31 December 2014

West Ridge 'Cermak' Circular Debuts

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




"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

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

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


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

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


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

05 July 2014

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

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

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