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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


Chain restaurants have come and gone in downtown Evanston, but a few local spots like Prairie Moon have been open for decades. Tapas Barcelona and the Five and Dime have also been serving customers for many years.

Best of Evanston: Locally owned Evanston restaurants thrive amid downtown chain movement

February 26, 2025

When Daniel Kelch opened Taco Diablo, LuLu’s, The Blue Horse Tavern and the Five & Dime 33 years ago, fast food chains were not intimidating. Despite familiar favorites like Taco Bell, The Fat Shallot...

Five & Dime, located on an outdoor roof top deck, sits above its sister restaurants — Taco Diablo and The Blue Horse Tavern.

Evanston restaurants tackle challenges in the winter season

January 9, 2025

Every week, an Evanston couple ventures to Stacked & Folded to enjoy the cozy atmosphere by the restaurant’s patio fire pits and share a bottle of wine. It’s a tradition that captures how the restaurant...

A restaurant storefront displays images of a cake, a sandwich and pastries.

Korean-inspired bakery Paris Baguette to replace Clarke’s Off Campus in downtown Evanston

November 10, 2024

International bakery chain Paris Baguette is set to open next spring in downtown Evanston at 804 Davis St. Restaurant Clarke’s Off Campus occupied the space until winter 2023. Based in South Korea,...

Taco Diablo sets a fiery stage as Evanston’s best date spot

February 27, 2024

A dim-lit haven known for its fiery ambiance, Taco Diablo attracts couples for romantic evenings with delicious Mexican cuisine.  Co-owner Marty Cless says the idea for the restaurant came from a need...

Taco Diablo has been voted the best date night spot in Evanston. The casual Mexican eatery hosts a lengthy cocktail menu as well as classic Mexican dishes.

Best Date Night Spot: Taco Diablo

February 26, 2024

Covered with folk art of “diablo” masks and “lucha libre” wrestlers and shrouded in curated candlelight lighting, Taco Diablo, located at 1026b Davis St. is the perfect Friday night eatery for...

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