Park Ridge. 
#TheRealParkRidge #craftbeer #beerfest
Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one seri Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one serious Memorial Day sale this weekend. Swing by Friday-Monday (they’re open Memorial Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for 60% off select merchandise. 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 
Shop2SistersPR.com
From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavi From the archives...
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds from @parkridgedentist 

A great night out with friends usually includes… “ @haycarambarestaurant because the food is delicious, the premium margarita hits the spot and the service is fantastic. I love when they have the mariachi band on weekends.”

Read it all in our Park Ridge Insider section at TheRealParkRidge.com
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