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Timothy Inklebarger
BYOB liquor launches in Oak Park
Laura Maychruk, owner of Buzz Café, is the first restaurant owner to apply for a new license in the village required to allow patrons to bring their own liquor, wine or beer to drink with meals Read more
Jan 18, 2019
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Elmwood Park Restaurant Week 2019
Elmwood Park will host its Second Annual Dine-In Elmwood Park, Feb. 15-24. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
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Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Local chef grows vegan cheese, raises bar for restricted diners
Anyone with dietary restrictions knows the experience of restaurant dining can be far from easy. Read more
Jan 8, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Mom's Place building sold, restaurant to stay
After more than 50 years, the original owners of Mom's Place restaurant sold the building to a Chicago property investor in late November. Read more
Jan 2, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Local grocer's Christmas wish? Market share
Carnival brings Santa, muralist and cafe in bid to lure Arts District clientele Read more
Dec 19, 2018
Legistar
Oak Park moves forward on grocer, senior housing
Pete's Fresh Market and Essex Communities clears hurdle, still almost three years away Read more
Dec 17, 2018
The Original Pancake House to close before New Year
After 40 years of operation, The Original Pancake House will close on Dec. 19. Read more
Dec 17, 2018
Nature Yoga to close
It was more than just a yoga place – you could get waffles there, too – but Nature Yoga Sanctuary in the Oak Park Arts District will be doing its last sun salutation on Dec. 16. Read more
Dec 6, 2018
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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read more
Nov 7, 2018
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Newcity: Amy's Wine House 'Best Harmonica Hangout'
Newcity Chicago magazine ventured outside the city's borders for its annual "Best of Chicago" list this year and has named Amy's Wine House the "Best Harmonica Hangout." Read more
Nov 2, 2018
Igor Studenkov
Austin restaurant to be featured on TV show
It was lights, camera and culinary action at Chef Daddy’s restaurant, 5944 W. Lake St, near on Oct. 9 as filming for an upcoming episode of Chicago’s Best got underway. The show airs on WGN-TV on Sundays at 10 p.m. Read more
Oct 22, 2018
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. Read 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. Read more
Oct 10, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Ed’s Way to hit the highway?
Forest Park grocery anchor is on the market Read 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. Read more
Oct 8, 2018
Berwyn Brew Fest
Tickets are on sale now for Berwyn's fifth annual craft beer festival. Read more
Oct 1, 2018
Via North Avenue Business District
You're Invited: Oak Park Market Grand Opening
New grocery store set to open in the North Avenue District on Thursday Read more
Oct 1, 2018
Alexa Rogals
New BBQ restaurant opens on Madison
Two years ago Greg Stinton finished first in the village’s annual Ribfest, giving him the confidence he needed to start smoking ribs full-time. Read more
Sep 25, 2018
