Southland hookah bars snuffed out

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Hookah lounges, which allowed patrons to smoke flavored tobaccos through waterpipes, have closed in the past few weeks in Worth and Palos Hills. In Worth, Friends Café and Lounge at 11015 S. Harlem Ave. and Havana Café at 7011 W. 111th St. closed after the village approved stricter smoking restrictions on businesses. In Palos Hills, Royale Lounge closed last month at 7205 W. 103rd St.

Yarning in Frankfort
Yarns to Dye For & More has opened at 19 S. Ash St. in downtown Frankfort. The shop features specialty yarns, jewelry and artwork. The shop also offers knitting and crocheting classes. There is no Web site. For more information, call 815-469-4906.

Doctor is out
TV Doctor, a shop that serviced and sold televisions, has closed after being open only a short time at 16745 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park.

Wine out of style
WineStyles has closed at 7301 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park. The shops are franchised and aim to educate people about wine. They have wine clubs and offer tastings. Not to worry wine aficionados, a WineStyles store is still open at 20290 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. That store’s number is 815-469-9994.

Now open
Wise Buys Resale opened recently at 14205 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. The shop carries men's, women's and childrens’ clothing, antiques, jewelry, books and collectibles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call the shop at (708) 645-7200.