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16 | March 26, 2020 | the homer horizon dining out homerhorizondaily.com The Dish Chesdan’s remains operational with curbside pickup, delivery during pandemic Business continues to serve customers their favorites Thomas Czaja, Editor “Support your local restaurants. It’ll be good for everybody.” Dan Garr — Chesdan’s owner With several modifications, a Homer Glen business, like many others, is ready to keep filling orders for the cuisine patrons want during a global pandemic. Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille in Homer Glen has had carryout and delivery options for a while, meaning it was prepared for recent, indefinite changes, according to owner Dan Garr. With Gov. J.B. Pritzker mandating all bars and restaurants in the state eliminate dine-in through March 30 because of coronavirus concerns, establishments are doing what they can to keep business going. Takeout via pickup and delivery, which Chesdan’s does, are still allowed, as are drive-thrus. “We are pretty well set in terms of having boxing, delivery bags,” Garr said. “We have quadrants set up, and our staff is trained to take credit cards over the phone for deliveries or curbside pickups.” The business announced on its Facebook page March 17 that while patrons cannot currently dine in, Chesdan’s is not limiting its menu for pickups and delivery. During this unprecedented time, all deliveries are free and taking place all day, beginning at 11 a.m. “Somebody can be out in the parking lot, and they can always call and we’ll run it out to them,” Garr added about pickups. Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille 15764 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen Hours: • 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday • 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday • Noon-9 p.m. Sunday For more information ... Phone: (708) 301-8300 Web: chesdanspizza.com In terms of cleanliness, Chesdan’s is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, along with sanitization checklists. Staff there wear gloves. Disinfectant has always been at maximum strength, and door handles and pens that are frequently used are being wiped down as much as they possibly can be. Customers can still walk in to pick up their order, but if they are not comfortable doing so given the circumstances, curbside remains the best option, with a pickup area set up on the side of the building. That said, Chesdan’s is still trying to do all it can for its employees. “We are trying to keep the waitstaff working, because we do need hostesses and people manning the phones for deliveries, pickups and things of that nature,” Garr said. He noted on the first day of the new guidelines, on St. Patrick’s Day, that orders were still coming in at a decent pace. On March 17 on Facebook, the business wrote, “A great big thank you to all our loyal Chesdan’s customers who are placing those curbside pickup and delivery orders! We love you!” Garr said since Chesdan’s makes everything from pizzas to pastas to sandwiches to desserts and more, he expects a mix of their offerings to keep moving out the door. Those in the mood for a pizza can still get the likes of a large 14-inch thin crust cheese ($18.50) that serves 3-4 people, or any of their other pies with various sizing, pricing and toppings. Elsewhere on the menu, the baked rigatoni ($17 or $12.30 for the meta portion) comes with tomato Alfredo and mozzarella cheese, with the option to add spinach, mushrooms or broccoli for $3 each. That and the Parmesancrusted tilapia ($15.55) — served with garlic butter, lemon and Parmesan — are solid options during Lent or anytime. While it is unknown what the future holds, including if the no-dining in mandate will be extended, The king special personal-size pizza ($9.67) is a quick option for an individual looking for a meal on the go from Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille in Homer Glen. Photos by Thomas Czaja/22nd Century Media Chesdan’s is utilizing a number of sanitization methods, from cleaning pens and door handles regularly to employees wearing gloves in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19. Garr and his staff are ready and willing to keep serving customers their favorite menu items. Those interested can also order online with DoorDash via the Chesdan’s website and/or follow the eatery on Facebook to keep up on the latest with any potential further changes. “Support your local restaurants,” Garr said. “It’ll be good for everybody.”
homerhorizondaily.com puzzles the homer horizon | March 26, 2020 | 17 crosstown CROSSWORD & Sudoku The crosstowns: Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park How to play Sudoku Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1-9. LEVEL: Medium Crossword by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Crossword by Myles Mellor and Cindy LaFleur Across 1. A.A.A. suggestion, abbr. 4. Western wolf 8. Bother 13. Night of poetry 14. Much may follow it 15. Orland Park standout student, Jaclyn 16. Be human 17. Heart 18. Bank profit source 19. Overstep a boundary 22. Like Swiss cheese 23. Weather wetness 27. Character in “As You Like It” 29. In view 30. First baseball Hall of Famer 32. Philosophic 33. Go over 37. Cogged wheels 40. Abrogates 41. Car racing champ, answers Castroneves 43. Indian lodging (var) 45. Sandburg basketball and soccer player, Erin 48. Reagan and Sinatra 53. Highly admiring 55. Country rocker Steve 56. Decide in advance 58. Cold cream 61. Bloviate 62. Affront 63. Planet 64. “Veni, vidi, ___” 65. ___ pinch 66. James Patterson’s detective 67. First Lady of Jazz 68. Profit bringer, cash ___ Down 1. Bounce back again 2. Overbearing fear 3. Sign up for college 4. Not really sing 5. “Step ___!” 6. Cover 7. Milo of “The Verdict” 8. Black trees 9. Estrange 10. Big conference in the BCS 11. Army member 12. Prof’s helpers, for short 15. Think out loud 20. Caspian or Dead 21. French flower 24. Coal color 25. Declined 26. Parts of a min. 28. Boxer or chow, for example 31. Hitter’s tool 33. Sneaker 34. Chest muscles, briefly 35. More than some 36. Bowling variation 38. Raccoon feature 39. Masseur’s workplace, maybe 42. Burdensome 44. Inactivity 46. Signs 47. Empty (of) 49. Rotating piece of machinery 50. Of part of the eye 51. Meteorological event 52. Playground piece for two 54. Boldness 57. Abbr. on a business letter 58. Director Jean-___ Godard 59. John Boyd ___: nutritionist and nobel prize winner 60. Confucian path Homer Dunkin’ pays it forward in time of crisis Benjamin Conboy Assistant Editor With the students out of school, they’re not getting that school meal. The manager of a local Dunkin’ Donuts took it upon himself to make sure they’re still getting something to eat. Jaeme Eddie, the manager of the Dunkin’ Donuts at 151st Street and Bell Road, is offering children a free donut, sandwich and their choice of milk or juice with any purchase. “With this location only, I was thinking about the toddlers,” Eddie said. “I know they were going to be out of school. It could be a couple months before they get back to school. I came up with a solution to help out the parents who have toddlers at home.” Eddie has a loyal base of customers who he sees everyday. He said that in this time of need, he wanted to make sure they get back “what they deserve.” “I’ve got some dedicated, loyal customers here,” he said. “They treat me with nothing but kindness and respect, and I wanted to give something back to them.” When customers come in, Eddie immediately offers them a sandwich and a juice. Some accept it, but others tell him they don’t need it. They tell him to give it to the next person, someone who might need it more than they do. Eddie said there’s a unique spirit to the people in Homer Glen, which inspired the decision to give something back to them. He’s developed strong bonds with most of his customers, and so when he saw the community was hurting, it was a no-brainer to jump into action. “Being here in Homer Glen, the love and spirits that people have around here, it’s something I’ve never seen before,” he said. “They stand as one. “The people here in Homer Glen, you got to give them some credit,” he said. “If you’re falling, you got someone right there to pick you up. What else can you do besides lift them back up too. Despite the statewide ban on dining in, Eddie said his location is still doing good business. “It hasn’t slowed us down much,” he said. “People are still here every morning at 4 a.m. when we cut the lights on.”
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16 | March 26, 2020 | the homer horizon dining out<br />
homerhorizondaily.com<br />
The Dish<br />
Chesdan’s remains operational with curbside pickup, delivery during pandemic<br />
Business continues<br />
to serve customers<br />
their favorites<br />
Thomas Czaja, Editor<br />
“Support your local restaurants.<br />
It’ll be good for everybody.”<br />
Dan Garr — Chesdan’s owner<br />
With several modifications,<br />
a Homer Glen business,<br />
like many others, is<br />
ready to keep filling orders<br />
for the cuisine patrons<br />
want during a global pandemic.<br />
Chesdan’s Pizzeria &<br />
Grille in Homer Glen has<br />
had carryout and delivery<br />
options for a while, meaning<br />
it was prepared for<br />
recent, indefinite changes,<br />
according to owner Dan<br />
Garr.<br />
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker<br />
mandating all bars<br />
and restaurants in the state<br />
eliminate dine-in through<br />
March 30 because of coronavirus<br />
concerns, establishments<br />
are doing what<br />
they can to keep business<br />
going. Takeout via pickup<br />
and delivery, which Chesdan’s<br />
does, are still allowed,<br />
as are drive-thrus.<br />
“We are pretty well set<br />
in terms of having boxing,<br />
delivery bags,” Garr said.<br />
“We have quadrants set<br />
up, and our staff is trained<br />
to take credit cards over<br />
the phone for deliveries or<br />
curbside pickups.”<br />
The business announced<br />
on its Facebook page<br />
March 17 that while patrons<br />
cannot currently dine<br />
in, Chesdan’s is not limiting<br />
its menu for pickups<br />
and delivery. During this<br />
unprecedented time, all<br />
deliveries are free and taking<br />
place all day, beginning<br />
at 11 a.m.<br />
“Somebody can be out<br />
in the parking lot, and they<br />
can always call and we’ll<br />
run it out to them,” Garr<br />
added about pickups.<br />
Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille<br />
15764 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen<br />
Hours:<br />
• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday<br />
• 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday<br />
• Noon-9 p.m. Sunday<br />
For more information ...<br />
Phone: (708) 301-8300<br />
Web: chesdanspizza.com<br />
In terms of cleanliness,<br />
Chesdan’s is following the<br />
Centers for Disease Control<br />
and Prevention guidelines,<br />
along with sanitization<br />
checklists. Staff there<br />
wear gloves. Disinfectant<br />
has always been at maximum<br />
strength, and door<br />
handles and pens that are<br />
frequently used are being<br />
wiped down as much as<br />
they possibly can be.<br />
Customers can still walk<br />
in to pick up their order,<br />
but if they are not comfortable<br />
doing so given the<br />
circumstances, curbside<br />
remains the best option,<br />
with a pickup area set up<br />
on the side of the building.<br />
That said, Chesdan’s is<br />
still trying to do all it can<br />
for its employees.<br />
“We are trying to keep<br />
the waitstaff working,<br />
because we do need hostesses<br />
and people manning<br />
the phones for deliveries,<br />
pickups and things of that<br />
nature,” Garr said.<br />
He noted on the first day<br />
of the new guidelines, on<br />
St. Patrick’s Day, that orders<br />
were still coming in at<br />
a decent pace. On March<br />
17 on Facebook, the business<br />
wrote, “A great big<br />
thank you to all our loyal<br />
Chesdan’s customers who<br />
are placing those curbside<br />
pickup and delivery orders!<br />
We love you!”<br />
Garr said since Chesdan’s<br />
makes everything<br />
from pizzas to pastas to<br />
sandwiches to desserts<br />
and more, he expects a<br />
mix of their offerings to<br />
keep moving out the door.<br />
Those in the mood for a<br />
pizza can still get the likes<br />
of a large 14-inch thin<br />
crust cheese ($18.50) that<br />
serves 3-4 people, or any<br />
of their other pies with<br />
various sizing, pricing and<br />
toppings.<br />
Elsewhere on the menu,<br />
the baked rigatoni ($17 or<br />
$12.30 for the meta portion)<br />
comes with tomato<br />
Alfredo and mozzarella<br />
cheese, with the option to<br />
add spinach, mushrooms<br />
or broccoli for $3 each.<br />
That and the Parmesancrusted<br />
tilapia ($15.55)<br />
— served with garlic butter,<br />
lemon and Parmesan<br />
— are solid options during<br />
Lent or anytime.<br />
While it is unknown<br />
what the future holds, including<br />
if the no-dining in<br />
mandate will be extended,<br />
The king special personal-size pizza ($9.67) is a quick option for an individual looking<br />
for a meal on the go from Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille in Homer Glen. Photos by<br />
Thomas Czaja/22nd Century Media<br />
Chesdan’s is utilizing a number of sanitization methods, from cleaning pens and<br />
door handles regularly to employees wearing gloves in an effort to halt the spread of<br />
COVID-19.<br />
Garr and his staff are ready<br />
and willing to keep serving<br />
customers their favorite<br />
menu items.<br />
Those interested can<br />
also order online with<br />
DoorDash via the Chesdan’s<br />
website and/or follow<br />
the eatery on Facebook<br />
to keep up on the<br />
latest with any potential<br />
further changes.<br />
“Support your local restaurants,”<br />
Garr said. “It’ll<br />
be good for everybody.”
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