Restaurants
Comings & Goings: Obbie’s Pizza to stay ‘unique and delicious’
By Tim Hadac Archer Avenue’s long-time king of pizzerias will continue to rule. Same recipes at Obbie’s Pizza, 6654 W. Archer. Same pizza and ingredients. Same pasta, broasted chicken, shrimp, perch, Italian beef/sausage/meatball sandwiches, sides and pop. Same seasoned, Middleby Marshall pizza oven built in 1947—the type of pizza oven every restaurant owner wants but…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Freddy’s closes in Orland Park
By Bob Bong Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers closed its doors in Orland Park for the last time on March 7 and all of the signage has been removed. No reason for the closing was given on the restaurant’s Facebook page and an email to Freddy’s corporate offices went unreturned. Phone calls and emails to…
Read MoreCervantinos Authentic Mexican Restaurant opens in Palos Heights
By Kelly White When choosing a location for his second business location, Luis Garcia knew he wanted it to be Palos Heights. “I absolutely love it here,” Luis Garcia, of Oak Forest and the owner and chef of Cervantinos Authentic Mexican Restaurant #2, said. “It’s a great area, nice clientele and I’m happy to be…
Read MoreOak Lawn welcomes second Panda Express restaurant
By Joe Boyle A large crowd of customers began lining up outside the new Panda Express in Oak Lawn the morning of Feb. 15 and were not disappointed when they entered the restaurant. A major draw to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was that the first 88 customers to enter the restaurant would receive…
Read MorePanda Express opening new concept location next week in Oak Lawn
By Bob Bong Panda Express will be celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 4801 W. 87th St. in Oak Lawn with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The first lucky 88 guests to receive a free Panda Express branded T-shirt.…
Read MoreMy Twist Boba and Yogurt in Summit is a must try!
By Carol McGowan On 63rd Street in Summit, sits a great place to get in on all of the excitement of Boba Tea, and delicious frozen yogurt. My Twist, 7520 W. 63rd Street, has been open for almost a year and a half, and is drawing in more customers as word gets around over the…
Read MoreTaste of Orland keeps the fun going for 20 years
By Isabella Schreck With live music and karaoke, dozens of food vendors and activities for kids, there was something for everyone at the 20th anniversary Taste of Orland. The Taste ran from Friday through Sunday, and despite a rainy Saturday and an overcast Sunday, hordes of people filled the Village Hall lot and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreTaste of Orland finishes at Village Hall and readies for Centennial West
By Jeff Vorva The 20th edition of the Taste of Orland Park seemingly featured a little of everything. This is the final year it is scheduled to be held near Village Hall as plans are to move it to the revamped Centennial Park West starting next year, a site Mayor Keith Pekau said is better…
Read MoreChicago rock legend to perform at Krapil’s
By Bob Bong Krapil’s Steakhouse in Worth offers live music on weekends in the summer and when Ambidextrous takes the stage Saturday night they will be joined by a Chicago rock legend. Taking the stage with Ambidextrous will be Ray Graffia Jr., one of the founding members of the New Colony Six. Graffia is making…
Read MoreSt. Catherine Carnival goes off without a hitch, trustee says
By Joe Boyle The St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival in Oak Lawn was not only considered a success last weekend, it may prove to be beacon of hope to other communities. The carnival drew large crowds and went off with few hiccups, according to Trustee Ralph Soch, whose 6th District includes St. Catherine at 10621…
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