By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The couple from Orland Hills originally intended to open their gourmet coffee shop and café in early January, but construction and other delays made that impossible.
They passed their village inspection last week and opened their doors at 7 a.m. Monday in a so-called soft opening.
Cyndi De Zutter said they would schedule a grand opening for later in the month.
In an earlier interview, De Zutter said everything on the menu was going to be made in-house and good for you.
“We’re steering toward healthy,” she said. “We won’t have any fryers and all of our lunch meats will be nitrate-free.”
De Zutter said the café will feature gourmet coffee, scones, muffins, side salads and a frozen concoction called a Banana Whip.
“We use pure bananas that are whipped into a custard-like soft ice cream,” she said. “Everyone who tries it will love it.”
The café will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For information, call 708-349-9600 or visit their Facebook page.
Paula Deen’s Kitchen Opens at Casino
Southern celebrity chef Paula Deen’s Kitchen will hold its grand opening on Thursday at Harrah’s Joliet Casino.
The restaurant and adjoining retail store have been open for a couple of weeks in redesigned space at the casino.
The restaurant features buffet stations and an ala carte menu modeled after some of Deen’s other eateries including Lady & Sons, Deen Brother’s Barbeque and Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House.
For reservations, call 815-740-7800.
Weenie Wednesdays
This one is a favorite of my 5-year-old grandson. The Creamery is again offering 99-cent hot dogs on Weenie Wednesdays at all six locations in the Southland.
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