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the new lenox patriot | March 26, 2020 | 23<br />
The Dish<br />
Chesdan’s remains operational with curbside pickup, delivery during pandemic<br />
Business continues<br />
to serve customers<br />
their favorites<br />
Thomas Czaja,<br />
Contributing Editor<br />
With several modifications,<br />
a Homer Glen business,<br />
like many others, is<br />
ready to keep filling orders<br />
for the cuisine patrons<br />
want during a global pandemic.<br />
Chesdan’s Pizzeria &<br />
Grille in Homer Glen has<br />
had carryout and delivery<br />
options for a while, meaning<br />
it was prepared for recent,<br />
indefinite changes, according<br />
to owner Dan Garr.<br />
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker<br />
mandating all bars<br />
and restaurants in the state<br />
eliminate dine-in through<br />
March 30 because of coronavirus<br />
concerns, establishments<br />
are doing what<br />
they can to keep business<br />
going. Takeout via pickup<br />
and delivery, which Chesdan’s<br />
does, are still allowed,<br />
as are drive-thrus.<br />
“We are pretty well set<br />
in terms of having boxing,<br />
delivery bags,” Garr said.<br />
“We have quadrants set<br />
up, and our staff is trained<br />
to take credit cards over<br />
the phone for deliveries or<br />
curbside pickups.”<br />
The business announced<br />
on its Facebook page<br />
March 17 that while patrons<br />
cannot currently dine<br />
in, Chesdan’s is not limiting<br />
its menu for pickups<br />
and delivery. During this<br />
unprecedented time, all<br />
deliveries are free and taking<br />
place all day, beginning<br />
at 11 a.m.<br />
“Somebody can be out<br />
in the parking lot, and they<br />
can always call and we’ll<br />
run it out to them,” Garr<br />
added about pickups.<br />
Chesdan’s Pizzeria &<br />
Grille<br />
15764 S. Bell Road in<br />
Homer Glen<br />
Hours:<br />
• 11 a.m.-10 p.m.<br />
Monday-Thursday<br />
• 11 a.m.-11 p.m.<br />
Friday-Saturday<br />
• Noon-9 p.m. Sunday<br />
For more information ...<br />
Phone: (708) 301-<br />
8300<br />
Web: chesdanspizza.<br />
com<br />
In terms of cleanliness,<br />
Chesdan’s is following the<br />
Centers for Disease Control<br />
and Prevention guidelines,<br />
along with sanitization<br />
checklists. Staff there<br />
wear gloves. Disinfectant<br />
has always been at maximum<br />
strength, and door<br />
handles and pens that are<br />
frequently used are being<br />
wiped down as much as<br />
they possibly can be.<br />
Customers can still walk<br />
in to pick up their order,<br />
but if they are not comfortable<br />
doing so given the<br />
circumstances, curbside<br />
remains the best option,<br />
with a pickup area set up<br />
on the side of the building.<br />
That said, Chesdan’s is<br />
still trying to do all it can<br />
for its employees.<br />
“We are trying to keep<br />
the waitstaff working,<br />
because we do need hostesses<br />
and people manning<br />
the phones for deliveries,<br />
pickups and things of that<br />
nature,” Garr said.<br />
He noted on the first day<br />
of the new guidelines, on<br />
St. Patrick’s Day, that orders<br />
were still coming in at<br />
a decent pace. On March<br />
17 on Facebook, the business<br />
wrote, “A great big<br />
thank you to all our loyal<br />
The king special personal-size pizza ($9.67) is a quick option for an individual looking for a meal on the go from<br />
Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille in Homer Glen. Photos by Thomas Czaja/22nd Century Media<br />
“Support your local restaurants.<br />
It’ll be good for everybody.”<br />
“Dan Garr — Chesdan’s owner<br />
Chesdan’s customers who<br />
are placing those curbside<br />
pickup and delivery orders!<br />
We love you!”<br />
Garr said since Chesdan’s<br />
makes everything<br />
from pizzas to pastas to<br />
sandwiches to desserts<br />
and more, he expects a<br />
mix of their offerings to<br />
keep moving out the door.<br />
Those in the mood for a<br />
pizza can still get the likes<br />
of a large 14-inch thin<br />
crust cheese ($18.50) that<br />
serves 3-4 people, or any<br />
of their other pies with<br />
various sizing, pricing and<br />
toppings.<br />
Elsewhere on the menu,<br />
the baked rigatoni ($17 or<br />
$12.30 for the meta portion)<br />
comes with tomato<br />
Alfredo and mozzarella<br />
cheese, with the option to<br />
add spinach, mushrooms<br />
or broccoli for $3 each.<br />
That and the Parmesancrusted<br />
tilapia ($15.55)<br />
— served with garlic butter,<br />
lemon and Parmesan<br />
— are solid options during<br />
Lent or anytime.<br />
While it is unknown<br />
what the future holds, including<br />
if the no-dining in<br />
mandate will be extended,<br />
Garr and his staff are ready<br />
Chesdan’s is utilizing a number of sanitization<br />
methods, from cleaning pens and door handles<br />
regularly to employees wearing gloves in an effort to<br />
halt the spread of COVID-19.<br />
and willing to keep serving<br />
customers their favorite<br />
menu items.<br />
Those interested can<br />
also order online with<br />
DoorDash via the Chesdan’s<br />
website and/or follow<br />
the eatery on Facebook<br />
to keep up on the<br />
latest with any potential<br />
further changes.<br />
“Support your local restaurants,”<br />
Garr said. “It’ll<br />
be good for everybody.”
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