Hoosier Mama Evanston Details; Free Beer at Binny's

EVANSTON—Plans for the Hoosier Mama expansion to Evanston are moving forward. DNAinfo reports that owner Paula Haney hopes to open by November 1 and will serve biscuit sandwiches and savory hand pies, along with the Dollop Coffee and Tea. A city representative says the next step is for them to submit drawings for permit. [DNAinfo/EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—The first 200 people who stop in the Binny's Beverage Depot at 1720 N. Marcey after 5 p.m. today will receive a gift card equivalent to a case of beer courtesy of Coors Light. [EaterWire]

MERCHANDISE MART—Food trucks and techies are coming together next Friday for the second annual Techweek Food Truck Face Off. Six trucks will be in attendance (including Brand BBQ and Eleaven) from 6-9 p.m. Free admission. [EaterWire]

PAULA DEEN—Did you miss the Paula Deen apology video? If so, you're in luck. Eater National has it right here. [-E-]