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Home baker cooks up local law
River Forest OKs home baking ordinance allowing consumer sales Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Rosé Madeja King
Sip and Study Italian Whites in Anfora’s Virtual Wine Class
An interview with Adrian Weisell Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Cautious, not optimistic, as Oak Park eateries reopen dining rooms
Rise in COVID-19 elsewhere worries restaurants here Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Former Blue Max to become Lathrop House Café
'A sort of homecoming' for Scratch's Patrick O'Brien Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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M. Maxham
Hot dog pop-up brings back a taste of Smokey Joel's
Vienna beef franks served outside Scratch Kitchen Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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After long hiatus, Brookfield eatery back in business
Burger Antics waited until Phase 4 hit to reopen its doors Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Rethinking Gaetano's
Longtime Forest Park restaurant transforming into a gourmet Italian market Read more
Jul 1, 2020
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Popify Pops are perfect pandemic fare
Hyper-local artisan popsicles are available by porch drop and block drop Read more
Jul 1, 2020
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Eat Nasturtiums Grown with Free Seeds from…Lickton’s Bike Shop
Nasturtiums are hearty and attractive flowers, plus you can eat them Read more
Jun 24, 2020
The Tale of the Tap
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Melissa Elsmo
A little brightness
Kinslahger offers free crowler to industry workers Read more
Mar 18, 2020
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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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Rosé Madeja King
Sip and Study Italian Whites in Anfora’s Virtual Wine Class
An interview with Adrian Weisell Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Eat Nasturtiums Grown with Free Seeds from…Lickton’s Bike Shop
Nasturtiums are hearty and attractive flowers, plus you can eat them Read more
Jun 24, 2020
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Dad's need Darr-B-Q
Order a local meal from with a donation on the side Read more
Jun 17, 2020
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David Hammond
Shop with Eyes Only at Oak Park Farmers’ Market
Thank You Covid-19 for Provoking Beneficial Developments Read more
Jun 10, 2020
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David Hammond
You Really Should Curbside Pickup Citrine’s Eggplant Gateau
Curbside pickup at one of Oak Park’s Best Read more
May 13, 2020
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David Hammond
Sheltering in Place? Harvest Your Hostas!
Hostas grow everywhere and you can eat ‘em Read more
May 6, 2020
Elmwood Park
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Jim and Pete’s passion for patio dining
Italian eatery in Elmwood Park embraces outdoor dining to welcome customers back Read more
Jun 10, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Keep calm and carry out from New Star
Elmwood Park mainstay adopts safety measures in response to COVID-19 Read more
May 13, 2020
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Restaurant Row at the Ready
During these challenging times it has become all the more important to support Elmwood Park eateries Read more
Apr 21, 2020
Food news
Melissa Elsmo
Cautious, not optimistic, as Oak Park eateries reopen dining rooms
Rise in COVID-19 elsewhere worries restaurants here Read more
Jul 8, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Former Blue Max to become Lathrop House Café
'A sort of homecoming' for Scratch's Patrick O'Brien Read more
Jul 8, 2020
M. Maxham
Hot dog pop-up brings back a taste of Smokey Joel's
Vienna beef franks served outside Scratch Kitchen Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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After long hiatus, Brookfield eatery back in business
Burger Antics waited until Phase 4 hit to reopen its doors Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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
