Panera Bread opening Dec. 27
December 15th, 2011Panera Bread will open at 6 a.m. Dec. 27. The restaurant is at 1690 N. State Route 50 in Bradley, in the First National Bank of Grant Park building. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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Christmas Day, Inc. will once again be serving a free Christmas dinner on Dec. 25. It’s a chance for anyone who might otherwise spend the holiday alone to come out and enjoy food and fellowship on Christmas Day.
The 17th annual holiday meal, which is catered by La Villetta restaurant, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at eight locations throughout the area. The meal includes ham, turkey, stuffing, several other side dishes, salad and pie. There will also be prizes and entertainment, including a visit from Santa, at each site.
There is no cost to the meal, but reservations are required. This helps ensure that each location is properly prepared. The intent is to bring together people who would otherwise spend the holiday alone, so carry-outs are not available.
Organizers of the event hope to serve at least 1,500 people this year. If you would like to make a reservation, or volunteer to help, please call (815) 295-1610. Reservations will be accepted until Dec. 23.
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Caribbean Delite is expected to reopen at 559 E. Court St. in early January. The restaurant formerly was at the corner of Wall and Station streets in Kankakee.
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Fieldhouse on Heritage has five new lunch specials for $5.55. The specials are available every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include a drink. Fieldhouse is at 12 Heritage Plaza in Bourbonnais.
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It appears that Doctor Donuts in Bourbonnais has closed. The restaurant opened in May of this year at 275 S. Main St.
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The current online Deal of the Day is for The Freight House Pub in Kankakee. You can buy a $20 gift certificate for $10. To purchase this deal, go to i57life.com/deals.


