New Eva's Bridals opens in Tinley Park

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy


Eva's Bridal International now open in Tinley Park.



A new store for brides opened about a month ago at 18219 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park in the former Le Spose Di Angela Bridal Boutique.

Eva’s Bridal International is a couture salon with higher end wedding gowns from national and international designers, according to store manager Brianna Jackson.

Although Eva’s of Tinley Park is not affiliated with Eva’s of Oak Lawn, which was devastated by a fire back in November, the new store is helping brides whose wedding plans were affected by the fire.

“We are taking care of brides for Eva’s of Oak Lawn,” said Jackson. “Until they have their new store ready.”

On its website, Eva’s of Oak Lawn’s promises an announcement soon about its new home in Oak Lawn and recommends its brides visit Eva’s of Tinley Park in the meantime.

Eva’s of Tinley has been holding trunk sales, and offers bridal parties, said Jackson.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, call 708-444-4370 or visit their website at http://www.evasbridalsoftinleypark.com/ or their >Facebook page.

Funeral home open house

Van Henkelum Funeral Home, which recently opened a new facility in Palos Heights after being without a permanent home in the village for a few years, is holding an open house from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday at 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave. in its new home in a strip center. The public is invited and there will be light refreshments. For more information, call 708-448-3530 or visit their website at http://www.vanhenkelum.com/.

Grocery store opens in Chicago Heights

Kroger opened one of its Food 4 Less discount grocery stores last month at 1333 S. Western Ave. in Chicago Heights in a former Dominick’s Finer Foods. The new store is open 24 hours daily and is one of its larger locations.

Deal of the week

Here’s a great deal if you’re a golfer. Tuckaway Golf Club in Crete is celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering two special two-year memberships. The first one costs $198 and lets you golf free Monday to Friday until Dec. 31, 2012. The second one costs $398 and lets you golf free seven days a week and holidays until Dec. 31, 2012. For information or to get in on this deal, call 708-946-2259.

Sullivan's Irish Pub has timely opening on St. Patrick's Day

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Eatery opened today just in time for St. Patrick’s Day at 4660 W. 147th St. in Midlothian.

The Irish pub is in the former Papa T’s nightclub.

Owner Danny Kelly has moved the stage to accommodate more diners but still plans to offer music later in the evening.

Hours will be noon to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. to midnight on Sunday. The pub is closed on Mondays.

For information, call 708-385-9200 or visit their Facebook page.

Sub shop sinks in New Lenox

Quiznos sandwich shop closed recently at 1872 East Lincoln Highway in New Lenox, across the street from Lincoln-Way Central High School.

Creamery open for season

Creamery locations in Mokena, Homer Glen and Frankfort reopened last week, the locations in New Lenox, Manhattan and Orland Hills are reopening tomorrow and the Manteno location reopens next Friday.

Back again this season is Weenie Wednesday with jumbo hotdogs going for 99 cents, Turtle Tuesdays with special prices for Turtle sundaes, and Rainbow cones. Milkshake Mondays have been canceled for this season, unfortunately.

For information, visit their >Facebook page.

Qdoba opens in Oak Lawn

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Qdoba Mexican Grill opened its second south suburban restaurant at 5137 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn starting with breakfast burritos at 7 a.m. today.

There also will be prizes galore for opening day customers who will get the chance to spin a prize wheel during lunch.

“We thought Oak Lawn had the right kind of mix for Qdoba,” said company spokeswoman Lauren Glatthorn. “There are lots of families with kids. The community appreciates homemade food, which is what we offer.”
“Chicago is a great market for us,” said Glatthorn. Oak Lawn will be Qdoba’s 21st location in Illinois including one in an outlot at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park.

There will be a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday.

The new eatery features Mexican cuisine including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, nachos and taco salad.

The Oak Lawn location is about 2,300 square feet with seating for about 95 people. The new eatery will have between 20 and 30 employees, almost all from the Oak Lawn area.

Glatthorn said there will be lots of offers when the restaurant opens, especially online. The Denver-based chain also has a rewards program for frequent customers.

“We definitely do a lot of social media,” said Glatthorn. “We will have lots of offers including buy one, get one free deals at our Facebook page.”

Regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For information, call 708-422-0336 or visit the company website at http://www.qdoba.com/.