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Jul 30, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran Optimism can be found in many different commercial locations and in numerous ways in Chatham-Kent these days, despite COVID-19. In the west end of downtown Chatham, a new restaurant opened recently. Loaded 2 Go has had its patio running for...
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May 15, 19 •
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Rondeau Joe’s has been a part of the Rondeau Bay scene for 10 years now, and owner Paul Trudell said he wouldn’t have it any other way. Trudell, who took over the site at 11521 Wildwood Line just outside of Rondeau Provincial Park in 2009, said he can’t...
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Aug 29, 18 •
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The new-look Chilled Cork reopened recently with a brighter, fresh feel. Pete Tsirimbis, general manager of the Retro Suites boutique hotel, inside which the restaurant is located, said public response has been very positive. “We are welcoming new faces...
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Nov 19, 15 •
0 Views • Business, Feature Story • Bruce Corcoran • 7 Comments
On a cold, blustery fall day, this little restaurant lives up to its name and growing reputation, offering comfort and soul to its customers. It’s just after 11 a.m., often the calm before the lunch storm for many restaurants, but Comfort & Soul in...
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Sep 10, 15 •
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One of Chatham-Kent’s newest restaurants held its grand opening recently. The Kebab Hut, on St. Clair Street, has been open for more than a month, but after a soft opening, the owners opted to host dignitaries and invite the public in for a taste recently....
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Mar 16, 15 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Bruce Corcoran • 10 Comments
The building that used to house the St. Clair Restaurant came down on Saturday morning. Demolition actually began at the rear of the building Friday, but by Saturday at noon, crews had reduced the structure to rubble. No word yet on what the property is being...
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Feb 18, 15 •
0 Views • Business, Feature Story • Jim Blake • 4 Comments
For Koullies Styliano (Koul to his friends), the secret to surviving and thriving in the restaurant business is no different than when he started more than three decades ago – plenty of good food and good service. “We have a saying here, that no one...
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Jan 23, 15 •
556 Views • Business, Feature Story • Bruce Corcoran • 2 Comments
Magnum Signs personnel are removing the sign above the St. Clair Restaurant today. The building that housed the restaurant was sold to a local developer. The eatery, owned by the Kaloyanis family, had operated out of the building since 1942. Magnum staff said...
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Aug 14, 13 •
595 Views • Business, Feature Story • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
Gino Buffone, owner of Glitter’s Fun Eatery in Chatham, looks at one of the many movie and TV posters to adorn the walls of the restaurant. Glitters turns 30 next month, and Buffone said the restaurant will offer customer appreciation specials to celebrate...