Recent Northwest Indiana business news covers a wave of regional openings and expansions, including a new Raising Cane’s location, an Orland Park Weber Grill Restaurant, upscale-casual Cork & Oak in Lansing, Southern & Sassy Cottage Bakery in Dyer, and Pittstop Strength in Crown Point/Schererville.
The “ins and outs” represent a mix of fast-casual chains, boutique bakeries, specialized fitness concepts, and elevated dining experiences in the Chicagoland and NWI region:
- Raising Cane’s: Expanding its footprint with a new location, bringing its famous chicken finger meals and signature Cane’s sauce to the area.
- Weber Grill Restaurant: Fired up their 5th location in nearby Orland Park, featuring an open-kitchen concept where steaks, burgers, and seafood are grilled over real hardwood charcoal.
- Cork & Oak: An upscale-casual modern dining spot in Lansing offering shareable plates, live-fire steak and seafood, and fresh oysters.
- Southern & Sassy Cottage Bakery: Located on Henry Street in Dyer, this small-batch home bakery features fresh baked goods like brookies, cookies, whoopie pies, and specialty cakes.
- Pittstop Strength: A newly opened personal training and strength facility that focuses on building functional, lifelong strength to improve daily mobility and independence.
