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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


McCormick junior Noah Conley and SESP senior Priscilla Liu eat their complimentary shawarma pita sandwiches at Naf Naf Grill. People gathered in the new casual food spot to enjoy the free food offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the restaurant’s first day of service.

Middle-Eastern food chain Naf Naf Grill opens Evanston doors, offers free pita

November 12, 2013

For its grand opening Tuesday, a new Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in downtown Evanston offered free pita sandwiches and drew more than 500 people. Although Naf Naf Grill, 1629 Orrington Ave., opened...

Forever Yogurt, Lao Sze Chuan, Olive Mediterranean Grill and La Macchina Cafe are all opening this summer in downtown Evanston. The popular Chicago eatery Farmhouse opened its first location in Evanston last week.

Grubbing soon: What’s new to eat this summer in downtown Evanston

July 14, 2013

Passersby clogged the sidewalk in front of Farmhouse Evanston, the city's newest restaurant, trying to grab a glimpse of the menu on its opening day Wednesday. The Midwestern craft tavern, 703 Church St.,...

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...

Mediterranean restaurant chain Naf Naf Grill has applied to open a branch at 1629 Orrington Ave., which used to house a Borders bookstore.

New Mediterranean restaurant could open on Orrington as early as August

March 7, 2013

The co-founder of a rapidly growing Mediterranean restaurant chain has applied to open a new location in downtown Evanston. David Sloan filed a city application to open a new branch of the Naf Naf Grill...

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