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Melissa Elsmo
Fried pickles: dubious or delightful?
A recipe for a lesser-known regional snack food Read more
Jun 20, 2019
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#oakparkeats and #shareoakparkeats
Check out twelve recent posts shared with Oak Park Eats on Instagram Read more
Jun 19, 2019
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Alexa Rogals
Oak Park Farmers Market: Strawberry Moon
Laura Lencioni has insider tips for navigating the 6/22 market Read more
Jun 19, 2019
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The Heritage gets shout-out
The Chicago Sun-Times called out The Heritage on June 12 Read more
Jun 18, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Quick bite: lunch at Taco Bros
Tortas, tacos,toastadas and burritos on Chicago Ave Read more
Jun 13, 2019
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Oak Park Farmers Market: Fill your salad bowl
Insider tips for navigating the 6/15 farmers market Read more
Jun 12, 2019
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Courtesy Herban Produce
A guide to West Side farmers markets
A fresh bloom of farmers markets is flourishing across the West Side Read more
Jun 11, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Solid start for One Lake Brewing
Long-awaited brewery restaurant opens at Austin and Lake Read more
Jun 11, 2019
The Tale of the Tap
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Rhine Heights Ga What?
As two giant beer companies wage a public relations war over what's in their beers, let's learn more about beer purity laws. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
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Waiter, there's a beer in my wine glass!
Ditch preconceived notions and explore beer pairings at your next dinner party Read more
Feb 13, 2019
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Big Beers – Small Sips
Winter nights are perfect for enjoying warm fires, long books and big beers. Read more
Jan 2, 2019
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Prost! Louie and Tessie tie the knot
Beer lovers should credit royal Bavarian lovebirds for Oktoberfest celebrations Read more
Sep 17, 2018
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Steeped, germinated and dried is no way to go through life, son
Musings on the importance of malt in the brewing process. Read more
Jul 18, 2018
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Lagers and Wilds and Ales, oh my!
A beer-lover's exploration of the fermentation flavors derived from yeast. Read more
Jun 13, 2018
Bloggers Dish
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Melissa Elsmo
Quick bite: lunch at Taco Bros
Tortas, tacos,toastadas and burritos on Chicago Ave Read more
Jun 13, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Solid start for One Lake Brewing
Long-awaited brewery restaurant opens at Austin and Lake Read more
Jun 11, 2019
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Why I'm Not Celebrating National Lobster Day, June 15
Lobster no longer for me Read more
Jun 3, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
The greening of Poke Burrito
Oak Park restaurant to celebrate first anniversary with eco-friendly improvements and free ice cream samples Read more
May 30, 2019
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Via Animal Care League
Yappy Hour at Cheney Mansion
A cocktail hour with a canine twist welcomes humans, too Read more
May 22, 2019
Elmwood Park
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#oakparkeats and #shareoakparkeats
Check out twelve recent posts shared with Oak Park Eats on Instagram Read more
Jun 19, 2019
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Lourdes Nicholls
Tropical vibes at Café Cubano
Patio dining and mojitos bring summer flair to Elmwood Park Read more
Jun 5, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
New Star updated for a new generation
Elmwood Park mainstay serves up Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Hibachi fare Read more
May 5, 2019
Food news
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The Heritage gets shout-out
The Chicago Sun-Times called out The Heritage on June 12 Read more
Jun 18, 2019
Courtesy Herban Produce
A guide to West Side farmers markets
A fresh bloom of farmers markets is flourishing across the West Side Read more
Jun 11, 2019
Alexa Rogals
New café to open this summer in Brookfield
Café Teré will have gourmet coffee, artisanal pastries and more Read more
Jun 11, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Riverside and Brookfield Farmers markets are back
The 2019 farmers market season has kicked off and will operate weekly in both Riverside and Brookfield into the fall Read more
Jun 4, 2019
Behind the Spoon
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Jacquinete Baldwin
Coffee roasting revolution at Counter Coffeebar and Lounge
Be the master roaster of your own cup of coffee! Read more
Mar 28, 2019
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Candyland Crush!
Celebrate National Candy Day on November 4th with a visit to Dulcelandia! Read more
Oct 31, 2018
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Let's guac about it! Oak Park Eats' Taco-Off!
We ❤️🌮 here at Oak Park Eats! Our crew checked out tacos from four local spots and did a blind taste test-tough job! Read more
Oct 9, 2018
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Making classic subs at Alpine Food Shop
Classic and delicious all in one bite Read more
Sep 25, 2018
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Making the Palomarita at Lake Street Kitchen + Bar
Lake Street Kitchen + Bar shows us how to make this delicious, mash-up cocktail. Read more
Aug 27, 2018
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More Cowbell! Tackling Brown Cow's 21 scoop Trough Ice Cream Challenge
Sometimes hard work is sweet! Read more
Aug 1, 2018
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A sweet staple: Oak Park Farmers Market doughnuts
You can't visit the market without buying a powdered or sugared doughnut (or three). Read more
Jul 11, 2018
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Rainbow Iced and Rainbow Mimosa Bomb Donuts at Firecakes
This #ThrowbackThursday, we're taking you back to Firecakes, for a glimpse at how those delicious rainbow doughnuts -- the sales of which were donated to the Center on Halsted -- came to be. Read more
Jun 28, 2018
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Making martinis at Barclay's American Grille
The martini is a classic drink that can be flavored in many ways to suit a multitude of tastes. Read more
Jun 22, 2018
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Fired up: New Star's hibachi heats up summer nights
The OPE team headed out for an exhilarating dining experience at New Star Restaurant in Elmwood Park. Read more
Jun 6, 2018
