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mokenamessengerdaily.com DINING OUT the mokena messenger | December 5, 2019 | 21 The Dish ‘Good food, great service’ key to George’s successful 27-year run Abhinanda Datta Contributing Editor After spending over four decades in the food business, George Kollintzas has mastered the key to running a successful restaurant. “Good food, clean place and great service — these are my secret ingredients,” George said. The eatery, established in 1992 and located at 990 N. State St. in Lockport, has an extensive menu, from fresh salads to satiating desserts, and the owners take credit for revamping the items every few years. But no matter what the dish, they are all consistent in flavor, texture and presentation. “One unique thing we offer is consistency, since we’ve had the same cooks for about 20 years,” said Christina Kollintzas, George’s daughter and business partner. “People can always count on us for the same taste and the same friendly environment. We are all one big family here, and it is just very comfortable and welcoming.” The Kollintzas family moved to Chicago from California in 1990, and fortuitously came across a restaurant that already had one of its member’s name on it. While it got a complete makeover, “I did not have to spend money on the sign,” George said. George said he takes great pride in the wide variety of delicacies they serve, but if he had to pick a favorite, it would be the Greek 1/2 chicken ($14.95). Broiling for 30 minutes in lemon, garlic and herbs renders the meat tender and juicy. It is then cut into George’s Restaurant 990 N. State St. in Lockport Hours • Open 24 hours, daily For more information... Web: www. mygeorgesonline.com Phone: (815) 838- 7225 four pieces and served with Greek potatoes. After a taste of Greece, guests can allow their palates to explore some delectable Italian dishes such as the chicken broccoli Alfredo ($14.45) or the chicken penne pesto ($13.95). For those looking to discover the restaurant’s authentic flavors, there are George’s chicken penne ($13.95) — the owner’s own recipe, with chicken tossed with creamy tomato vodka sauce and penne noodles — or the spaghetti or mostaccioli ($13.45), which are prepared with meat sauce. Christina has been working at George’s since she was 14 and became a partner at 21 in July 2000. She said working with her dad gave her “the freedom to do what I needed”. “My father has been a great support and for the past 19 years, he has always had complete trust in me,” she said. “He believes in my vision for the restaurant.” The restaurant boasts a special menu section with healthier food options, and Christina said she is responsible for incorporating that. “I added them about 15 years ago, because I like keeping up with the trend as far as diets are con- The avocado toast ($8.95) at George’s Restaurant in Lockport is served with smashed avocado, house pico de gallo, chopped bacon and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Photos by Jacquelyn Schlabach/22nd Century Media The chipotle chicken and rice ($15.25) at George’s features grilled marinated chicken breast over rice with chipotle cream, avocado, tortilla strips and sour cream. cerned,” she said. “When my father bought the place, it was all about low-calorie meals. Later it changed to low-carb, and so I changed the menu to reflect more Paleo-friendly options.” Despite the lack of delicious, greasy condiments, these items are quite popular with the diners. “Strangely enough, one of our most soughtafter [dishes] is the skinny Greek chicken ($9.95) which is basically Greekstyle chicken breast paired with tomato, broccoli, and a cucumber and olive salad,” she said. “The other popular low-carb dish is the steamed veggie pita ($8.95), served with a lowfat cucumber sauce.” Another filling, healthy option is the keto bowl ($9.25), overflowing with veggies such as baby spinach, zucchini and squash, served with turkey sausage, two eggs and avocado toast. Guests can cap off their meals with one of the selections from the dessert menu. George suggests trying the berries and cream crepes ($9.45) — crepes lathered generously with sweet cream cheese, blueberries and strawberry sauce, and topped with powdered sugar. While the food at George’s is affordable and delicious, there is a lot of competition from the other eateries in Lockport. But, “we have been here for many years thanks to the love and support of the residents”, George said. “We have great staff, and that is important, because no matter how good the food is, if the service is lousy, no one will want to come back,” he said. “There is something for everyone here, and we love to make our guests happy.” One thing that sets George’s Restaurant apart is its 24-hour service. Whether it’s a midnight craving or mid-day pangs of hunger, the restaurant always has its doors open. Its real secret? “We lost our key, so we can never close,” George said.
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