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Elizabeth Dominguez recruited her brother in New York to serve as chef at Pollo Loco Latino Bar-Restaurant. She has just opened in Joliet.
Nobody really knows when China Buffet on West Jefferson Street went out of business. There are no signs on the windows saying it's closed.
Cemeno's will be replacing The Dock at Inwood, which ended its lease with the Joliet Park District on Dec. 31 after five years there.
Owners of Cemeno's Pizza say their staff deserves all the credit for remaining one of the most popular restaurants in the Joliet region.
National Popcorn Day is this Friday, Jan. 19 and Joliet's Popus Gourmet Popcorn is giving away free munchies to many of its customers.
Jack's Chick'N Ribs has been open in Joliet for a month at 124 Richards Street. He's right across the street from Christ Temple Church.
Meg Gillespie retained several staff from the Thayer Bros. Deli, including Kymn, who remains one of the servers at Magpie's Joy Of Eating.
Rick Trafton decided to bring an end to The Dock At Inwood's time at Inwood. Its last day was Dec. 31.
While on the scene, Joliet police heard the crash at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and North Larkin Avenue.
"As soon as they taste the beef roll, they crave it," remarked Kevin Batus, who owns Roc City Bar & Grill along with Tommy Zoretic.
Holly Barker has been trying to sell her shuttered Launching Pad restaurant along Historic Route 66 in Wilmington for $1.4 million.
Over the past several days, rumors spread around Joliet that Elder Brewing was going under. On Wednesday, the owner made it official.
Great American Bagel is history. Owner Tom Grotovsky has closed his Essington Road bagel shop. His new restaurant is The Curator's Cafe.
The Joliet area saw plenty of new restaurants open in 2023, including one restaurant that was on Joliet's wish list for decades.
The Dock at Inwood opened at the Joliet Park District's Inwood Recreation Center in late 2018. Now, its days are numbered.
Jack Dunklin thanked former Joliet City Councilman Terry Morris for bringing more Black-owned businesses to the east side of Joliet.
"It took us a full week to decorate," remarked On The Rocks owner Lori Donofrio of her Wonka holiday bar pop up at 1500 Essington Road.
All calendars come with over $100 of coupons to use throughout the year, according to Hooters.
Bill Dimitroulas of Arkas Restaurant Group is hosting one of the biggest social events of 2023 at Joliet's Renaissance Center on Dec. 9.
Fans of the Joliet Facebook restaurant group often complain there are limited places open at night. Angie's Pancake on Essington Road is.
Attorney Haig Himidian is seeking more than $50,000 on behalf of Janice Hollenbeck, who visited the Joliet Chick-fil-A on Nov. 6, 2021.
Azul Celeste Bar & Grill is a welcome addition to the north end of downtown Joliet, said Priscilla Cordero of City Center Partnership.
The Greek chicken dinners offered by Niko's Catering, formerly owner of Niko's Pizzeria, are one of the most popular meals in Joliet.
This little neighborhood deli in Joliet's Cathedral Area, Thayer's rolled out a new selection of daily specials every morning.
The new calendar features November 2023 Lissette Miranda of the Joliet Hooters. Olivia Jaskula of Joliet is also featured.
The world's first Dairy Queen opened in Joliet at 501 N. Chicago St. on June 22, 1940. The Joliet Area Historical Museum now leases it.
When Fireman Ted's opened, its owner predicted lots of Friday night fish fries, plenty of live entertainment and Sunday afternoon Polkas.
Although hundreds of Joliet area residents shared the news of Small Cakes opening in Joliet, the dessert store didn't make it on Jefferson.
For the first time ever, Nikos Lippas will offer indoor dining for his famous Greek chicken dinner. He's making 1,000 Greek chicken meals.
With one east side location and one on the west side, Linda's Pizza has been part of Joliet since 1981.
Gabriel Jaramillo acquired Niko's Pizzeria at 20 Ohio Street in Joliet on Aug. 21. "We redid the entrance. Everything is gonna be the same."
Lou's BBQ is at 318 South Chicago Street. It has replaced Joliet's First Stop, that was opened by Patrick Fanning in April 2021.
For the past two years, Kevin Roberts closed Chicago Style BBQ at 1215 Broadway Street for July and August. Now, his sons work for him.
During Saturday's bike ride in the rain, Joliet Patch editor John Ferak visited El Comal Tacos in Joliet's neighbor to the south, Rockdale.
Katia Frederick, Sakia Pruitte and Jakaila Rancifer, all Joliet residents, were hired by Steak N Shake to work at 201 S. Larkin Ave.
In July 2021, Joliet Patch broke the news that Smoothie King planned to open its first location in Joliet, including a double drive-thru.
Friday marks the official grand opening for Street Kitchen. The restaurant is next door to the Double J Sports Bar on Essington Road.
The Joliet City Council is expected to vote at Tuesday night's meeting on the proposal for the Azul Celeste Bar & Grill.
Joliet's City Council will vote on a transfer of Class A Liquor License at 117 N. Center St. to Last Chantz Sports Bar.