Stories tagged with "Restaurants"

Council fails to protect workers from smoke by indystar

We have experienced a disgraceful failure of the City-County Council to pass the ordinance strengthening the smoking ban in Indianapolis. Since the initial smoking ban was passed,... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

"Taste of the Seasons" benefits local charities by indystar

The second annual “Taste of the Seasons” event to benefit the United Hope Foundation will be held Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N.... – Oct 20, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Food & Drink

Hearing today on Indy workplace smoke ban by Francesca Jarosz

A City-County Council committee will hear public testimony tonight on a proposal to ban smoking in all workplaces, including bars, bowling alleys and nightclubs. The ordinance,... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:50 PM in News

Underage booze sting nabs 370 in 3 months by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A State Excise Police program using people younger than 21 to catch retailers selling alcoholic beverages to underage customers has resulted in more than 370... – Oct 11, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Communities

Make it priority to keep drunken drivers off roads by indystar

While I don’t consider Sunday liquor sales to be a top priority, I do believe this issue is more important than many of the pet projects and other fringe issues that the... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Revenue stream for state, convenience for customer by indystar

I am in favor of allowing closed-container beer, wine and liquor sales on Sundays. I think that the change would bring additional revenue to our state by preventing people living... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IMPD arrests suspect in string of armed robberies by John Tuohy

Police have arrested a suspect in a week-long string of armed robberies. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Lt. Jeffrey Duhamell said Steven Brown, 28, of Indianapolis, was arrested... – Sep 08, 2009 at 9:20 AM in Crime & Courts

Westfield smoking-ban proposal set for a Sept. 14 vote by indystar

Westfield — The City Council is poised to vote on a proposed smoking ban next month. This week, the council saw changes made to the proposal. The biggest would allow smoking... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Westfield council looks at smoking ban by indystar

Westfield — The City Council has decided some smoking restrictions are necessary. “I don’t think that’s something that can be avoided any further,”... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

ExactTarget signs Taco John's by indystar

Indianapolis — Mexican fast-food restaurant chain Taco John’s is the newest large-customer chain to sign with Indianapolis-based ExactTarget. Taco John’s, which... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Smoking ban on Westfield council agenda again by Carrie Ritchie

The Westfield City Council will consider but not vote on a proposed smoking ban again Monday. The ordinance, which Council President Ken Kingshill introduced in May, would ban... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Westfield

Westfield council to discuss smoking ban by Carrie Ritchie

The Westfield City Council will consider but not vote on a proposed smoking ban again Monday. The smoking ordinance, which Council President Ken Kingshill introduced in May, would... – Jul 10, 2009 at 11:45 AM in Westfield

Downtown Oceanaire staying open by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS High-end seafood restaurant chain Oceanaire has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed four of 16 restaurants. The Indianapolis location at 30 S. Meridian St. will... – Jul 07, 2009 at 11:43 PM in Business

Benihana memories by indystar

Remember that birthday dinner at Benihana? For the past 45 years, Benihana has treated guests to millions of photos commemorating celebrations and special occasions. Now, Benihana... – Jul 07, 2009 at 6:06 PM in Food & Drink

Food distributor laying off 200 in Bloomington by Tom Spalding

Grocery merchant U.S. Foodservice plans to close its Bloomington facility, eliminating 200 workers. The Illinois-based company said it expects the shutdown to occur on or around... – Jun 25, 2009 at 9:04 AM in Business

Old airport, new use: Fly-in casino in terminal by indystar

I’ve been looking at the old airport terminal and thinking what a shame it would be to tear it down like other edifices in our city. Since Indiana has so completely accepted... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

A Taste of Hendricks County in Plainfield by indystar

Check out the upcoming Taste of Hendricks County to sample fare from popular Westside restaurants such as Frank&Mary’s, Charbonos and the Bread Basket Cafe&Bakery.... – Jun 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM in Food & Drink

Sample springtime favorites at FARMbloomington by indystar

There’s still space available for Thursday’s “Spears and ’Shrooms” dinner at FARMbloomington, 108 E. Kirkwood Ave. The 6:30 p.m. event will feature... – Jun 09, 2009 at 7:51 PM in Food & Drink

'Racinos' are gaming industry's bright spot by indystar

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Revenue and jobs at the nation’s gambling halls fell last year as Americans became less willing to risk their money, according to a report... – May 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM in Business

Apartments units for seniors planned on Far Southside by indystar

Developer Herman&Kittle Properties plans to open a 271-unit apartment complex for seniors late this year on the Far Southside. The $25 million Brookhaven community, 8910 Shelby... – May 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County