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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.
Fajitas opening delayed in Tinley Park
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Another delay has kept Fajitas Mexican Restaurant from opening as expected at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.
The eatery had expected to open the past two Mondays and is now shooting for next week. Delays in opening are common for new restaurants, but we'll let you know when Fajitas opens its doors.
Blue Fox remains closed
The Blue Fox at 6820 W. 179th St. in Tinley Park remains closed. There is a message on a pizza plate in the front window saying the restaurant is temporarily closed and will reopen April 13, yesterday. The Web site has no future events listed and there have been no Facebook entries since March 27. Not sure what all that means, but we'll let you know if we get any more information.
Debo's Dogs adds drive-through
Debo's Dogs at 19866 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort Square opened a drive-through lane a few weeks ago.
Arnie Salerno's opens
Arnie Salerno's on Ridgeland has opened at 13440 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. The restaurant features pizza, pasta, sandwiches and other Italian food. The phone number is 708-293-1100.
Southland Savvy
Another delay has kept Fajitas Mexican Restaurant from opening as expected at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.
The eatery had expected to open the past two Mondays and is now shooting for next week. Delays in opening are common for new restaurants, but we'll let you know when Fajitas opens its doors.
Blue Fox remains closed
The Blue Fox at 6820 W. 179th St. in Tinley Park remains closed. There is a message on a pizza plate in the front window saying the restaurant is temporarily closed and will reopen April 13, yesterday. The Web site has no future events listed and there have been no Facebook entries since March 27. Not sure what all that means, but we'll let you know if we get any more information.
Debo's Dogs adds drive-through
Debo's Dogs at 19866 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort Square opened a drive-through lane a few weeks ago.
Arnie Salerno's opens
Arnie Salerno's on Ridgeland has opened at 13440 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. The restaurant features pizza, pasta, sandwiches and other Italian food. The phone number is 708-293-1100.
Businesses offer April 15 freebies to help take the sting out of tax day
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The tax man cometh on Thursday but all is not lost. Several businesses are offering freebies to take away some of the sting, including:
Dunkin Donuts shops at 4152 W. 167th St. in Oak Forest, 4021 W. 183rd St. in Country Club Hills and 11309 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park will be giving away free small iced coffees from midnight to midnight April 15. Owner Asif Nathani said the offer is good for one per customer but no purchase is required.
“You don’t even need a coupon,” says Nathani, who took over ownership of the three shops recently. “It’s a get acquainted offer.”
Starbucks is giving away free 20-ounce coffees to anyone who brings in a travel mug from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 15. http://www.starbucks.com/
IHOP is letting kids under 12 eat for free throughout April. Deal runs from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Deal is for one free child’s meal with every paid adult meal. http://www.ihop.com/
Cinnabon is offering two free cupcake bites from 6 to 8 p.m. http://www.cinnabon.com/
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is offering a 15 percent discount on all orders on Thursday. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the offer as are take-out orders. http://www.pfchangs.com/
Jamba Juice is offering a buy one get one coupon at its Web site www.jambajuice.com through April 25. This one is tied to the company’s 20th anniversary rather than tax day but what the heck.
Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream Treatery is giving away free slices of its ice cream pizza from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. http://www.maggiemoos.com/
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants are offering $10.40 tax day dinner specials with the added bonus of a gift certificate good for a $10.40 dinner special on your next visit. The restaurant also has a tax preparer’s dessert special for Friday. http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/
These two are unconfirmed but possible. Subway has given away free cookies on tax day in the past, while McDonald’s restaurants have offered tax day specials such as buy one get one for a penny in the past. There’s no harm in asking.
While we’re on the subject of freebies, national parks across America will offer free admission from April 17 to April 25 in honor of National Parks Week. Just in case you find yourself next to the Grand Canyon or Appomattox Court House.
Southland Savvy
The tax man cometh on Thursday but all is not lost. Several businesses are offering freebies to take away some of the sting, including:
Dunkin Donuts shops at 4152 W. 167th St. in Oak Forest, 4021 W. 183rd St. in Country Club Hills and 11309 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park will be giving away free small iced coffees from midnight to midnight April 15. Owner Asif Nathani said the offer is good for one per customer but no purchase is required.
“You don’t even need a coupon,” says Nathani, who took over ownership of the three shops recently. “It’s a get acquainted offer.”
Starbucks is giving away free 20-ounce coffees to anyone who brings in a travel mug from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 15. http://www.starbucks.com/
IHOP is letting kids under 12 eat for free throughout April. Deal runs from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Deal is for one free child’s meal with every paid adult meal. http://www.ihop.com/
Cinnabon is offering two free cupcake bites from 6 to 8 p.m. http://www.cinnabon.com/
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is offering a 15 percent discount on all orders on Thursday. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the offer as are take-out orders. http://www.pfchangs.com/
Jamba Juice is offering a buy one get one coupon at its Web site www.jambajuice.com through April 25. This one is tied to the company’s 20th anniversary rather than tax day but what the heck.
Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream Treatery is giving away free slices of its ice cream pizza from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. http://www.maggiemoos.com/
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants are offering $10.40 tax day dinner specials with the added bonus of a gift certificate good for a $10.40 dinner special on your next visit. The restaurant also has a tax preparer’s dessert special for Friday. http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/
These two are unconfirmed but possible. Subway has given away free cookies on tax day in the past, while McDonald’s restaurants have offered tax day specials such as buy one get one for a penny in the past. There’s no harm in asking.
While we’re on the subject of freebies, national parks across America will offer free admission from April 17 to April 25 in honor of National Parks Week. Just in case you find yourself next to the Grand Canyon or Appomattox Court House.
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