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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


Boba Heaven, located on Church Street, was one of two restaurants which opened and closed within six months in 2023.

Despite closures, Evanston restaurants make themselves heard

January 9, 2024

In December 2022, after almost 10 years of operating the downtown restaurant Farmhouse Evanston, owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty decided to try something new.  The pair hoped to provide a more...

Tables and chairs with place settings inside of a restaurant

Thomas & Dutch to bring upgraded dining experience to Evanston

May 1, 2023

After running downtown Evanston restaurant Farmhouse for nearly 10 years, co-owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty decided to close the restaurant and start from scratch.   They opened a new restaurant,...

A bar is lit by vintage lights. There are shelves with bottles of liquor.

Hot from the Oven: From farm to tavern, locally-sourced Farmhouse creates Midwestern feel

February 28, 2022

This photo essay is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Farmhouse opened in July of...

Caracotsios: Dinner with 12 Strangers a must-do

Caracotsios: Dinner with 12 Strangers a must-do

November 4, 2013

Over the years, I’ve amassed a large college bucket list. Those of you who are seniors know exactly what I am talking about — as for the rest of you, you will soon enough. Given that the most commonly...

Artist Peter Hurley discusses plans for a mosaic at the Farmhouse, a tavern, in front of Public Art Committee members Tuesday night at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Evanston Public Art Committee recommends tavern mural for Farmhouse

May 14, 2013

Evanston tavern Farmhouse trotted closer to its summer opening as a city board endorsed its artistic plan Tuesday. The tavern’s designer, Peter Hurley, appeared in front of Evanston’s Public Art...

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