By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Eggcetera Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch restaurant at 19709 Mokena St. in Mokena, is branching out. A second location is expected to open by the end of the month next to El Cortez Mexican restaurant in the 10100 block of West 191st St. in Mokena.
The new location looks to be a lot bigger than the original restaurant, which is right next to the railroad tracks in downtown Mokena.
Eggcetera is well known for its friendly staff and good food.
Villa Rosa screams for ice cream
Villa Rosa Pizza has added an ice cream parlor at 7717 W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort Square.
Coming soon
A Mattress Zone outlet store is coming soon to 16010 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.
Closet closed
Magical Closet has closed its door at 12228 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.
Catching up
Barb's Place, a restaurant that features fast food such as tacos and hot dogs, opened a few months ago at 5201 W. 167th St. in Oak Forest in the old Deputy Dog hot dog stand. The phone number is 708-321-1490. The eatery is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
About Me
- Bob Bong
- I have more than 40 years in the news business and have successfully evolved into an electronic journalist. Comings & Goings and Southland Savvy track news about businesses in Chicago's Southland.
New home decor store in Frankfort
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Sissy's Home Decor, which specializes in home furnishings, has opened at 637 N. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-469-5339.
Peppy in Oak Lawn
A new Pep Boys auto store opened last month at 4143 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The phone number is 708-423-4408.
Tasty update
Tasty Bites and Treats, a Polish deli and bakery, is now open at 47 E. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-464-4660.
Jameson's update
Jameson's Pub at 9545 St. Francis Road in Frankfort finally has a phone number and is now expected to open by the end of January. The number is 815-469-0500.
Southland Savvy
Sissy's Home Decor, which specializes in home furnishings, has opened at 637 N. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-469-5339.
Peppy in Oak Lawn
A new Pep Boys auto store opened last month at 4143 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The phone number is 708-423-4408.
Tasty update
Tasty Bites and Treats, a Polish deli and bakery, is now open at 47 E. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. The phone number is 815-464-4660.
Jameson's update
Jameson's Pub at 9545 St. Francis Road in Frankfort finally has a phone number and is now expected to open by the end of January. The number is 815-469-0500.
New grocer comes to Evergreen Park
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Pete's Fresh Market, a South Side-based supermarket chain, is expected to open its latest store next week at 3720 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park. The 55,000-square-foot store will open Jan. 15 in the former Frank's Nursery and Crafts store, which the village bought after that retailer went bankrupt a few years ago.
Pete's Fresh Market has four stores on the Southwest Side of Chicago, a store in the East Side community and another one in Calumet City that opened last year. The Evergreen Park store was originally expected to open last summer and then in October.
When it opens, Pete's will be the only true supermarket in the village.
The new store will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information on the chain and to check its weekly ad, visit Pete's web site.
Juiced for a grand opening
Juiced Nutrition will hold its grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 2056 Ridge Road in Homewood.
The store is dedicated to fitness and nutrition. Owner Jim Taliano said there will be food and vendors who will hand out free samples.
At present, the store carries vitamins and nutritional supplements, but Taliano said he will be adding personal trainers, massages and a smoothie bar.
For more information, call 708-799-6160. Taliano said a Web site is in the works.
House of Brews closes in Oak Forest
Chicago's House of Brews appears to have closed at 15426 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Forest. The phone has been disconnected, and its Facebook page has nothing new since late September. The establishment opened in February 2009.
This is one of those locations that seem to be cursed despite being on a busy street (Cicero Avenue) in a nice town (Oak Forest). House of Brews was preceded by a couple of Mexican restaurants and another one that was Eastern European, I think. None of them lasted very long.
In contrast, nearby eateries such as Beggars Pizza, Mrs. O'Brien's Pub and Durbin's seem to be thriving.
Now hiring
Fajitas, a Mexican restaurant expected to open in March at 167th Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park, is accepting applications. To apply, call the location in Countryside at 708-352-8226.
Southland Savvy
Pete's Fresh Market, a South Side-based supermarket chain, is expected to open its latest store next week at 3720 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park. The 55,000-square-foot store will open Jan. 15 in the former Frank's Nursery and Crafts store, which the village bought after that retailer went bankrupt a few years ago.
Pete's Fresh Market has four stores on the Southwest Side of Chicago, a store in the East Side community and another one in Calumet City that opened last year. The Evergreen Park store was originally expected to open last summer and then in October.
When it opens, Pete's will be the only true supermarket in the village.
The new store will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information on the chain and to check its weekly ad, visit Pete's web site.
Juiced for a grand opening
Juiced Nutrition will hold its grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 2056 Ridge Road in Homewood.
The store is dedicated to fitness and nutrition. Owner Jim Taliano said there will be food and vendors who will hand out free samples.
At present, the store carries vitamins and nutritional supplements, but Taliano said he will be adding personal trainers, massages and a smoothie bar.
For more information, call 708-799-6160. Taliano said a Web site is in the works.
House of Brews closes in Oak Forest
Chicago's House of Brews appears to have closed at 15426 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Forest. The phone has been disconnected, and its Facebook page has nothing new since late September. The establishment opened in February 2009.
This is one of those locations that seem to be cursed despite being on a busy street (Cicero Avenue) in a nice town (Oak Forest). House of Brews was preceded by a couple of Mexican restaurants and another one that was Eastern European, I think. None of them lasted very long.
In contrast, nearby eateries such as Beggars Pizza, Mrs. O'Brien's Pub and Durbin's seem to be thriving.
Now hiring
Fajitas, a Mexican restaurant expected to open in March at 167th Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park, is accepting applications. To apply, call the location in Countryside at 708-352-8226.
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