A new Irish pub — Square Celt Ale House — opened Monday in Orland Park in the space formerly occupied by Sam Maguire’s Pub.
Square Celt, 39 Orland Square Drive, had after a private preview party Saturday night. The building, which was acquired earlier this year by the Vaughan Hospitality Group for $1.5 million, underwent extensive remodeling and bears little resemblance to its former occupant.
The new restaurant has 350 seats inside with another 350 seats in an outdoor beer garden. There is a grill room, a bar room and a private party room. Square Celt added a fireplace, two video wall televisions and 40 televisions inside and out for sports fans.
Lisa Marie Benton, Vaughan’s marketing and events manager, said the company operates six establishments in Chicago neighborhoods, with Square Celt the first suburban location. It will serve such Irish dishes as shepherd’s pie and have 30 beers and four wines on tap.
The general manager will be Justin Witalka.
Hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday.
For information, call 708-226-9600 or go to squarecelt.com.
State closes grill
La Fajita Grill at 16731 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park was shut down last week by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Ivan Baker, village director of economic development, said the Mexican restaurant’s certificate of registration was revoked by the state. He said the village had no issues with the restaurant.
The state typically revokes a certificate of registration for unpaid taxes.
Calls to the Department of Revenue were not returned.
Clothing store opens
Faith Boutique & Antiques opened earlier this month at 16744 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park.
The shop specializes in new women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories and antique home decor.
For information, call 630-915-8829 or go to faithboutiqueantiques.com.
In the PINK
Victoria’s Secret opened its second Chicago-area stand alone PINK store last weekend at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park.
The Victoria’s Secret offshoot offers lingerie, sleepwear, lounge wear, collegiate clothing, beauty products and accessories for college-age women, according to a press release.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, call the store at 708-403-1466.
Victoria’s Secret opened its first Chicago-area PINK store in Joliet in July.
Petco in New Lenox
A Petco pet supply store has opened at 495 E. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox.
The store sells supplies for all kinds of pets from cats and dogs to birds and ferrets. It offers full-service pet grooming, dog training and an aquatics department.
Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
For information, call 815-462-0639 or go to petco.com.
