Restaurant Report

Outback Steakhouse closed at the Mount Prospect location, 909 North Elmhurst Road (CARDINAL NEWS)

Mount Prospect Outback Steakhouse Closed with Round of Bloomin’ Brands Restaurant Closures

Tue Feb 27, 2024 01:48 pm Cardinal News

Parent company Bloomin’ Brands announced in an earnings call Friday, February 23, 2024 that 41 underperforming locations” including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar are permanently closing, and […]

South China Chop Suey storefront closed and vacant

South China Chop Suey on Arlington Heights Rd Closes Permanently

Mon Mar 14, 2022 01:54 pm Cardinal News

The Cake Box, Eros, Sam’s of Arlington, Grandt’s Shell, Arlington Park, and now South China Chop Suey are among long-time business that have closed in Arlington Heights recently. The signs at South China are down, […]

Sam's of Arlington fron entrance (Image capture Oct. 2018 ©2020 Google)

Sam’s of Arlington Closes Permanently; Owner Welcomes Customers to Dine at Honey-Jam Cafe with Outdoor Patio

Mon Nov 9, 2020 10:08 am Cardinal News

After 34 years of serving diners in their restaurant and carryout customer at the cash register, Sam’s of Arlington is closing permanently. Sam’s owner George Vassos posted a message announcing the closure on Saturday, November […]

New Arby’s Opening Soon; Rand Rd Near Planet Fitness, Burlington Coat Factory, Harvest Fresh Market Arlington Heights

Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:01 am Cardinal News

A new Arby’s is scheduled to open in a standalone building at the site of the former Wendy’s at 100 W. Rand Road in the Arlington Plaza shopping center. The building was originally built in […]

Eros Closes: Highly-Rated Restaurant on East Kensington Rd in Arlington Heights Shut Its Doors

Sun Oct 28, 2018 09:25 pm Cardinal News

Sunday night, October 28, 2018 was the last night for Eros Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour. Friends and long-time customers of the highly-rated Arlington Heights restaurant paid a visit to owners and staff for one […]

La Chilangueada on West Fullerton, Chicago Makes Tacos Al Pastor Daily on Chicago’s West Side

Thu Aug 9, 2018 10:50 am Cardinal News

La Chilangueada on Chicago’s West Side makes tacos al pastor daily. ABC 7 Chicago’s Food reporter Steve Dolinsky checked it out, and Ulises Alanis, of La Chilangueada, provides the details. Vertical stacks of pork, fat […]

Late-Night Thai Food at Fireside Restaurant on Ravenswood Ave, Chicago Serves Until 4 AM on Saturday

Mon Aug 6, 2018 04:31 pm Cardinal News

Fireside Restaurant opened in 1904 It’s the one place you need to eat this weekend. Fireside Restaurant opened in 1904, and is well-known as an American restaurant with a Cajun twist. A secret until this […]

Noodles & Company Closing 10% of Restaurants; Specific List Not Yet Announced

Fri Feb 10, 2017 02:56 pm Cardinal News

Noodles & Company, announced it will close 55 underperforming locations, or 10 percent of restaurant, citing underperforming restaurants with declining sales. Noodles & Company (NDLS 3.88 -0.57 3:34 PM ET) did not yet say which […]

“Luke’s” Closed: Tore & Luke’s Closes Arlington Heights Location on Rand Road Near Hersey High School

Wed Jan 18, 2017 05:16 pm Cardinal News

Another restaurant has closed near the intersection of Rand Road and Thomas Street. Prospect Heights Grill — at the former Peep’s Hot Dogs location — closed last year. Tore & Luke’s closed suddenly last week. […]

Bill Murray and Brothers Planning “Caddyshack” Theme Restaurant and Bar in Rosemont, Illinois

Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:22 am Cardinal News

Bill Murray is planning to open a restaurant and bar with a “Caddyshack” theme in northwest suburban Rosemont, Illinois on River Road. Murray Bros. plan to build their eatery in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on […]

All 5 Red Robin Burger Works Closing; Red Robin to Stay Open at Woodfield, Suburbs

Tue Oct 4, 2016 12:52 am Cardinal News

Red Robin is closing all of its Chicago fast casual locations Red Robin Burger Works , according to Crains Chicago Business. Seventeen Red Robin restaurants in the suburbs, including Woodfield Mall, are still open. Crains […]

Pete Miller’s Steak House Restaurant Building Sells for $2.4 Million

Mon Sep 26, 2016 01:14 pm Cardinal News

Wheeling restaurant Pete Miller’s Steak House, 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue, closed July 31, 2016. An unnamed private investor purchased the Wheeling property for about $2.4 million. Marcus & Millichap in Oakbrook Terrace, the commercial real […]

Restaurants Closing in Chicagoland: Parthenon, Marion Street Market, Cantina 1910, Inspiration Kitchens, Dooley’s

Wed Sep 7, 2016 11:14 pm Cardinal News

Restaurants closing in Chicagoland …. PARTHENON … Parthenon restaurant closes after 48 years in Greektown […]

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Arlington Heights Old County Buffet at Palatine Rd and Rand Rd Closes Suddenly

Thu Jun 16, 2016 05:57 pm Cardinal News

The Old Country Buffet restaurant in Arlington Heights’ Town & Country Center was abruptly closed Wednesday June 15, 2016, a few month after surviving closures at other locations in February 2016. Parent company Ovation Brands […]

Armand’s Plans Move to Former Circa ’57 Location at Vail Ave and Campbell St, Arlington Heights

Thu Jun 9, 2016 01:53 pm Cardinal News

Armand’s Pizzeria in Arlington Heights announced plans to move to the former location of Circa 57 — the elaborate 1950s-style diner that closed September 2015 at Vail Avenue and Campbell Street. Amand’s owner Anthony Gambino, […]

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