Amid The Pandemic, Businesses Keep Growing In Crystal Lake

Press release from the City of Crystal Lake:

Date: July 31, 2020

Contact: Heather Maieritsch Email: hmaieritisch@crystallake.org

Phone: (815) 356-3737 Department: Community Development

Amid the Pandemic, Businesses Keep Growing in Crystal Lake

Challenging times can be seen as an opportunity and even a good time to start a business. Whatever changes we face in the market whether positive or negative, they bring up new customer needs and new businesses are opened Crystal Lake is excited to welcome a variety of new niche fast-casual restaurants and a specialty retailer that will be opening over the coming weeks.

The following four business have either just opened or are in the process of opening here in Crystal Lake!

Quisqueya Punta Cana Restaurant- Come check out a new Dominican fast food restaurant that just opened last week offering empanadas, yaroa, chimi plates, and batidas (smoothies) located at 35 Berkshire Drive, Unit 10.

Lizzy Lou Boutique- Women and baby boutique now located in downtown Crystal Lake at 17 Crystal Lake Avenue. Lizzy Lou Boutique is geared to help customers find something stylish, fun and unique. Grand Opening August 1st 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Nana’s New York Deli- Serving up New York style 1/2 lb corned beef, hot pastrami, Italian beef and turkey sandwiches; also specializing in homemade chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, chili and matzo ball soup. Opening soon at 6220 Northwest Highway.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe- Opening mid-September to help customers focus on healthy eating with a wide array of smoothies and nutritious sandwich options located at 5006 Northwest Highway.

The City of Crystal Lake is encouraging any businesses interested in locations in Crystal Lake to please contact the City at 815-356-3737 and we are happy to assist!

This press release was produced by the City of Crystal Lake. The views expressed here are the author’s own.