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Welcome to Southland's Best, The Times Media Company's inaugural poll of reader favorites in and around Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park and Tinley Park.

New Lenox In 2013 Gina Buck decided it was time to use her vast restaurant experience and venture out on her own. She had started in the restaurant industry waiting tables at age 15. “In November of 2013, the restaurant was opened (at 826 W. Laraway Rd., New Lenox) and within one year we were already expanding into the next spot in our strip mall as the restaurant was bursting at the seams,” said Marisa Nardi, head of marketing and Buck's sister. “Our family-friendly restaurant specializes in homestyle cooking, including made-to-order skillets, omelets, pancakes, waffles, Frenc...

Just before Valentine's Day, many Texans were giddier about the prospects of snow than flowers or chocolates. We checked weather apps hourly for reassurances that we would, in fact, this time see some serious powder. Oh, the bliss of our naivety. As the snow rolled in, the power grid failed, pipes froze then subsequently busted. Texans have since collectively received an education on what “deregulation” means, what a boil notice entails and whether gas or wood fireplaces produce more heat (it's complicated). Community groups are organizing to help each other. Phones ding with texts, “...