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New restaurant opens,<br />
but never on Shabbat<br />
Can you imagine a Highland Park eatery closed every Friday night and<br />
Saturday until 9 p.m. Fortunately for us, Isaac Nava, owner of La Casa<br />
de Isaac, imagined just that.<br />
“Many people think I’m crazy,” states Isaac (on the left in the photo,<br />
with his brother Moishe), “but my family follows Jewish tradition, and we<br />
enjoy observing the Sabbath.” Nava, who is from the small Mexican town<br />
of Huitzuco, Guerrero, Mexico, near Acapulco, is the fourth of 12 children.<br />
“My mother and father both converted to Judaism and raised us to respect<br />
our adopted religion,” maintains Nava.<br />
With 20 years of restaurant experience, Nava decided to open a<br />
Mexican restaurant that features home-cooked dishes. He believes in its<br />
success because of his close ties in the area and the quality food for a fair<br />
price. “My family has been a member of the community for a long time,”<br />
relates Nava. “We have many friends who know me from prior restaurants,<br />
and hopefully they will support our restaurant during the weekdays. I think<br />
that our customers will appreciate the freshness of our ingredients and<br />
recognize the value we provide.”<br />
No one offers more discounts.<br />
With all kinds of ways to save on your policy, the choice for<br />
auto insurance in Highland Park couldn’t be easier. Call now<br />
to find out more about our new lower rates.<br />
MICHAEL A. MAIONE, CLU, Lutcf<br />
559 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park<br />
(847) 433-4880<br />
www.farmersagent.com/mmaione<br />
La Casa de Isaac is open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to<br />
10 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on Saturdays during<br />
daylight savings time. As daylight savings time ends, the restaurant will<br />
open on Saturday nights one hour after sundown. Parking is available<br />
behind the restaurant, which is 431 Temple in Highland Park between<br />
Miramar and Carlos’. Phone 847-433-5550.<br />
Jim Lederer always has a lot on his plate, but if you can eat it<br />
or drink it in Highland Park, he wants to hear about it. Send<br />
your news of restaurants, caterers, groceries and beverages to<br />
jim@bluegrasshp.com or call 847-831-0595.<br />
HIGHLAND PARK<br />
COMMUNITY HOUSE<br />
Our red brick, Colonial revival-style house is fully air conditioned<br />
and handicapped accessible, featuring a ballroom which seats<br />
up to 300 and a full performance stage. The elegant ballroom<br />
features a vaulted ceiling, vintage light fixtures, hardwood floor and arched<br />
windows overlooking our Heritage Garden. A perfect setting for weddings,<br />
private parties and public events.<br />
Experience the possibilities<br />
CALL 847.432.1515 OR WWW.HIGHLANDPARKCOMMUNITYHOUSE.ORG<br />
1991 N. SHERIDAN RD. HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035<br />
Fall 2007 / 27
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