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Sep 11, 2019
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Oak Park Farmers Market: Beneficial bone broth
Colleen McNichols and Laura Lencioni share insider tips for navigating the 9/14 farmers market Read more
Sep 11, 2019
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Quick Bites: A trio of tastes for the week
Eat pie to help the Bahamas, order dinner to help Housing Forward, and celebrate Oktoberfest in Riverside Read more
Sep 11, 2019
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Discover sweetness at Seph's
Seph's Sweets in Elmwood Park delivers desserts and more Read more
Sep 10, 2019
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Ribfest a 'smashing success'
Photo retrospective by Alex Rogals Read more
Sep 10, 2019
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Unconventional pie prevails in bake-off
Mother-daughter duo takes home top honors at the Oak Park Farmers Market Read more
Sep 10, 2019
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Oak Park Farmers Market: Mushroom Madness
Colleen McNichols shares insider tips for navigating the 9/7 farmers market Read more
Sep 4, 2019
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LemonAid marks 18 years
LemonAid will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 730 Bonnie Brae in River Forest. Read more
Sep 4, 2019
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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Quick Bites: A trio of tastes for the week
Eat pie to help the Bahamas, order dinner to help Housing Forward, and celebrate Oktoberfest in Riverside Read more
Sep 11, 2019
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Melissa Elsmo
Smokin' M's Chicago-style BBQ has a feminine touch
Lorena Baylon is the first female cook at the 13 year old Forest Park BBQ joint Read more
Aug 28, 2019
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Shawarma (brother of gyros) at Grape Leaves
September 1 is National Gyros Day Read more
Aug 27, 2019
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Quick Bite: Sweet Monster
Roosevelt Road shop serves up Thai rolled ice cream Read more
Aug 26, 2019
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Quick bite: lunch at Bodhi Thai Bistro
Lunch specials are on the menu at the Roosevelt Road mainstay Read more
Aug 21, 2019
Elmwood Park
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Discover sweetness at Seph's
Seph's Sweets in Elmwood Park delivers desserts and more Read more
Sep 10, 2019
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Check out 12 recent posts shared with Oak Park Eats on Instagram Read more
Aug 14, 2019
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Growing Community Media
Oak Park Eats powered by Wednesday Journal and the new non-profit Growing Community Media Read more
Sep 11, 2019
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Ribfest a 'smashing success'
Photo retrospective by Alex Rogals Read more
Sep 10, 2019
via Dina Ross
Unconventional pie prevails in bake-off
Mother-daughter duo takes home top honors at the Oak Park Farmers Market Read more
Sep 10, 2019
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Uncorked night at the Oak Park Conservatory
Wine connoisseurs sample vino and the various climate zones at the Oak Park Conservatory Read more
Aug 28, 2019
Behind the Spoon
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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
