Hewn Bakery is one of the top eats in Evanston.

Evanston residents tell us their favorite spots in the city

Evanstonians spill about the best places to eat, shop and relax in the city. Explore Evanston like a local with these favorites

Wednesday October 22 2014

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Evanston may be a suburb of Chicago, but the city is full of tantalizing restaurants and unexpected attractions. After exploring the beautiful Northwestern University campus and sampling some Temperance Beer, it's not hard to see why the area is a favorite getaway for anyone who needs a break from urban life. We quizzed some prominent Evanston residents about their favorite places to eat, shop and enjoy the arts.

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Paul Hornschemeier's top seven

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Cartoonist and graphic designer

1. Edzo's Burger Shop
2. Bennison's Bakery
3. Gigio's Pizzeria
4. Evanston Post Office
5. Bagel Art
6. Metal House 1
7. American Toby Jug Museum

Amy Morton's top six

Photograph: Neil Burger

Owner, Found

1. Greenwood Street Beach
2. Chalk Boutique
3. Cozy Noodles & Rice
4. Found
5. Block Museum of Art
6. Evanston Dog Beach

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Brian Huston's top ten

Owner and chef, Boltwood

1. Brothers K Coffeehouse
2. The Spice House
3. Campagnola
4. Hewn
5. Ward Eight
6. SPACE
7. Evanston Farmers' Market
8. Cross Rhodes
9. Bagel Art
10. Greenwood Street Beach

Elizabeth Tisdahl's top eight

Mayor of Evanston

1. Fourth of July in Evanston
2. Hecky's Barbecue
3. Lighthouse Beach
4. Charles Gates Dawes House
5. Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop
6. FEW Spirits
7. Youth Job Center
8. Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate

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Josh Gilbert's top ten

Founder and brewer, Temperance Beer Company

1. Ward Eight
2. New restaurants like Found, Farmhouse and Boltwood
3. Homestead Meats
4. Northwestern University
5. Burgers at Mustard's, Edzo's, Bill's or DMK
6. SPACE
7. Hewn
8. Greenwood Street Beach
9. Arts and culture at Actors Gym and Next Theatre
10. The Brothers K Coffeehouse

Brent DiCrescenzo's top ten

Managing Editor, Time Out Chicago

1. Lucky Platter
2. Comix Revolution
3. Hoosier Mama Pie Company
4. Hewn
5. Vinic Wine
6. Block Museum of Art
7. Greenwood Street Beach
8. Temperance Beer Company
9. Joy Yee's Noodles
10. Chicago-Main Newsstand

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