Monday, December 3, 2012
Piggyback Tavern is now open in Forest Park featuring barbequed meats, delicious sides and strong cocktails.
Piggyback Tavern: barbequed meat in a cozy setting. I could end the review right there and it would be enough, right? If I did, it would probably still bring in for a visit, but it wouldn't do justice to the expansive and varied menu of appetizers, entrees and drinks available at the new Forest Park BBQ joint. Although Piggyback is brought to you by the same owner of Lake Street Bar + Grill in Oak Park, the vibe and menu is decidedly different. When I talked with Jason Kurosaki, head chef at both restaurants, back in October for a preview article on the new dining establishment, he assured me that Piggyback was all about the staples and the basics. "We want to do BBQ really well, not reinvent the wheel. It's perfect as it is," Kurosaki …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Bee Home and Garden in Oak Park recently opened Chicago Avenue in Oak Park.
A new shop with an eye towards vintage house wares has recently opened on Chicago Avenue in Oak Park. Bee Home and Garden, located at 128 Chicago Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The new boutique is the first for longtime Oak Park resident Colleen Maia and offers a little bit of everything, Forest Leaves reported. Calling her ware a collection of things she finds pretty, Maia said the store offers vintage china, furniture, jewelry and more. The inventory is still growing as Maia heads out to local estate sales looking for new goods to stock the shop. According to the article in the Forest Leaves, residents in the area are as excited as the owner about the new shop opening. Mia told the paper she decided…
Monday, November 26, 2012
Holiday Walk in Forest Park will feature sleigh rides, photo-ops with Santa and local business open houses.
Madison Street will be infused with the holiday spirit Nov. 30 during the annual Holiday Walk. Loads of holiday-related events will be served at starting at 6 p.m. when Santa arrives by fire engine to light to Christmas Tree in Constitution Court at Thomas Avenue and Madison Street. You can visit with Santa and a photo taken from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park National Bank & Trust, 7348 Madison St. During the rest of the evening, folks can catch a horse-drawn carriage ride at Beloit and Madison and Marengo and Madison. They can stroll by the big tree in Constitution Court for a marshallow roast hosted by the Park District of Forest Park. Or they can get their face painted at Paulson's Paint, 7400 Madison St. The best, according to many in …
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7348 Madison St, Forest Park, IL
Forest Park National Bank & Trust, Photo-op with Santa
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Village program promotes local shopping and business.
It could end up being one of the best buys Forest Park has to offer. Forest Park BEST is an online resource that promotes local business and keeps folks who are enrolled in the loop on which shops around town have bargains. What does BEST stand for? Buy, Eat, Shop, Think Local. It was started a year ago as a way to get people to think local when they shop, Commissioner Tom Mannix said. About 30 shops from thorughout the community are taking part, said Village Administrator Tim Gillian. Here's how it works: All folks have to do is sign up. They'll get a small card that will loop on their key ring and a wallet-sized card. All they have to do is check on line for the bargains, go to the shop, show the card and they'll be able to take …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Big deals afoot throughout the weekend.
If you are looking to spend Thursday trying to break records on the number of pairs of shoes you own, a local shop will have some real bargains. Madison Street Shoes, 7500 Madison St., in fact will be offering the same deal from now through Sunday. Everything in the store will be 40 percent off on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Shop Local Day Saturday and on Sunday. That includes shoes, clothing and accessories. The store will be open from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. (depending on how traffic goes, an employee said). Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. There may be a few give-aways, but you have to pop in to find out what they are. Call 708-488-2190 for more information.
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Deals to be had throughout the month; free shipping on Cyber Monday.
If you have a tea drinker in the house or in your family, a Forest Park establishment has brewed up some good deals for Black Friday and throughout November. All items will be 15 percent off from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. this Friday at Todd & Holland Tea Merchants, 7311 W. Madison St. Through Nov. 30, four different boxed sets of tea - three different flavors in a set - will be 20 percent off through Nov. 30. The sets contain some of the shop's most popular teas, said Marianne Richards, one of the owners. One features popular flavored green teas, another is a medley of herbal teas, a third has customer favored favorites. And a fourth has the kind of teas served at afternoon tea, which is the name of the boxed set. The shop will be open from 7 a.…
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After a late night of shopping (or for those fueling up for a long Friday) stop by The Brown Cow in Forest Park for their annual waffle sunday bar.
If you're not still stuffed from Thanksgiving dinner the morning after, a local ice cream parlor has a treat sure to draw crowds to Forest Park on Black Friday. The Brown Cow will be holding its annual Black Friday Waffle Bar from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 23. "It was started as a way for shoppers to refuel while heading out to the local shops," said owner Connie Brown. Now in its ninth year, Brown said she expects to serve some 130 shoppers looking for a special treat. The Brown Cow cooks up Belgium-style waffles made to order, which is then topped with a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor, before letting customers loose on their expansive topping selection. Toppings include nuts, fruits, whipped cream, a selection of syrups and a …
There'll be places to get what you need for the traditional, or non-traditional, dinner and unwind on Nov. 22 in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.
Run out of soda? Want to skip making that 20-pound turkey and get the fixings for burgers and fries? Or do you just want to surf the Web in peace and nurse a strong cup of java? Well you’re in luck. A few places in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park will be open on Turkey Day. At least one restaurant will offer Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. Some spots will be open late. And supermarkets serving the area will be open until the early evening. So, you can catch a movie, eat a hearty breakfast, get popcorn to eat with a good movie or football game (or all three), chow down on Chunky Monkey or get a start on your holiday shopping. Here’s a look at some of the places where you can pick up that forgotten item for that big dinner, …
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259 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Onion Roll
6935 North Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Poor Phil's Shell Bar
139 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL
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Al's Grill
1100 Madison St, Oak Park, IL
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Lake Theatre
1022 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Pan's Food Center
824 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Caribou Coffee Company
136 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Jewel/Roosevelt Market
7036 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL
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Bar Louie Oak Park
1122 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Barclay's American Grille
1120 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL
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Whole Foods Market
7245 Lake St, River Forest, IL
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Dominick's Finer Foods
7501 North Ave, River Forest, IL
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Jewel Osco
7525 Lake St, River Forest, IL
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Starbucks Coffee
7201 Lake St, River Forest, IL
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7520 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL
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7422 Madison St, Forest Park, IL
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7255 Madison St, Forest Park, IL
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1300 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL
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946 Beloit Ave, Forest Park, IL
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Shanahan's Creole Restaurant and Irish Bar brings lobster and all the brown butter you can handle to Forest Park Nov. 16-18.
With so much emphasis on turkeys this season, it can be refreshing to look off the land and into the water—for lobster. The pilgrims wouldn't eat it. According to the American Spectator, when they arrived in Massachusettes in 1620, it was considered food only suitable for the very poor. Not so much these days, where a good lobster costs as much as a good steak. Enter Shanahan's Creole Restaurant and Irish Bar in Forest Park. This weekend, beginning on Friday night and running through Sunday, the lobster will be celebrated in all its buttery glory. Special menu items include a lobster tail and shrimp combo, Lobster Newberg, lobster rolls and lobster cakes. Oh, and you can even get a whole Maine lobster for $35 completed with browned butter …
The Annual Holiday Lights night on Harrison Street brings bands, openings and special sales on Friday and Saturday.
The cafes, boutiques and galleries will glow on Friday evening in the Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street for Holiday Lights, the district's annual shopping and open house event. Holiday Lights kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16 and runs until 10 p.m. Can't make opening night? No worries, Holiday Lights will continue on Saturday too, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The boutiques and galleries that line the street will be offering special entertainment and sales to draw customers looking to get started on their holiday shopping lists. Musical entertainment will be provided at The Eastgate Cafe, The Buzz Cafe and Val’s Halla. And, if you're looking for a stocking stuffer for your favorite rock and roll fan, Val's will also be holding a …
Vytukas
5:21 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The taco plate was forgettable the brisket was so dry it was inedible even with the so so sauce, the cole slaw was not good. Not going back . more ›