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From Lucas Oil Stadium, Convention Center expansion has an industrial look
August 27, 2010
Comments(43)The view of the expanded Indiana Convention Center from Lucas Oil Stadium caught several Colts fans off guard
after the team's first preseason game on Aug. 15.
MorePenn Arts developer buys another historic Indy apartment building
August 24, 2010
Comments(15)A prolific developer of urban apartments has acquired another building near downtown and plans to turn it into an affordable
artists' community.
MoreClosings roundup: Menards, Urban Element, Spa Chakra
August 23, 2010
Comments(21)Several restaurant and retail closings to report, including a big-box hardware store, a local restaurant chain and an upscale
spa.
MoreEffort to save Salvation Army building comes up short
August 18, 2010
Comments(40)The Salvation Army has won approval to demolish an historic home it owns next door to its headquarters after Indiana Landmarks
could not find another user willing to save the property.
MoreLaughners exit restaurant business after 122 years with Loon Lake Lodge closure
August 17, 2010
Comments(31)The Laughner family has closed the Loon Lake Lodge in Castleton, ending a 122-year run of operating restaurants in Indianapolis.
MoreRoundup: Tasting room, tavern, new restaurants, MacExperience & more
August 11, 2010
Comments(20)The newest retail roundup offers something for everyone, including a new tavern, meadery tasting room, children's apparel
shop, bakery and liquor store.
More2 restaurants taking vacant buildings on College Avenue
July 28, 2010
Comments(63)A new restaurant serving "gourmet Mexican street food" and a bar named to honor a fallen Iraq War veteran are in
the works for two vacant buildings along College Avenue in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood.
MorePlans for $32M development near Herron-Morton Place neighborhood move forward
July 22, 2010
Comments(35)A $32 million plan to replace a troubled low-income housing project at 16th Street and Park Avenue cleared a final hurdle
Wednesday at
a hearing of the Metropolitan Development Commission. Check out renderings.
MoreIndy restaurant roundup: Ripple Inn, Sinking Ship, Longhorn Steakhouse
July 21, 2010
Comments(15)New restaurants including The Ripple Inn, The Sinking Ship and Longhorn Steakhouse are planned for the Indianapolis area.
MoreGrocery store planned for former Cadillac dealership
July 15, 2010
Comments(13)A neighborhood grocery store is planned for the former home of Tutwiler Cadillac at the southwest corner of Meridian and 24th
streets.
MoreSeveral new restaurants coming to Indianapolis
July 13, 2010
Comments(16)Several new restaurants have filed plans to open in the Indianapolis area, including a replacement for the long-vacant Bahama
Breeze along 96th Street, and a new pizza joint in the Century Building downtown.
MoreUpdate: Rendering of new CSO headquarters
July 12, 2010
Comments(16)Plans for a new headquarters for locally based CSO Architects will mean new life for a vacant eyesore at Keystone at the Crossing.
Check out the rendering showing the company's vision for the 24,000-square-foot former Bally Total Fitness facility.
MoreCSO Architects plans new HQ in former Bally Total Fitness
July 7, 2010
Comments(13)Locally based CSO Architects Inc. is working on plans to remodel a former Bally Total Fitness location at Keystone at the
Crossing into its new headquarters.
MoreNew rendering unveiled for Penn Arts redevelopment
July 6, 2010
Comments(15)Check out a brand new rendering of the redevelopment of the Penn Arts building.
More$69M in upgrades planned for Bayh Federal Building
June 28, 2010
Comments(4)Government officials and construction contractors today unveiled several planned upgrades for the Birch Bayh Federal Building
and U.S. Courthouse downtown. The $69.3-million project is slated for
completion by August 2012.
MoreFlea market moving into former home of Sport Bowl
June 23, 2010
Comments(7)A flea market is replacing a former bowling alley. Plus: A new candy shop planned for Noblesville; Monical's heads to Lawrence;
and Panda Express eyes IUPUI campus.
MoreIndianapolis retail roundup
June 16, 2010
Comments(24)Catch up on news about a new retailer, new locations for existing retailers and a couple of restaurant moves in the latest
installment of Around Town Retail Roundup.
MoreSeasons 52 concept plans first Indianapolis restaurant
June 14, 2010
Comments(22)A new fresh grill and wine bar called Seasons 52 is planning a 9,000-square-foot restaurant to replace El Torito Mexican Grill
in front of The Fashion Mall at Keystone.
MoreNew rendering for Washington Street project
June 11, 2010
Comments(7)The developers repairing two long-vacant buildings at Washington and Meridian streets has released a new rendering of the
project.
MoreRestoration begins on vacant Washington Street buildings
June 8, 2010
Comments(10)A local group has begun restoration of two long-vacant buildings along Washington Street just east of Meridian Street.
MoreBuilding slated for reuse was state's first 'Fresh Air' school
June 3, 2010
Comments(0)A not-for-profit group has found a new use for an historic former elementary school on the near east side. The former Lucretia
Mott School No. 3, at 23 N. Rural St., is set to become a mixed-income apartment community.
MoreDunkin Donuts angling to take over Bonjour building
June 2, 2010
Comments(46)Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins could soon take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery at Meridian and 24th streets
if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.
MoreNordstrom Rack, Container Store eye Rivers Edge
June 1, 2010
Comments(5)Nordstrom Rack and The Container Store are poised to open their first Indiana stores in a shopping center near Lake Clearwater.
MoreIs IKEA coming to Indy?
May 28, 2010
Comments(18)The rumor popped up again last week as I was preparing to cover the International Council of Shopping Centers annual convention
in Las Vegas. Was IKEA looking at Indianapolis? Were they interested in building a store at Anson or in Greenwood?
MoreCity Barbeque building new restaurant in Greenwood
May 26, 2010
Comments(8)The Ohio-based City Barbeque chain plans to open its first Indiana restaurant in Greenwood on the site of the former Grindstone
Charley's.
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Additionally you should always remove jewelry before any type of food prep. You don't someone to bite down on a ring that slipped off your finger.
People have been cooking for thousands of years without gloves. I have worked in the food business in various capacities. Some places require gloves, others don't.
A report by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority suggests that proper hand washing is much more hygienic than wearing gloves. A New Zealand report states that wearing plastic gloves tempts food handlers to wash their hands less frequently because they canâ??t feel when something gets on their hands.
I have seen coworkers reach into the trash can, pick up a sponge off the floor, and clear tables, then go handle food. You think those people behind the counter are changing gloves all the time between tasks?
Good point, government has become an upside down pyramid of restrictions, rules and taxes. I can at least call my local elected officials and they will respond, Lugar and Bayh could care less about the people of Indiana. One County "czar" is a foolish recommendation by our former Lt. Governor (D) and Daniels should be wise to stay away past failed administrators.
Flabbergasted
Camby has a new Sonic. Hope that more are in store, for the area. The one in Kokomo, closed.