Saturday, April 13, 2013
After weeks of negotiation and several prior plans, Sweet Annie’s will be moving into a neighbor’s location in downtown Flossmoor.
Despite prior claims, Sweet Annie’s Bakery will not be moving to Homewood. The decision came after a rental agreement with Homewood landlords fell through, reports Sun-Times Media. Rather, Sweet Annie’s will move into the vacated spot of Her Closet Boutique, once owner Rose Demko packs up to move to Homewood’s Cherry Creek Plaza. At 1,400 square feet, the new Sweet Annie’s will be considerably larger in size. The menu will also expand, as the new facility will include contraptions to create even more diverse treats. Since her decision to move, owner Anne Aboushousha has been torn between a variety of different plans, ranging from the Homewood move to maintaining multiple locations. The most recent opportunity to stay in Flossmoor and move …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, here are a few local spots that offer traditional Irish foods.
St. Patrick's Day is almost here. Why not celebrate with a good meal? We've rounded up several Southland shops and restaurants that offer authentic Irish food. Winston's Market 7961 W. 159th St., Tinley Park This south suburban Irish grocery store offers several traditional foods from Ireland, including Irish sausages, black pudding, white pudding, corned beef and soda bread. The Ashford House Restaurant 7959 W. 159th St., Tinley Park Adjacent to Winston's Market, this Irish restaurant serves up corned beef and cabbage and shepards pie. The Ashford House also stocks several Irish beers, including Smithwicks, Harp, Guinness, Magners and Woodpecker. The Carraig Pub 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest Located at Chicago Gaelic Park, this Irish …
Friday, February 8, 2013
This week's Patch Talk is a first, as hosts Chris and Ryan welcome one of Homewood's wittiest, Patricia Lundstrom, to the show to talk about what's going on with Flossmoor's business scene.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
A rental disagreement is responsible for the recent decision, although details are peculiarly vague.
After a back-and-fourth series of events, Sweet Annie’s Bakery will not be staying in Flossmoor after all. A rental disagreement between owner Anne Aboushoush and landlord Dean Armstrong is apparently to blame, but there are not many details beyond that. “We’re sorry we couldn’t work things out. We’re sorry to see her leave,” Armstrong said. “I wish she’d stay.” The only official comment Sweet Annie’s is making is in the form of a written statement given to employees to read to anyone who asks about the situation. It reads: Due to a misunderstanding regarding how long we are able to remain in the Flossmoor location, we will be moving to Homewood, not expanding as previously planned. We are sorry for any disappointment this may cause you. …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Today, Chris and Ryan talk about the way the community deals with a controversial tragedy. They also discuss the expansion of a much-loved Flossmoor bakery.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
After years of citation frustration, Anne Aboushousha of "Sweet Annie's Bakery" formally requested the village offer parking passes to downtown business owners and their employees.
Flossmoor's village board will discuss options to amend their current parking policy to cater to downtown business owners and their employees. This comes in response to a formal request from Flossmoor resident Anne Aboushsousha during the Dec. 3 village board meeting. Aboushousha, more commonly known around town as "Sweet Annie," owns Sweet Annie's Bakey in downtown Flossmoor. She says her employees and she have struggled with Flossmoor's parking situaion—and received many expensive violations—since opening up shop four years ago. "If you work an eight-hour shift, you have to find three different areas to park, which in a big hassle, especially for those of us who work twelve-hour days," Aboushousha said. "In some shops, where there is …
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Looking for something new and exciting to eat around town? Check out the signature dishes of some of H-F's local "top chefs."
Years as a pastry chef: 7 Signature cake: Vanilla bean and chocolate cake with vanilla and raspberry buttercream. Years as a baker: 35 Signature pastries: Glazed croissant, raisin scone and chunky cinnamon bread. Years as a chef: 30 years Signature dish: Eggplant Marinara Years as a chef: 25 Signature dish: Marinated Cornish Hen in Sambuca Liquor Years as a baker: 20 Signature pastries: Cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting, old fashioned chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal bars. Signature dish: New Orleans pasta and shrimp and grits.
Raurie
8:36 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
Congrats Anne on your new space! Very excited for more Seating ! Great location!! Hoping to see something go in the old Rick shaw. more ›