Johnny's Char-House Now Open in Orland Park in former Canoe Club

Johnny's Char-House is now open in Orland Park.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

The giant aquarium is gone but the waterfall remains at Johnny’s Char-House, which opened a few weeks ago in the former Canoe Club at 15200 S. 94th Avenue in Orland Park.

Owner Jonathan Mantas is no stranger to the Southland. Johnny’s Char-House is his 17th restaurant venture. He also owns the Kingsberry restaurants in Oak Forest and Flossmoor and used to own Jonathan’s in Palos Heights.

Hours at the Char-House are Tuesday to Friday 4-11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday noon to 11 p.m.

For information, check out the Facebook page for Johnny's Char-House.

Silver Cross Encore Shop Open for Fall
The Encore Shop, Silver Cross Hospital’s resale store, is hosting its fall opening today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop is located on Walnut Street in Joliet just north of the Keck Emergency Pavilion. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are welcome. For information, call the hospital’s Volunteers Services at 815-740-7117.

Open for Lunch
JH Sweis Catering, which has been offering catering for about two years, opened a Bistro a few weeks ago that serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10110 W. 191st St. in Mokena. The lunch menu includes salads, sandwiches and sides. The phone number is 708-478-7230. For information, check out the Facebook page for JH Sweis Catering.

That strip center has become something of a foodies paradise. Besides JH Sweis there is 191 South with Joe’s Italian Villa, EggCetera Café and El Cortez Mexican restaurant.

Catching up
The Hairspray Salon opened a few months ago in the Vineyards Plaza at 20491 S. LaGrange in Frankfort. The salon is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 815-469-8998. For information, check out the Facebook page for Hairspray Salon.

Pet Deal of the Weekend
Pet owners can get free samples of natural pet foods and treats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Joy’s Best Friends Best Bites at 13034 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park. Joy’s is definitely pet friendly.