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JANUARY 2019
TONY’S FRESH MARKET TURNS 40
Tony’s then (below) and now, with 15 locations and a forty year celebration of success
AROUND CHICAGO: FAMOUS FREDDIE’S .................. 28 CHICAGOLAND NEWS ........................................ 31 CLASSIFIEDS ................................................. 36 DINING WITH MS. X ........................................... 4 DIRECTORY ................................................... 33 NATIONAL NEWS ............................................... 8 PEOPLE SELLING THE INDUSTRY .......................... 29 TRAVEL: ARUBA.............................................. 44 Wednesday March 6th, Moretti’s Chicago (Edison Park) Special Guest Speaker: Doug Sohn, Hot Doug’s See page 4 for details
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Tony’s Finer Foods marks a four decade anniversary this year. The company boasts 15 stores throughout the Chicagoland area from the city to Melrose Park, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Joliet and Hanover Park, as well as a 140,000 square-foot warehouse and corporate headquarters in Itasca, Illinois. They specialize in fresh produce, meat, and international products. In 1979, Tony’s Finer Foods began their first location, a 9,000 square-foot building located on Fullerton Ave. in Chicago with five employees. Tony Ingraffia had just turned 19 when he opened his own grocery store with the help of his uncle, Domenico Gambino. Community is at the heart of this familyowned and operated business. Tony’s gives back to the neighborhoods their stores are located in. Through sponsoring events and
supporting local causes, they make an effort to become part of the communities they serve. Tony’s family-owned chain prides itself on its quality products, and always low prices with a one-stop shopping experience that reflects their respect for heritage and staying close to one’s roots. They make maintaining traditions easier for customers by carrying a wide variety of international products that cater to all different ethnicities. Tony’s offers a catering menu from their legendary 3 foot subs to Greek and Italian pastries. With an eye on international tastes and cuisine, Tony’s Finer Foods looks forward to a healthy future... one filled with the warmth of good service, the delights of the freshest foods available, and a strong belief in fair, affordable pricing.
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