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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


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Dollop General Store and Cafe creates an immersive shopping and café experience in Evanston

August 14, 2022

The new Dollop General Store and Café is decorated with a neutral-colored floor-to-ceiling map of Evanston, a tall sliding window for fresh-air dining, wooden accent tables, a phone booth and many plants,...

Evanston restaurant scene on the rise with focus on experiential dining

Evanston restaurant scene on the rise with focus on experiential dining

November 8, 2015

Despite the recent closings of beloved Evanston eateries such as DMK Burger & Fish and Wings Over Evanston, the city’s restaurant scene is expanding. From July to the end of September, 27 new businesses...

Kefi Greek Tavern, located at 1014 Church St., opened over the summer as an extension of restaurant and entertainment venue 27 Live. Kefi offers both traditional and modern Greek cuisine.

Kefi brings homestyle Greek cuisine to Evanston dining scene

November 4, 2015

Local restaurateur John Tasiopoulos, who owns Evanston businesses 27 Live and Old Neighborhood Grill, has established a new restaurant meant to bring to the city what he calls “the essence of being Greek.” Kefi...

Monthly stand-up comedy show makes Evanston debut

October 4, 2015

Move over, Stephen Colbert — a new batch of comedians will set out to make names for themselves in Evanston. The monthly Quipster Comedy show — a stand-up series open to audience members of all...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and members from Footman Hospitality cut the ribbon at Bangers & Lace’s grand opening. The bar officially opened in the space formerly occupied by The Keg of Evanston in December but held off on holding a ceremony until this spring.

New bar, restaurant celebrates grand opening in Evanston

April 16, 2015

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl cut the ribbon Thursday at bar and restaurant Bangers & Lace, officially welcoming the business to Evanston. More than 25 city officials and restaurant associates celebrated...

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