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  • Park Ridge Insider Anne Inwood

  • Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider M.J. Weber

    Bavette’s filet mignon What you do for a living: I’m a nurse injector at Uptown Med Spa here in Park Ridge, specializing in natural-looking enhancements that highlight each client’s unique beauty. I believe that beauty isn’t about changing who you are, but about enhancing what already makes you amazing. And I love being able to ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2025
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    Spotlight on Uptown Med Spa: Dr. Katie Podgorny on bio-stimulating procedure trends, a growing business, and a philosophy of choosing how you age

    Uptown Med Spa 
36 Main Street, Suite 104 in Park Ridge 
(847) 696-7282 
PRUptownMedSpa.com Q: How has Uptown Med Spa grown since you opened? A: Uptown Med Spa opened in the spring of 2021 with the anticipation and excitement of the ending of the pandemic and the public coming out of their masks and out of ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    February 8, 2024
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    Local recommendations include Devil’s Head Ski Resort, Northwind Exteriors roofing, Uptown Med Spa for Botox, Leila Love Macarons, Brickton Montessori and Sky on Nine event space

    For first time skiers, go to Devil’s Head near Baraboo, Wisconsin. The hills are longer in length than Wilmot and Alpine Valley, and there are quite a few beginner runs. I also recommend their lessons for kids and adults. — H.G. We had the unfortunate experience of having our car broken into outside of our ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2023
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    Spotlight on Uptown Med Spa: Dr. Katie Podgorny discusses a focus on natural-looking aesthetic enhancements, her new laser for reducing redness and sunspots, and future plans for a walk-in IV drip bar

    Uptown Med Spa36 Main Street, Suite 104 in Park Ridge(847) 696-7282PRUptownMedSpa.com My history in the industry: I started saying to friends a few years ago: “I wish I could just stop practicing anesthesiology and open a med spa.” If it were not for the pandemic, I probably would still be a practicing anesthesiologist, but 2020 ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    April 17, 2023
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    Local recommendations include MPowered Orthodontics, Uptown Med Spa, Orange Shoe Personal Fitness, Cucina Biagio and more

    We have had such an amazing experience at MPowered Orthodontics! We came here at the recommendation of our pediatric dentist, and my daughter was feeling pretty anxious about the prospect of having to get braces. Her canine teeth were growing at an angle so we needed some kind of intervention. Dr. Milena was wonderful. Her ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 25, 2022
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    The basics of Botox: Dr. Katie Podgorny from Uptown Med Spa explains facial lines, how Botox works, and the latest trends in rejuvenating skincare

    Uptown Med Spa 36 Main Street, Suite 104 in Park Ridge PRUptownMedSpa.com 847-696-7282 Q: Tell us a bit about Uptown Med Spa. A: Uptown Med Spa is a stunning new addition to Main Street in Uptown Park Ridge. We pride ourselves on being woman physician-owned, with the doctor always on site doing procedures and supporting ...
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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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  • 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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Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the b Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the best winter festival in the area — Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber 

So many activities spread across three neighborhoods.
Not quite ready to hang with the extended family t Not quite ready to hang with the extended family the next few days? Come party it up at @tavernpointchi tonight. Five DJs. Drinks. Dancing. Vibes.
Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgecham Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber this Friday? Three trollies, boutique sales, reindeer, carolers, Santa’s village, photos with the Grinch and more festive fun.
New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean-inspired @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway believe in treating people like family 

“It’s part of our culture to treat people like family. And I hate the idea that the owners shouldn’t roll up their sleeves. We’ve never believed in that.” — Billy Pyroulis

Read the spotlight from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between t Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between the @shemroonkababhouse steak and salmon, you get both. And then you have leftovers. And then you’re happy the next day too.
Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and a fun and frenzied @mainesouthparentsscholarclub Bunco fundraiser. Just another busy Thursday at the @theharpandfiddle
Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and head to @patinawinebar on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a complimentary wine tasting.
Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink this Saturday, November 22.  Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event at 5:30.

A variety of family-friendly festivities will be available from 2-6 p.m. including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers and ice sculpting. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are available on-site for $8.
Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... If Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... 
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out @dimarkocoffee on Main Street. Open till 10 p.m. every day and featuring some great coffee, smoothies, pastries, paninis and more. Look for more on this new business in our upcoming winter issue.
Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you purchase a $100 gift card from the fantastic new @fireandwinege in Park Ridge this holiday season, you’ll get a Loyalty Bonus Card that you can use for $10 off your bill each month at any BG Hospitality Group establishment. That’s $120 in savings for the year (not to mention some great pasta, seafood, steak and wine). 

Read more about Fire + Wine’s Chef’s Cut steak boards from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

“We believe all kids are completely filled with potential, and we know what they’re capable of. We’re not saving anyone or rescuing anyone, but the magic can happen when it’s right. … We’re just here to stand in the way of the things that can knock them down.” — Dawn Steffen, regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. 

Read the spotlight feature on the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosem Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosemonticearena and @hattysclub 

Quite the facility… and a stylish restaurant and bar to match.
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