Libertyville police officer James Finn comes up to the Fodrak's restaurant counter to grab his lunch order.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
Fodrak's restaurant manager Jose Alvarez of Round Lake picks up an order from the kitchen.| Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
Libertyville 10/24/12 Fodrak's restaurant line cook Luis "Luigi" Garcia of Waukegan makes a gyro for a lunch order. | Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
Libertyville 10/24/12 Fodrak's restaurant in Libertvyille offers a variety of items from traditional Greek items to hamburgers, pork sandwiches, ribs, and even omelets. | Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
Libertyville 10/24/12 Fodrak's restaurant in Libertvyille offers a variety of items from traditional Greek items to hamburgers, pork sandwiches, ribs, and even omelets. | Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
Libertyville 10/24/12 Fodrak's restaurant offers items such as this half greek chicken served with a greek salad, as well gyros, BBQ ribs, italian sausage and hamburgers to name just a few. | Michelle LaVigne ~ Sun-Times Media
LIBERTYVILLE — “It took a couple of years to make the first dollar,” owner Jim Lappas said while sitting at a table inside his restaurant. Today, Fodrak’s is a local favorite and will celebrate its 25th year in business on Dec. 7. A native of …