New Location for Kooker’s Restaurant in Barrington

Barrington has retained some businesses while welcoming new ones and celebrating longtime institutions.

Kooker’s Restaurant has new ownership that decided to remain in Barrington _ at a new location, said Peg Blanchard, director of economic and community development in the village. It is now located at 301 W. Northwest Highway. 

New in town is Blue Cherry, which is making 115 S. Hough Street a popular place this summer, she said. The shop offers frozen yogurt with a bar full of toppings. It also has a new flavor, the Dreamsicle Delight, according to its Facebook page.

A few places are celebrating anniversaries including Sergio’s Pizza, 338 W. Northwest Highway and Barrington Flower Shop, 201 S. Cook St. Sergio’s is celebrating 31 years while the flower shop celebrates 25 years, she said at a recent meeting. 

Celebrating its first anniversary is Notice of Barrington, 202 S. Cook St., a women’s apparel, accessories and gifts shop. It is the third location for the regional business. 

Re-De-Find, at 115 Station St., is marking its third anniversary. It offers vintage clothing and other items.

“I think there’s a lot of great things happening in Barrington,” Blanchard said, adding people should continue to come out and support Barrington’s small, independent business, which make the village special.