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Tinley Charleyhorse is Closing, but New Lenox Location Safe

The Tinley Park Charleyhorse restaurant will soon shutter its doors, representatives said. Locations in New Lenox and Munster, Ind., will remain open, as will 94 West in Orland Park, which shares the same owners.

The co-owner of the Charleyhorse restaurant says the time has come to close the Tinley Park location, but the spot in New Lenox will remain open. “The way we see it, we will now have more time to focus on other two Charleyhorse branches and 94 West, as well,” Maria Sord said in an email. “Not taking Tinley’s closure as anything negative at all. Just time to move on!” Earlier this year there was speculation that the New Lenox location would close. Another restaurant owner applied for a liquor license at that spot, but it was later discovered that he never signed a lease.  "We're not closing," Charleyhorse owner Bryan Sord said at the time. "A ton of people show interest in this spot, but we're not going anywhere." The SouthtownStar reported…

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Charleyhorse Owner: 'We're Not Closing'

A Frankfort restaurant owner showed interest in buying the Charleyhorse location in New Lenox and even applied for a liquor license, but there was never a deal in place. Charleyhorse owner Bryan Sord wants to clarify that the business will be staying open

Although a Frankfort restaurant owner showed interest in buying the Charleyhorse location in New Lenox, a deal was never in place and now appears to be dead. "We're not closing," Charleyhorse owner Bryan Sord said. "A ton of people show interest in this spot, but we're not going anywhere." But Peter Gellis, owner of Jameson's Pub in Frankfort, went as far to request a liquor license from the village and was on the agenda for the Jan. 23 board meeting. At the time, Mayor Tim Baldermann was under the impression that a lease agreement had been signed. That was not true, and thus Gellis' request was removed from the agenda. A signed lease is required to petition for a liquor license. Gellis could not be reached to comment why he's not pursuing…

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American Grill Looks to Take Over Charleyhorse Location

A new restaurant called Van Horne's American Grill will go before the Village Board on Monday seeking a liquor license. The restaurant could fill the location currently occupied by Charleyhorse in New Lenox.

Updated 9 a.m. Jan. 24 The Village Board pulled this item from its agenda Monday because the Charleyhorse owner and the person looking to move into that location have not signed a lease yet. Previously, Charleyhorse owner Bryan Sord said the new business would seek a liquor license and then negotiate a lease, but a signed lease is required to petition for a liquor license. Previously The Charleyhorse restaurant in New Lenox could close if the owner comes to an agreement with a new business. At the Monday, Jan. 23 Village Board meeting, trustees will consider approving a liquor licenses for business owner Peter Gelis and his restaurant, Van Horne's American Grill. Mayor Tim Baldermann said Friday that the American Grill would take over the …

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Chowdown Showdown

Whose Cookies Will Make Santa Smile? Comment for a Shot at a $50 Gift Card

This week, your local editors tried cookies at places in Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena. After we give our reviews, let us know who you think has the best for a shot at winning a $50 gift card to a local restaurant.

This week, local editors Joe Vince (Frankfort), Michael Sewall (New Lenox) and Paul Dailing (Mokena) tried cookies at restaurants and stores in their respective Patch towns. Read our reviews below, learn how to post your own and comment for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. The good: Leave this cookie for Santa and he'll give you tons of great presents. Baked in a skillet dish, this $7 Cookie Monster is gooey on the inside and crispy around the edges. For $2 more, I got it topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream and sprinkles. The bad: Leave this cookie for Santa and he'll end up outside your house in July saying, "C'mon man, just one more bite. You know I'm good for it in…

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Little Black Dress Club Offers Women Friendship, Networking Opportunities

Under the leadership of new director Chris Olson, this social club is looking to recruit new members at its Wednesday open house event.

Little Black Dress Club director Chris Olson is very excited about this week's open house event, the End of Summer Wine-d Down. In addition to allowing prospective members to check out the women's social networking club in an informal, meet-and-greet way, Olson has big news to share with those who attend. "An exclusive, premier event will be announced that night which will be free to members," Olson said, but that was all she would reveal. The Wine-d Down at the Charleyhorse in New Lenox from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday will feature $3 glasses of wine and other drink specials. Guests also will be given raffle tickets based on random, fun criteria. Raffle prizes include a gift basket donated by Chanel that features a full-size bottle of Coco …

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