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  • Inside Scoop: 9/11 mobile exhibit in Rosemont, Mother’s Day brunches and specials, Main Street craft beer fest, Market After Dark and more

  • Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon

  • Let’s get it started: Sampling the area’s tastiest, most unique appetizers

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  • Inside Scoop: Plan ahead for summer fun in the pool with the Park Ridge Park District

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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    March 21, 2025
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    Kid Zone: Waterslides galore at Chula Vista Resort, the Chicago Ice Cream Museum and “Catch The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” at the Marriott Theatre

    Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells In need of a little break from reality, and the cold, we shot up to the Wisconsin Dells over Presidents’ Day weekend to hit Chula Vista Resort. And, as it turns out, the tropical temps in the water park, frozen rum drinks, lazy river and zero wait for ...
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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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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    March 14, 2025
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    Local recommendations include Renata’s Organic Skincare, Family Tree Chiropractic, the Howard Street Inn, Playtime Pup Ranch, Tech City, Lisa Kay Photography, Atlas Auto and more

    Renata’s Organic Skincare is truly outstanding. The ambiance creates a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The customer service is consistently impeccable, with a team that genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience. The quality of services is top-notch, making it the ultimate go-to for organic skincare in the area. Highly recommended ...
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  • Feel-good Focus
    By Trent Modglin
    March 6, 2025
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    Feel-good focus: Monthly Bingo Buddies events bring an afternoon of youthful exuberance and companionship to residents of the Summit of Uptown

    By Trent Modglin The genesis of Bingo Buddies all started when Joseph Steinfels used to visit a friend at the Summit of Uptown, the senior/assisted living facility here in Park Ridge, and recognized that the residents could use a bit of energy and frivolity that only children can provide. As a Cub Scout troop leader, ...
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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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  • Chicago Scene
    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
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    Chicago Scene: High Five Ramen, Clue — Live on Stage, award-winning ROOH adds tasting menu and James Bond exhibit extended at Museum of Science and Industry

    High Five Ramen We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than with a nice bowl of ramen? One of our favorite hidden gems anywhere is High Five Ramen, a tiny subterranean restaurant located just underneath Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago’s incredibly ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

    
By Margaret Holler
 The Park Ridge Park District provides a structured preschool program for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, fostering socialization and self-expression through art, music, motor skills and hands-on activities. Certified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the program adheres to all required qualifications for staff. 2-year-old program: Focuses on social ...
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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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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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When Grandpa wants to take the kid to his favorite When Grandpa wants to take the kid to his favorite ice cream shop, and @triplescoopdicecream is donating a portion of the next three weeks’ proceeds back to local schools ... that’s what we call a win-win. And the very definition of supporting local. Nine total schools will get 10% of their designated day’s sales donated back. Keep tabs on social media for who’s next!
There’s no shortage of great Mother’s Day gift There’s no shortage of great Mother’s Day gift ideas at @raffiagifts under the Pickwick Theater. Think everything from jewelry and dishware to scented soaps and lotions, candles, frames, Hammit handbags and more.
Local recommendations from our spring issue includ Local recommendations from our spring issue include @danleysgarages … the Greek chicken and gyros from @mullysgrillrestaurant … achieving whole body health with @mettaperspective Acupuncture … diner burgers at @easystreetpizza … great denim options at @shop2sisters and @pennybirdboutique … and brunch at @sweetcafehiggins 

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Another fun campout in the books with the @prwilde Another fun campout in the books with the @prwilderness scouts

Zip lining, bball, Winnebago Games competition, hiking, Bingo, s’mores, and clothes that will smell like a bonfire for two months = good times.
Support Local Monday If you haven’t swung by the Support Local Monday
If you haven’t swung by the new @neta_sushi (35 S. Prospect Ave in Park Ridge) yet, we’d definitely recommend a visit. Love what they’ve done with the interior, and the sushi was fantastic. Favorite dish for the family was probably the Angry Crab maki, consisting of soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber and spicy snow crab and topped with red tobiko

#therealparkridge #eatlocal #supportlocal
Felt like some fish & chips on a Friday night at @ Felt like some fish & chips on a Friday night at @theharpandfiddle and couldn’t turn down the ahi tuna appetizer or tender scallops that are a new special (well done @chefjerry82 and Chef Edgar). And as it turns out, my 10-year-old son deserves photo credit here (no child-labor laws were violated).
From our big spring issue — Park Ridge Insider N From our big spring issue — Park Ridge Insider Nicole Hanlon on her family operation at @triplescoopdicecream … the margaritas and steak tacos at @westsorestaurant in Edison Park … finding the perfect something at @shop2sisters and exploring the South Park neighborhood

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
70 degrees, 23 stops, dozens of participating @par 70 degrees, 23 stops, dozens of participating @parkridgechamber businesses, 260+ attendees, lots of smiles and stained lips
Thanks to all who came out to our Trivia & Tasting Thanks to all who came out to our Trivia & Tasting event benefiting the @parkridgeparks and @aminagracefund 

Lots of fun, lots of money raised, and plenty of tasty beverages and laughs. Special thanks to @northwindexteriors @parkridgechamber @whiskeyacres @maplewoodbrew @illuminatedbrewworks @oldirvingbrewing @chimneyrockwinery and Todd Gentile-Allstate Insurance for sponsoring... and to @chefjerry82 and @theharpandfiddle for being gracious hosts and donating all the food. Let’s do it again soon!
Last call for what figures to be one fun night of Last call for what figures to be one fun night of tastings (wine, bourbon, whiskey, beer and cocktails) and trivia benefiting the @parkridgeparks and @aminagracefund 

$30 gets you in on everything at @theharpandfiddle — appetizer buffet included. Tastings kick off at 5:30 tonight and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Ticket link in bio
Had the pleasure of helping the @parkridgechamber Had the pleasure of helping the @parkridgechamber and @parkridgemayor “officially” welcome three new businesses to town in the last week — @timperryart gallery, @elevatephysicaltherapychicago and @ariyarnshopandstudio 

Go check ‘em out! 

#TheRealParkRidge #supportlocal #parkridge
Ever have the @tavernpointchi elote dip, boom boom Ever have the @tavernpointchi elote dip, boom boom shrimp at @theharpandfiddle or @patinawinebar brûléed bone marrow?

If not, you’re going to want to after you read our spring issue cover story on some of the more intriguing appetizers in the area. 

Read it all now at therealparkridge.com
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