Binnie's Dog House, Just Judi's Close Up Shop in Plainfield

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Plainfield Business Briefs: Local Hot Dog Restaurants Close

What's happening on the local business scene.

Two Plainfield eateries recently bit the dust. Just Judi’s, which opened in the former site of Lindy's Chili and Gertie's Ice Cream this May, has closed its doors for good. The restaurant, owned by former Lindy’s/Gertie’s employee Judi Adams, occupied the space at 15932 S. Lincoln Highway for roughly six months. Just Judi’s specialized in burgers, hot dogs, Philly steaks and fries. Although the windows were covered last week at the Lincoln Highway storefront, a sign was posted noting that a new Mexican restaurant, Mariachi Grill, is coming soon to the site. Another Plainfield hot dog joint, Binnie’s Dog House, also recently closed. Located at 15412S. Route 59 near Peter Rubi and the new Wild West BBQ, opened in March 2012. Hot dog lovers …

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New Owner to Take Over Just-Closed Lindy's Chili/Gertie's Ice Cream

The old owner was forced to close because she is moving out of town; the new owner is a former employee.

Lindy's Chili and Gertie's Ice Cream is gone, but the U.S. 30 storefront where it was located will not be empty long. Judi Adams, who has worked at Lindy's and the two previous fast-food restaurants that have filled the same spot over the last several years, closed this weekend on a deal to buy the 15932 S. Lincoln Highway restaurant. Adams and her daughter plan to reopen as Just Judi's sometime in mid- to late-May, Adams said. Lindy's owner Jayme DelGrosso said she had no plan to sell her operation until she learned her husband was being transferred by his company. Although she doesn't yet know when they'll be moving or where they're being relocated to, she said she needed to start preparing for the move. In fact, DelGrosso said, she'd …

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