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Get silly, use your imagination, and make some memories at a very unique business in Evanston. Located at 1809 West Webster Avenue, Little Beans Cafe is a family cafe featuring an imaginative indoor playground for kids. It began in the midst of a recession 10 years ago and has blossomed into a family favorite. The…
Author Archives: Ty Schmidt
Feb
18
2019
The sun is shining, and while the snow might hang around a while longer, the trees will soon be budding. Spring is coming, and as we wait, cases of spring fever are on the rise in kiddos and adults alike. The time has come to get outside and enjoy the renewal that this season brings,…
Jan
19
2019
A yummy pastry. A warm blanket. Even a snuggle from your pup or kittie. These are some of the many ways to warm yourself from the inside out, a quality known by some as “Hygge.” Scandinavian in origin, the concept embraces coziness in all of its most basic forms. As a result, people develop a…
Dec
26
2018
It is official. Today is the day after Christmas and if you’re like most of us that means you probably have relinquished yourself to the reality that all you can eat is leaves from now on. And while salads are, indeed, a smart option for getting healthy in the new year, that alone is not…
Nov
21
2018
A winter wonderland theme is taking to the streets of The Main-Dempster Mile and with it the spirit of the holiday season is coming alive in Evanston. This holiday season, Evanston businesses are competing in a holiday window decorating contest with a “Winter Wonderland” theme, and the results are stunning. Early fan favorites include many…
Oct
15
2018
All of your favorite books and records have new homes in Evanston – regardless of your age or reading level. The online age may also have its roots firmly planted along the Main-Dempster Mile, but Squeezebox owner Tim Peterson and Booked owner Chelsea Elward value the local neighborhood shopping experience above all else. Both shops…
Sep
12
2018
Creativity meets community for a very noble cause this month in Evanston. More than 40 local businesses will participate in the 5th Annual Evanston Wine Walk, from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, when ticket holders are encouraged to check in at a number of different spots to receive a wristband and learn more…
Aug
20
2018
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Main-Dempster Mile is a Wonderland! Jump down the rabbit hole with Alice on the Main-Dempster Mile next month. No, seriously, this is not a drill. The Main-Dempster Mile has announced it will be welcoming Upended Productions’ remount of “Alice,” on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 22 through Oct. 21. “Alice-goers will stop…
Jul
06
2018
Quite honestly, it all sounds absolutely perfect. The sky is the most vivid shade of blue, with not a cloud to be seen. The breeze keeps things at the ideal temperature while also offering sensory samplings of what’s on the menu at the local restaurants. Best of all, it’s date night in Evanston, which means…
Jun
01
2018
The Main-Dempster Mile in Evanston is home to a lot of pretty important things. Small businesses. Restaurants. A diverse group of residents, each with a different story to tell. And this summer, it is also home to six concerts to be held on select Fridays in June, July and August. "Local residents are looking for…