Tom & Eddie’s opens second Chicago area location

Nov. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Tom & Eddie’s will have its grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Shops at Geneva Commons, 1042 Commons Dr., Geneva, IL. Tom & Eddie’s is a family-friendly, fast casual, gourmet burger restaurant focused on giving its customers delicious food made from natural products, personal customer service, and a relaxed and happy dining experience.

After the hugely successful opening of the very first Tom & Eddie’s in August in Lombard, Geneva was chosen as the second town to enjoy Tom & Eddie’s gourmet burgers. Rewind to last summer at the Lombard Tom & Eddie’s ... On the first day of business the owners planned to serve 300 guests. More than 900 were served, and the restaurant has enjoyed brisk business every day since.  

The theme of Geneva’s grand opening is “Dressed to the Nines.” Why nine? There are nine signature burgers on the menu. Just for fun and to go along with the theme, any guest who is "dressed to the nines" in formal wear (a tuxedo or evening gown) or a full Santa suit or as Mrs. Claus will receive a free meal (entree, side and soft drink). Business wear is not eligible. This “formal wear freebie” is for the first nine days of celebration - from opening day Tuesday, Dec. 14 through Wednesday, Dec. 22.

In addition, Tom & Eddie’s Geneva is one of the first restaurants in Chicagoland to have  a Coca-Cola Freestyle® dispenser offering 106 combinations of branded beverages by blending concentrated ingredients with water and sweetener at the point where the beverage is dispensed via proprietary PurePour Technology™. For example, if a customer selects Coca-Cola, the following selections appear on the touch screen: plain Coca-Cola, Cherry Coke, Coke with Lime, Vanilla Coke, Raspberry Coke and Orange Coke. Many of the 106 combinations are not available in any stores.

But back to burgers…Tom & Eddie’s nine signature burgers are all “dressed to the nines” with unique toppings created by Tom and Ed.

The co-founders – Tom Dentice and Ed Rensi - agree that a world-class burger starts with the meat: hand-formed patties of Fresh 100% Natural Angus. “Natural” means the cattle were raised without growth hormones or antibiotics and fed a vegetarian diet. Very important, the beef is “Certified Humane,” by the Humane Farm Animal Care, a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization created to improve the lives of farm animals by setting rigorous standards, conducting annual inspections, and certifying their humane treatment.

Malts and milkshakes are made with Häagen-Dazs® ice cream, hand-dipped, stirred and blended with whole fruit and premium syrups.

Tom & Eddie’s buys from very select companies, many of which are local: Boylan’s all natural sodas, Turano Bread Company, Puckered Pickles, Heinz organic ketchup, Mustard Girl Mustards, and Redmond Natural Sea Salt..

The restaurant has a warm and inviting look and feel. Orders are placed at the counter, cooked in an open view kitchen and delivered with a smile to the table. Other features include a customer loyalty club, a kids’ menu, free Wi-Fi, carry-out with biodegradable packaging, and online ordering.

Both Tom and Ed have a ton of energy and an equal amount of food creativity. They spent more than a year developing recipes and searching for organic and natural ingredients. Cheeseburgers and sandwiches are paired perfectly with many choices of freshly-made sides. The menu also features a line-up of chicken sandwiches, soups, crisp salads and a bountiful selection of beer and wine.

Beyond the ambiance and food, the two things that Tom and Ed believe in are integrity and commitment to community.

“You can have the best food in the world,” Ed said, “but if you don’t have happy, satisfied customers, you can’t have a successful business. We welcome any and all feedback and suggestions from our guests.”  

For more information, call 630-208-1351 or go to http://www.tomandeddies.com

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Tom & Eddie’s is a family-friendly, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Founded by two men who are raving fans of the perfect burger, Tom & Eddie’s gives its customers top quality, delicious food, personal customer service, and a happy dining experience