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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    December 17, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Dr. Chuck DiFranco

    What you do for a living: I am a periodontist who specializes in replacing teeth with dental implants as well as treating gum disease to save natural teeth. I come from a family of dentists, starting with my grandfather. The practice I am currently in (DiFranco Dental Specialists at 511 W. Talcott in Park Ridge) ...
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    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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    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
    March 15, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Natalie Amabile on the mussels at Harp & Fiddle, boozy brunches at Pennyville Station and Federales, and looking forward to Concerts in the Park this summer

    What you do for a living: I am the owner of 2 Sisters A&L/Brothers J’s Boutique, a clothing boutique in Uptown Park Ridge were we offer on-trend men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. In my free time (haha), I am also the co-owner of Down The Street, where we design and sell spiritwear for local ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 1, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Claudia Pazik on the seven spicy ahi at Shakou, a Saturday bottomless brunch with friends at Pennyville Station, and perusing the home decor at Marigold

    What you do for a living: I’m a hair stylist and colorist right here in Park Ridge at Salon Twenty Three. I’d love to have you in my chair! Check out my work on Instagram: @HairByClaudiaL How long you’ve lived here: I’m a Park Ridge native, through and through. 27 years to be exact. What you ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 25, 2022
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    Park Ridge Insider Katie Podgorny on a fondness for Nonna Silvia’s, Sandlot burgers between Warriors baseball games, and anticipating the Park Ridge Farmers Market

    Nonna Silvia’s salmon What you do for a living: I am a physician and the owner of the new Uptown Med Spa right here at 36 Main Street in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: My family and I moved here from the city in 2010, and we literally live in the best one-block ...
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    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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    By Trent Modglin
    January 5, 2021
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    Winter comfort food: Warm up and treat your taste buds with these Park Ridge-area favorites

    Shepherd’s pie at Harp & Fiddle Harp & Fiddle Ownership likes to say they have themselves a “modern pub with an Irish flair,” and that’s a pretty accurate assessment. It’s a relaxed, family friendly restaurant that plays host to a wide range of clientele and boasts a spacious, heated tent in their beer garden. Shepherd’s ...
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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
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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

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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 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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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