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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Boltwood, which used to be located at 804 Davis St. The restaurant closed December 31, after owner Brian Huston decided not to renew the lease

Local restaurant Boltwood closed after struggling to turn a profit

February 6, 2019

After five years in business, the doors have been bolted shut on Boltwood, a local market-driven restaurant in downtown Evanston. The restaurant closed on Dec. 31, 2018, after owner Brian Huston and...

Kilwins, 1724 Sherman Ave. The ice cream and candy store will open in early November, owner Jeff Schneider said.

Kilwins set to open Downtown Evanston location in early November

October 10, 2018

Kilwins, a national ice cream and candy shop, is set to open its first Evanston location in early November. Owner and operator Jeff Schneider said they are in the final stages of construction for his...

Fountain Square, located at the Sherman/Orrington Ave. block between Grove and Davis St., features a wide open space and a memorial for war veterans. The fountain was completed this summer after a year of renovations.

New Fountain Square renovations provide space for community events, outdoor seating

October 9, 2018

An open plaza area, interactive fountain and a war memorial take center stage in the newly-completed Fountain Square in downtown Evanston, increasing outdoor seating and event space in the city. Lara...

Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. The renovations have caused an increase in foot traffic to the area, said Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtown Evanston.

Fountain Square renovations fuel changes in downtown business scene

September 26, 2018

Renovations to Fountain Square have helped revamp downtown Evanston and increased traffic retail and dining locations in the area, said Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtown Evanston. Coakley...

825 Church St., the location of new restaurant Falcon Eddy’s. The Texas-style barbeque spot, under the same ownership as popular Evanston restaurant Bat 17, opened Wednesday.

Bat 17 owners open new barbeque restaurant on Church Street

June 26, 2018

The owners of Evanston sandwich-and-burger mainstay, Bat 17, are bringing something different to the city: authentic Texas-style barbeque. The new restaurant, Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque, opened Wednesday...

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