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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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    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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    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/
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    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.
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