When regular customer Michael Garren began to strike up conservations with Charlie Patel at the tobacco shops where he worked in Tinley Park, they often focused on Patel’s dream to open a restaurant.

The two became fast friends, and Patel...

Burger 21’s longtime hits usually stick around on the proverbial setlist (in food terms: menu), but like any rock band touring on a new album, the Orland Park spot always finds room to swap in a few tracks from the latest release.

Lately,...

Outpost Bar and Grill owner Patty Gerny planned on taking a backseat to her granddaughter when it came to the food at her bar/restaurant. But that is not quite how things worked out.

Patty’s granddaughter Morgan studied culinary arts in...