Rudy's Grill now open in Summit

Rudy Ananbeh opened Rudy's Grill last week in Summit.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy 

A new fast-food restaurant called Rudy's Grill opened last week at 7509 W. 63rd St. in Summit.

Owner Rudy Ananbeh said he chose that location because as a cabbie he would see the foot and vehicle traffic along that stretch of 63rd Street.

"It's a very busy street," he said.

"We're here to stay," Ananbeh said. "I even bought the building. We don't plan to be here for just a couple of months."

Ananbeh said that though this is his first restaurant he has 16 years of restaurant experience. He said it also was a family affair.

"That's my son and his cousin," Ananbeh said pointing to the two cooks whipping up hamburgers, gyros and hot dogs on a grill.

The menu also includes steaks, beef, barbecue chicken, Greek chicken, salads, meal combos and shakes.

Ananbeh said his contractor worked since November on renovating the building, even though it had been a restaurant.

"We had to redo everything. It's all new," he said. "He did a good job."

The building is small but has a handful of counter seats and there is a newly paved parking lot in the back of the building.

Rudy's is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Ananbeh said business has been very good, so far.

For information, call 708-594-1600.

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Papa’s Fresh Foods closes in Palos

Papa’s Fresh Foods closed recently at 12207 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. The phone number has been disconnected and workers were seen last week moving inventory and equipment out of the business.

A listing updated a week ago on the LoopNet website said the 2,300-square-foot business was for sale for $180,000 because the owner was relocating. The business opened three years ago in a former convenience store.

Deal of the Day: Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven

Celebrate 7-Eleven Day today with a free small Slurpee from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating locations. 

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