Friday, November 23, 2012
Why order a hot dog when you can have a fowler?
There are two menus at Little Louie's at 1342 Shermer Rd. in Northbrook — one with standard burgers and hot dogs and everything else you would expect from a fast food joint. The other menu is less typical, offering items called McLovin, Ace Ventura and La Bubba Rosa. The weird wall of sandwiches at Little Louie's has about 20 different items inspired by flavors, movies and whatever else might be on owner Peter Weiss's mind at the time. "Everything that up there is good and it sells," Weiss said. "Some people come in and just order off the wall." The 45-year-old business hasn't always offered quirky, movie-inspired sandwiches. Weiss came up with the idea after he bought the restaurant 15 years ago. "I'm all about flavors," Weiss said. "…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Each generation of the Schmitt family keeps faith with the past while utilizing the present and future.
The success of Deerfields Bakery may well be attributed to five generations of the Schmitt family keeping one hand firmly on the company’s 126-year-old tradition of quality and the other on the latest technology. When current CEO Tim Schmitt joined the company in 2006 as the fifth generation of his family in the baking business, he suggested to Karl Schmitt, his father and boss, a bigger online presence for the company. Want Highland Park news in your inbox? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. "We’re a bakery, what do we need that for," Karl said to Tim. Nevertheless, Tim went about overseeing the development of a website and ultimately a Facebook page while continuing the traditions that have made Deerfields one of the Village’s longstanding…
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The city is encouraging residents to make a big impact on small businesses this holiday season.
The information below comes from the Downtown Highland Park Alliance. Support local Downtown Highland Park businesses on Saturday, November 24, during Small Business Saturday. Want Highland Park news in your inbox? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to celebrating small businesses and their communities. Whether you’re shopping for apparel, home furnishings or jewelry, Downtown Highland Park is your one-stop shopping destination for gifts this holiday season. “During Small Business Saturday, consumers will be able to enjoy a unique and personalized shopping experience while helping the community to grow and prosper,” said Jessica Weglarz, Executive …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
One of Highland Park's oldest restaurants abruptly closed on Tuesday, putting an end to a long history of multiple locations, attempts at reinvention and french fries.
Stashs, one of Highland Park's oldest restaurants, with a long-running reputation for its hot dogs and french fries, closed abruptly on Tuesday after 44 years. Want Highland Park news in your inbox? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. Originally owned by Stan Jacobson, the restaurant was bought by Bobby Dubin 10 years ago. Dubin, who did not returns calls from Patch for comment, moved Stashs from its former Port Clinton Square location (currently home to Real Urban Barbecue, which just celebrated its second anniversary) to 2nd Street in 2009. But Dubin did more than change the restaurant's location. Amid an increase in competition and a growing interest in healthier eating, Dubin decided to venture into more creative dining options. He …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
News of the sandwich spot's departure from Central Avenue in downtown Highland Park prompted over 20 comments from readers with suggestions of what should take its place. What do you think?
The downtown Highland Park sandwich shop closed its doors at the end of October. What should take its place?
Late last week, the Corner Bakery on Central Avenue closed, surprising many Highland Park residents. Want Highland Park news in your inbox every morning? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. "Wow!" said Patch columnist Ed Brill in surprise about the news on Facebook. "It was always busy!" The restaurant did not close due to a lack of business, according to Business and Economic Development Chair Alyssa Knobel. She says the city is working with landlord Al Klairmont to attract a business that's right for the location. "Does it have to be a restaurant? No," Knobel said. And perhaps it won't be a restaurant. The city recently announced a Panera would be opening nearby, across the street from Michael's. Panera's menu offers an assortment of …
Friday, November 2, 2012
Restaurateur saw a help wanted sign 23 year ago starting his close relationship with Deerfield
An opportune help wanted sign in front of the Cherry Pit Restaurant in Deerfield 23 years ago produced one of Deerfield’s leading entrepreneurs and civic backers. That is when Kevin Quigley, who was operating a business in Lake Forest and looking for some extra income, parked in front of the Cherry Pit, saw the sign, walked in, was hired as assistant manager and never left. Earlier: Gold Ribbon Day Fights Cancer Saturday The Cherry Pit became Kevin’s Place seven years ago when he bought it from, Lynn Elliott, the woman who hired him. She is now his assistant manager. “We both know how each other likes stuff,” he said. His passion and enthusiasm for the Village has continued to grow. “Every community needs a place like (this) where everyone…
Moe @ the Buck
8:39 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
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