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Alsip
Burbank
Joliet
Lansing
Lockport
Momence
Palos Hills
Worth

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Art of Barter members in  *good standing may order scrip which can be used at restaurants listed here.  Download printable PDF of current list from home page..  AOB scrip may be redeemed at regular prices though special conditions may apply.  Scrip is not valid in combination with other offers and is not redeemable for cash.  No change is given and sales tax and gratuity is to be paid by the bearer in cash.  

Ordering Information:  All AOB scrip comes in $10.00 increments unless otherwise stated.  There is a $10.00 cash handling charge per order to cover standard UPS delivery.  Call or email to order. 


A Word About Tipping...
 Restaurant wait staff don't use barter.  They work hard for their cash.  A good trader tips well (minimum 15% gratuity).  Be sure you're welcomed back with a smile.

*Qualifications necessary to be a Member in Good Standing: You must have a positive trade balance, be current on all cash fees, and provide your product or service 100% trade at fair market cash prices. 


Multiple Scrip is issued in $10.00 denomination and accepted at numerous establishments listed on the current Scrip List.  Order from AOB. 


Ambassador Scrip is issued in $10.00 denomination and imprinted with the name of the restaurant.  It may be used only that particular establishment.   Ambassador Dining scrip must be ordered for each restaurant accepting only Ambassador scrip.  Ambassador scrip is imprinted with the name of the restaurant and the account name of the AOB member purchasing it. 

ALSIP

Bruno B's:  Variety of sandwiches, thin crust, stuffed, & pan pizzas, monster pizza slices, chicken, ribs, pasta, and fish dinners, salads, appetizers available for dine in, carry out, or local delivery.  Catering available.  Restaurant Hours: Mon & Tues 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Wed & Thurs 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Fri 11:00 am to 1:00 am, Sat 3:00 pm to 1:00 am  Terms: Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.  Location: 5043 W. 111th St., Alsip, IL  Contact: Bruno Bertucci  Telephone: 708-636-5911 Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip. 

BRADLEY

La Villetta Restaurant: Italian cuisine, reasonably priced menu offers Pasta, Steaks, Seafood and more!  All soups and sauces homemade Every Day. Famous for Chicken Sicilian- the most popular dish.  Serving Prime Rib every Friday and Saturday evening. 21 Award Winning Premium Italian wines from Tinazzi Winery.  Terms: Reservations required.  Please mention that you wish to use AOB Scrip.  Location: 801 W. Broadway Bradley, IL  Contact: Amy Diaz  Telephone: 815-939-4960  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

BRIDGEVIEW

Mama Luigi's: Italian Restaurant and Banquets.  Terms: Available for dining Sunday through Friday.  Special $25.00 certificates required.  Due to increased costs, Lobster and Surf & Turf require 50% cash.  Catering available for part trade and part cash.  Sales tax is cash.  Catering requests must be made with Jim Talerico only.  Location: 7500 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, IL  Contact: Jim Talerico  Telephone: 708-496-0900  Special $25.00 certificates required.  Order from AOB.

BRIDGEVIEW

Sultan Palace: Buffet style traditional Indian/Pakistani cuisine.  Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm seven days a week.  Location: 7209 W. 84th St., Bridgeview, IL  Contact: Hazem Zahdan  Telephone: 708-430-4555  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

BURBANK

Mattson's Steak House: Serving Steaks, Burgers, Chicken, Seafood, and more.  Huge Salad Bar.  Children's Menu.  Order Scrip from AOB.
Location:
8150 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL  Contact: Joseph Rospana
Telephone: 708-424-5884 
Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

BURBANK

Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe:  Treat yourself to some of the best eats in Chicago!  Chicago Magazine voted Chuck's own barbeque sauce the best in 2002. But we're so much more than just BBQ!  If you haven't been to Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe, you're missing out on one of Chicago's most inspired blend of Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cajun-Creole, good old southern cooking' and the BEST s...l...o...w cooked smoked BBQ you've ever had!  Terms: Mon and Tues ONLY.  Location: 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL  Contact: Charles Pine  Telephone: 708-229-8700  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip Monday and Tuesday ONLY.   

COUNTRYSIDE

Quizno’s Subs: Counter Service and Catering.  Terms: Counter Service 100% Trade.  Catering requires 50% Cash.  Location: 6520 W. Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL  Contact: Maged Gindy  Tel: 708-352-6600  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip. 

EVERGREEN PARK

Potayto Potahto: Restaurant concept spawned from the love of potatoes.  We use only the freshest ingredients.  Our fries are fresh cut daily, never frozen, fried foods are prepared with soy oil, and breads baked fresh from local bakeries.  Hours: Sun 11:00 to 9:00 pm, Mon –Thurs 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Fri & Sat 11:00 am to Midnight  Location: 2849 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL  Contact: Marian Stallings  Telephone: 708-499-7086  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

FLOSSMOOR

Flavor Restaurant: Table service restaurant and full service bar.  Offering unique "American eclectic"  meals prepared with fresh herbs and spices.  Location: 3315 Vollmer Rd., Flossmoor, IL  Hours: Wed Dinner 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Thurs Dinner 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Fri & Sat Breakfast 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Fri & Sat Dinner 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sun Breakfast 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sun Dinner 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm.  No Barter on Thurs.  Contact: Rochelle Kemp  Telephone: 708-798-3220  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

LANSING
  
Waldo Cooney's:
Serving the South Side of Chicago since 1981, featuring authentic thin crust and gourmet stuffed pizza.  Open 7 Days a Week . Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 12:30 am Sunday Noon to 11:30 pm 
Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.
2 Locations:
3622 Ridge Rd., Lansing  708-895-0004
3651 E. 106th St., Chicago 773-374-4400

MATTESON

JN Michael's Restaurant: Family restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, fresh baked pies, cakes, cheesecakes, pastries, and sugar free deserts.  Terms: Dining 100% trade.  Alcohol is cash only.  Available for trade all Monday thru Friday.  Unavailable Saturday and Sunday mornings but available Sunday for dinner.  Hours: Open 6:00 to 10:00 pm.  Location: 5000 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL  Contact: Dave Mundrawala  Telephone: 708-481-3364 Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip. 

LOCKPORT

Heritage Pizza:  Pizza, Ribs, Broasted Chicken, Sandwiches, Appetizers and More.  Available for carry out and catering for all occasions.  Location: 924 South State St., Lockport, IL  Contact: Eric Gort  Telephone: 815-838-8888  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.   

MOMENCE

Border Town Pub: We have your favorite appetizers served all the time & scrumptious burgers and other great food items during our kitchen hours.  Join us for Live DJs, Karaoke,  a Juke Box loaded with the greatest hits from the 50's-Today, and  some of the best Video Games, Darts, or Pool.  Location:
22 N. Dixie Highway Momence, IL  Contact: John Sokal  Telephone: 815-472-4340  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip. 


Firehouse Twenty-Eight Café: Full service restaurant. Open at 6:00 am for Breakfast.  See our Fire Memorabilia Collection.  Location: 22 N. Dixie Highway Momence, IL  Contact: John Sokal  Telephone: 815-472-4340

WORTH
  
Waldo Cooney's:
Serving the South Side of Chicago since 1981, featuring authentic thin crust and gourmet stuffed pizza.  Open 7 Days a Week . Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to Midnight  Sunday Noon to 10:00 pm 
Location: 6715 W. 111th St., Worth, IL. Telephone: 708-448-7200  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.




 
 

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