La Fajita Grill shut down in Tinley

A green warning notice is glued to the front door of La Fajita Grill in Tinley Park.

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

La Fajita Grill at 16731 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park was shut down last week by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Ivan Baker, director of economic development for Tinley Park, said the Mexican restaurant's certificate of registration was revoked by the state. He said the village had no issues with the restaurant.

The state typically revokes a business certificate of registration for unpaid taxes. 

Calls to the Department of Revenue were not returned.

Square Celt Ale House opens in Orland Park

A new Irish pub arrived in Orland Park this week when the Square Celt Ale House opened in the space formerly occupied by Sam Maguire's Pub.

Square Celt officially opened at 11 a.m. Monday at 39 Orland Square Dr. after a private preview party Saturday night. 

The building, which was acquired earlier this year by the Vaughan Hospitality Group for $1.5 million, underwent extensive remodeling and bears little resemblance to the former Sam Maguire's.

The new restaurant has 350 seats inside with another 350 seats in its expansive outdoor beer garden. There is a grill room, a bar room and a private party room. Square Celt added a fireplace, two video wall televisions and 40 televisions inside and out for sports fans.

Lisa Marie Benton, Vaughan's marketing and events manager, said Square Celt was the group's first suburban location. She said the group operates six establishments in Chicago neighborhoods.

She said the restaurant would feature Irish dishes such as shepherd's pie and an extensive beer and wine selection.

"There will be 30 beers on tap and four wines on tap," Benton said.

The general manager will be Justin Witalka.

Hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. 

For information, call 708-226-9600 or visit its website at www.squarecelt.com.

Bakery now open in Palos

Bella's Bakery & Breakfast opened earlier this year at 12246 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights in the former Baumann's Bakery location.

The bakery has a cafe next door  that serves breakfast along with coffee and bakery items.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday to Sunday. The bakery and cafe are closed on Monday.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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