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Melissa Elsmo
Food Writer
Phone: 708.613.3355
Email: melissa@oakparkeats.com
Latest News Articles
Unconventional pie prevails in bake-off
Mother-daughter duo Jennifer Smith-Garcia and Bella Garcia took home top honors at the Oak Park Farmers Market's 2019 Pie Bake-Off on Saturday Sept. 7.
Sweet shop hits the sweet spot
Nestled on "the circle" adjacent to Elmwood Park Village Hall, Seph's Sweets (12 Conti Pkwy.) tempts locals to sit for a leisurely breakfast, savor a blissful butter cookie, or conjure up the cake of their dreams.
Pizza Nova at Armand's
Personalized customer service, family recipes, and premium grade ingredients serve up long-term success.
Restaurants recognized for going plastic-free in July
According to Stephen Morales, a member of Oak Park's Environment and Energy Commission, the Plastic Free July Program went very well.
Latest Blogs
Carnivore burgers get top honors
Chicago Tribune reporter, Nick Kindelsperger, tried more than 70 burgers in Chicago in search of the very best the city has to offer.
Happy News for The Happy Apple
USA Today has named Happy Apple Pie Shop the top place to get pie in the state of Illinois in its "Road Trip Guide: The best pie shop in every state."
A grand opening for Oak Park Market
Oak Park Market owner Angel Palivos created his new North Avenue grocery store with the local community in mind.
Corned Beef Days at Big Guys
Saint Patrick's Day is right around the corner and I am having my annual corned beef craving. I couldn't resist picking up a corned beef sandwich from Big Guys Sausage Stand this afternoon.
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