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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South

  • Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger

  • Park Ridge Insider John Moran on the fritto misto appetizer at Pazzi Di Pizza, the personalized attention at TeaLula, family time at Concerts in the Park and Great Wolf Lodge… and much more

  • Shop Around the Corner: Fashionable trends, a welcoming environment and personalized styling sessions at 2 Sisters Boutique A & L in Park Ridge

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    By Trent Modglin
    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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    By Trent Modglin
    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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    By Trent Modglin
    June 1, 2022
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    High-school hunger pains: We asked a handful of Maine South students for their favorite spots to eat around town

    Shakou bento boxes By Natalia Kuppers I like to get first-hand opinions from my friends before I go to a new place to eat. Recently, I’ve been collecting my friends’ thoughts on their favorite restaurants around town, and five of them happily allowed me to include their opinions in this feature. Jose Cantu says his ...
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    December 3, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Brittany Simonelli on shopping at Raffia, the muffaletta sandwich at Daniel’s Charcuterie and escaping to Union Pier, Michigan

    Raffia photo by Nikki Allen Creative What you do for a living: I used to be an executive/personal assistant to the CEO of a private equity firm and then to a high-net worth family. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom to our two wonderful girls (Elle, 6 and Bree, 3) since then, and work part time at ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 6, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Karla Cantu on the martinis at Shakou, chopped salad at Sonny’s Express, and shopping at Edie and Natalie Boutique

    Shakou martini What you do for a living: Three years of customer service at Anthony Valentino’s Salon, and I’m also a part-time student. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved to Park Ridge in 2011. Crazy to think it’s already been a decade! What you like best about Park Ridge: It’s the ...
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    March 17, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Christina Niklas on dining at Nonna Silvia’s and Carmine’s, martinis at Shakou and brewery tours along Chicago’s blue line

    Eris Brewery What you do for a living: I’m a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. How long you’ve lived here: We bought our house almost 16 years ago. What you like best about Park Ridge: The proximity to everything, the schools, the growth in businesses in Uptown, being close to the ...
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    February 9, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Edin Hamzic on dining at Harp & Fiddle, Pazzi di Pizza and La Scarola, shopping for the wife at Camp Willow, and anticipating the farmer’s market

    Pazzi di Pizza’s baked clams What you do for a living: I own and operate my own Farmers Insurance agency (814 Busse Hwy) here in Park Ridge (ehamzic@farmersagent.com), and I love it. We offer insurance solutions and financial services to our community and the Chicagoland area. We are proud of the relationships we build every ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 20, 2020
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    Park Ridge Insider: Marty Lennon on burgers at Beacon Tap, family meals at Sunrise Grill and Nonna Silvia’s, and Lake Opeka sunsets

    The Beacon Tap How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago in the Norwood Park neighborhood with my nine brothers and sisters. We were just one of many large families in the neighborhood at that time. All my siblings still live in the greater Chicago area. I moved to Park ...
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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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  • Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
  • Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 17, 2023
  • Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 13, 2023
  • Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année ...

    By Trent Modglin
    May 8, 2023

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Come check out the area's newest co-working space, Come check out the area's newest co-working space, @25ncoworking during their official grand opening this Tuesday, May 23, from 5-8 p.m. Whether you're looking for just a distraction-free desk to send work emails, a private office suite to call your own or even a customized meeting or event space, they've got you covered. We've worked there several times over the past two months and can vouch for how beautiful, functional and versatile the space is. 

Swing by Tuesday to see N25 for yourself, sip a cocktail and network with the @parkridgechamber and the rest of the community. Oh, and don't forget to register to win a free workspace for yourself (or your team) for an entire month too. 

222 S. Prospect Ave., third floor. 
25northcoworking.com

#therealparkridge #25Ncoworking #grandopening
Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious d Park Ridge Insider @natalia.kuppers on delicious dishes at @pokeburritochicago in Park Ridge and @adobegilaschi in Rosemont, shopping at @edie.boutique on Prospect, hikes at @starvedrockstatepark and the Special Olympics club at @mshs207 

Article available now at therealparkridge.com
Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the pat Had some phenomenal chicken tacos today on the patio at @holtsparkridge 
We’re talking buttermilk fried chicken, elote-style creamed corn, chipotle maya and habanero salsa. Nick kick, but not too much.
#therealparkridge #tacos #eatlocal #patioseason
Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yum Did you know that @ritasofparkridge now serves yummy frozen iced coffee drinks in flavors like original, mocha and caramel? And a bonus: You can always pick up the latest issue of @therealparkridge there as well.

#therealparkridge #icedcoffee #italianice
Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family l Fantastic and much-needed escape with the family last night to @ziassocial in Norwood Park. Calamari, wood-fired pizza, 8-finger cavatelli with Italian sausage, cocktails and good ol’ chicken parmesan. Noteworthy: The generous portion of chicken parm, a menu staple that could probably feed three people, is only $14 on Tuesdays.
#therealparkridge #italianfood #patioseason #chickenparm
Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices abo Q&A with the family-owned @homecomfortservices about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality

#therealparkridge #HVAC #HomeComfort #heatingandcooling

Read the Q&A now at therealparkridge.com
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful m A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!
There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s There’s still time to make plans for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. So many great options in the area — like @ziassocial @pennyvillestation @patinawinebar @tavernpointchi @queondachicago @theharpandfiddle and more — that you can’t go wrong wherever you decide to spoil Mom.
#therealparkridge #mothersday #brunch
A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygift A new business in Park Ridge — @zitasnoveltygifts — not only offers a wide array of gift items from numerous vendors (like jewelry, wall art, housewares, soaps, etc), but also a creative take-and-bake menu for busy professionals and families. We've enjoyed their lasagna casserole and, most recently, the pulled pork that absolutely must be topped with their tasty homemade BBQ sauce. Check 'em out. 
#therealparkridge #giftshop #takeandbake 

Zita's Novelty Gifts
2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge 
https://zitasnoveltygifts.com/
From our spring issue... Signature Dish spotlight: From our spring issue...
Signature Dish spotlight: Florida black grouper at @pennyvillestation — fish tacos at @tavernpointchi —burnt ends at @uneannee — and the Baja burger at @theharpandfiddle 

Read the feature at therealparkridge.com

"A fresh grouper fillet is pan-seared for a quick minute and then finished in the oven with a lemon garlic sauce. The grouper arrives at your table atop a bed of spinach, sweet onions that are sautéed in garlic, and tomatoes."

#therealparkridge #eatlocal #diningout
The Cherokee tribe of the @prwilderness helped out The Cherokee tribe of the @prwilderness helped out the @parkridgeparks yesterday by collecting garbage around the beautiful Wildwood Nature Center and Maine Park. The reward? Pizza and cookie monsters at @easystreetpizza in Park Ridge

#therealparkridge #community #pizzatime
Needless to say, the sold-out spring fashion show Needless to say, the sold-out spring fashion show at @edie.boutique benefiting the Med13L Foundation was a rousing success last night. Such a great community event. #shoplocal #womensfashion #med13l #supportcharity #springfashionshow #parkridgeillinois #therealparkridge
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