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Ghoulish and Ghastly
Dabbling on the dark side of holidays isn’t something that should be solely reserved for candy craving children. more
Oct 16, 2018
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Alexa Rogals
Cactus Grill opens on Harlem
After more than 20 years working in the restaurant industry, husband and wife Nadia and Roque Mondragon have opened Cactus Grill, with the aim of serving authentic Mexican food that appeals to the masses. more
Oct 16, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Finding balance at SKL
Scratch Kitchen and Lounge chef- owner, Patrick O'Brien, returns to the kitchen at his trio of restaurants. more
Oct 11, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Trick-o-Treat Chicken Chili
This unique chili features both pumpkin and chocolate making it the perfect Halloween supper offering. more
Oct 10, 2018
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Oak Park Farmers Market: a trio of markets remain
Insider tips for navigating the 10/13 market more
Oct 10, 2018
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Photo by Alexa Rogals
Oak Park board approves three liquor licenses
Oak Parkers will have three new places to wet their whistle in the village, following the Oak Park Board of Trustees’ approval of three new liquor licenses. more
Oct 10, 2018
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David Hammond
Yorkshire Pudding: Easy-to-Make, Classic U.K. Starter/Side
Much baking relies upon getting the chemistry just right for the baked good; with Yorkshire Pudding, there's no such exactitude. more
Oct 10, 2018
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Alexa Rogals
Ed’s Way to hit the highway?
Forest Park grocery anchor is on the market more
Oct 10, 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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Ghoulish and Ghastly
Dabbling on the dark side of holidays isn’t something that should be solely reserved for candy craving children. more
Oct 16, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Finding balance at SKL
Scratch Kitchen and Lounge chef- owner, Patrick O'Brien, returns to the kitchen at his trio of restaurants. more
Oct 11, 2018
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via OPFM
Oak Park Farmers Market: a trio of markets remain
Insider tips for navigating the 10/13 market more
Oct 10, 2018
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David Hammond
Yorkshire Pudding: Easy-to-Make, Classic U.K. Starter/Side
Much baking relies upon getting the chemistry just right for the baked good; with Yorkshire Pudding, there's no such exactitude. more
Oct 10, 2018
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Melissa Elsmo
Taco Round Up
Open the Oak Park Eats recipe box and get your fix for National Taco Day more
Oct 3, 2018
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#shareoakparkeats
Check out some posts shared with Oak Park Eats on Instagram more
Oct 3, 2018
How Spicy Are You?
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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
Sep 27, 2018
Food news
Alexa Rogals
Cactus Grill opens on Harlem
After more than 20 years working in the restaurant industry, husband and wife Nadia and Roque Mondragon have opened Cactus Grill, with the aim of serving authentic Mexican food that appeals to the masses. more
Oct 16, 2018
Photo by Alexa Rogals
Oak Park board approves three liquor licenses
Oak Parkers will have three new places to wet their whistle in the village, following the Oak Park Board of Trustees’ approval of three new liquor licenses. more
Oct 10, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Ed’s Way to hit the highway?
Forest Park grocery anchor is on the market more
Oct 10, 2018
Altiro closes, property in foreclosure
It’s been about a month since the Latin fusion restaurant Altiro — where the once-beloved Erik’s Deli was previously located at 107 N. Oak Park Ave. — closed its doors. more
Oct 8, 2018
Berwyn Brew Fest
Tickets are on sale now for Berwyn's fifth annual craft beer festival. more
Oct 1, 2018
Behind the Spoon
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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
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Get served up the Old Fashioned way at Poor Phil's
We stopped by Poor Phil’s Bar and Grill in Oak Park, Ill. to learn how to make a Don Draper-approved Old Fashioned. Cheers! more
May 11, 2018
