Food News
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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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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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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
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 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. more
Sep 25, 2018
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Oberweis to stay in Oak Park
Oak Park just came close to losing Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store at 124 N. Oak Park Ave., but president and CEO Joe Oberweis said the company was able to come to an agreement with the building owner on a new lease. more
Sep 21, 2018
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Two Brothers closes in Oak Park
It’s been a short run for Two Brothers Social Tap restaurant, which closed its doors for the last time on Wednesday, Sept. 19. more
Sep 20, 2018
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Cajun Boil & Bar headed to Pleasant District
Oak Parkers will soon get a taste of the bayou with a new restaurant coming to the Pleasant District that offers crab legs, crawfish – even fried alligator. more
Sep 20, 2018
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Squeaky clean kitchens
Oak Park Health Department honors ten local eateries for cleanliness more
Sep 19, 2018
Alexa Rogals
International-style buffet opens on Roosevelt
Harvest 365 Restaurant and Fresh Grill opened on Sept 12, an international buffet named for the notion that "God provides harvest 365 days a year," as well as the restaurant's goal of providing fresh food daily. more
Sep 19, 2018
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After more than 40 years, Starship on the market
After 41 years, Starship Restaurant & Catering is on the market, although owner Paul McKenna stressed this isn't the end of the enterprise. more
Sep 19, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Madison Street businesses cut use of plastic straws
Move to cut plastic consumption makes planet more sustainable more
Sep 19, 2018
Mulata gets liquor license
Mulata, the forthcoming restaurant from the owner of the former Taste of Brazil restaurant, is poised to open and now will have alcohol to serve. more
Sep 11, 2018
Nona Tepper
Goodbye, Scratch Deli
After almost three years on Madison Street, Scratch Deli Cafe has closed, with the business completely cleaned out and "For Lease" signs posted on the window. more
Sep 11, 2018
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Oberweis Ice Cream to close in Oak Park
It was an almost 20-year run for Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Oak Park, but the shop at 124 N. Oak Park Ave. is expected to close in the coming months, according to president and CEO Joe Oberweis. more
Sep 6, 2018
Photo by Alexas Rogals
Oak Park trustee’s yogurt biz closes
It’s been about four years since Oak Park Village Trustee Jim Taglia opened the Red Mango yogurt and smoothie shop at 1044 Lake St., and on Friday, Aug. 31, the business closed shop for the last time. more
Sep 6, 2018
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The beer is nearer
Brewing tanks have arrived for installation this week at One Lake, the craft brewery currently under construction at the corner of Lake Street and Austin Boulevard. more
Aug 29, 2018
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Coming to the LemonAid of Austin nonprofits
This year, LemonAid will again be held on the anniversary of 9/11, with residents of River Forest and surrounding villages stopping by to donate to the chosen nonprofits — this year, the Austin-based New Moms and A House in Austin. more
Aug 29, 2018
Photo by Alexa Rogals
New grocery store headed to North Avenue
The 13,000-square-foot grocery store at 6209 W. North Ave. is reopening after about a year-long hiatus, and its new owner, Angelo Palivos, is looking to Oak Parkers and Galewood residents to help make it a success. more
Aug 27, 2018
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Cocina de los Lobos closes
After more than a decade on Madison Street, Cocina de los Lobos closed on Aug. 9, merging its menu and staff with that at Healy's Westside, according to a Healy's employee. more
Aug 17, 2018
Timothy Inklebarger
Robinson's Ribs faces neighbors' ire over DJ nights
Tensions are running high lately around the 800 block of Madison Street, where Robinson's No. 1 Ribs has been holding "happy hour" nights with DJs that neighbors say have brought noise, garbage and public drinking. more
Aug 15, 2018
