Karyn Calabrese, left, and Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Karyn's Kitchen in Flossmoor Commons. (Nick Ulanowski/H-F Chronicle)
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The grand opening of Karyn’s Kitchen draws a crowd

Karyn’s Kitchen, a vegan restaurant in Flossmoor Commons, was packed with people for its grand opening celebration on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 7. Anyone who bought food was entered into a raffle with prizes valued at hundreds of dollars.

Raffle winner Denise Ocampo, left, said Karyn Calabrese's detox program changed her life. (Nick Ulanowski /H-F Chronicle)
Raffle winner Denise Ocampo, left, said Karyn Calabrese’s detox program changed her life. (Nick Ulanowski /H-F Chronicle)

With a microphone in her hand, Karyn Calabrese, the owner of Karyn’s Kitchen and previous owner of…

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