'Like A Great Recipe': Rubino's Celebrates 29 Years In Business

TINLEY PARK, IL — A longtime Tinley Park business is notching nearly three decades, and counting.

Rubino's Italian Imports, 16635 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park, is celebrating its 29th anniversary. The business was the dream of Pat Rubino, originating in 1994 with a lifelong idea of an Italian Deli and Market.

As the Rubino family was in search for the perfect location, they decided on and nestled themselves in the heart of Tinley Park, on Oak Park Avenue. On Aug. 27, 1994, Rubino's opened their doors for business at 16740 Oak Park Ave.

"We worked basically around the clock, all hands on deck, from Nonno Mario and Nonna Carmella in the kitchen from the rest of the family and friends elsewhere," Rubino said.

The community came out and the Rubino family did what they do best, treat people like their family. Rubino's started in a 1000-square-foot building, quickly outgrew their location and moved into the what's now known as the Rubino Plaza located at 16635 Oak Park Ave.

"Today, we stand proud on our values of serving our community and the south suburbs for the past 29 years," the Rubino family said in a release.

"We want to once again extend our gratitude to our customers, employees, and family. The Rubino Family stands committed to our community, local organizations, and will always hold a deep root in Tinley Park!"

"... Rubino's is like a great recipe," Pat Rubino said, “combined with quality ingredients, top-notch service, and amazing customers. We love serving our community the best Italian dish and treating each customer like family."