Every year, The Daily Northwestern shows our appreciation and support for the business owners and employees that make Evanston one-of-a-kind. After hundreds of votes, The Daily Northwestern’s annual...

Just a five-minute stroll from Fountain Square in downtown Evanston, Bennison’s Bakery is a must-go spot for the perfect pick-me-up pastry.  On the corner of Davis Street and Maple Avenue, its almost...

What began as a pipe dream of Mike Smylie’s, a former commodities broker, morphed into reality with the inception of Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., an Evanston-based brewery.  Smylie, the eldest of...

When I visited Northwestern’s campus for the first time in the summer of 2018, my first taste of off-campus life came in the form of a buttery, indulgent blueberry short stack at Clarke’s Off Campus. Though...

Stepping into Colectivo feels like walking into a warm embrace from an old friend. Its signature red sign stands out through the gray Evanston winter, inviting students and residents alike to enjoy the...