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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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  • Park Ridge Insider
    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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  • General Features
    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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The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor t The Real Park Ridge magazine is proud to sponsor the fourth annual @goldfish_parkridge Community Block Party coming up this Friday, August 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Village Green Shopping Center at 678 N. Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge. Enjoy live music, bouncy houses, face painting, ice cream and more. The pool will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entrance fees are $5 per person and $15 per family. This is a non-profit event, and all donations benefit @compasstocare a wonderful organization committed to helping impoverished children who are fighting cancer.
From our big summer issue... Patio bites and sign From our big summer issue...

Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @shemroonkababhouse @ziassocial @tavernpointchi @social18restaurant @donjuanscantina and more. 

Read the full feature at TheRealParkRidge.com
Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles ha Deal of the week: The @howardstreetinn in Niles has some of the best daily specials around. Monday offerings include 2-for-1 cheese pizzas and $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light pints, and you can get $3 martinis all day on Thursdays and 24-ounce domestic beers for just $3 on the weekend.
Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge even Beautiful night for the Cruisin’ Park Ridge event tonight in Uptown
Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on Patio bites and signature dishes: Come with us on a local dining exploration of some of the tastiest, most creative menu options at places like @cafe.touche @mughalthebiryanihouse @howardstreetinn @theharpandfiddle and many more. 

Read the summer cover story now at TheRealParkRidge.com
It’s shaping up to be some great weather the res It’s shaping up to be some great weather the rest of the week for the @parkridgechamber Summer Sidewalk Sale, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Check out some great deals at a number of local stores.
So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro So hopefully you’ve had a stellar burger or gyro plate from @mullysgrillrestaurant by now, but did you know that @social18restaurant Greek Kitchen in the front of the building rolled out its new menu last week? And with the weather looking fantastic the rest of the week, now’s a great time to check out a few authentic Greek dishes and their spacious sidewalk patio. Drink specials? Yep, they’ve got those two. 

Social 18
24 Main Street in Park Ridge
Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina Fantastic dinner on the patio at @donjuanscantina over the weekend: Burrito suizo with shredded chicken, ground beef tostadas, a pitcher of margaritas and seasoned street corn
To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the To our advertisers, readers, contributors and the @parkridgechamber — thank you, thank you, thank you for 5 wonderful years in business. We’ve made so many great friends throughout all our expansion that it’s hard to even fathom sometimes. And the best part is, this is just the beginning, so stay tuned!!
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
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