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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


La Cocinita, a food truck first launched in New Orleans in 2011, will occupy its first brick-and-mortar location in Evanston this March. Operated by husband and wife Rachel and Benoit Angulo, La Cocinita offers Venezuelan-inspired cuisine.

Wilmette couple to open Latin American restaurant in Evanston

January 31, 2016

After five years on wheels, the owners of La Cocinita Food Truck decided to anchor their Venezuelan-inspired cuisine business in a more permanent location — Evanston. Culinary duo Rachel and Benoit...

Interactive escape room opens in Evanston

January 6, 2016

Evanston residents can find a new form of escape in the heart of downtown with the opening of the city’s first space that brings video games to real life. Evanston’s new escape room, Lock Chicago,...

Chicago-area restaurant chain, Epic Burger, will open its eighth location this month in Evanston. The new burger joint, 1622 Sherman Ave., is located a block away from Edzo’s Burger Shop, 1571 Sherman Ave.

Epic Burger to open Evanston location this month

January 5, 2016

A Chicago-area burger chain is opening its eighth location in Evanston this month, bringing another burger option close to Northwestern. Epic Burger, 1622 Sherman Ave., offers burgers made with humanely...

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...

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