This past year has been a rough one, but one local business has received recognition for the way it handled the challenges of the pandemic year. Jonathan Kane Salon & Spa in Homewood was recently recognized by a major trade magazine for its efforts in adjusting operations and supporting staff[Read More…]
Author: Carrie Steinweg
The Bistro on Sterling welcomes back Yvette Zavala as executive chef
Checking in: Dunning’s Market celebrates 2nd anniversary in Flossmoor location, forges ahead through pandemic
An encouraging message adorns the plywood covering a window at Dunning’s Market that was damaged in the derecho storm on Aug. 10. The storm, a power outage and the pandemic have presented challenges for the local deli. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Maple Tree Inn welcomes customers back to dining room
Burnt ends are on the menu at Maple Tree Inn, where guests can now dine indoors or outside. (Provided photo)
Rabid Brewing adapts quirkily to rapidly changing times
Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon, owners of Rabid Brewing in Homewood. (Provided photo) Since mid-March, when the pandemic hit, businesses have had to close or adapt. At Rabid Brewing, they adapted. Owner Raiye Rosado said that she can’t think of one aspect of the business that hasn’t been affected and[Read More…]
Culture opens to facilitate community through food and entertainment
The old Grape & Grain location became Culture Food & Entertainment at a New Year’s Eve grand opening and had been off to a good start before the pandemic hit. Culture is a partnership of three families: Joan and Michael Sullivan, Sheree and Robert Lee and Michael and Joy Towns. [Read More…]
La Voute reopens for curbside and outdoor dining
Diners enjoy a meal on the patio at La Voute Bar + Bistro on Ridge Road in Homewood, which has reopened for outdoor dining. (Chronicle file photo)
Check in with The Bistro on Sterling
Rich and Tracy Cairo and their staff pose with a message for their customers: “We look forward to raising a glass with you soon. Thank you.” (Provided photo/Thomas Photographic Services)
Check in with Redbird Cafe
Redbird Cafe owner Kim Nolen is still minding the store, in spite of the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo)
Community steps up to adopt, foster pets during coronavirus crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, local residents continued to provide new homes for animals that had been sheltered at South Suburban Humane Society. SSHS adoptions continued even after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his stay-at-home order, which went into effect March 21. In the 11 days leading up to the[Read More…]
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