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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 29, 2021
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    Inside Scoop: Meet up on Main event Sept. 29, Tavern on the Point’s grand re-opening Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Harp & Fiddle’s Lost Chapters wine dinner Sept. 30, Park Ridge Wine Walk Oct. 3

    Tavern on the Point hosts its grand re-opening weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 3 Tavern on the Point, which opened in 2020 in the height of the COVID pandemic, is formally celebrating their first anniversary through Oct 3. This weekend-long event will be packed with special guests and performances in honor of a successful year of serving ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 22, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Matt Steiger on steaks at Gibsons, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, pickup hockey at South Park, and Wilderness Scouts campouts

    Gibsons What you do for a living: I’m a realtor with @properties out of the Park Ridge office on Touhy. How long you’ve lived here: 39 years. I grew up in Park Ridge, went away to college (NIU), then moved back to Park Ridge with my wife Megan after living in Wrigleyville. What you like ...
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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2021
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    Q&A with Brian Buckman, co-founder and head brewer at Illuminated Brew Works about his brewery’s long-awaited opening in Norwood Park

    Q: Moving into this space has been a long process for you. How did it feel to finally open your doors last week? A: It was an incredible relief. Our brewery moves slow and organically. When we opened our doors in 2015, we did it with $30k from the three main partners. We grew our ...
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  • Signature Dishes
    By Trent Modglin
    September 13, 2021
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    Signature dishes: The chicken and frites at Cafe Touche, short rib grilled cheese at Tavern on the Point, and zuppa di pesce at Boston Fish Market

    Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down Chicken and frites at Café Touché This tribute to the casual bistros of France is the pride of Zagat award-winning chef Joseph Calabrese. Make the most of a warm ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2021
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    Kid Zone: The Stage School in Park Ridge provides a positive learning and performing experience for children interested in acting, signing and dance

    The Stage School, launched right here in Park Ridge in 2015, provides quality part-time training in the performing arts for children ages 4-16, allowing students to develop core fundamentals in acting, singing and dance. The Stage School has been proud to partner locally with the Park Ridge Park District to provide classes and camps for ...
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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    September 5, 2021
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    Park Ridge Insider Danielle Oyasu on dining at Prime & Provisions, strolling with TeaLula iced tea, and gift shopping at Erica’s Jewelry and Marigold

    Prime & Provisions What you do for a living: Nurse practitioner and owner of Beautifully New Medspa right here in Park Ridge. How long you’ve lived here: 20 years. My husband was working in the emergency room at Lutheran General Hospital and wanted a very short commute. What you like best about Park Ridge: I love ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    August 30, 2021
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    The List Wine Club: This new, expertly-curated neighborhood wine club brings monthly offerings right to your doorstep

    By Trent Modglin The List Wine Club was recently founded by Park Ridge residents (and sisters in law) Liz and Alex O’Malley. Over the years, Liz has always been impressed by Alex, a certified sommelier with years of experience in the industry, whenever they’d share a bottle together. Which, admittedly, was often. Alex’s selections were ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    August 27, 2021
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    Good Eats at Qué Onda: Enjoy flavorful, authentic Mexican food and cocktails at this stylish Edison Park cantina

    Location: 6701 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park 773-824-4000 QueOndaEdisonPark.com The vibe: The management at Qué Onda likes to say they bring the ambiance of a Mexican-style cantina to the heart of Edison Park, and after enjoying a late-summer dinner on their sun-soaked patio recently, we aren’t about to argue. Stylish, colorful, lively and inviting, ...
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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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