WEST RIDGE 'CERMAK' CIRCULAR DEBUTS
This morning, amongst the usual slew of supermarket inserts, is the debut ad for 'Cermak', at 6623 North Damen. Broccoli and cauliflower at $.49 per lb. isn't bad. I just hope the store has worked out the kinks and glitches by now. My last 2 visits were nightmares!
Jackie
31 December 2014
"Know No Limits" Closes Today
EDGEWATER GYM CLOSES TODAY
The building at 6125 North Clark Street now has a new owner. Unable to keep its lease the fitness gym, 'Know No Limits', closes its doors for the last time today, Wednesday, 31st December, 2014.
Jackie
The building at 6125 North Clark Street now has a new owner. Unable to keep its lease the fitness gym, 'Know No Limits', closes its doors for the last time today, Wednesday, 31st December, 2014.
Jackie
18 December 2014
New West Ridge "CERMAK" Not Ready for Prime Time
New West Ridge "Cermak" Not Ready for Prime Time
The grand opening of the new "Cermak" supermarket, on Ridge and Pratt (formerly, Dominick's), occurred one day later than was announced. But with any new business, crap like this happens. When I walked into the store on Wednesday, 17th December, I was greeted by mounds of produce and aisle upon aisle of sparkling shelves, laden with food products just waiting to be purchased. There were also opportunities to sample tempting cheeses and wine.
Cermak staff was another matter. I call it a work - in - progress, because there are a LOT of kinks the new store needs to work out! In the hot foods department, workers had yet to display the prices (they were per lb., I later learned). There were cashier errors GALORE that added to the chaos of Cermak's Rogers Park debut. I would say, give the store two months to get its act together. Personally speaking, I got the impression that the store managers and workers still were not ready to go "live!" and serve their customers. There were no sale flyers, the wheels of my cart stalled (a clunker inherited from former occupant, Dominick's?). There was no knowledgeable personnel available to answer customers' questions.
The layout of the store is impressive, and the grand opening was an opportune time to buy certain items at bargain prices. I bought two whole chickens for little over $3 each. (At Jewel, they would have been $7 each.)
Like I said, it's a work - in - progress.
Jackie
The grand opening of the new "Cermak" supermarket, on Ridge and Pratt (formerly, Dominick's), occurred one day later than was announced. But with any new business, crap like this happens. When I walked into the store on Wednesday, 17th December, I was greeted by mounds of produce and aisle upon aisle of sparkling shelves, laden with food products just waiting to be purchased. There were also opportunities to sample tempting cheeses and wine.
Cermak staff was another matter. I call it a work - in - progress, because there are a LOT of kinks the new store needs to work out! In the hot foods department, workers had yet to display the prices (they were per lb., I later learned). There were cashier errors GALORE that added to the chaos of Cermak's Rogers Park debut. I would say, give the store two months to get its act together. Personally speaking, I got the impression that the store managers and workers still were not ready to go "live!" and serve their customers. There were no sale flyers, the wheels of my cart stalled (a clunker inherited from former occupant, Dominick's?). There was no knowledgeable personnel available to answer customers' questions.
The layout of the store is impressive, and the grand opening was an opportune time to buy certain items at bargain prices. I bought two whole chickens for little over $3 each. (At Jewel, they would have been $7 each.)
Like I said, it's a work - in - progress.
Jackie
11 December 2014
Cermak's To Open Next Tuesday
Tuesday, 15th December, 2014
10:00 A.M.
The official grand opening of
CERMAK'S
@ Ridge and Pratt avenues
West Ridge's newest grocery retailer.
Their regular business hours are from 7:00 A.M. til 10:00 P.M.
Jackie
11 September 2014
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31 July 2014
Edgewater Crash Victim Was Visiting Food Pantry When He Was Killed - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago
Very sad. Even more tragic are the angry reader comments directed at neighbours who receive services from Care for Real, that the follow the article.
Jackie
Edgewater Crash Victim Was Visiting Food Pantry When He Was Killed - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago
Jackie
Edgewater Crash Victim Was Visiting Food Pantry When He Was Killed - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago
29 July 2014
28 July 2014
Food Depository 'Lunch Bus' Raises Awareness of Summer Food Insecurity - Humboldt Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago
Food Depository 'Lunch Bus' Raises Awareness of Summer Food Insecurity - Humboldt Park - DNAinfo.com Chicago
I sing the praises of the unsung heroes, namely, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and volunteers.
Jackie L. Tajiri
I sing the praises of the unsung heroes, namely, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and volunteers.
Jackie L. Tajiri
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar
The discount chain, Dollar Tree, is reported to be offering about 9.2 billion dollars, for Family Dollar.
Source: CBS Moneywatch
Personally speaking, I shop at Dollar Tree far more frequently than I do at Family Dollar.
Jackie
Source: CBS Moneywatch
Personally speaking, I shop at Dollar Tree far more frequently than I do at Family Dollar.
Jackie
25 July 2014
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China Spring, Rogers Park
Mostly, Chinese take - out businesses are a dime a dozen. But some stand out because good service and consistently excellent food. "China Spring" at 7005 N. Clark St., in Rogers Park, is an exceptional example. Their dishes are top - notch and, whether you eat them on - site or have it delivered to your doorstep, you can expect freshly - prepared faire and service with a smile.
Jackie
Jackie
30 June 2014
Five-dollar* lunches: Curry around the clock at Ghareeb Nawaz
Five-dollar* lunches: Curry around the clock at Ghareeb Nawaz
For years, I have been ordering culinary gems at this 24 - hour Indian/Pakistani eatery. This is a great article, and tribute to this temple of South Asian incredible - edibles!
Jackie
For years, I have been ordering culinary gems at this 24 - hour Indian/Pakistani eatery. This is a great article, and tribute to this temple of South Asian incredible - edibles!
Jackie
20 June 2014
A New Eatery Opens in West Ridge
A new eatery, called Relish American Street Food, has opened at 7210 North California in Chicago's West Ridge area. As the name implies, the restaurant serves burgers, Chicago - style hot dogs, Polish sausages, chicken wings and tacos. As well as hand - cut French fries.
Jackie
A new eatery, called Relish American Street Food, has opened at 7210 North California in Chicago's West Ridge area. As the name implies, the restaurant serves burgers, Chicago - style hot dogs, Polish sausages, chicken wings and tacos. As well as hand - cut French fries.
Jackie
28 May 2014
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10 April 2014
'Catholic Veterans' or Panhandlers? Neighbors Question Edgewater Group - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago
'Catholic Veterans' or Panhandlers? Neighbors Question Edgewater Group - Edgewater - DNAinfo.com Chicago
I've seen these people on the street. Very curious!
Jackie
I've seen these people on the street. Very curious!
Jackie
28 March 2014
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