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Preview: The Taste of Elmwood Park
The 2019 festival will be held at the at Central Park on 75th Avenue and Fullerton from August 8th-11th. Read more
Jul 22, 2019
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Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Scratch Kitchen
National Hamburger Day is July 28 Read more
Jul 22, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
In a Pickle
Celebrate National Pickle Month with a batch of refrigerator pickles Read more
Jul 17, 2019
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Oak Park Farmers Market: sweet in the heat
Laura Lencioni has insider tips for navigating the 7/20 market Read more
Jul 17, 2019
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Co-working space by day, cocktail lounge by night
Flourish opens in Oak Park with new self-serve bar concept Read more
Jul 16, 2019
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Jacob DeHart
Celebrate National Daiquiri Day
The Heritage in Forest Park is offering a cocktail to honor the day Read more
Jul 16, 2019
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Jaquinete Baldwin
Small Batch Barbecue opens on Madison Street
No-sauce ribs, brisket, pulled pork star at Forest Park eatery Read more
Jul 10, 2019
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Oak Park Farmers Market: super fresh fiesta fixings
Laura Lencioni has insider tips for navigating the 7/13 market Read more
Jul 10, 2019
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Cops cracking down on alcohol sales to minors
Oak Park Township to pay cops to conduct liquor license compliance checks Read more
Jul 9, 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
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Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Scratch Kitchen
National Hamburger Day is July 28 Read more
Jul 22, 2019
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Jacob DeHart
Celebrate National Daiquiri Day
The Heritage in Forest Park is offering a cocktail to honor the day Read more
Jul 16, 2019
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Jaquinete Baldwin
Small Batch Barbecue opens on Madison Street
No-sauce ribs, brisket, pulled pork star at Forest Park eatery Read more
Jul 10, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Meet the man behind Lyman Ave. Bread
Small batch bakery offers Community Supported Bread (CSB) subscriptions Read more
Jul 3, 2019
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An anniversary meal 50 years in the serving
Eastgate Café hosts former residents for their anniversary celebration Read more
Jun 25, 2019
Elmwood Park
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via TofEP
Preview: The Taste of Elmwood Park
The 2019 festival will be held at the at Central Park on 75th Avenue and Fullerton from August 8th-11th. Read more
Jul 22, 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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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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Co-working space by day, cocktail lounge by night
Flourish opens in Oak Park with new self-serve bar concept Read more
Jul 16, 2019
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Rick Bayless does culinary training on West Side
Chef’s program, held in Hatchery, confronts labor shortage, jobless rate Read more
Jul 9, 2019
Cops cracking down on alcohol sales to minors
Oak Park Township to pay cops to conduct liquor license compliance checks Read more
Jul 9, 2019
Alexa Rogals
D209 Great Chefs for Success fundraiser
209 Together hosts scholarship fundraiser for Proviso graduates at Urban Pioneer Group Read more
Jul 2, 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
