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Little Bitty Productions
An Indian Feast in Oak Park
Elementary school supporters "Beye-In" to enjoy a memorable vegetarian meal more
Nov 14, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
A Snowy Day at Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
Fun, learning, and cheese crackers are on the menu for pint-sized chefs more
Nov 14, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Turkey Carving 101
Instructions to create a delicious turkey platter to share with your loved ones. more
Nov 14, 2018
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Lucia Whalen/Contributor
New Mexican restaurant welcomes seafood lovers
Forest Park residents may have noticed a new aroma wafting out of the former home of Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St. more
Nov 13, 2018
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Alexa Rogals
Healy’s Westside hits the market
After more than two decades in Forest Park, Healy’s Westside is available for lease, according to a video @properties real estate agency uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 31. more
Nov 13, 2018
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Photo by Timothy Inklebarger
Five Guys in Oak Park to close
Five Guys restaurant, with its free peanuts and red-and-white checkered décor, has announced that it will close its Oak Park location – the first in Illinois – on Nov. 19. more
Nov 12, 2018
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David Hammond
Let Us Now Praise the Pickle, So Much More Than a Condiment
So, let us now praise the pickle…and what better day to offer that praise than National Pickle Appreciation Day, November 14, when we honor one of our planet's most important foods, the pickle, so much more than a condiment. more
Nov 12, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
The Thanksgiving Spirit
Welcome the holiday season with a cocktail made from fresh cranberry sauce, orange and rosemary more
Nov 7, 2018
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via Best Truckin BBQ
Beer Shop meets Best Truckin' BBQ
Pulled pork, brisket and chicken will roll into town later this month more
Nov 7, 2018
The Tale of the Tap
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Prost! Louie and Tessie tie the knot
Beer lovers should credit royal Bavarian lovebirds for Oktoberfest celebrations 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. 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. more
Jun 13, 2018
Bloggers Dish
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Little Bitty Productions
An Indian Feast in Oak Park
Elementary school supporters "Beye-In" to enjoy a memorable vegetarian meal more
Nov 14, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
A Snowy Day at Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
Fun, learning, and cheese crackers are on the menu for pint-sized chefs more
Nov 14, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Turkey Carving 101
Instructions to create a delicious turkey platter to share with your loved ones. more
Nov 14, 2018
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David Hammond
Let Us Now Praise the Pickle, So Much More Than a Condiment
So, let us now praise the pickle…and what better day to offer that praise than National Pickle Appreciation Day, November 14, when we honor one of our planet's most important foods, the pickle, so much more than a condiment. more
Nov 12, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
The Thanksgiving Spirit
Welcome the holiday season with a cocktail made from fresh cranberry sauce, orange and rosemary more
Nov 7, 2018
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via Best Truckin BBQ
Beer Shop meets Best Truckin' BBQ
Pulled pork, brisket and chicken will roll into town later this month more
Nov 7, 2018
Happy National Pepper Month!
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How Spicy Are You?
Are you a hot shot or are you mildly magnificent? Take our quiz and find out! more
Food news
Lucia Whalen/Contributor
New Mexican restaurant welcomes seafood lovers
Forest Park residents may have noticed a new aroma wafting out of the former home of Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St. more
Nov 13, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Healy’s Westside hits the market
After more than two decades in Forest Park, Healy’s Westside is available for lease, according to a video @properties real estate agency uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 31. more
Nov 13, 2018
Photo by Timothy Inklebarger
Five Guys in Oak Park to close
Five Guys restaurant, with its free peanuts and red-and-white checkered décor, has announced that it will close its Oak Park location – the first in Illinois – on Nov. 19. more
Nov 12, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Chicago's Best visits Twisted Cookie
The Chicago's Best TV show visited Forest Park again on Nov. 1, filming Twisted Cookie as part of a cookie crawl to be aired in the coming weeks. more
Nov 7, 2018
Photo by Timothy Inklebarger
Oak Park Arts District is at full capacity
It has been decades in the making, but the Oak Park Arts District is coming into its own. more
Nov 7, 2018
Behind the Spoon
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Candyland Crush!
Celebrate National Candy Day on November 4th with a visit to Dulcelandia! 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! more
Oct 9, 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. 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! 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. more
May 30, 2018
