Business Comings 'n Goings

Comings & Goings: Orland Plan Commission OKs Tilted Kilt

Acclaimed financial scholar will be speaking in Tinley Park about Illinois' money woes.

Plans to open a Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in the former Fat Ricky’s at 16255 S. LaGrange Road won approval last week from the Orland Park Plan Commission. The proposal also would add more than 1,500 square feet to the building, which was vacated recently when Fat Ricky’s moved into smaller quarters in Tinley Park. The plan now goes to the village development committee for review. If the full village board approves it, the restaurant and sports bar – sort of a Gaelic cousin of Hooters with waitresses wearing plaid miniskirts and open midriffs – could open as soon as July. A Tilted Kilt bar opened a few years ago near Chicago Ridge Mall. Cook County Sheriff’s Police on Wednesday placed an eviction notice on Danny’s Corner, 9400 W. 143rd St. …

•  16 Comments
• Photos (3)

Ben Feldheim

8:43 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

I have to agree. Their fish fry is also worth every penny.   more ›

Tackle This: Gameday Specials Your Budget Can 'Bear'

If you're looking for a place to watch today's Bears-Broncos showdown, you've come to the right place. Here's a rundown of five bars that won't break the bank.

"Will the Bears swat down the Broncos today?" A question of greater importance may be, "Where can I gnosh on wings and a free halftime buffet while downing beer specials?" Your friends at Patch have done the legwork to find the best deals in Orland and Tinley Park. Here's a list of some gameday specials you can take advantage of at kick-off. Although Teehan's Irish Tavern doesn't have any drink specials exclusively for game day, their everyday specials apply. Those include $1 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles and $4 well drinks. The Oak Park Avenue hotspot doesn't have a kitchen, but food through a caterer will be available at halftime for no charge, bartenders said. If you choose to make Durbin's your gameday hot spot, you'll be …

•  4 Comments
• Photos (1)

Carrie Frillman

9:44 am on Monday, December 12, 2011

And after a game like yesterday's, Bears fans are going to need all the booze they can get ;)   more ›