http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings Keep track of the latest business openings and closings. Whether it's a new boutique popping up, a fast-food restaurant closing down or a progress report on a major development, you'll find all the latest bits of information here. See something while you're out and about? Leave a comment or send an e-mail to business@rrstar.com and we'll check it out. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been a busy few weeks for the folks at Sam's Family Restaurant. The closing of the Pump Handle Inn last month meant a loss of business for many establishments like them near 11th Street and Harrison Ave. The future loss of business was enough that the owner of the building decided ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/20/sams-family-restaurant-opening-soon-in-new-space/ Granny's Home Cookin', 3605 Auburn St., is open with a menu full of breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. The restaurant opened Nov. 7, owner Martin Acevedo said. He owns the Garden View Family Restaurant in Mount Morris and ran a Granny's restaurant in Freeport for many years. Acevedo said he was looking ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/20/grannys-restaurant-open-on-auburn/ Mizu restaurant, 3801 N. Perryville Road, is open for lunch and dinner, minus alcohol for now. The space started out as an Asian restaurant but most recently operated at The Breeze bar and grill. The menu features sushi and sashimi priced from $3 to $15, as well as soups and salads, appetizers, ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/13/mizu-open-waiting-on-liquor-license/ A new sports bar and pub is opening this fall inside the Clocktower Resort & Conference Center, 7801 E. State St. The Tilted Kilt is set to open soon, offering food, drinks and sexy waitresses. According to the Web site, the servers dress in short plaid kilts, matching red halter tops, ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/06/clocktower-to-get-new-sports-bar/ Park City Restaurant and Pancake House, 4820 N. Second St., has closed its doors, but work already has started to reopen the establishment. The restaurant first opened in 2004. Executive Plastering Co. of Machesney Park is the contractor doing exterior work on the building now. Fortino Corrillo is the person reopening the ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/06/park-city-restaurant-closed-plans-to-reopen-in-works/ Phomma (left) and son Dezz Souvannasane stand outside the Charley's Grilled Subs restaurant near Perryville Road and East State Street. Rockford diners can now feast on Philly steak sandwiches and gourmet fries at Charley’s Grilled Subs, 7038 Walton St. The restaurant is run by the Souvannasane family, including father Phomma and son ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/11/06/charleys-grilled-subs-is-open/ Steve and Janice Westlund in a 2002 Register Star file photo at Bob's Ace Hardware. Bob's Ace Hardware, a business fixture on Rockford's southeast side, is closing its doors. Steve Westlund, who owns and runs the store with his wife Janice, said today the decision to close was made for several reasons. ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/10/26/bobs-ace-hardware-closing-after-60-years-in-business/ A new hardware store is opening in Poplar Grove across from Candlewick Lake near other retail businesses. Poplar Grove PRO Hardware, 13530 Julie Drive, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 17. The PRO-brand hardware store is a national model with stores typically located in the eastern part of the ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/10/16/hardware-store-coming-to-poplar-grove/ You can shop for clothing, shoes, accessories and more at the new store Gracie’s Got It Resale at 4010 E. State St. The store offers clothing for men, women and children, purses and other accessories, winter coats, some formal attire, toys, books, household items and collectibles. Store owner Mary Quist of Rockford ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/10/16/rockford-resale-shop-hosting-grand-opening-saturday/ Longtime quilter Lesley Gebbie is doing her part to further the pastime with her new store Acorn Quilts, 6409 E. Riverside Blvd. The store, which opened about three weeks ago, is about 1,800 square feet and features a large selection of fabrics that she says appeals to younger and more traditional ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/10/16/quilt-shop-a-natural-fit-for-business-owner/