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via Liz Murphy
Oak Park Moms teams with restaurants to feed health workers
$10,000 raised, more than 1,000 meals served Read more
Mar 28, 2020
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Oak Park implements grocery, pharmacy guidelines
Public health officials will conduct compliance inspections Read more
Mar 27, 2020
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Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Little Free Library becomes depository
Neighbors stock the book cabinet with food and supplies Read more
Mar 26, 2020
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Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Abu-Taleb's Maya terminates all restaurant staff
Mayor says action makes staff eligible for unemployment insurance Read more
Mar 23, 2020
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via OPEDC
Website resource: keep calm and carry out
Oak Park EDC builds site focused on small business efforts during virus outbreak Read more
Mar 23, 2020
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David Hammond
Pastina during Plague Time
April is National Garlic Month – timing couldn’t be better Read more
Mar 23, 2020
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Busy, genial and well-stocked, Carnival Grocery is open for business
No, owner Arthur Paris does not understand bulk TP compulsion Read more
Mar 21, 2020
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via Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger shifts to drive-thru to deliver food, minimize contact
Fundraisers cancelled, makes call for direct donations Read more
Mar 19, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
A little brightness
Kinslahger offers free crowler to industry workers Read more
Mar 18, 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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David Hammond
Pastina during Plague Time
April is National Garlic Month – timing couldn’t be better Read more
Mar 23, 2020
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David Hammond
Hot Chicken, Mild Sauce and Cultural Appropriation
National Hot Chicken Day, March 31 Read more
Mar 18, 2020
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David Hammond
Sloppy Joes, All-American Homemade Comfort Food
Celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18. Read more
Mar 9, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Lunch with Darien Marion-Burton
A server grew up and learned life lessons at Buzz Cafe Read more
Mar 4, 2020
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Alex Rogals-Staff photographer
Getting to know Café Media Noche
Berwyn spot takes a non-traditional approach to authentic Cuban fare. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
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David Hammond
Chili Today… (with a) Hot Tamale
National Chili Day is February 27 Read more
Feb 17, 2020
Elmwood Park
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Melissa Elsmo
More than tacos at Gringo and Blondie
Mexican street-food spot brought to Restaurant Row by Massa Café Italiano owners Read more
Mar 11, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Dining deals during Elmwood Park’s restaurant week
Third annual event brings restaurant lovers to “restaurant row” and “the circle” Read more
Feb 17, 2020
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via Inari
Fresh, healthy, delicious. That’s Inari Sushi
Nine years on Elmwood Park’s Restaurant Row Read more
Jan 15, 2020
Food news
via Liz Murphy
Oak Park Moms teams with restaurants to feed health workers
$10,000 raised, more than 1,000 meals served Read more
Mar 28, 2020
Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Abu-Taleb's Maya terminates all restaurant staff
Mayor says action makes staff eligible for unemployment insurance Read more
Mar 23, 2020
via OPEDC
Website resource: keep calm and carry out
Oak Park EDC builds site focused on small business efforts during virus outbreak Read more
Mar 23, 2020
Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Little Free Library becomes depository
Neighbors stock the book cabinet with food and supplies Read more
Mar 26, 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
