The Flossmoor board of trustees expressed support for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a new restaurant coming to the village, at the June 16 board meeting. The owners of 7th Floor Hospitality Group, Louis Morgan and Cory Singleton, presented the requests and concept plans for the[Read More…]
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Flossmoor board approves new cafe’s incentive, liquor license
The Flossmoor village board voted to a approve a request for an economic incentive and liquor license for a new cafe, Beyond Borders, at the June 16 meeting. The cafe will be located at 1036 Sterling Ave. Owners Chris and Jennifer Zarozny said they plan to operate an artisan coffee[Read More…]
Mel’s California Hoagies celebrates its grand opening in Homewood
Mel’s California Hoagies, a carry-out restaurant serving a variety of submarine sandwiches, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration at 813 Maple Ave. in Homewood on Tuesday, June 10. Mel Lee, who’s originally from Sacramento, California, owns the restaurant with his wife, Tudy Lee. Previously, for about two years, Mel’s[Read More…]
Uhlmann Home Improvement marks 8 decades
Any business that lasts 80 years must be doing something right. For Uhlmann Home Improvement, it’s not a secret ingredient. It’s right out in the open: Every customer is treated as the most important customer. George Uhlmann of Flossmoor took over the business from his parents, Kurt and Anna Uhlmann,[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees discuss inviting mobile food vendors to the village
The Flossmoor Village Board had an extensive discussion on the permitting and regulations of mobile food vendors at the June 3 village board meeting. No decisions were made on the future of mobile food vendors. Trustees considered the current regulations, responsibilities of the village and the food vendors, and how[Read More…]
Rabid Brewery owners, patrons say they feel betrayed by Homewood board bid decision
Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one is available here. Rabid Brewery owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon had developed plans to expand their business by purchasing a village-owned shopping strip on West 183rd Street, but their hopes were dashed Tuesday, May 27, when the Homewood[Read More…]
Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani creates an elevated experience at Wind Creek Chicago Southland’s Alto
In mid-May a new dining venue opened at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort and its creator, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, was on hand Tuesday, May 27, to introduce his new venture to local media. Located atop the building on its 17th floor, Alto translates to “high” in[Read More…]
Homewood trustees award Park West Plaza development opportunity to Caton partners
Note: This is part one of a two-part series. The second story focuses on comments from community members, bidders and village trustees. Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, May 27, to invite Caton Commercial Real Estate Group and Granite Realty Partners to purchase and redevelop Park West Plaza at 3003-3025 W.[Read More…]
Brewmasters join forces to create a new offering at Homewood Brewing, Flossmoor Station
You don’t need be a beer aficionado to enjoy Peach Front Property, described as a big sweet, fruity, hoppy beer now being served at Homewood Brewing Co. and Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery. The Double West Coast IPA beer was produced jointly by Cam Horn, brewmaster at Homewood Brewing, and[Read More…]
Small Business Administration official tours Flossmoor, hosts roundtable discussion
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson led Willette LeGrant, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois district director, on a walking tour of small businesses in downtown Flossmoor on Wednesday, May 7. Afterwards, LeGrant and Nelson hosted a roundtable discussion at D’s Cookie Dough Company in Flossmoor, informing small business owners about resources[Read More…]
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