Alhelis Drive Through to Open in August

You’ve might have seen the sign, “Alhelis” on West A Street as you’re heading toward I-80 and in front of the building that used to house Kentucky Fried Chicken and the A & W Root Beer business. Before you get locked into the wrong pronunciation of this soon-to-be local fast food place, think of lilies, as in the flowers. It’s not Hawaiian but Hispanic and is pronounced just like one was saying, “a Lily(s).”

We got a sneak peak and did notice beautiful white flowers painted inside.

You might have wondered what “Burgers, Burritos, and Pastrami” might have in common and owner Mark Sanchez who has worked in the restaurant industry a combined 15 years will tell you he’s aiming to attract customers with offering a variety similar to the ‘Texas Road House—only drive through,” the Dixon resident said.

“We’ll offer a little bit of everything,” he added. Currently, the businessman is working nearly non-stop inside the place since the outside is finished.  He’s waiting on equipment and a few more inspections but he’s hoping to be open by the end of August. They are located at 2500 West A Street.

In other news, Troy Steven’s has a new neighbor. The brand new building next door that went vacant for too long, was finally snatched up by Dixon resident and businessman, Mike Morse.

Mike has been the sole owner of Jumbo CD Investments located in an upstairs office in downtown Dixon for nearly 20 years, after originally having an office in his home. The timing was right not only to celebrate the grand opening of his new location in his newly-owned office but also to mark doing business since 1991—thus their 20th anniversary.

Jumbo CD Investments is a Certificate of Deposit management and consulting firm specializing I helping clients find the best CD rates available nationally. Their professional staff searches the nation looking for banks and credit unions that make their CDs available to nationwide investors.

Mike started the business after graduating from the University of California, Davis, in 1985, with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Managerial Economics. He is licensed and registered with Gill Capital Partners in Denver, Colorado.

The office is now located at 1320 North Lincoln and their phone is (707) 678-5990. Mike and wife, Susan, have been married 26 years and have four children.

Speaking of anniversaries, will be celebrating its first anniversary with a 'Tea Tasting Extravaganza' on Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. This will most certainly be a sell out so make your reservations quick by calling (707) 693-Teas (8327) or go by the beautiful Tea Room at 140 N. Jackson Wednesday through Sunday,  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.