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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


City officials are looking to balance between downtown Evanston's thriving restaurant scene with a number of empty properties in the area.

In Focus: Downtown Evanston looks beyond restaurant scene for economic boon

May 20, 2013

The ambient lighting and warmth of Found, a contemporary American bistro established in Evanston late last year, highlights its thoughtful, locally produced dishes. The restaurant sits at a refurbished...

Downtown Evanston board of directors chair Russ Abell welcomes audience members to the nonprofit’s annual meeting. The organization celebrated its five years of working as a full-time organization.

Downtown Evanston celebrates 5 years with fiscal festivities

May 16, 2013

Downtown Evanston on Thursday celebrated its five-year anniversary as a full-time organization by announcing new economic development initiatives during its annual meeting. Downtown Evanston officials...

A Starbucks employee prepares an order for customers Sunday afternoon at the coffee shop’s new location on Sherman Avenue. The new location, which is larger than the old one, had its grand re-opening Friday evening.

Starbucks re-opens with larger downtown location

May 11, 2013

Evanston officials celebrated Friday the downtown Starbucks’ move to a larger, eco-friendly location. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) welcomed the move to 1734 Sherman Ave., steps...

Sherman Avenue Starbucks to close Tuesday and Wednesday

May 5, 2013

The Starbucks in downtown Evanston will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for its relocation steps away. The coffee shop, which has been in business for 21 years at 1726B Sherman Ave.,...

Found, 1631 Chicago Ave., was recently named one of Chicago’s best new restaurants by Chicago Magazine. The restaurant offers "new American rustic" cuisine, according to owner Amy Morton.

Evanston restaurant Found named one of Chicago area’s best new restaurants

April 18, 2013

Though it was never lost, contemporary American bistro Found is making waves in downtown Evanston’s culinary scene. Found, 1631 Chicago Ave., was recently named one of Chicago’s best new restaurants...

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