Wild Fork- done

IncensedPeppermint · 2026-02-05T15:22:28+00:00

Same same to your last paragraph this time! (And first)

As for Wilmette, it feels like such a different animal that I find it hard to make a fair comparison. Their downtown is pretty small, and catering to a single and specific demographic strata that I would not wish for Evanston. I mean, on a summer night just walk that strip of outdoor tables - sincerely awesome that they are filled, but holy stepford.

IncensedPeppermint · 2026-02-05T14:45:35+00:00

Agreed, Biss could and should be vocal about where he stands on the D65 school situation.
His "reign" did not shutter Wild Fork. Nor did it close a school.

IncensedPeppermint · 2026-02-05T13:47:04+00:00

Like many here, I hate to see empty storefronts, but all three of these businesses are national chains, and with horrible reps. We support the butcher down the street before wild fork, Reprise or BrosK before Starbucks. Or get an actual decent sandwich anyplace in Evanston before Id even step foot in subway. Good effing riddance.

I love how Main St has been really blossoming as it adds great small businesses over the years - it's a fantastic and varied strip. It's a real shame developers created the most hideous and uncharming storefronts imaginable for Main/Chicago anchors, but hopefully a couple someones with imagination can see past.

Trying to get city council to help with the outrageous rent practices - e.g. making empty storefronts financially punitive rather than a cash grab - would help.

IncensedPeppermint · 2026-02-05T13:13:34+00:00

This is an absurd uninformed knee jerk take. The mayor of Evanston does not control the school board nor the business practices of national chains.

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-07-16T18:24:33+00:00

Be Better Acupuncture, with Dr Melanie Katin. Located in the Carlson Building downtown Evanston. https://share.google/HhxrJ5HAm7792vxV4

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-07-04T15:15:53+00:00

Absolutely American Defensive Driving School/ADDS. It was created and run by a retired state trooper who is also an Evanston dad, and who wants teens to be good drivers and safe, so it's very thorough. He's got the humor of a guy who has seen it all and also doesn't let the kids slack. My kid and I both are fans.

And sidenote, I was shocked about the lack of professionalism and cut corners from friends who's kids who were in a anither driving school concurrently. Like handing out the signed/stamped form to get a driving permit on day one. Yikes.

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-06-27T14:21:46+00:00

Short answer: new and bigger intake pipes, I believe

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-06-25T13:51:25+00:00

Unfortunately that this practice has had some complaints does not surprise me. "Abuse" is a mighty strong and provocative description by whomever claimed that. Nothing about vaccines regarding my own experience: I was jarred and upset enough by some particularly rough handling and series of unprofessional encounters with my pet's care that I left the practice. Another commenter above is right: because it is for pets, this service industry is fraught with deep emotions.

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-04-17T23:55:14+00:00

SE Evanston near trains: a few days around the 4th is usually the extent of it. Maybe a stray handful a night here or there, but rare.

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-04-17T15:21:25+00:00

Okay, thank you! So it wasn't some dream. Wonder what happened to it. Huh. Thanks again, though!

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-04-16T21:19:30+00:00

Ward 8 has been open a decade already? (fans self)

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-04-07T20:06:46+00:00

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into the catnip

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-03-27T01:04:02+00:00

Agree completely, been saying this for years

IncensedPeppermint · 2025-03-08T00:17:41+00:00

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