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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience to handle a busy summer crowd would be an understatement. Ken Hoffman, owner for 22 years, and partner Jeremy Naselli run this finely-tuned operation with managers Beckie Ebert and Kailey Kierys, ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    March 7, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs through March 10, Rita’s offers free Italian ice March 19, Fat Rosie’s opening in Rosemont, lunch special at Tavern on the Point and more

    Pennyville Station Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 1-10 Park Ridge Restaurant Week is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 1-10 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at nearly 20 participating restaurants, including Harp ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 19, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Sherry Watkins on the artistry of Daniel’s Charcuterie, martinis at Zaza Cucina, cozy dinners at Café Touché and the desire to see a show at the Des Plaines Theater

    Zaza Cucina martini What you do for a living: I have been a soprano in the chorus at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for almost 26 years. During the pandemic I got my real estate license. I help people sell and buy residential real estate through Baird & Warner, and I’m a Senior Real Estate Specialist ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Ice skating and Sparkle Light Festival in Rosemont, Blue Man Group holiday shows, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Illumination at the Morton Arboretum and deals around town

    Sparkle Light Festival in RosemontThe Sparkle Light Festival is back at Rosemont’s Impact Field, and this year it features a brand new, completely redesigned layout and the addition of an ice skating rink. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking displays of millions of holiday lights alongside a variety of activities like five illuminated villages, a visit with ...
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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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    By Trent Modglin
    March 4, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 3-12

    Park Ridge Restaurant Week 2023 is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 3-12 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at 20 participating restaurants, including Harp & Fiddle, Daniel’s Charcuterie, Mel’s Craft BBQ, Zaza Cucina, Easy Street Pizza, Patina Wine ...
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    February 2, 2023
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    Park Ridge Insider Todd Gentile on authentic Italian at Pazzi di Pizza and Zaza Cucina, watching games at Tavern on the Point, fashions at Camp Willow and winter escapes to Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    Todd Gentile 18-year Park Ridge resident Allstate Insurance Agent in Park Ridge What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent for Allstate, and my wife Sharon is a dental hygienist. I own two insurance offices, one in Uptown Park Ridge (1 N. Northwest Hwy., 847-384-9050) and another in the West Lakeview neighborhood ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2023
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    Cold-weather favorites
: These tasty local dishes will cure your cravings on even the chilliest of winter days

    Pennyville Station’s pork chop By Trent Modglin Duroc pork chop at Pennyville Station
 112 Main Street in Park Ridge 847-720-4841 PennyvilleStation.com
 This farm-to-table New American restaurant located in Uptown Park Ridge has garnered plenty of praise since opening its doors in 2019, and rightfully so. The patio, creative menu, cocktails and atmosphere are all top ...
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Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the fin Wow, what a way to cap off the summer with the final Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music, artisans, weather and, most importantly, great people! We may have needed a full day to recover, but it was well worth it. So glad we’ve made this a summer tradition in Park Ridge.
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The @parkridgeparks Oakton Sports Complex is reop The @parkridgeparks  Oakton Sports Complex is reopening to the public on Saturday, August 23. 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 starting at noon. Head to PRParks.org for more information.
Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live entertainment and a large, handpicked rotation of local breweries, wineries and distilleries, the Park Ridge Market After Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy.

Don’t miss out: This last Market After Dark of the year will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the @parkridgefarmersmarket lot. For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Had a chance to interview Park Ridge’s own Mike Pallen yesterday to get the lowdown on his plans to build a second taproom for his popular @mikerphonebrewing 

In case you haven’t heard, the old Boston Market on Devon is where it’ll be. Patio seating, burgers, cheese curds and Park Ridge-exclusive beers included. Coming winter 2026! Read the interview in our upcoming fall issue, which will be out in early September.
Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe Quite the breakfast yesterday at the new @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway. Look for more on this great new addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene in our upcoming fall issue.
From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridge From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, @parkridgeparks programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play

Read more in our Inside Scoop section at therealparkridge.com
Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weeke Got a few days free and looking for an ideal weekend getaway spot? From Door County hidden gems to farmers markets in Madison and staycations in Chicago to glamping in Michigan, we tapped into the minds of some of our previous Park Ridge Insiders for ideas on where to go

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Enjoyed the annual @parkridgechamber fantasy footb Enjoyed the annual @parkridgechamber fantasy football draft at @theharpandfiddle tonight… with a little help from a 6th grade ringer. One draft rule: We have a strict limit of only one Packer
Summer evening views from @theharpandfiddle patio. Summer evening views from @theharpandfiddle patio.
There’s still time to try the creative summer fo There’s still time to try the creative summer food options from @easystreetpizza on Devon Ave. in Park Ridge, not to mention a bevy of new cocktails to match the season. Hungry but maybe want to go a little lighter than usual? Their new giardiniera dip with warm kettle chips, chicken cesar wrap, fresh ground turkey burger or hot honey soppressata should do the trick.

For drinks, try the limoncello spritz, watermelon mojito, Cool as a Cucumber gin concoction, or the tropical margarita with 1800 Coconut, pineapple and lime juices, and pomegranate simple syrup. They’re as tasty as they sound, believe us. 

Read more from our Did You Know section in the summer issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Favorite “hidden gem” restaurant: “Even thou Favorite “hidden gem” restaurant: “Even though it is definitely not hidden after earning a Michelin star, @indiennechicago in River North is a gem. It’s in an old printing warehouse and brings together Indian flavors and French dishes. The tasting menu is the way to go. A very cool place for drinks too.

Read more opinions from M.J. Weber in our summer issue’s Park Ridge Insider section now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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