I’ve just learned that Johnny Angel’s will open Tuesday at 119 W. Washington in Momence.

The hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The phone is (815) 472-6801.

I’ll post more details soon.

Carmen’s Bakery & Deli (33 S. Oak) in Herscher has new summer hours. They are now open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sunday hours are still 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carmen’s is closed on Saturdays.

In addition to traditional bakery and deli items, they also serve ice cream, milk shakes and smoothies.

The phone is (815) 426-2210.

Construction is nearly complete on the new Dunkin’ Donuts, at the southeast corner of Bethel and U.S. Route 45/52.

I spoke with one of the owners today, who told me they’re anticipating an opening date in mid to late June.

Dunkin’ Donuts will occupy two-thirds of the new building and will offer a drive-through.

New China opened May 2 at 20 S. Locust St. in Manteno.

It’s at the west end of Tamblyn Plaza, in space formerly occupied by Oversky Chinese Restaurant. Inside there are several tables for dine-in customers.

Hours are 11 .m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

The phone is (815) 468-1168.

French Toast opened at 6 a.m. today at 161 E. Bethel in Bourbonnais. It’s “a gourmet restaurant without the gourmet price,” according to owner Heather Lavine.

The menu features numerous breakfast and lunch items. Sample breakfast offerings include strawberry rhubarb crepes, and a fresh crab omelette (filled with crab, asparagus, chive oil, white truffle oil, mozzarella cheese and a basil garnish, along with house potatoes, for $9.95), and corned beef hash (fresh corned beef braised in cream sauce with sweet potato hash and eggs, $8.95).

For a twist on the ordinary, try pumpkin or lemon buttermilk pancakes, or creme brulee French toast. On my first visit I tried the verde chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made with layers of corn tortillas, roasted poblano peppers, tomatilla salsa and melted cheese. It was so good I kept taking bites long after I was full. There are five gluten-free breakfasts to choose from, including arepas benedict (applewood smoked ham, cornmeal-scallion arepas, white truffle hollandaise and house potatoes, $8.95.)

Lunch options include roasted portabella ciabatta (sherry-roasted portabellas, basil pesto, shallots and goat cheese, served with cous cous, pasta salad or homemade potato chips, for $8.75) or sesame-crusted tuna salad (seared ahi tuna, arugula, grilled orange slices and shaved parmesan cheese in a sesame-wasabi vinaigrette, $11.75).

If you’re nervous about ordering things with ingredients you can’t identify and/or pronounce, try the steak sandwich, chicken pita or rueben. Seven of the eight sandwiches on the menu can be ordered gluten-free.

For the kids, options include Superman pancakes and a PB&J sandwich.

French Toast is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Breakfast is served all day; lunch is served after 11. The phone is (815) 929-3733.

A full menu is online at www.i57life.com/letseatout.

You’ll have to wait just a little longer for the new Johnny Angel’s in Momence. I reported last week that they could open Tuesday (May 4), but I stopped out there yesterday and they said it would be sometime after May 11. I’ll keep you posted.

French Toast will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday at 161 E. Bethel in Bourbonnais.

More information, including a map and downloadable menu, is on our Let’s Eat Out Web site.

Simply Gooood Ribs opened several months ago at 788 E. Court St. in Kankakee.

In a recent column about restaurants with good frog legs, I incorrectly reported that they were closed on Thursday. They are open 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday.

In addition to ribs, menu offerings include chicken, fish and hot links. There’s a small table inside where you can wait for your carryout order. Drive-up and delivery service is also available. Call (815) 932-3500 to order.

Best Buffet (1248 N. Kennedy Dr.) in Kankakee has closed. After remodeling, it will reopen Mother’s Day (May 9) as Gold Bowl Buffet under partially new ownership.

Gold Bowl Buffet will have a similar menu, but will add Japanese cuisine, such as made-to-order sushi and sashimi, to the offerings.

Hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including holidays. The phone is (815) 939-2811.

(Thanks to a reader named Jack for that tip.)

Johnny Angel’s could open in Momence as soon as May 4, pending final inspections.

Owner Mike Caspers, of Manteno, and his son Ryan Caspers, of Momence, have been working for months to remodel the former Helen’s Pizza, at 119 W. Washington. Ryan most recently worked as a chef in Chicago, and he’ll manage Johnny Angel’s.

The menu will feature steak, chops, pasta, seafood and pizza, which will be available for carry-out. The atmosphere will be casual, with some booths and some high-top pub tables.

Hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.