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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


Shelves with small easels and art prints line the walls of the new gallery

Coffee Lab owners open Prairie Ave Gallery, bringing together Evanston arts community

January 13, 2022

At Coffee Lab and Roasters, drinks aren’t the only draw.  After working with the local art community to display the work of Evanston artists during the past two years, Coffee Lab co-owner Daniel...

Kara Suckling sells baked goods through her Instagram page and at Coffee Lab.

Bienen alumna Kara Suckling bakes custom cakes, partners with Coffee Lab

November 3, 2021

In a “spur of the moment decision” one day during the pandemic, Kara Suckling (Bienen ’20) baked a cake.  One year later, Suckling became the owner of a small business, Karat Cakes, which bakes...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 15, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

Tania Merlos-Ruiz poses with a white cake. She is wearing a red shirt and stands in front of a yellow wall.

Q&A: Tania Merlos-Ruiz, owner of Tomate Fresh Kitchen, and husband talk challenges during the pandemic

May 20, 2021

Nestled between Coffee Lab Evanston and Noyes Barber Shop, Tomate Fresh Kitchen is run by Tania Merlos-Ruiz and her husband, Polo Ruiz. Awarded Best Restaurant in The Daily Northwestern’s Best of Evanston...

Two shelves of pastries, cookies and bananas. Each item has a black label with the name of the item written in chalk, and above the display is a green sign saying “Welcome to Evanston, Illinois.”

Caffeine and Community

April 28, 2021

The Monthly I knew that Coffee Lab & Roasters was a joyful place the first time I walked in on a gloomy Saturday morning, ordered a large cappuccino and was greeted with a smile and four shots...

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