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, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ 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 Dezz. They also run Charley’s Steakery at CherryVale Mall. The family came from Laos but has been in Rockford for ... 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/ A new Asian restaurant is moving into the space recently vacated by The Breeze Sports Bar & Grill at the Perryville Square Shopping Center. Mizu, 3801 N. Perryville Road, is set to open Nov. 1, and the menu will feature sushi, Thai food and hibachi-grilled entrees from the kitchen. The owner is ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/10/16/new-asian-eatery-opening-soon/ A new kitchen design showroom is set to open by November within the East Riverside Retail Center. Kitchens by Diane is the product of Diane Feuillerat, who has done kitchen design in the Rockford region for more than 25 years and worked at three other design stores in town. Feuillerat, who lives ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/09/25/kitchen-design-business-opening-soon/ Pho Square Restaurant, featuring traditional Vietnamese cuisine, is set to open next month as part of the East Riverside Retail Center on Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park. The restaurant, 6338 E. Riverside Blvd., is owned by Thu Le, known as "Kammy" to friends and family. She said the restaurant's name comes ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/comingsandgoings/2009/09/25/pho-square-restaurant-opening-next-month/