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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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  • Around Town
    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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  • Around Town
    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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    By Trent Modglin
    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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Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one seri Deal of the week: @shop2sisters is having one serious Memorial Day sale this weekend. Swing by Friday-Monday (they’re open Memorial Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) for 60% off select merchandise. 
33 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. 
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From the archives... Park Ridge Insider @juliedavi From the archives...
Park Ridge Insider @juliedavisdds from @parkridgedentist 

A great night out with friends usually includes… “ @haycarambarestaurant because the food is delicious, the premium margarita hits the spot and the service is fantastic. I love when they have the mariachi band on weekends.”

Read it all in our Park Ridge Insider section at TheRealParkRidge.com
Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it Want to learn more about ozone therapy and how it can help you better navigate life in an assortment of ways? Look no further than @mettaperspective Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are call The new @parkridgeparks pickleball courts are calling your name. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, they’ve got classes, clinics and private lessons for all ages.

Learn more and register here: https://conta.cc/43r13yL
Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded Dropping off the cousin at O’Hare today reminded us that one great spot for a beer and delicious food before a flight (or on a random Friday night with the family or Tuesday business lunch) is @crustbrewing in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Great patio to catch the Rockin’ in the Park concert series every Thursday in the summer too. 

Today’s offerings: The I Know Joe hefeweizen and the delightful Blueberry Crusher, a light-bodied cream ale with a hint of lemon and lots of real blueberries.
From our spring issue cover story on the area’s From our spring issue cover story on the area’s best appetizers…

The @shemroonkababhouse falafel — ground chickpeas with parsley, garlic and onion — is freshly fried upon ordering and served atop a cucumber, tomato and onion salad with a sesame-flavored tahini sauce.

“It wasn’t on the menu at the beginning when we opened two years ago, but a lot of people were asking for it, especially since we have a really good hummus dish on the menu,” owner Mehdi Hajiaghazadeh tells us. “But very quickly, it became one of our most popular appetizers.”

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferrar Please join us for a delicious four-course @ferraricarano wine dinner at the @theharpandfiddle on Wednesday, June 18, sponsored by @therealparkridge and @northwindexteriors 

There will be live entertainment and raffle prizes, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit @lawrencehallchicago — a community-based youth service agency committed to helping heal the effects of childhood trauma. RSVP by calling (847) 720-4466
The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders t The kid took a photo in of a mini Peaky Blinders type of haircut he wanted and Vinny matched it perfectly at @anthonyvalentinosalon
The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark i The Rosemont Spring Fun Fest in @parkwaybankpark is THIS Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 p.m. This year’s activities will include bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo and live children’s entertainment by Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans.

#SpringFamilyFun #SpringFunFest #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #BounceHouses #BalloonSculpting #Facepainting #PettingZoo #LiveEntertainment #OutdoorFreeFun #SundayFunday
“I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics “I had heard from friends that @renatasorganics is a great place to relax and reset. … I had the scrub, wrap and massage by Anna, as well as a facial by Kate, and was transported into a world of care and comfort that was unmatched by previous spa experiences. I have traveled quite extensively but nothing quite matched my experience at Renata’s Organics. I plan to visit again soon. It doesn’t get better than this.”

Read all the local recommendations from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
One of the more than 100 local businesses you can One of the more than 100 local businesses you can find @therealparkridge magazine (in addition to our direct-to-home delivery via the post office) is the cool new @grindngearscafe on Oakton. 

And you can read more about them — and their plans to serve as an event space — in our New in Town feature from the big spring issue now at therealparkridge.com
The weather outside looks fantastic this week. Who The weather outside looks fantastic this week. Who’s ready for a little patio time at @ziassocial ?
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