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24 | November 7, 2019 | the new lenox patriot dining out newlenoxpatriotdaily.com The Dish Coom’s Corner boasts homemade recipes, family-friendly atmosphere Abhinanda Datta Assistant Editor Guests may visit this restaurant hoping to meet former Major League Baseball player Ron Coomer, but the delicious food and convivial ambience are what keep them coming back. Coom’s Corner opened its doors to Lockport in March 2018, boasting a family-friendly atmosphere where people can watch the games they enjoy, while munching on upscale bar food such as burgers, wings and pizza. “Ron and his partners wanted a place where folks could come in and hang out, watch the ball game,” manager Candy McWilliams said. “It is a place for everyone.” Coomer joined a few of his former teammates from Lockport baseball to start this venture and be part of the community in which he was raised. The place was already popular among sports fans, but as chef Dean McWilliams took charge of the kitchen, food lovers began to frequent Coom’s Corner to try his unique recipes. “He used the menu that we already had here and put his own special twist on them, introducing fresh ingredients and making everything from scratch,” Candy said. “He dislikes anything frozen, so he wants everything to be his own recipe. He is really great at spicing things up.” That holds true for the Ballpark Nachos ($13), a popular appetizer with a savory blend of beef, queso, lettuce, pico, cheese and more. The dish has a special kick to it because of the poblano and jalapeno peppers. Candy said she started during the restaurant’s first year, when she met Coomer and realized that “he was a genuine person and someone I would like to work for.” “It has been a really great experience so far, but as with any Coom’s Corner 1225 E. 9th St. in Lockport Hours • 11 a.m.-midnight Monday- Saturday • 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 9 p.m. on Sunday. For more information ... Web: coomscorner.com Phone: (815) 838-4420 The Ballpark Nachos ($13), with an abundance of toppings and a zesty taste, are one of the most popular dishes at Coom’s Corner in Lockport. Photos by Thomas Cjaza/22nd Century Media restaurant business, it has also been quite challenging,” she said. “We always have to come up with new ideas to bring people in, especially during the slow periods.” She usually employs the use of social media to engage people, but this year the restaurant also decided to launch a new menu. “Change is always good, and I think people are a little bored of the same menu,” Candy said. “It is important to keep evolving, and now we will offer more options.” Launching at the end of this year, the new menu will have a host of additions. One item about which Candy said she is particularly excited is Pubstix ($13) — a three-cheese blend with tomatoes, roasted garlic and fresh basil, enclosed within a fried egg roll skin, served with an arrabbiata dipping sauce. “Dean started this back at his old work place, and it is one of his own recipes,” she said. “It is still very popular there.” She also said guests have been asking for more dinner entree options, and those will be added, including pork chops and a chargrilled chicken dinner. Another item to which diners can look forward is the Walking Dilla ($9), which has lightly smoked chicken, pepper, cilantro, cheese and lime rolled in a crispy flour tortilla. The new dishes will not replace old favorites. “We sell a lot of appetizers, such as the boneless chicken wings [$11] and our pizzas and burgers are also well-liked,” Candy said. “Our menu isn’t very big, because I think giving too many options can be confusing. But whatever we have is quite different from regular sports bar food.” While most go for the Coom’s Call ($10.95) — the standard burger — some try the more innovate Grand Slam ($15.95), a burger patty tucked between two grilled cheeses sandwiches. This year, Candy also is adding a list of special seasonal drinks, and fall specials are available through December. One of the cocktails on that list is the Candy Corn Martini ($6), that has candy corn-infused Tito’s vodka and butterscotch. Those with a penchant for refreshing flavors can try the Fall Over Mule ($6) with gin, ginger beer, apple and lemon juices. “This is the first time I’m introducing these, and I hope they do very well, because there The Coom’s Call burger ($10.95) is a combination of burger patty, lettuce, pickle and ranch dressing on a brioche bun. is something for everyone,” Candy said. “Domestic beer is always popular, and it is quite common. But, earlier this year, I prepared a new cocktail, and people seemed to love it. So, now I plan to have a winter specials, as well.” Lockport is flushed with great eateries, but according to Candy, this restaurant has “top-notch food.” “What we serve is of a higher quality,” she said. “It is not just thrown in a fryer and put on a plate. The chef spends a lot of time on the sauces and pays a lot of attention to them. We always see people coming in and celebrating something together. That’s what I enjoy seeing, and that’s what we strive to do.”
newlenoxpatriotdaily.com puzzles the new lenox patriot | November 7, 2019 | 25 crosstown CROSSWORD & Sudoku The crosstowns: Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park Crossword by Myles Mellor and Cindy LaFleur Across 1. Palm starch 5. Dalai ___ 9. Shrubs with intoxicating leaves 14. “Ghostbusters” character 15. Historic Scott 16. Japanese dog 17. Castle barrier 18. Be lazy 19. Establish the truth of 20. Ice house 22. “Diary” singer, first name 24. Circus performer 26. Friend in France 29. Abbr. in many org. names 31. Lockport softball star, Haley 33. Snare or bongo 35. Gulf port 39. Caspian Sea feeder 40. Do followers 41. “Black ___” 1987 detective thriller with Dennis Hopper 43. Ceremonial act 44. Police dept. alerts 45. Cosmonaut Gagarin 46. Disfigure 47. Attacks 50. Dog pest 52. Gibraltar, for one: Abbr. 53. Recent LTHS graduates and triplets (family name) 57. The beginning 58. Moolah 63. American worker 66. Summer coolers 68. Writer from Tenn. 69. Photographer’s request 70. Golf targets 71. Son of Noah 72. Road taxes 73. Confirmation 74. Sounds of disapproval Down 1. Wimbledon contest before the final 2. Excited 3. Target 4. Moved ___ the freeway 5. “Bad” cholesterol letters 6. Cacophonous 7. ___ Yello (soft drink) 8. Ignore a cue card, say 9. Per ___ 10. Soup vegetable 11. Tech exec, for short 12. Off-road goer, for short 13. Freelance writer’s encl. 21. Bit in a horse’s mouth 23. Top limit 25. Tooth companion 26. Safari country 27. Mazda ___ 28. Danube tributary 29. Musical selection 30. Not quite right 32. Hospital cry 33. Becomes tiresome 34. Plant transfer 36. Handyman’s letters 37. Part of some e-mail addresses 38. “___ any drop to drink.” - Coleridge 42. Wireless medium 48. Banded gemstones 49. Essay 51. Screen type 54. Collaborate 55. Endow with a gift 56. Vice presidents (sl.) 57. Honey 59. Drying kiln 60. Grunts of distaste 61. Computer expert 62. Does some tailoring 63. L.A. hours 64. Texter’s “Here’s what I think” 65. Rapper prefix 67. Mach 1 breaker 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 answers NEW LENOX Little Joe’s Restaurant (1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox; (815) 463- 1099) ■5-8 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Piano Styles by Joe Williamson’s Restaurant and Pub (1490 W. Maple St. New Lenox, (815) 485-8585) ■Wednesdays: ■ $5 House Wine Wednesdays ■Sundays: ■ Spicy Bloody Marys $5 Hickory Creek Brewing Company (1005 W Laraway Rd, New Lenox. (779) 803- 3974) ■3 ■ p.m. -close Fridays: Happy Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by Smokin’ Z BBQ food truck from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and live music. HOMER GLEN Front Row (14903 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen; (708) 645- 7000) ■7 ■ p.m. Wednesdays: Trivia FRANKFORT Pete Mitchell’s Bar & Grill (21000 Frankfort Square Road, Frankfort; (815) 464-8100) ■6-8 ■ p.m. Wednesdays: Free N’ Fun Bar Game. Free to play. MOKENA The Alley Grill and Tap House (18700 S. Old La- Grange Road, Mokena; (708) 478-3610) ■9 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Karaoke Fox’s Restaurant and Pub (11247 W. 187th St., Mokena; (708) 478- 8888) ■6 ■ p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Performance by Jerry Eadie To place an event in The Scene, email a.datta@ 22ndcenturymedia.com.
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