Alexa Rogals
It was a big year for foodies in Oak Park with more than a dozen new restaurants opening or in the works. Oak Parkers, however, were adamantly opposed to one new restaurant in the village — a Taco Bell drive-thru planned for the corner of Madison Street and Lyman Avenue.
That plan got scrapped and a handful of notable restaurants closed their doors this year, but overall, eateries flourished in 2017.
Just opened:
- Altiro (Latin Fusion) 107 N. Oak Park Ave.
- Lea French Street (French cuisine) 106 N. Marion St.
- Two Brothers Social Tap (American cuisine, beer and coffee) 100 S. Marion St.
- LIVE! Cafe (Lunch and coffee) 163 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Wild Onion Tied House (American cuisine, brewpub) 1111 South Blvd.
- Scratch on Lake (Burgers and beer) 733 Lake St.
- Cooper's Hawk Winery (Large wine selection, upscale menu) 950 Lake St.
- Courageous Bakery & Café (Sandwiches, breakfast, coffee) 736 Lake St.
- Happy Apple Pie Shop (Pies and coffee) 226 Harrison St.
- Firecakes Donuts (Donuts, chicken and coffee) 104 N. Maple St.
- Amerikas (Latin inspired dishes) 734 Lake St.
- Obsessed Kitchen and Bar (Comfort food, full bar) 800 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Rosati's Pizza, 1013 Madison St.
- Rustico, 722 Lake St.
In memoriam:
- Felony Franks (Hot dogs and burgers) 6427 W. North Ave.
- Novo (American cuisine, cocktails) 734 Lake St.
- Kinderhook Tap (Gastropub) 800 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Erik's Deli (Salads and sandwiches) 107 N. Oak Park Ave.
- Connelly's Public House (Irish cuisine) 1109 South Blvd.
- Taste of Brasil (Brazilian cuisine) 906 S. Oak Park Ave.
- Live Fresko (Yogurt, juice bar, coffee) 136 N. Oak Park Ave.
Coming soon:
- Brewpub yet to be named, 1 Lake St.
- Bricks Wood-Fired Pizza Café, 129 N. Lake St.
- District Kitchen and Tap (Pizza, nachos, beer) 200 block of Harrison St.
- Tim Inklebarger