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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...

The interior of Taco Diablo, 1026 Davis St. The Blue Horse Tavern will join the restaurants at this location later this year.

The Blue Horse Tavern to open later this year as part of Core & Rind Hospitality

September 20, 2020

After nearly 30 years in Evanston, Core & Rind Hospitality is opening a fourth restaurant, The Blue Horse Tavern, with a focus on American food. The hospitality group hosts multiple restaurants under...

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