Indianapolis, IN
FedEx moving maintenance operations to Indianapolis, ending work in Los Angeles
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — FedEx introduced Monday it would shut its Los Angeles upkeep facility and transfer that operation to Indianapolis, based on a press release from the corporate.
The corporate confirmed this transfer to Information 8 in a press release saying partly that “the leased facility at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) that FedEx Specific at the moment makes use of as an plane upkeep facility is predicted to run out in June 2024. Upon expiration of this lease settlement, FedEx plans to discontinue use of that facility and can transfer the heavy upkeep functionality to our Indianapolis hub.”
There isn’t a precise variety of further jobs coming to Indianapolis, however Kevin Brinegar, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, says that is can be a constructive increase for the workforce.
“These plane upkeep jobs are high-paying jobs. They’re jobs that you just don’t want a full-blown faculty bachelor’s diploma for, however you do want a substantial quantity of specialised coaching, so these can be good alternatives for nontraditional college-bound college students,” Brinegar stated.
Brinegar additionally says that Indiana attracts companies.
Indiana has been the house of many alternatives lately, based on Brinegar, together with the LEAP Undertaking in Boone County, an Entek lithium battery separator facility coming to Terre Haute, and the double monitoring of the South Shore Railroad.
“We work very laborious to create one of what’s really one of the best enterprise climates within the Midwest and one of many perfect in the USA. We improved our enterprise tax local weather, our regulatory local weather, and our total enterprise local weather,” Brinegar stated.
Eric Kulisch, a provide chain and air cargo editor at Freightwaves, says the planes that have been maintained and inspected at that facility are being phased out.
“A part of that is because of lots of the planes being maintained there are older McDonald Douglas -10 and -11, and people largely have been retired or are within the technique of being retired. There may be considerably much less total work to be performed there,” Kulisch stated.
Kulisch says FedEx is providing to maintain the affected mechanics employed with the corporate.
“I’m being advised the mechanics are being supplied jobs in Indianapolis or probably elsewhere within the system,” Kulisch stated. “So, they’re making an attempt to relocate them assuming folks need to do this.”
This facility closure is about to enhance effectivity for FedEx and permit upkeep to occur in the identical state because the second-largest FedEx hub within the nation.
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Indianapolis, IN
Indy promoter hopes education leads to a safer Indianapolis
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis event promoter Teddrick Hardy is disappointed that violence has become prevalent in the Circle City.
“It’s very frustrating because I’m going to like my eleventh year in promoting and myself, alongside other promoters, put a lot of work in having successful, safe and joyful events,” Hardy said.
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Over the past couple of months, WRTV has reported on numerous parties and gatherings that have been held illegally or without proper permits.
In some cases, these events have ended in violence.
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“Our goal is to gather groups of people to come and see these establishments to spend money, to bring their friends out to celebrate,” Hardy explained.
Now, promoters like Hardy are learning from various Indianapolis government agencies to ensure events can continue in a safe manner.
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On Wednesday, these agencies hosted an ask the officials event aimed at answering promoters questions on how to properly organize and operate events.
“We all want safe events,” IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams said. “We all want people to come and have a good time. It’s a part of what I did when I was young, and it’s important that we educate promoters on what that looks like.”
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Hardy is hopeful the event will lead to safer events being held in Indianapolis.
“I want to see Indianapolis become a better place,” he said.
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The full Ask the Officials meeting can be viewed here.
Indianapolis, IN
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse to open Indiana location this week. What to know
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Watch: Thieves perform elaborate heist to steal steaks
Burglars used their truck to back into a steakhouse and steal precious (and expensive) meat from the owners in Denver.
A high-end steakhouse with a name that’s a mouthful is making its debut in Indiana.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse will open in downtown Indianapolis at 14 W. Maryland St. on Aug. 2, serving hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood.
It’s the first traditional steakhouse chain operation to open in downtown Indy since Tony’s landed at 110 W. Washington St. in 2018.
Harmony Steak House, a Japanese concept, plans to soon open a restaurant at 220 N. Meridian St.
Who owns Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse?
The Houston-based brand was founded in 1981 with the first Del Frisco’s opening in Louisville, Kentucky.
Since 2019, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse has been owned by Landy’s Inc., which also operates Mastro’s, Morton’s The Steakhouse and The Oceanaire Seafood Room fine dining chains; Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Joe’s Crab Shack and McCormick & Schmick’s casual restaurants; various hotels and Golden Nugget casinos.
Other Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse restaurants are in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Maryland; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Fort Worth, Texas; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Orlando, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Plano, Texas; San Diego, California; and Washington, D.C.
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Management is Indiana grown
Alan Forman is general manager at the Indianapolis restaurant.
He grew up in Middletown, Indiana, and worked at The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Indianapolis, as well as local Olive Garden restaurants and Morton’s The Steakhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Del Frisco’s steaks and butter cake
Del Friso’s specializes in USDA Prime beef, so expect the likes of 45-day, 16-ounce dry-aged Prime ribeye ($90); 32-ounce Tomahawk ($130); and three-ounce Japanese A5 Wagyu steaks ($80).
Its signature dessert is a butter cake served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce ($14).
Drinks at the Del Frisco’s in Indianapolis
The wine list is huge, with 700 selections to start.
A bar on the first floor, hosting live music, has a shelf dedicated to bourbon and one that is filled with tequila.
Breakfast deal: Perkins offers classic meal for under $5
Dining space is over two floors
Total seating at the restaurant is 204, including 34 seats on the patio.
The main dining room is on the second floor, accessible via stairs or elevator. Private dining areas are available.
Each Del Frisco’s is decorated to reflect its host city. At the Indianapolis restaurant, the design is industrial and the art is racing themed.
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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse dress code
An upscale dress code is enforced at Del Frisco’s.
No:
- Beachwear
- Gym attire, including sweatpants, sweatshirts or hoodies
- Athletic apparel
- Jerseys
- Hats
- Beanies
- Bandanas
- Ball caps
- Oversized, baggy clothing
- Tank tops
- Sleeveless shirts
- Excessively revealing clothing
- Clothing with offensive language
- Clothing emitting offensive odors
Does Del Frisco’s deliver?
Delivery from the Indianapolis restaurant will be available through third-party services 30-60 days after the opening, management said.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Indianapolis hours
Del Frisco’s, Double Eagle Steakhouse, 14 W. Maryland, will operate Monday through Saturday 4-10 p.m., and Sunday 4-9 p.m. On Sept. 2, hours are 4-9 p.m.
The restaurant will be open 365 days a year, and will host private events during lunch hours.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com:@cherylvjackson.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis-area restaurants that opened and closed in July
August’s arrival marks the end of summer vacation and the start of a new school year. The ever-churning cycle of endings and beginnings is nothing new to Indy’s dining scene, which welcomed a fresh crop of eateries while saying good-bye to others last month.
For the third consecutive month, a beloved neighborhood spot said farewell after a 20-plus-year run. Meanwhile, regional chains expanded throughout the Circle City and the North Perry neighborhood received an infusion of Filipino flavor. Here are the restaurants that came and went in July — plus one to kick off August.
Restaurants that opened in July
Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill, Salesforce Tower
111 Monument Circle Suite 120, mamboscheesesteakgrill.com, opened July 9
While the closure of City Market shuttered the original Mambo’s, the cheesesteak outfit has maintained booths at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and The AMP at 16 Tech. Last week it opened a new brick-and-mortar location in Salesforce Tower. Situated next to the recently closed Yolk location, Mambo’s brings its renowned cheesesteaks and other sandwiches to the corner of Pennsylvania and Ohio streets.
His Place Eatery
1411 W. 86th St., (317) 7990-3406, hisplaceeatery.com, opened July 10
The popular Arlington Woods soul food spot opened its second location at the corner of Ditch Road and West 86th Street in St. Vincent-Greenbriar. The menu at His Place is stuffed with smoked meats, fried fish and classic comfort foods like macaroni and cheese, candied yams and mashed potatoes.
Kyuramen x TBaar Mass Ave
530 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 961-8888, kyuramen.com, opened July 10
Kyuramen, a New York-based chain with nearly 40 locations nationally, opened its first Indiana restaurant on Mass Ave. The Japanese-American eatery sells ramen, omurice and tempura among other Asian-inspired dishes. Joining Kyruamen in the space is TBaar, a bubble tea chain with over 40 United States locations.
Yollie’s Filipino American Kitchen
4141 S. East St., (317) 455-5123, yolliekitchen.com, opened July 23
The flagship restaurant of Indianapolis’ Philippine Cultural Community Center, Yollie’s brings traditional Filipino flavors to the Circle City. Dishes like tangy chicken adobo, peanut butter-stewed kare kare and banana blossoms in coconut milk offer familiar flavors to Hoosier Filipinos and a chance for others try something new.
Wing Zone on Keystone
5527 N. Keystone Ave., (317) 419-3604, wingzone.com, opened July 24
The Gainesville, Florida-based chicken joint opened its first Indiana location on Keystone Avenue in Millersville. Wing Zone, which sells fried chicken, sandwiches and salads in addition to wings, has nearly 30 locations nationwide.
Java House, Simon Building
225 W. Washington St., javahouse.com, opened July 25
The Carmel-based coffee shop’s twelfth café opened on the ground floor of the Simon Building. Java House offers a variety of sweet signature lattes alongside juice, lemonade, tea, black coffee and select food items.
More coverage: Java House bringing another coffee shop to downtown Indianapolis
California Burger
2831 E. 38th St., (317) 426-3021, californiaburgerinc.com
Speedway-based California Burger’s third location opened in the Meadows neighborhood Aug. 1, serving free ice cream cones for its first six hours of operation. The smashed-patty purveyor also has a location in Castleton, which opened in summer 2021.
Restaurants that closed in July
MOTW Coffee Castleton
6706 E. 82nd St., closed early July
Carmel-based MOTW (Muslims of the World) Coffee announced the closure of its Castleton location with a note posted to the shop’s front door. The note from the MOTW staff attributed the closure to the end of the store’s lease and said the location would move to Illinois. On June 23, MOTW announced on Facebook the opening of its Naperville, Illinois location, the chain’s second in the Prairie State. MOTW still has three Indiana locations: Eagledale, Fishers and Carmel.
Rene’s Bakery
6524 Cornell Ave, closed July 14
After more than 20 years in Broad Ripple, this beloved bakery announced it “will most likely be closed indefinitely” amid owner Albert Rene Trevino’s ongoing health concerns. Rene’s opened on Cornell Avenue in 2004 and sold a variety of pastries while amassing a loyal customer base throughout its neighborhood and beyond. That community showed out in full force when Trevino’s daughter Olivia launched a GoFundMe to help pay for her father’s medical bills — the fundraiser has netted more than $85,000.
Full story: Rene’s Bakery ‘most likely’ closed after 20 years
Did we miss an opening or closing in your neighborhood? Contactdining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com. You can follow him on Twitter/X @bradleyhohulin.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis-area restaurants that opened and closed in July 2024
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