Wednesday, February 22, 2012
This week, Patch sought out the best Chicago-style hot dog in the Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Palos area for our new ongoing series “Chowdown Showdown.”
Welcome to “Chowdown Showdown,” a weekly feature where we take one type of food and ask readers to nominate their favorite restaurants in Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Palos. This week’s food in focus was the hot dog. We tallied the votes on each respective Patch site and Facebook page. The selected restaurants for our second “Chowdown Showdown” all made great Chicago-style hot dogs (you’re only allowed to put ketchup on a hot dog if you’re under 6). We sampled each and selected a winner. Palos Patch: The bun was soft, the hot dog had snap and the mustard and relish added the perfect tangy taste. This was your standard Chicago-style dog that we all know and love. The toppings were all nicely portioned and it didn't feel they were competing …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Fat Tuesday is not complete without this fried dough Polish treat.
For many area residents Fat Tuesday is not complete without the delectable Polish delicacy known as paczki. Due to the Chicago area's large Polish population, the fried dough creation has become a staple of the pre-Lenten celebration. Filling and icing varieties make the choices almost unending. In recent years choices have gotten increasingly gourmet as local bakeries offer unique concoctions like maple bacon and turtle. For those looking for more traditional paczki the local options are plentiful. Baumann's Bakery in Palos Heights calls Fat Tuesday their busiest day of the year. Last year, the bakery gave customers the choice of 17 different varieties. The Southtown Star recently visited Witek's Bakery in Palos Hills where an estimated …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
You've voted, you've commented, you've left reviews and you've tasted. The judges have spoken and we've settled for all time the question of who bakes the Most-Loved Pizza in the Southland.
The people have spoken—and tasted—and the results we've all been waiting for are in. After two fierce rounds in the Patch Pizza Playoffs, the most-loved pizza in the Southland has emerged. We started with eight brackets of competitors. The No. 1 vote-getter in each bracket moved to the championship round and the finalists were judged on three factors—the number of votes, positive reviews on each restaurant's Patch listing and the all-important blind taste test. Tasters from the Patch audience last Thursday were critical and took their jobs seriously. They applauded the sauteed veggies in pies from Mama and Me in Homewood, the tasty sausage from Salina's Pizza in Tinley Park, flavorful sauce from Al's Pizzeria in Palos Heights and sweet …
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Al's Pizzeria
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Pizza Pete
14342 S la Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL
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446 N la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Dozeli Pizzeria
3324 Chicago Rd, South Chicago Heights, IL
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Mama & Me Pizzeria
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Durbin's
10240 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL
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1080 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Help us decide who makes the best hot dog in the Palos area.
It’s time for another Chowdown Showdown, our new weekly feature that will not only give you great ideas on where to eat, but will allow you to tell everyone why your favorite restaurant is the best. The Chowdown Showdown pits Palos, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn restaurants against each other to decide who makes a particular dish best. Before the competition starts, we need your ideas on who our Oak Lawn representative should be. READ: 'Battle of the Pops: Best Gyros Around This week's showdown features that all-American favorite—the hotdog! I want you to tell me who makes the best weiner in town. The winner then will go on to face the best of Oak Lawn and Evergreen. How to Vote There are three ways to vote for your favorite. Get your …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
What's selling? A single-family ranch home in Palos Park sold for $280,000.
A single-family ranch home located at 12303 S. 88th Ave. in Palos Park sold for $280,000. The home features three bedrooms and has 2,808 square feet of living space. It was built in 1962. These properties sold recently in Palos Heights, according to Cook County records. These properties sold recently in Palos Hills, according to Cook County records. These properties sold recently in Palos Park, according to Cook County records. About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to sell or buy property? Check out the Palos Patch real estate directory.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Patch scoured local restaurants for some great dinner options for the most romantic of nights.
Valentine's Day is upon us and if you haven't made plans, fret not. Palos Patch is here with some great local options. If you prefer to keep things casual and low-key, several local pizza joints are offering heart-shaped pizzas today. If you aren't following Palos Patch on Facebook take a minute and rectify that problem. Our always eager to help readers offered up some great suggestions for area Valentine's Day spots. Like us on Facebook to add to conversations like these. I consulted the Patch Places Directory and came up with a few other area options: If we left anything out, tell us in the comments section. How will you be spending Valentine's Day?
What's love got to do with it? Valentine's Day a boon for business, national and local.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovebirds—it’s also a multi-billion business. Before you run out to the supermarket or drug store to buy gifts, flowers and chocolate, Oak Lawn’s local businesses are eager to help you in the romance department. 1,177 -- Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2009, employing 34,252 people. California led the nation in the number of chocolate and cocoa manufacturing establishments, with 135, followed by Pennsylvania, with 111. Source: U.S. Census 24.7 pounds -- Per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2010. Souce: U.S. Census $17 million -- The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2010 for all operations with $100,000 or more …
Monday, February 13, 2012
Support local business be telling everyone about your favorite restaurants in town.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Al's Pizzeria is the Palos representative in the final round of voting.
Satisfy your sweetheart’s sweet tooth with help from neighborhood bakeries all throughout Orland, Tinley, Palos and Oak Forest.
With all the different sugar laden Valentine’s Day treats available, the holiday could easily be considered dessert after the Super Bowl. Bakeries in our neighborhoods are no exception, offering a sizable selection of sweets. Valentine’s Day gifts should reflect the recipient, so get him or her something sweet. Got a favorite bakery? Let them know how you feel by writing a review. Cupcakes candy box, with 10 mini chocolate cupcakes filled with arranged like a candy box with M&Ms. They also are selling heart shaped cheesecakes, dipped strawberries and other items. Prices can be found on their website. Cakes, as well as cookie and brownie platters. Costs range from $8.99 for a bistro cake to $1.49 for individual sugar cookies. Cakes are $…
Dave W.
7:15 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
It seems that Clyde's could be a goldmine...if he needs a retail spot, have him contact me...I'm a local real estate agent and Love working with small busineess and first time buyers (no, really...). It would be great to to help another local business get started if he is looking. If not, I certainly hope to catch up with him over the summer wherever he turns up and wish him luck. more ›