Foodie Tuesday

Skuddlebutts Donating to Fire Company; SkinnySweet Grand Opening; Shop with the League

Here's a rundown of some upcoming events and promotions happening in Glen Ellyn in the next week or so.

Take out, order delivery or use Skuddlebutts to cater an event on Dec. 1 and 2 and the restaurant will donate 10 percent of its earnings to the fire company.  Whether choosing pizza or another item from the menu, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Co. will benefit. “We are always trying to contribute to the community,” said Danny Glover, the restaurant’s owner in a news release.  “This seems like a perfect way to help raise money and awareness for those who risk their lives as volunteers.” To participate, all restaurant patrons need to do is mention the Volunteer Fire Company or the Village of Glen Ellyn when placing or picking up their orders during that weekend and Skuddlebutts will make the donation. “In true Glen Ellyn fashion a thriving …

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Business Comings and Goings: New Yogurt Shop Opens, Mykha's Closes

What's new in local business? A new yogurt shop has opened it's doors offering a healthy treat for Glen Ellyn diners.

We may be entering fall, but it will always be summertime at one new Glen Ellyn business. SkinnySweet Frozen Yogurt, owned by the husband and wife team of Marianne Cielak-Boyke and Brett Boyke, is now open in Market Plaza. The couple announced in mid-April that the business would be opening in Glen Ellyn. The Boyke’s chose Glen Ellyn in part because they felt young families would enjoy a healthy treat, which SkinnySweet provides. The yogurt shop offers 100 different yogurt flavors, with 14 flavors rotating daily, according to the website.  SkinnySweet also offers non-fat, low-fat, premium, greek, no-sugar-added, and non-dairy sorbet flavors, according to the company. With a few exceptions, most of the products are gluten-free. The sorbet …

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