Cicero's roots entwined in restaurant

The restaurant helps preserve the town's history Cicero is no longer the Czech capital of the Chicago area, and its main thoroughfare, Cermak Road, is no longer home to many Eastern European restaurants and businesses. via Chicago Tribune

[pinkpetunia]

I really hope Frank Saballus doesn't muddy his wonderful Czech cuisine by adding Mexican food to his menu. I moved to Cicero in 1969 shortly after I was married and raised my family there. We finally moved in 1996 because our neighborhood was not safe anymore and we were being pushed out by the Hispanic influx. I remember the Klas Restaurant fondly, and ate there many times. Please keep the Czech history and cuisine pure. Cicero and its former inhabitants deserve that. The last time I was in Cicero was 2 years ago, and it's heartbreaking to see what has happened to the town. At least its nice to know something of the old Cicero is still there.

[Mario]

pinkpetunia wrote:

I really hope Frank Saballus doesn't muddy his wonderful Czech cuisine by adding Mexican food to his menu. I moved to Cicero in 1969 shortly after I was married and raised my family there. We finally moved in 1996 because our neighborhood was not safe anymore and we were being pushed out by the Hispanic influx. I remember the Klas Restaurant fondly, and ate there many times. Please keep the Czech history and cuisine pure. Cicero and its former inhabitants deserve that. The last time I was in Cicero was 2 years ago, and it's heartbreaking to see what has happened to the town. At least its nice to know something of the old Cicero is still there.

Mexican food does not! muddy any menu. Nobody gets pushed out of a neighborhood, It's people like you that can't live with anybody else

[Normster]

Mario wrote:

<quoted text> Mexican food does not! muddy any menu. Nobody gets pushed out of a neighborhood, It's people like you that can't live with anybody else

I don't know, those frijoles refritos look like mud.

[Leave it to Beavers]

Normster wrote:

<quoted text>I don't know, those frijoles refritos look like mud.

What makes you think that they really aren't mud?

[mad]

Neighbors gets tired of listening to that stupid loud music.they are scared to walk the streets.

[Mario]

Normster wrote:

<quoted text>I don't know, those frijoles refritos look like mud.

I'm sure you like eating frijoles since you brought that up.

[Leave it to Beavers]

Mario wrote:

<quoted text>
I'm sure you like eating frijoles since you brought that up.

He prefers mud.

[Mario]

Leave it to Beavers wrote:

<quoted text>
He prefers mud.

what do you prefer pickled egg!

[Betty]

Lets rent an armored car and go and eat there!!!

[Leave it to Beavers]

Betty wrote:

Lets rent an armored car and go and eat there!!!

How's about an Abrahms tank, a doctor, and a few rolls of toilet paper. Lol.

[the man]

mad wrote:

Neighbors gets tired of listening to that stupid loud music.they are scared to walk the streets.

them damm mexs i grew up in cicero 1970s just a few mexs there went to old cicero school best teachers around u could walk the town at night no worrys played hocky,softball, at all schools on sat,sunday ,i loved that town then i feel sorry for good kids now cant even walk to plaza i bet,like we did,or go bowling at town hall,plazalanes.thats what happens when the mexs flood the town sjit...

[the man]

hay is als pizza still in that town cermac rd.used to be the best pizza around ..

[cicero1963]

I know what Pinkpetunia meant. People eating at Klas want to find only authentic Czech meals. I love Mexican food and wouldn't dare order it from Klas, if it was on the menu. There are many fabulous Mexican Restaurants in the area and if wanting Mexican would visit those establishments.

[cicero1963]

Hi the man....I don't live in the area anymore but did visit about 5 months ago. Al's is still there, and we went in hoping they would still have the lunch buffet. It was still there and the pizza hasn't changed a bit. I was in heaven!

[MikieH]

the man wrote:

hay is als pizza still in that town cermac rd.used to be the best pizza around ..

Al's Resturant is still in business and doing great. The pizza is as good as ever. About the only non-mexican resturants in town are Klas, Al's and Steak and Egger.

Everyone seems to be in love with mexican food right now. I find it boring and ok once in a while

[BBB52]

Cicero is being overrun by illegals. Call the ICE and report them. Make
the area safe again. Peolpe are sick
of that stupid music blaring from
cars and please SPEAK ENGLISH!!!

[MikieH]

ICE needs to set up a satalite office in the Cicero, Berwyn area.

[Leave it to Beavers]

How's about carpet bombing?

[pinkpetunia]

Even the Houby Festival and Parade has turned into a giant Mexican festival! Why do they even still call it the Houby Festival? There's nothing left of the original purpose of the festival or the parade. Just another Mexican celebration!

[Mario]

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I really hope Frank Saballus doesn't muddy his wonderful Czech cuisine by adding Mexican food to his menu. I moved to Cicero in 1969 shortly after I was married and raised my family there. We finally moved in 1996 because our neighborhood was not safe anymore and we were being pushed out by the Hispanic influx. I remember the Klas Restaurant fondly, and ate there many times. Please keep the Czech history and cuisine pure. Cicero and its former inhabitants deserve that. The last time I was in Cicero was 2 years ago, and it's heartbreaking to see what has happened to the town. At least its nice to know something of the old Cicero is still there.
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"He said Cicero's cultural mix has inspired him to develop a new food fusion he calls "Czech-Mex." He hopes to incorporate it on his menu soon"
Hummm!! Czech-Mex! That'a a new one!
pinkpetunia,
Unlike you, this guy is smart enough to realize that in order for his business to "survive," he'll need to throw in some Mexican in it! Don't you know that?

Thank You!