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Melissa Elsmo
Oak Park Eats at Bite Nite
Lucky enough to have a ticket to Bite Nite? Visit Oak Park Eats while you are there! Read more
Jan 22, 2019
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Timothy Inklebarger
BYOB liquor launches in Oak Park
Laura Maychruk, owner of Buzz Café, is the first restaurant owner to apply for a new license in the village required to allow patrons to bring their own liquor, wine or beer to drink with meals Read more
Jan 18, 2019
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Via Sugar Beet
Vist Sugar Beet's winter farmers market
Food co-op hosts an off-season European farmers market for hungry community members Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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via Mora Asian Kitchen
MORA Asian Kitchen: now serving brunch
Expanded Sunday hours and brunch fare available in the Oak Park Ats District Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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French macaron workshop at Rare Bird
Stay tuned for more opportunities to take a class at their Harrison Street space Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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Elmwood Park Restaurant Week 2019
Elmwood Park will host its Second Annual Dine-In Elmwood Park, Feb. 15-24. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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David Hammond
Fritos, America's Take on a Traditional Mexican Food
Fritos are "the original corn chip." It says so on the bag. They were certainly the first corn chip I ever had. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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One to watch: Shepherd's Smoked Bone Broth
Oak Park mom and business-owner seeks to turn a passion for health and wellness soup into a brothy business. Read more
Jan 10, 2019
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Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Local chef grows vegan cheese, raises bar for restricted diners
Anyone with dietary restrictions knows the experience of restaurant dining can be far from easy. Read more
Jan 8, 2019
The Tale of the Tap
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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
Oak Park Eats at Bite Nite
Lucky enough to have a ticket to Bite Nite? Visit Oak Park Eats while you are there! Read more
Jan 22, 2019
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Via Sugar Beet
Vist Sugar Beet's winter farmers market
Food co-op hosts an off-season European farmers market for hungry community members Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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via Mora Asian Kitchen
MORA Asian Kitchen: now serving brunch
Expanded Sunday hours and brunch fare available in the Oak Park Ats District Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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French macaron workshop at Rare Bird
Stay tuned for more opportunities to take a class at their Harrison Street space Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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David Hammond
Fritos, America's Take on a Traditional Mexican Food
Fritos are "the original corn chip." It says so on the bag. They were certainly the first corn chip I ever had. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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One to watch: Shepherd's Smoked Bone Broth
Oak Park mom and business-owner seeks to turn a passion for health and wellness soup into a brothy business. Read more
Jan 10, 2019
#Shareoakparkeats
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Timothy Inklebarger
BYOB liquor launches in Oak Park
Laura Maychruk, owner of Buzz Café, is the first restaurant owner to apply for a new license in the village required to allow patrons to bring their own liquor, wine or beer to drink with meals Read more
Jan 18, 2019
Elmwood Park Restaurant Week 2019
Elmwood Park will host its Second Annual Dine-In Elmwood Park, Feb. 15-24. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Local chef grows vegan cheese, raises bar for restricted diners
Anyone with dietary restrictions knows the experience of restaurant dining can be far from easy. Read more
Jan 8, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Mom's Place building sold, restaurant to stay
After more than 50 years, the original owners of Mom's Place restaurant sold the building to a Chicago property investor in late November. Read more
Jan 2, 2019
Behind the Spoon
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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
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Making summer cocktails with Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
The folks at award-winning winery, Cooper's Hawk, know their way around a summer cocktail. Read more
May 30, 2018
