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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 1, 2023
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    Good Eats at Amici Ristorante: This family-run restaurant in Niles has plenty of old-world charm to go with its delicious Italian specialties

    Amici Ristorante 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles
 (847) 967-0606
 Amici-Italian.com By Trent Modglin History in short:  Amici’s owner, Sarah Zimmerman, has a long history in the restaurant business. Born in Sicily and arriving in the States when she was six, her parents started a pizzeria in 1965 called Villa Doro near Milwaukee Avenue and ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 19, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider JoAnn Fosco on the fried chicken tacos at Holt’s, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, brunch at Patina Wine Bar, and looking forward to ballroom lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio

    Holt’s fried chicken and elote tacos What you do for a living: I am the co-owner of Anthony Valentino Salon here (26 Main Street) in Park Ridge. We have been in business for 33 years in all and 27 in Park Ridge. A lot has changed in Park Ridge, especially on Main Street, for the ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    September 11, 2023
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    Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont

    By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? Was there a specific memory you have when you knew it was what you wanted to do? A: I grew up in Arkansas, and my dad drank beer. And like most ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 8, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest, Goebbert’s Farm and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, we have your September covered

    Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm Sept. 15-17 Just 30 minutes from Park Ridge, Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove is an authentic German celebration. The weekend of September 15-17 will be filled with festivities including live bands, fireworks, games, competitions, plenty of beer and German cuisine. All regular farm activities will still be open for ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023
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    Bring it on: Surviving our first boxing and abs class at Kick House Park Ridge

    By Sophia Gianaris Location: 535A Busse Hwy, Unit 1A in the Village Green Shopping Center in Park Ridge. KickHouseParkRidge.com My expectations going in: I arrived about 10 minutes early so the instructors could size me for boxing gloves. My background experience was slim. In other words, I had no clue how to throw a punch. ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    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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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    August 14, 2023
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    Local recommendations include Beautifully New Med Spa, Pro-Built Fence, Don Juan’s carne asada and Mandy Madsen Color + Design

    Beautifully New Med Spa Thinking about aging is not always a fun thought, so I think it’s important to do a little something for yourself occasionally. Danielle Oyasu at Beautifully New is the most fabulous nurse practitioners I know, and after knowing her for 20 years, I trust her implicitly. I could not be more ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 4, 2023
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    Soak up the last of summer: Patio season isn’t done yet. Check out some of our favorite local spots to grab a bite and a drink outdoors while you still can

    Howard Street Inn 
6700 W. Howard in Niles HowardStreetInn.com
 This popular local favorite sits on the edge of the beautiful Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Niles and offers a sun-soaked, wrap-around patio ideal for happy hour, catching the game, a post-golf bucket of beers or dinner with the family at sunset. The Howard Street Inn ...
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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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From our big summer issue... Summer fitness Q&A w From our big summer issue...

Summer fitness Q&A with Julia Mix Baraglia of @mixfitliving 

“ @mixfitliving was launched to help local moms and families prioritize health and fitness in their homes, build a supportive community, and share a journey of growth and wellness.”

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Upcoming dance camps at @lynnettesschoolofdance ri Upcoming dance camps at @lynnettesschoolofdance right here in Park Ridge
Did you know @tealula now offers an expanded lunch Did you know @tealula now offers an expanded lunch menu? Enjoy a creative salad, sandwich or bowl of soup to go with your tea. Summer café lunch hours are from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. And might we suggest the strawberry matcha lemonade.

Read more from our Did You Know feature in the summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Oh yes. The wait is finally over! @parkridgeparks Oh yes. The wait is finally over! @parkridgeparks is excited to announce that the Oakton Sports Complex is reopening to the public on August 23, 2025. Stop by the Grand Opening Celebration to check out this amazing facility featuring a completely renovated main rink, new studio rink, training room, indoor athletic field, concessions area, and multipurpose rooms.

There is a full afternoon of activities planned, including skating demonstrations, sample classes, public skate, DJ entertainment, giveaways and raffles!

Event schedule: https://tinyurl.com/5akk86sz
When you have the patience to wait out an apocalyp When you have the patience to wait out an apocalyptic thunderstorm, you likely will have any water park — even the largest one in Illinois — to yourselves afterward. First photo is the reaction from my son and nieces upon hearing the waterslides reopened last week. Second photo is four tired, soggy kids at closing time.

If you’ve never been to @ragingwaves waterpark, it’s well worth the trip out to Yorkville for an outing the kiddos will be talking about for months afterward. Such an impressive, well laid-out venue covering some 58 acres. Think 32 water slides, 43 private cabanas, a wave pool, lazy river, toddler areas, 11 different dining areas, a sandy beach and more. And a bonus for first-time visitors who may feel overwhelmed by it all: The staff couldn’t have been nicer. 

Read all about Raging Waves’ recent upgrades in the Kid Zone section from our summer issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Fun night at the Concerts in the Park in Hodges Pa Fun night at the Concerts in the Park in Hodges Park with the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society and the Park Ridge Symphony Orchestra, and thanks for the sponsorship, food and wine from @john.moran3 and Moran Wealth Advisors
Looking forward to this fun @parkridgeparks event Looking forward to this fun @parkridgeparks event tonight at Hinkley Pool. It’s time to float around and enjoy the movie Wonka. Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars.

Admission begins at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Pre-registration is not required. Fee is $10 per resident and $15 per non-resident, paid at the gate.
Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from lo Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses like ... @levillagecowork_desplaines in offering the helpful combination of co-working and childcare, @homecomfortservices providing semi-annual Clean & Checks and customized comfort plans, and @tealula now offering an expanded lunch menu

Read the feature from our big summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Some fun items from Sooo Cute Boutique - Park Ridg Some fun items from Sooo Cute Boutique - Park Ridge available right now... 

Tote bags
It’s summer and who couldn’t use a versatile new tote bag for the pool, a street festival or the kids’ baseball game? Perfect for holding everything you’d need on vacation too, and available in enough colors and styles to match any outfit or personality.

Freyrs eyewear
In need of a new pair of quality, stylish and affordable sunglasses before vacation or a day spent walking around Millennium Park or cheering on the Cubs at Wrigley? Sooo Cute carries an array of options from Freyrs, all made from hypoallergenic stainless steel and polycarbonate, which means not only are they more comfortable, but also more durable than most other women’s brands of sunglasses.

Floral dresses
“It’s our favorite season for fun colors and floral designs,” says owner Vania Ignatov. Sooo Cute has plenty of colorful, light and flowy dresses that can easily be paired with a necklace and earrings from Sooo Cute’s ever-changing accessory inventory.

Read the Prospect summer fashion feature from our big summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from lo Did you know: Fun, helpful summertime info from local businesses like ... the @ritasofparkridge event truck, ozone therapy from @mettaperspective Acupuncture, the media lab at the @parkridgelibrary and fun summer menu items and cocktails from @easystreetpizza 

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up t Just two weeks remain to get your little ones up to speed at @goldfish_parkridge 

Their popular Jump Start Clinics consist of a half-hour lesson Monday-Thursday on select weeks throughout the summer, all at the same time with the same instructor, with a focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. These clinics are so effective that they guarantee you’ll see significant improvement in your child’s swimming skills in just four short days. 

For more information, call (224) 479-1414. 
678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. GoldfishSwimSchool.com
That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste o That’s a wrap on a busy final day of the Taste of Park Ridge. Great time hanging with neighbors, @parkridgechamber friends, fellow @falconsfootballcheer coaches, magazines clients, fellow volunteers and plenty of other fun people. Always cool to see our community put on such a well-run, family-friendly event. Kudos to this year’s committee for a job well done.
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