Karma 17 to offer Waukegan upscale feel with low-cost mantra
Kat Dankowski
Staff Writer
Karma 17, a new restaurant and nightclub opening May 14 in Waukegan
Located less than a block from the CLC Lakeshore campus, Karma 17’s first floor includes a chic dining area and a 50-foot, remodeled bar with multiple flat-screen TV’s and additional seating. The large staircase, apparent from almost every angle, leads to the nightclub area, dance floor, VIP section and a second bar.
Owner Noe Gomez, 30, from Waukegan
“The first thing I noticed was the renovation done to the outside,” Gomez said. “It looked new, and I always liked downtown (Waukegan
Gomez is also Vice President of Millennium Three, a general construction company. He works there full time, so he depends on his immediate staff of managers.
They include his brother, Marcos Gomez, a CLC alumnus, who will be running the restaurant during the day, long time friend Bonnie Santiago, along with promoter Marquis Barnes, who will work mainly for the nightclub.
“We’re planning a lot of events.” said Santiago
With improvements being made around the city, Santiago
“We are all from Waukegan ,” Santiago
The menu is being “fine tuned” Santiago
“We want people to be able to come in from work or school, on their break, relax and enjoy the atmosphere and food,” Santiago
This means food options for those who are hungry and in a hurry. Options include sandwiches, pastas, steak, soups and wine.
Grand opening of Karma 17 will take place on May 14 at 17 N. Genesee St. Waukegan
I have been there and they have great food and entertainment.