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Melissa Elsmo
Check out Currito
New green and grain focused chain set to open on Lake Street in Oak Park Read more
Jan 17, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
What is “regular-worthy?"
The scene at Mulata Kitchen and Coffee feels “regular-worthy” to me Read more
Jan 16, 2020
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Image by Constanze Riechert-Kurtze from Pixabay
Soup and Bread at Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
Celebrate National Soup Day on February 4th in River Forest Read more
Jan 15, 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
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Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Czech stalwart gives way to pancake house in Riverside
Little Bohemia closes after 30+ years downtown Read more
Jan 15, 2020
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Image by congerdesign from Pixabay
Recalling Borden Dairy and Elsie's hay-day
Opinion: John Rice Read more
Jan 15, 2020
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Alex Rogals
Mystery buyer poised to purchase Obsessed Kitchen
UPDATED: As owners step back Kettlestrings Kitchen and Tap headed for Oak Park Ave. space Read more
Jan 8, 2020
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Alex Rogals
After 16 years, R Place closes
Adjacent business owner buys bar, pot dispensary an option Read more
Jan 8, 2020
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via OPE
Too many restaurants?
As 2020 begins, we’re wondering if Oak Park has reached a saturation point on restaurants. Read more
Jan 8, 2020
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
Bloggers Dish
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Melissa Elsmo
What is “regular-worthy?"
The scene at Mulata Kitchen and Coffee feels “regular-worthy” to me Read more
Jan 16, 2020
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Image by Constanze Riechert-Kurtze from Pixabay
Soup and Bread at Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
Celebrate National Soup Day on February 4th in River Forest Read more
Jan 15, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Chef Ivy Grant says goodbye to Winberie's
Chef will miss the close-knit community and familiar faces Read more
Jan 2, 2020
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Mel's favorite local bites of 2019
A retrospective of 12 delicious dishes Read more
Dec 19, 2019
Elmwood Park
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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
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Melissa Elsmo
78 years on the 7800 block
Jim and Pete's, an Elmwood Park classic, serves up traditional Italian fare Read more
Dec 11, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Check out Currito
New green and grain focused chain set to open on Lake Street in Oak Park Read more
Jan 17, 2020
Alex Rogals
Mystery buyer poised to purchase Obsessed Kitchen
UPDATED: As owners step back Kettlestrings Kitchen and Tap headed for Oak Park Ave. space Read more
Jan 8, 2020
Alex Rogals/Staff Photographer
Czech stalwart gives way to pancake house in Riverside
Little Bohemia closes after 30+ years downtown Read more
Jan 15, 2020
Alex Rogals
After 16 years, R Place closes
Adjacent business owner buys bar, pot dispensary an option Read more
Jan 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
