Roberto Flores

Rising egg prices leave Evanston businesses scrambling

April 7, 2023

Eggs are the “number one ingredient” at Ovo Frito Café in Evanston, according to co-owner Zinnia Iglesias. “Omelets, pancakes, french toast — everything has eggs,” Iglesias said. But,...

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 16, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

Brunch spot Ovo Frito Cafe opens on Maple Avenue

August 4, 2017

Evanston welcomed Ovo Frito Cafe, a breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant, to town in July. Zinnia Iglesias and her husband Roberto Flores own the cafe, which opened July 6 and is located at 1936 Maple...

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