FANTASTIC NEWS UPDATE!: Polito’s is reopening! Just in time for the 2008 season! Check it out!
We awoke to horrible news this morning when we discovered our favorite South Bend area restaurant that doesn’t serve massive burgers burned down last night.
Politios Italian Restaurant and Factory Direct Spas caught fire around 2 Friday morning, both buildings were destroyed.
Investigators say the Outback Steakhouse next door suffered heavy smoke damage.
Firefighters responded to the scene after heavy smoke was spotted at the scene.
As crews arrived, Bleachers Bar, which is a few hundred feet away, was evacuated as a precaution.
The owners of Politos and Factory Direct Spas were at the scene as crews battled the blaze.
Politos has been in the JMS Plaza for 12 years and both businesses have been in the area for decades.
Both north and southbound lanes of Grape Road between Indian Lakes and Edison were closed for a few hours, but are now open.
Today, I plan not to mourn the loss, but celebrate the 12 years that Politos graced this planet. I can recall such dishes as “Penne with Vodka Sauce,” and the delicious “Pepperoni Calzone with both ricotta and mozzarella.” And of course, who can forget classics like “Pepperoni Calzone with extra ricotta, mozzarella, and pepperoni with a side of Penne with Vodka Sauce?” I think I’ll do my best to recreate that dish for breakfast.
I’ll never forget what you did for me, Politos, and neither will my cardiologist.
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Where are we supposed to eat after the games?! Especially when we don’t want to think about it?! Maybe the Oaken Bucket, but I just don’t feel uncomfortably full and satisfied after every meal there like I did at Politos. You will be missed.
We will be Re opening on Sept 5th at 401 N Hickory Rd South Bend, IN 46615!
574-243-5385. Same great food, plus an added student discount of 10% with valid student ID!
Tenille, what about an added 10% discount for HLS regulars? (I kid. Kinda.) I’m flying in from LA to get some grub at the new shop…oh, and maybe catch a game. Congrats on being able to re-open for the season!