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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


Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston last week. Go Evanston formed to encourage sustainable transportation projects and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and others in Evanston.

New Evanston group pushes for sustainable transportation, safety

April 12, 2017

A new Evanston group aims to advocate for sustainable transportation initiatives in the city as well as safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. The group, Go Evanston, was founded in January...

The scene outside Furious Spoon's Logan Square location. This fall, the ramen shop plans to open its doors in Evanston at 1700 Maple Ave.

Furious Spoon ramen shop to open in Evanston

March 22, 2017

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Chef Shin Thompson, a former Evanston resident who is bringing his ramen joint to the city’s burgeoning restaurant scene. Chicago-based ramen shop Furious Spoon will...

Amy Morton’s second Evanston Restaurant, The Barn, opened Nov. 1 down an alley on Church Street. The restaurant gets its name from the building’s former use as a horse barn.

Meat-centric restaurant The Barn opens on Church Street

November 10, 2016

In an effort to strike a balance between rustic and elegant, The Barn, a new restaurant on Church Street, hides a large chandelier behind its 19th-century brick structure. The Barn opened to the public...

NaKorn, located at 1622 Orrington Ave., offered a classic Thai brunch for residents on Mother’s Day.

Thai restaurant NaKorn opens its doors in Evanston

November 9, 2016

When Mina Sudsaard was trying to figure out what to do with a big blank wall in her restaurant, she decided to honor her home country with a portrait of deceased Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej. The king’s...

Aloha Poke to serve up Hawaiian fare in Evanston starting this winter

November 6, 2016

A new Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, Aloha Poke Co., is set to open in January on Davis Street at the former location of Jamba Juice. Aloha founder and owner Zach Friedlander said he hopes to open the...

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