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Sunday, December 23, 2012

What's Open Christmas Day?

The entire Oak Park-River Forest-Forest Park area won't shut down this Tuesday.

Do your taste buds thrive on more than just ham and turkey? Can't do without your daily jolt of java? Well, you'll be in luck as a few places will be open Tuesday for those folks weary of the usual or who want to try out that new iPad in relative peace and quiet. Some places will be open early to satisfy a craving for a big Sunday breakfast. Some spots will be open late so you can get burgers, sandwiches and sweet and sour chicken. Here's a look at a few places where you can eat, unwind or escape the holiday madness: Stock up early on those extras for your holiday feast, as Jewel-Osco, Dominick's Finer Foods, Whole Foods, Ultra Foods and Pan's will be closed on Dec. 25. If you run out of milk or need an extra liter of soda or a bag of …

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Starbucks Coffee, Poor Phil's Shell Bar, T.G.I. Friday's, and 5 more ›

Thursday, November 22, 2012

What's Open on Thanksgiving?

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, …

In this Article:

Onion Roll, Al's Grill, Bar Louie Oak Park, and 11 more ›

Thursday, December 22, 2011

What's Open Christmas Day?

The entire Oak Park-River Forest area won't shut down this Sunday.

Do your taste buds thrive on more than just ham and turkey? Can't do without your daily jolt of java? Well, you'll be in luck as a few places will be open Sunday for those folks weary of the usual or who want to try out that new iPad in relative peace and quiet. Some places will be open early to satisfy a craving for matzo brei, a Hanukkah favorite, or a big Sunday breakfast. Some spots will be open late so you can get sushi, shawarma or sweet and sour chicken. Here's a look at a few places where you can eat, unwind or escape the holiday madness: Stock up early on those extras for your holiday feast, as Jewel-Osco, Dominick's Finer Foods, Whole Foods and Pan's will be closed on Dec. 25. If you run out of milk or need an extra liter of soda…

In this Article:

Starbucks Coffee, Poor Phil's Shell Bar, T.G.I. Friday's, and 8 more ›

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

What's Open on Thanksgiving?

A look at spots in our environs to eat and chill.

Run out of cranberry relish? Want to skip making that 20-pound turkey and eat it somewhere else or stuff yourself on 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 will be open on Turkey Day. A couple of restaurants will offer Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. At least one restaurant will be open late. And the three major supermarket chains with stores in Oak Park and River Forest will be open until late afternoon. So, you can catch a movie, eat a hearty breakfast, get popcorn to eat with a good movie or football game (or all three) or chow down on Chunky Monkey. Here’s a look at some of the places where you can pick up that forgotten item for…

In this Article:

Onion Roll, Al's Grill, Bar Louie Oak Park, and 13 more ›

Thursday, December 23, 2010

What's Open on Christmas?

A look at places to eat, chill on the holiday.

Tired of ham or turkey? Need something to eat to make your Christmas unique? Or do you just want to continue a time-honored daily tradition of getting jacked on coffee? You're in luck. Some places in the Oak Park area will be open Dec. 25. Not all day, mind you, and some places will only open after dark. Still, you can catch a movie, get a cup of coffee, eat a hearty breakfast or a burger, or satisfy your taste buds for sushi, mu shu chicken or falafel.  Here's a look at a dozen places where you can eat, unwind or escape the holiday madness:  And, of course, there's nothing better to help you retreat from all the holiday hubbub than going to a movie. The Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St., Oak Park, 848-9088. On Christmas Day, the movie house …

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Poor Phil's Shell Bar, T.G.I. Friday's, Sushi House, and 7 more ›

Lauren121

5:56 am on Saturday, December 17, 2011

There have been some really cool shopping app recommendations over the past couple of days...I ended up downloading the 'Should I Buy It?' app someone recommended and it is awesome! I was shopping for shoes and was able to quickly share them with my friends to see what they thought of them. Here is the link again to download: http://bit.ly/sibifm33   more ›

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Hassle-Free Turkey Day Alternatives

Save some time and enjoy yourself this Thanksgiving with these alternatives to cooking at home.

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  • Derek Walker
  • Wednesday, November 24, 2010

It takes anywhere from two hours to half a day to prepare a turkey, depending on how many mouths there are to feed, and that's not including the side dishes. If you're pressed for time this year, or just don't want to go through the hassle, Oak Park and River Forest have a wide variety of options to keep the family full and happy. Whether you're in the market for something quick and inexpensive, or something that will provide an endless amount of leftovers, there is no shortage of good eats around town this Thanksgiving. Robinson's No. 1 Ribs, located at 940 Madison St., serves up a mean platter of ribs, as the name implies, but it also offers other barbecue favorites, including some very seasonal turkey wings. The specialty rib joint will…

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Robinson's No. 1 Ribs, Grandma Sally's Family Restaurant, Boston Market, and 8 more ›

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