Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant To Open Location In Oak Lawn

COUNTRYSIDE, Ill., March 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants is pleased to announce plans to open a location in Oak Lawn, slated for opening first quarter of 2015. The 10,000 square-foot space will be part of the Stony Creek Promenade, located on Cicero Avenue and 111^th Street, and upon its opening will mark the company's 8^th Illinois location and 20^th nationwide.

The full-service restaurant serves eclectic, contemporary American cuisine in a unique winery atmosphere, complete with a Napa-style tasting room, wine club, and retail shop. In addition to offering a new dining experience to Oak Lawn residents, Cooper's Hawk will bring an estimated 150 new jobs to the area.

Founded by Chicago south suburbs native Tim McEnery, Cooper's Hawk first opened its doors in Orland Park, roughly 10 miles south of Oak Lawn, in 2005.

"We have often had guests in our Orland Park location mention that Oak Lawn would be a great area for a Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant," said Ron Dee, senior vice president of development at Cooper's Hawk. "We researched the market and discovered that over 390,000 people live in the area with limited full-service dining options in the market. When Hamilton Partners approached us to be part of a brand new retail center including a new Mariano's supermarket, we knew the synergy of our two brands would be a winning combination.  Additionally, Mayor Bury and her team at the Village of Oak Lawn have been very supportive every step of the way."

"Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant will be a perfect fit in our community and at Stony Creek Promenade," said Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury.  "I know area residents will really love being able to enjoy their excellent food and wine right in the neighborhood and I love their plans for outdoor dining near the water feature!  This is a great win for Oak Lawn and I want to thank Cooper's Hawk, Hamilton Partners, and our business development team for bringing the quality establishments that Oak Lawn loves to Stony Creek Promenade."

About Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
An eclectic combination of winery, restaurants, and retail stores, Cooper's Hawk is the brain-child of entrepreneur, Tim McEnery, who opened the first winery and restaurant in 2005. Operations have since expanded to fourteen locations with an additional six slated through the beginning of 2015. The uniquely modern yet casual dining experience coupled with an exclusive and active wine club has led to revenues over $94 million for 2013.

Cooper's Hawk has earned over 200 wine awards and was named "Breakout Brand 2013" and "Hot Concept 2010" Winner by Nations Restaurant News.  Most recently, Cooper's Hawk was selected as 2013's MenuMasters Winner in the category of "Menu Trendsetter" and was ranked the #8 fastest-growing Chicago company by Crain's Chicago Business that same year. To learn more about Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants, visit www.chwinery.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Melanie Pierce
Marketing Communications
Direct: (708) 215-5660
[email protected]

SOURCE Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants