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Chicken and Waffles and ... booze
Oak Park got a little boozier earlier this month when the Oak Park Board of Trustees approved liquor licenses for two more restaurants Read more
Mar 14, 2019
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Happy Pi Day!
It’s arguably the most highly celebrated irrational number, approximately equal to 3.14159 and it is a homonym for one of the most delicious things in the world. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
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Alexa Rogals
Local cop opens BBQ joint in Brookfield
Popular farmers market vendor to openbrick-and-mortar spot Read more
Mar 12, 2019
Madison Street lands a new Mexican restaurant
Chirrion will open in a space that has been empty since Forest Perk closed in May Read more
Mar 12, 2019
Lucia Whalen/Contributor
Say goodbye to Mi Tierra Nayarit
After just four months on Madison Street, Mi Tierra Nayarit’s final day of steaming seafood was on March 2 Read more
Mar 5, 2019
Pit Zone BBQ receives liquor license
Move underscores several changes in how liquor licenses are issued Read more
Mar 5, 2019
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Lantern Haus to light up Madison Street
Jacknow Realty couple bought Murphy’s Pub in late January Read more
Mar 5, 2019
Five dollar lunch deals through March
OK, we acknowledge it hasn’t exactly been the most enjoyable winter on record. And frigid weather means March has come in like a lion, but March also means deals on meals in Oak Park. Read more
Mar 4, 2019
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Whiskey, craft beer, sports on tap at new Brookfield bar
Sebastian's to replace Brookfield Ale House this week Read more
Feb 26, 2019
Plastic straws under scrutiny in Oak Park
Environment commission gives village recommendations to curb use Read more
Feb 12, 2019
Photo Frank Pinc for Forest Park Review 1999
Throwback to the counter at Louie's Grill in 1999
The Counter at Louie's Grill, 7422 Madison in 1999 was a welcome sight after long time Pete's Grill closed. Read more
Feb 7, 2019
The Daly Bagel finds a home
The corner of Chicago and Lombard will soon be home to an east coast bagel shop Read more
Feb 5, 2019
Alexa Rogals
R Place up for sale
The bar and restaurant remains open while on the market Read more
Feb 5, 2019
Oak Park Board of Trustees might reconsider BYOB fees
The Oak Park Board of Trustees approved its first license to a restaurant under its new BYOB (bring your own bottle) ordinance, and now it’s considering reining in the cost for restaurant owners. Read more
Jan 31, 2019
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
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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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
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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
