Best Bites column (Jan. 14, 2010)
Here’s the Best Bites column that appears in today’s edition of The Daily Journal.
Edible Arrangements will be open in Bourbonnais by March 1. Owner Noreen Hansbrough, who owns the Edible Arrangements franchise in Homewood, Ill., said construction has started and she hopes to open sooner than that if all goes well. The new store is at 553 Main St. NW, which is in the same plaza as Jewel. The phone number is (815) 935-9439. Until the new location opens, you can place your order with the Homewood store and they will deliver to our area. Call (708) 957-1118.
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Vito’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen (1887 Armour Road in Bourbonnais) reopened on Monday. The restaurant, formerly known as Vito’s Pizzeria & Pub, was closed for nearly three weeks for remodeling. In addition to the new name, it also has an expanded kitchen, new tables and booths, an updated interior, and it will soon have an arcade area for kids. The decor no longer includes any beer signs, which is part of the transition from being a bar to a family-friendly restaurant. The menu has been expanded to include nine varieties of one-pound burgers and several dinners. There are also new appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and pastas. A $4.99 lunch buffet features a salad bar, bread sticks and pizza. On Wednesdays, kids eat free from 4 to 8 p.m. Vito’s opens at 11 a.m. daily. It closes at 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and at midnight Thursday through Saturday. Free delivery is available within Bradley and Bourbonnais. Call (815) 932-3511.
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Congratulations to two area restaurants that are celebrating anniversaries this month.
* On Monday (Jan. 18), The Bennett-Curtis House (302 W. Taylor St.) in Grant Park will mark 18 years in business. In addition to fine dining, they host weddings and offer catering. Look in today’s edition of The Daily Journal for a coupon good for up to $18 off the purchase of two lunch or dinner entrees. The special offer is in celebration of their anniversary and is good through Jan 31. Reservations are required at Bennett-Curtis. Call (815) 465-2288.
* Bull’s Pit Smoked Barbecue today is marking two years in business at 125 W. Station in Kankakee. To celebrate, they’re offering $2 pulled-pork sandwiches and a free dessert with the purchase of any platter. The offer is good through Saturday. To order, call (815) 932-2399.
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A buck will get you free Jr. Frostys for a year and help a good cause, all at the same time. Customers at area Wendy’s restaurants can purchase $1 key tags while supplies last. The money raised will support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which provides funding to help move children from foster care into adoptive families.
Show the tag, which is good for a year, at any participating Wendy’s to receive a free Jr. Frosty. Locally, Wendy’s are at 599 William Latham Dr. in Bourbonnais, 495 N. Kinzie Ave. in Bradley, 1740 W. Court St.in Kankakee, and 129 Cypress Drive in Manteno.
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Speaking of good causes, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has added Operation Cookie Share to their annual cookie sale drive, which officially kicks off tomorrow. Customers purchasing Girl Scout cookies will have the option of buying additional boxes for military troops.
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Firehouse Twenty-Eight Cafe (28 N. Dixie Highway) in Momence is now open for lunch. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
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Cheezer’s Pizza Buffet and Liquor Zone are both close to opening in Bourbonnais. Check my blog (blog.i57life.com/ dining) for the latest news. If you’re on Facebook, become a fan of i57life.com and you’ll automatically receive the Best Bites blog headlines in your news feed.
Best Bites appears every Thursday in The Daily Journal. Denise can be reached at the phone number above, at drenckens@daily-journal.com, or on Facebook.
