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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


The window looking into Habibi In displays an open sign, vaccination requirements and a “Hiring Now” advertisement. Through the window, there are many tables, a large menu and a man sitting to the right side.

Habibi In perseveres in mission to serve traditional Middle Eastern cuisine to Evanston

February 9, 2022

Mahmoud Sabla, owner of Habibi In Mediterranean Grill, opened his restaurant over two years ago to bring a hint of his Palestinian culture to Evanston.  While Sabla said the journey has not been easy,...

Shawn Kohli and Anthony Scala, former Volkswagen employees, purchased the City Volkswagen of Evanston last July.

Some Downtown Evanston restaurants see revenue increase as NU underclassmen return to campus

January 10, 2021

As Northwestern pulls underclassmen back to campus for Winter Quarter, some Downtown Evanston businesses are noticing an increase in revenue. Since NU students left campus last spring and the local...

 Businesses on Church Street, such as Habibi In Mediterranean Grill and Le Peep, have had to offer limited menus or expand their takeout service in order to make up for lost business during the pandemic.

Restaurants change menus, expand takeout amid pandemic

September 30, 2020

Since March, many Evanston businesses have turned to takeout to bring in new sources of revenue after a pandemic-driven recession and social distancing guidelines This year alone, over 70 businesses...

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