Gino's East pizzeria closes in Orland Park

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

The economy has claimed another longtime Orland Park business with the recent closing of Gino’s East at 15840 S. Harlem Ave.

The restaurant has been struggling for some time and had cut back its hours in recent years.

Gino’s East said it will honor gift certificates and coupons issued by the Orland store at its other locations. The nearest Gino’s East eateries are in Naperville and Highland, Ind. For a complete list of open locations, visit http://www.ginoseast.com/

Just A Pizza closesAnother pizzeria that couldn’t make a go in this economy is Just A Pizza, 7108 W. 183rd St. in Tinley Park, which closed recently after being open just about six months.

Mokena ribbon cuttingsTwo new businesses in Mokena will be having ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the next week.

Tiger Kwon’s Martial Arts will hold its ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at 19813 S. LaGrange Road in Mokena, which is the second location for Tiger Kwon’s. There also is a dojo in New Lenox. For more information, visit http://www.tigerkwonkicks.com/.

Unwind Massage Therapy will do the honors at 5 p.m. next Thursday at 19054 Henry Drive in Mokena. For more information, visit http://www.unwindmylife.com/.

Both new businesses also have Facebook pages.

Simply Smokin’
The restaurant, which has been under renovation for months at 10211 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, finally has a name. The former pancake house and Mexican restaurant is expected to open soon as Simply Smokin’ BBQ and Grill.

Now open
Six Essentials Integrative Health, a nontraditional health services office, opened recently at 11267 W. 159th St. in Orland Park. For more information, visit http://www.sixessentialshealth.com/.

Landmark Flooring, a flooring contractor, opened recently at 9501 W. 171st St. in Tinley Park. Phone number is 708-349-0011 or visit http://www.landmarkflooring.net/.