Best of Evanston 2025

In Memoriam: High Touch boutique on Sherman Avenue transitions to online retail

Nineth Kanieski Koso

In Memoriam: The closing of Giordano’s Pizza leaves deep-dish lovers with a pizza-shaped hole in their lives

Brooke Nelson

In Memoriam: Three-time ‘Best Burger’ winner Edzo’s Burger Shop closes its doors

Ashley Wei

In Memoriam: Tag’s Cafe closes its doors, leaving Tag’s bakery behind

Maya Ikenberry

In Memoriam: Vegan restaurant Soli Grill ceases its operation

Dov Weinstein Elul

In Memoriam: Blaze Pizza on Sherman Avenue replaced by Taco Bell after 9 years of business

Caroline Killilea

In Memoriam: Bitter Blossom closes its doors, leaving Evanston’s nightlife wilted

Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

In Memoriam: ‘Memoir of Mexico’ Fonda Cantina closes its doors

Trois Francoise Ono

In Memoriam: Longtime Evanston staple Lao Sze Chuan closes down

Trois Francoise Ono

In Memoriam: Mas Salud leaves Evanston without warning

Alice Oh

In Memoriam: Cinnaholic unceremoniously shut down, taking its cinnamon rolls along

Jaharia Knowles

In Memoriam: The Plant Shop downsizes, leaving Evanston stranded for greenery

Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez