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Homewood Board Approves Liquor License for New 3B Burger-Bird-Brews Restaurant
The new eatery is set to open in May at the former Cilantro Cocina Mexicana location.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:53am
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The Homewood Village Board has approved a liquor license request from Antoine Washington, who recently purchased the Cilantro Cocina Mexicana property at 18755 Dixie Highway. Washington plans to open a new restaurant called 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House at the location, which will specialize in burgers, chicken, and beer. The class 5 liquor license will allow for on-premise alcohol sales, with alcohol making up no more than 25% of annual sales.
Why it matters
The approval of the liquor license paves the way for the new 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House to open in Homewood, filling a vacant restaurant space and bringing a new dining option to the community. The restaurant's focus on burgers, chicken, and beer aligns with popular dining trends.
The details
Antoine Washington, who currently owns 20 other restaurants across the southwest suburbs, purchased the Cilantro Cocina Mexicana property in February. He plans to open the 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House at the location by May. The new restaurant will specialize in burgers, chicken, and beer, and Washington says he plans to franchise the 3B brand. The class 5 liquor license approved by the Homewood Village Board will allow for on-premise alcohol sales, with alcohol making up no more than 25% of annual sales.
- The Homewood Village Board approved the liquor license request at its March 24 meeting.
- Washington purchased the property in February.
- The 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House is planned to open by May.
The players
Antoine Washington
The owner of the new 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House restaurant, who currently owns 20 other restaurants across the southwest suburbs.
Homewood Village Board
The local governing body that approved the liquor license request for the new restaurant.
Cilantro Cocina Mexicana
The previous restaurant that occupied the 18755 Dixie Highway property, which has now been purchased by Antoine Washington.
What they’re saying
“'This is a new brand that we just created. The plan is to franchise this brand,'”
— Antoine Washington, Owner, 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House
“'I'm excited to see that restaurant space get revived and come back to life,'”
— Trustee Lauren Roman, Homewood Village Board
What’s next
Upon completion of the application process, staff will prepare an ordinance to increase the Class 5 liquor licenses for the 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House at a future Homewood Village Board meeting.
The takeaway
The approval of the liquor license for the new 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House restaurant in Homewood represents an opportunity to revitalize a vacant commercial space and bring a new dining option to the community, aligning with popular food and beverage trends.
