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Al fresco dining by the end of the month?
Village working to stay safe while helping businesses succeed Read more
May 27, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Wine by the bottle. Served at the curb
Anfora Wine Merchants opens on Marion Street Read more
May 27, 2020
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Exploring What's Good - Farmers Market
How the pre-ordering app for Oak Park Farmers Market works Read more
May 27, 2020
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Lourdes Nicholls
What's open/what's closed?
Keeping track of the shifting restaurant landscape during COVID-19 Read more
May 25, 2020
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Both chambers pass cocktails-to-go measure
Governor’s signature still needed Read more
May 25, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Quarantine Cooking: Mussel your way through a pandemic
Quick cooking bivalves make for a perfect make-at-home meal Read more
May 21, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
North Ave. shops offer incentives to lure customers
Spend $10, you could win $100 gift card Read more
May 20, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
It’s the farmers who make the market
Modified Oak Park Farmers Market a reminder it all starts with the farmers Read more
May 20, 2020
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Hockey Huskies raise $16K for Beyond Hunger
'It's been absolutely awe inspiring' Read more
May 20, 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
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
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Mother’s Day carry-out round up
We have seven selections to suit every holiday craving Read more
May 5, 2020
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Oak Park Eats
Instagram: Curbside Edition
Check out Oak Park Eats' celebration of take-out and delivery fare Read more
Apr 30, 2020
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David Hammond
During Lockdown, Top Box Delivers Value-Priced Food
Minimize grocery store outings with contact-free food delivery Read more
Apr 21, 2020
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David Hammond
Caramel-Cheese Popcorn Brightens a Dark Moment
National Caramel Popcorn Day is April 6 Read more
Apr 2, 2020
Elmwood Park
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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
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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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Al fresco dining by the end of the month?
Village working to stay safe while helping businesses succeed Read more
May 27, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Wine by the bottle. Served at the curb
Anfora Wine Merchants opens on Marion Street Read more
May 27, 2020
via whats good
Exploring What's Good - Farmers Market
How the pre-ordering app for Oak Park Farmers Market works Read more
May 27, 2020
Lourdes Nicholls
What's open/what's closed?
Keeping track of the shifting restaurant landscape during COVID-19 Read more
May 25, 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
