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  • Park Ridge Insider Jenny Soukup on Beer on the Wall trivia night, brunch at Harp & Fiddle, escaping to The Gwen, and neighborhood bike rides

  • 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

  • Good Eats at Sweet & Tart: Irish breakfasts, tasty sandwiches, fresh-baked pies and colorful cocktails — there’s plenty to like about this friendly restaurant in Uptown

  • Park Ridge Insider Matt Steiger on steaks at Gibsons, catching the game at Harp & Fiddle, pickup hockey at South Park, and Wilderness Scouts campouts

  • 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

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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Sweet & Tart: Irish breakfasts, tasty sandwiches, fresh-baked pies and colorful cocktails — there’s plenty to like about this friendly restaurant in Uptown

    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2021
    Location: 112 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge 847-518-5555 SweetAndTartShoppe.com Local beginnings: It doesn’t take long to realize Meghan O’Neill and Jamie Kendall have ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    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

    By Trent Modglin
    September 13, 2021
    Above: Chicken and frites at Café Touché By Trent Modglin A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Qué Onda: Enjoy flavorful, authentic Mexican food and cocktails at this stylish Edison Park cantina

    By Trent Modglin
    August 27, 2021
    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 ...
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  • Shop Around the Corner

    Shop Around the Corner: Experience a stunning showroom, elegant jewelry and a 102-year history of satisfied clients at Sandberg Jewelers

    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2021
    Sandberg Jewelers 7096 Carpenter Road in Skokie’s Village Crossing shopping center 847-676-4367 SandbergJewelers.com At first glance: This is a big, bright and beautiful showroom ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: Build-your-own Poke Burritos, rigatoni carbonara at Zaza Cucina and boom boom shrimp at Harp & Fiddle

    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Build-your-own burrito at Poke Burrito / Xun Bistro This new Asian-fusion restaurant is drawing attention in Uptown Park Ridge, and I ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Tavern on the Point: Elevated comfort food, stylish ambiance and an incredible rooftop deck in Edison Park

    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2021
    By Trent Modglin Photos by Influx Consultants Tavern on the Point 6724 N. Northwest Highway TavernOnThePoint.com 773-867-6300 Opening up: The highly anticipated Tavern on ...
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  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Lirica: Navy Pier spices things up with a new Latin American-inspired restaurant with incredible views

    By Trent Modglin
    May 7, 2021
    By Michael Dritto Location: In the new Sable Hotel, 900 E. Grand Ave. on Navy Pier 872-710-5703 LiricaRestaurant.com Hours: Open daily from 6 a.m.-10 ...
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  • Signature Dishes

    Signature dishes: The flavor-filled Thai crab fried rice and caterpillar maki at Hands on Modern Thai & Sushi Bar

    By Trent Modglin
    April 19, 2021
    Hands On Modern Thai & Sushi Bar 7117 W. Addison (773-777-1000) 5056 W. Irving Park (773-205-8335) HandsOn.us Interestingly enough, we stumbled upon this bright ...
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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

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This just in: The amazing rigatoni bolognese at @c This just in: The amazing rigatoni bolognese at @cafetouchechicago in Edison Park, which is made with sweet and tender short rib, will definitely be highlighted in our winter issue. #therealparkridge
Join @sweetandtartshoppe for an afternoon of Hallo Join @sweetandtartshoppe for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the kiddos on 10/26 and 10/28. Get creative with spooky crafts and sweet treats to bring home and share. #therealparkridge #Halloween Sign up via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sweets-arts-tickets-191966084727
Today and tomorrow we're seeing temps in the 70s. Today and tomorrow we're seeing temps in the 70s. Make the most of this fantastic fall weather by hitting the rooftop at @tavernpointchi in Edison Park for a cocktail and dinner. And check out our Good Eats feature on them from the summer issue. #therealparkridge #edisonpark #rooftop https://therealparkridge.com/good-eats-at-tavern-on-the-point-elevated-comfort-food-stylish-ambiance-and-an-incredible-rooftop-deck-in-edison-park/
Park Ridge Insider @jfleursouk on @wehavegreatbeer Park Ridge Insider @jfleursouk on @wehavegreatbeerpr trivia night, family treats at @leilalovesmacarons, brunch at @theharpandfiddle, date night escape to @thegwenchicago and the joy of neighborhood bike rides https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-jenny-soukup-on-beer-on-the-wall-trivia-night-brunch-at-harp-fiddle-escaping-to-the-gwen-and-neighborhood-bike-rides/
Our family scored more than a few pumpkins — of Our family scored more than a few pumpkins — of all shapes, colors and sizes — as well as some fall yard decorations at the annual Park Ridge Community Church Pumpkin Patch at the corner of Prospect and Crescent this week. Some fun scheduled activities for the kiddos coming up too, all benefitting @prccyouthgroup #therealparkridge #pumpkinpatch #Halloween https://www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org/pumpkin-patch
A nice @falconsfootballcheer win in front of the g A nice @falconsfootballcheer win in front of the grandparents followed by brunch at @theharpandfiddle (build-your-own omelette and crab cake Benedict) got our Saturday headed in the right direction. #therealparkridge #eatlocal #brunch
Things were hopping last night before, during and Things were hopping last night before, during and after the inaugural @edie.boutique charity fashion show. Professional photos and videos coming soon, but this is a glimpse of the sold-out show and fall fashion shopping session that followed. More than $5,600 was raised toward @parkridgenewcomers Labor of Love project that benefits a local family in need. Great time. #shoplocal #fashion #therealparkridge
Tickets may be sold out to the first annual @edie. Tickets may be sold out to the first annual @edie.boutique Charity Fashion Show tonight (October 14) in Park Ridge, but that doesn’t mean you can’t partake in the fun afterward. Swing by after the show from 7:30-9 p.m. to check out all the new fall and winter items for both your closet and your home at Edie and @marigoldgiftshop From tonight through the weekend, 10% of all store purchases will go to the @parkridgenewcomers Club's Labor of Love, benefiting a local family in need. Edie is located at 27 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge. Visit ShopEdie.com for more info.
Now's your chance to put all those excuses aside a Now's your chance to put all those excuses aside and make time for yourself — and your health — through the @parkridgeparks Take advantage of this free 5-day, all-access membership to the beautiful @centennialfitnesscenter through the end of October and set your goals. #therealparkridge #getfit
Celebrating our continuing expansion with my desig Celebrating our continuing expansion with my designer at the always creative, Park Ridge-owned @mikerphonebrewing is never a bad thing. Get your hands on their Oktoberfest (and a collector stein) before it’s gone. Thanks for all the local support of the magazine and everything we’re doing to keep Park Ridge and the surrounding communities informed and entertained. #therealparkridge #parkridgeillinois #craftbeer
Mmm mmm. Great lunch meeting on the Main Street pa Mmm mmm. Great lunch meeting on the Main Street patio at @pennyvillestation included giant kung pao cauliflower (tempura fried with scallions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of hot honey), a grilled chicken sandwich, and a chopped salad loaded with avocado, chicken, sweet corn, chick peas, tomato, sweet onion, hearts of palm, olives and a honey dijon vinaigrette dressing. So tasty. #therealparkridge #eatlocal #farmtotable
From our fall issue: Local recommendations include From our fall issue: Local recommendations include @danielscharcuterie21, Vertical Chimney, @politepuptraining @chiccouturebeauty @parkridge_pickups and more https://therealparkridge.com/local-recommendations-include-daniels-charcuterie-vertical-chimney-doggy-daydream-chic-couture-park-ridge-pick-ups-and-more/
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