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Spicy Sichuan Cuisine, Locally Roasted Coffee Coming to Downtown Evanston
Whet your appetite on our list of food-related openings and closings in Evanston, including Lao Sze Chuan, Trader Joe's and La Macchina Cafe.
Evanston residents can look forward to even more food options downtown, as an authentic Sichuan restaurant opens on Orrington soon--across the street from a cafe serving locally roasted coffee. See what else is new on the Evanston food scene.
Coming Soon Downtown: Lao Sze Chuan
Restaurant Lao Sze Chuan is opening soon at 1633 Orington Ave. downtown. Restaurateur Tony Hu, who owns a dozen restaurants around Chicago and in the suburbs, specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine. The restaurant chain earned ratings by Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2012 and 2013 and fans rave over Hu’s spicy hot pot and boiled beef in spicy Sichuan sauce.
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Another Downtown Evanston Opening: La Macchina Café
Construction on the restaurant and cafe is now underway at 1620 Orrington Ave. Business partners Chris Casas and Marco Ferrarini, both Evanston residents, are also opening a coffee roaster called Coffee Speed Shop in west Evanston, which will be affiliated with the cafe. La Macchina will serve wine, shared plates and weekend brunch, as well as locally roasted coffee.
Trader Joe's Watch: Facade Work Underway
Construction is nearly complete on the new Trader Joe's on Chicago Avenue in Evanston. The store is expected to open 1211 Chicago Ave. in late August or early September, according to Scott Gendell, president of Terraco, Inc., developer of the site.
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Whole Foods Marks 15 Years In Downtown Evanston
Whole Foods is celebrating 15 years in downtown Evanston with a number of events this week, including a wine tasting, ice cream social and a grill-off between police officers and firefighters that benefits the Evanston Police & Fire Foundation.
Skokie’s Former Desiree Restaurant Meets Wrecking Ball
The Skokie village board has okayed a plan to buy and demolish the former Desiree Restaurant at 8000 Lincoln Ave. While the iconic restaurant closed about five years ago, the cheerful red wrap-around sign remains.
World Of Beer Is Now Open For Lunch
Lunch begins at 11 a.m., and includes smoked caesar salad, two kinds of flatbread and beer-battered shrimp, among other items. See the full menu at http://wobusa.com/Locations/Evanston/Menus/TavernFare.aspx
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