Joliet Restaurant Owner Must Pay $110K For Unpaid Rent: Judge

Civil defendant Louis Polimenakos was a no-show at his Will County Courthouse hearings. Judge John Anderson entered a default judgment.

New Joliet Gourmet Restaurant Has Soft Opening This Week

Marzell Richardson III, who comes from a well-known Joliet family, is opening Richardson's Restaurant at 81 North Chicago Street.

Will You Buy This Jefferson St. Property At This Price?

The freestanding Joliet restaurant is leased to Tacos El Tio #6 and is on a five-year absolute net lease, according to real estate brokers.

Joliet's Socialites Take Over Downtown On Ladies Night

Wednesday night's second ever monthly Downtown Joliet Ladies Night saw more than 100 women visit Juliet's, Mousa and CUT 158 Chophouse.

This Pizza Parlor 'Will Be A Staple Of Joliet Again' New Owner Says

A 2005 Joliet Central graduate, Art Leasure is new owner of Joliet's only Pizzas By Marchelloni. His takeout restaurant is on Barney Drive.

Chicken-N-Spice Demolition: 'It's Kind Of Sad, Like An End Of An Era'

"Seeing it being done is like kind of sad, you know, it's an end of an era," remarked Ricardo, a Joliet resident who ate here for 33 years.

Soup Season At Thayer's Deli: 'Mom Always Had Soup On The Stove'

One customer approached Joliet Patch during Tuesday's interview, saying she and her husband drive up to Thayer Bros. Deli from Kankakee.

Joliet Taco Trail Passport Challenge: Earn Your Sticker

The first three people to complete the trail by checking in and eating at each location will get a $25 gift card to one of the locations.

Joliet's White Castle Is Back: Photo Gallery

During renovations, construction crews installed a new double-drive thru at the popular Joliet fast-food restaurant at Larkin and Jefferson.

'The Best Snow Crab In Town': Fisherman's Island Opens In Joliet

This marks the first week for Fisherman's Island, Joliet's new takeout seafood restaurant opened next to the McDonald's on Jefferson.

3 Joliet, Crest Hill Businesses Sold Alcohol To Minors: State Police

Fritz Pour House, 1511 Plainfield Road, was one of the businesses busted by the Illinois State Police during Tuesday night's sting.

Forza 2.0 Opening Under New Management After July Shootings

There were as many as 200 people loitering around the parking lot for Forza Table & Tap when the shootings happened around 11:45 p.m.

Oasis Opens On Plainfield Road: 'We Focused On Being Different'

There are too many Mexican restaurants in the Joliet area that are too familiar, brothers Christian and Adrian Avila told Joliet Patch.

Joliet Lands Fisherman's Island, 'Food Is Delicious,' Manager Says

There are other Fisherman Island's Seafood Market restaurants in Chicago, a few suburbs, Indiana but none near Joliet, until now.

'Brian Bessler Took On A Project That Saved Everybody': John Jones

This weekend's bar, restaurant column by John Ferak highlights Brian Bessler, MyGrain Brewing, Giovan's, CUT 158 and Will County Brewing.

Another Popular Franchise Builds On Jefferson Street

A year after the Joliet City Council approved a drive-thru, construction is underway on the vacant lot near the Walmart and Menards.

Cooks Acquire Giovan's Restaurant, Changes Underway

The new owners of Giovan's Jr. are now open daily for lunch, and they've created a sandwich meal special for $10.

New Joliet Restaurant Column: Niko's Makes Headlines Again

Patch Editor John Ferak's weekend bar restaurant column will recap some headlines you may have missed, plus other news that's fit to print.

Louis' Family Restaurant Owner Faces Default Order: Lawsuit Update

From June 2021 through Nov. 30, the owner of Louis' Family Restaurant, 1001 W. Jefferson St., failed to pay any rent, the lawsuit states.

Fight At Jameson's Pub: Joliet Man, 21, Faces 3 Criminal Charges

Justin Rolan, a 21-year-old, was causing a disturbance by trying to start fights with other patrons at Jameson's Pub, Joliet police said.

Mousa's Chef Wants 'To Be No. 1 Go To Restaurant In Joliet'

"I think Joliet is greatly underappreciated and not advertised enough," Mousa Tapas Bar chef Bobby Kelly said.

Niko's Plans 50 Free Meals Weekly: Here's How You Get 1

Joliet native Jaime Frausto launched a new technology company called Giveth.net in 2021 and he's working closely with Niko's Pizzeria.

Anthony's Bar Employee Struck In Face, Joliet Woman Arrested: JPD

Joliet police say 22-year-old Deja Dawson was arrested at Anthony's Pub on Voyager Lane on battery and criminal damage to property charges.

Small Cakes Anniversary: Free Gifts, Free Cupcakes, Raffle Prizes

"I am immensely grateful for this platform. Smallcakes of Joliet is more than just cupcakes," Brandi Taylor told Joliet Patch.

Chicken-N-Spice Demolition In Joliet: Is It Really Happening?

It's now been more than a year since the owners of Chicken-N-Spice held their farewell retirement party, closing Joliet's iconic restaurant.

Joliet's Olive Garden: Here's When It Should Open

The new Olive Garden is near the Costco store off Interstate 55 and Route 30 in the Joliet and Plainfield area.

Jefferson St. Gains Another Restaurant: 'Salsas Are Really Good'

La Casita de los Antojos opened at the end of July at 907 West Jefferson St. and the new Joliet restaurant sign is now visible.

'Delicious' Octopus In New Joliet Restaurant: 'Bill Has Another Hit'

Grilled octopus emerged as a top hit for Mousa Tapas Bar, a new Joliet restaurant. The menu features Mediterranean style tapas.

New Restaurant Replacing The Keg In Joliet

After being open four years, Catrina's Mex closed in May, but the property that once housed The Keg is coming back to life in Joliet.

New Joliet Juice Bar Also Offers Sandwiches, Wraps, Tortas And More

Loko JC Juicy Bar just opened at 3 Ohio St. It's across the street from Niko's Pizzeria. There's orange juice, plus beet, green and carrot.

Closed 890 Days, Joliet Restaurant Says 'We're Happy To Be Open'

Puerto Escondido's new restaurant menu now changes every day. The daily menu now features five different meal plates for $12.99.

El Chivo Restaurant Closes On Broadway St.

El Chivo Birrieria & Taqueria is at 2001 North Broadway Street in Crest Hill.

Joliet Steak-N-Shake Makes Yet Another Comeback

Since 2019, Joliet's Steak-N-Shake restaurant actually closed two different times. Now, it's back in business once again.

Panera Bread Bids Goodbye To Louis Mall Customers

For years, Panera Bread at the Louis Joliet Mall was an incredibly popular place for shoppers to eat, but that's no longer true.

'Place Was Packed': New Joliet Restaurant Opens 24 Hours A Day

Tacos El Tio No. 6 opened this weekend in Joliet and was packed. "I don't think they have an authentic restaurant around," its owner said.

Sub Dock Owners Retiring: 'I'm Tired, My Body Is Not The Same Anymore'

Pete Dedetsinas has run Sub Dock, 923 West Jefferson St. in Joliet, since 1984. His wife Nanci started working here in 1990.

Joliet's Newest Bar Restaurant Marks Grand Opening

El Camaleon is also the signature drink. It's a blend of in-house tequila and in-house Mezcal with pineapple juice and plenty of flavors.

'The Mad Baker' Cheesecakes By James Marks Crest Hill Opening

Cheesecakes By James is holding a three-day grand opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate its new storefront in Crest Hill.

Sweet Corn Stand At Hey! Hot Dog: 'Oh Yeah, It's Really Good'

Hey! Hot Dog owner and Shorewood area farmer B.J. Uedelhofen hopes to keep his popular sweet corn stand open until early October.

New Joliet Restaurant 'A Comfort Cafe For Everybody'

Pit Stop Corner Cafe opened in January at 2050 S. Chicago Street in Joliet. It's open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.