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Frangella Italian Market opens in Orland

Frangella Italian Market opened recently at 178th Street and Wolf Road in Orland Park.


By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Frangella’s Italian Imports, 11925 S. 80th Avenue in Palos Park, recently opened a second store at 178th Street and Wolf Road in Orland Park. Frangella’s is known for its Italian deli sandwiches, pasta and ethnic specialties.

The Orland store is called Frangella Italian Market and is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There is no website, but the Orland store’s phone number is 708-478-6460.

Riley Trick Shop closes in Frankfort
Riley’s Trick Shop closed recently at 103 Bankview Drive in Frankfort after being forced out by a neighboring tenant that wanted more space in the strip center, says Jim Riley, owner of the original Riley’s Trick Shop in Worth.

Riley said there are no plans to reopen in Frankfort but the Worth store is open for business at 6442 W. 111th St., where it has been located since 1973. The store first opened in Chicago in 1937 and has moved four times. The Frankfort store opened in October 2007.

For more information, visit http://www.rileystrickshop.com/.

Auto parts store opens in Crown Point
Advanced Auto Parts opened a store recently at 914 N. Main St. in downtown Crown Point. Hours are Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The phone number is 219-663-7846.

Carlini’s Pizza opens in Frankfort SquareAnother pizzeria is giving it a go in the space behind the Hot Grill, 7818 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort Square. Carlini’s Pizza opened a few weeks ago. The phone number is 815-469-0930. Carlini’s is at least the fourth pizzeria to open there in the past couple of years. Good luck!

Name change
The former Domino’s Pizza at 18155 Dixie Highway recently changed its name to Delanoe’s Pizza and expanded the menu. Hours are Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight. The phone number is 708-794-0209 and the website is http://delanoes.com/.

Simply Smokin’ now openSimply Smokin’ BBQ and Grill finally opened its doors last week at 10211 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort.

Deal of the week
Don’s Hot Dogs, 17831 Wolf Road in Orland Park, is offering a buy one get one free deal on Wienie Wednesdays. There is a four hot dog limit.

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