Then he had another idea. In the 90s, Rank Group—Goodwin’s former employer—had acquired Hard Rock, the rock and roll-themed restaurant, hotel, and casino chain. Since its genesis as a single cafe in seventies London, Hard Rock had broken into North America and expanded rapidly, opening locations in nearly 50 cities, including Myrtle Beach. One night in 2002, Binkowski emailed Goodwin, with the subject line “I’m not smoking anything, I swear.”

Buck opened the new restaurant Lincoln Flats with his friend Russ Adams, formerly of Strongbow Inn. They’ve brought back Strongbow’s popular turkey schnitzel using the original recipe, but adding a bed of spätzle to give it a more German twist.

For more information, call 219-510-1114, visit www.asterandgray.com or find Aster + Gray on Facebook or Instagram.

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the ZF eight speed torque converter auto feels right at home with the RS5, being smooth as around town, and as responsive and quick to shift as you’d ever want it to be when you’re getting up it.

Uptown Cafe, the longtime coffee shop on Lincolnway near the Valparaiso University campus, opened the drive-through at its eagerly awaited Crown Point satellite location for a trial run last week.

The store added a sushi bar in the deli section where customers can get pre-made sushi trays, order sushi rolls by request from on-hand sushi chefs, or buy rolls for $4.99 on "Sushi Wednesdays."

This wagon was dubbed as the Woody Wagon for the maple-colour wood frame and the mahogany paneling used extensively on its exterior. It became a cultural icon in California in the 60s. This was the Flower Power era where California was in love with cars, surfing, and surfing music. This Mod uses the bare frame of 1950s Ford Custom Deluxe. The wagon was mounted with independent front suspension and custom-made mono leaf spring on the rear. It got a brand new rack-and-pinion power steering and coil-over shock springs. A Ford 302 small-block engine tied to a Ford C4 transmission was fitted to propel the monster. Even the engine compartments were adorned with graphics.

5. Spray bottle of chemicals observed stored directly next to food at the centennial bar; spray bottle of chemicals observed stored directly next to and above single-use food containers in the basement storage area; bottle of chemicals observed stored directly next to single-use food wrap in the ballroom pantry; handheld lighter filled with lighter fluid observed stored directly next to food at the presidents bar; handheld lighter filled with lighter fluid observed stored directly next to food in the bakery; several bottles of chemicals observed stored directly next to food at the coffee station. Person in charge moved all the noted chemicals so they are stored below and away from all food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-use items. a follow up inspection was set.

The family-owned business opened in downtown Whiting in 2017, selling shabby-chic farmhouse decor, country vintage, architectural salvage, restored home furnishings and unique home decor. It carried many locally made items like biscotti, bath bombs, toffee and handmade purses.

The new gym at 821 Main St. will employ five, along with three more part-time class instructors. It will be open 24/7 and offer tanning, hydromassage, red light therapy, and live and virtual classes.

Planet Fitness, the gym chain known for its cheap prices, non-judgmental attitude and free pizza once a month, opened at 520 E. 81st Ave. in Merrillville.

The employees in the shop at Glavin Coating work 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and had already left for the day when fire broke out Jan. 16. Glavin, who lives in London, had also left, but the secretary was still at work when she smelled smoke, heard some crackling, saw some fire on a piece of equipment and called the fire department.