The Elmhurst Independent / September 24, 2015 - Page 5
Lezza sweet shop opens on Spring Road Brings spumoni, Italian ice, cakes, cookies, from its Bellwood location By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
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t’s light, bright and cheery and it will have your mouth watering the minute you walk in the door. It’s Lezza, the new sweets shop on Spring Road, and yes, it’s THEE Lezza – no doubt you’ve had their spumoni and if you haven’t, well, you haven’t yet experienced heaven. Yes, the original Lezza opened at Taylor and Halsted, but later moved to Bellwood, where it has remained for 63 years. As a family-owned business, it has seen the generations come and go over the life of the business – in fact, one of the employees at the new Elmhurst shop is 5th generation. The store contains lovely displays of cakes and cookies, as well as a freezer full of favorite flavors of gelato, spumoni, Italian ice and a full coffee bar. Walking through the store, guests will find a tasting room that can be used for private parties. “We just had 20 6-year-olds decorating cookies last weekend,” said Valerie, the manager who offered The Independent the grand tour. The party room even has a TV monitor, which allows Lezza to provide personalized messages on the day of an event. One of the photos on the wall provides a bit of history with the sign that reads: “Ferrara, Lezza & Co.” Asked if that was the same as Ferrara Pan Candy in Chicago, Valerie said yes.
photo courtesy of Brenda Garcia
Pictured are staff members and customers of the new Lezza sweet shop which recently opened on Spring Road in Elmhurst. The experienced staff can help you choose the best possible dessert for a party, enjoy a tasty frozen treat, get a jolt at the coffee bar, even schedule an event in the party room.
“That’s why they didn’t last long at the Taylor and Halsted location,” she said. “The Lezza portion of the business wanted to make cakes and baked goods, while Ferrara wanted to make candy. So eventually, they went their separate ways.” People are already embracing the new business along Spring Road, where Lezza has welcomed early risers with coffee and coffeecake or other sweets. Lezza also offers crepes every day, made to order. The party room is ready and waiting for groups to enjoy for bridal or baby showers, Bunco nights, birthday parties
Brenda Garcia 630-834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net stay later if they wish. and Christmas events. she said. “And if it means “We offer Newspaper: Gingerbread “As long as someone is we’re open a little later, well, Client: classes in December,” Valerie interested, we will be here,” that’s just fine with us.” Elmhurst Independent York Chiroprac said. “And right now, we are gearing up for Halloween.” A mention of Halloween brought to mind Spring Road Days which took place last Joe Scola weekend. Valerie and her Open Hours 535 S. York Street crew was looking forward to Tues. 9-5pm Wed. 9-5pm seeing what it was all about – Elmhurst, IL 60126 Here is the 2x4” layout for Dr. Noelle O’Connor: Fri. 9-5pm no doubt she quickly learned 630-530-1829 Sat. 8am-3pm it was all about the kids who Call for appointments attend for the activities. thebarbershop-elmhurst.com And one thing is for sure – —Formerly Larry’s Barbershop— kids like sweets! 218729 Lezza is open every day but Monday – yes, they are even open on Sunday – from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., although Valerie admits, people are invited to
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Obituary Shirley ‘Lee” Meier Balocca, 86 ELMHURST — Shirley “Lee” Meier Balocca, nee Tengroth, of Elmhurst, passed away September 15, 2015, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Balocca and the late Edward Meier; mother of Pat (Tom) McGonigle, the late Bill Meier, and former mother-in-law of Evanis Meier; step-mother of Rick (Margie) Balocca, Katie (Chuck) Joseph, Larry (Mari) Balocca, Bob Balocca, Jim (Patrice) Balocca, and Dan Balocca. Grandmother
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of Erin McGonigle, Maureen (Nate) McPherson, Keith and Kevin Meier, Ryan (Alejandra) Joseph, Patrick (Megan) Joseph, Christopher, Allison, Sara, Charles, and Louis Balocca. Great-grandmother of Joaquin and Santiago Joseph. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Tengroth and is survived by sister-in-law Cleo Tengroth. Aunt of David and Robbin Tengroth and greataunt of Ali Tengroth. Lee was a manager at Craft Patterns in Elmhurst and worked in billing for the City of Elmhurst Water Department for ten years. She
was a long-time active member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school for 20 years. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette St. Interment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated for the Epiphany Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the charity of your choice. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.
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