Best of Evanston 2023
In 1960, the city of Evanston tore down the old library to create a more spacious building, revealing a surprise under the steps: a marble statue of a young girl and her faithful canine companion. Beside her, the dog stomps on a snake, dangerously close to her ankle. This statue is a replica of 19th century Italian sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni’s original work titled “Innocence Protected by Fidelity,” or “Innocence Guarded by Faithfulness” according to different translations. The original is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “That’s my favorite item in the room,” Bird said while explaining the statue’s story. “I always love pointing her out to folks.”
February 26, 2023
Every year, The Daily Northwestern shows our appreciation and support for the business owners and employees that make Evanston one-of-a-kind. After hundreds of votes, The Daily Northwestern’s annual Best of Evanston edition is here.
We’ve compiled a list of your 19 favorite restaurants and businesses, and commemorated four businesses that closed their doors this year. Click here to find out which of your favorites made the cut.