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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


Paper lanterns, pineapple cakes and pungmul performances: Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates ASPA community

May 18, 2022

Content warning: This video contains mentions of anti-Asian violence. At the Umbrella Arts Festival on Saturday, people painted paper lanterns, shopped for food and watched dance performances — all...

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...

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...

Some Evanston restaurants are celebrating the Lunar New Year with special dishes and decor.

Evanston eateries celebrate the Lunar New Year

February 12, 2021

With Lunar New Year celebrations beginning Friday on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, several Evanston eateries, including Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge, Coffee Lab, 527 Cafe and Coocoo...

Tania Merlos-Ruiz, owner of Tomate Fresh Kitchen, poses with one of her cakes. Tomate is set to reopen Feb. 15.

Tomate Fresh Kitchen to reopen Feb. 15

January 29, 2021

This pandemic winter just got a little brighter — Tomate Fresh Kitchen is set to reopen Feb. 15, the restaurant announced Wednesday night.  “Hello Friends, Thank you for your outpouring love and...

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