Pizza Hut, 7017 Kingston Ave.: Employee eating in food prep area; trash on ground near dumpster. 94 (99 followup)

A favorite spot for Mexican cuisine among many in the Tri-Town, the restaurant had a bar that served drinks like Corona-ritas with an upturned Corona bottle jutting out of a margarita glass. It had some authentic menu items like menudo and pozole.

• Chuy’s OPCO Inc., 4805 S. Loop 289: observed inadequate dish-sanitation. Improper storage of clean containers. Improper employee hand washing. Observed no thermometer in reach-in cooling units. Observed damaged and melted food storage containers. Observed dishes stacked while left. Corrected on site.

Dry brushing has been practiced since the days of the Ancient Chinese as a therapy for lymphatic drainage and boosting circulation. This set includes a long-handled dry brush crafted from cherry with natural boar bristles for the practice of this popular and effective technique at home. The head on this brush rotates over to a massager side with cherry nubs that match the handle. The final piece is a cherry facial scrubbing brush that also features natural boar bristles, designed for natural, gentle exfoliation.

"We’re bringing our famous one-pound burger to Northwest Indiana," Nick’s Tavern announced on its Facebook page.

Finding a spot for Barsys might be your first setup challenge. It’s a hefty 55-pound machine that isn’t exactly going to blend into your typical countertop. Then again, for what it is, the style works. Plug it in and different colored lights illuminate the drink tray. They’re both decorative and functional. If you remove your drink too early, they’ll shine red and the machine will automatically stop pouring. Once your drink is ready, Barsys turns green to let you know.

3D scanners offer an additional utility beyond quality inspections, according to Hexagon and Verisurf.

Bombers had been in a strip mall on Ridge Road next to Johnny’s Wings and Burgers since it first opened in April 2013.

The shop has been in business for four years and has been featured on the Around Town segment on "WGN Morning News."

"We are excited about adding Dick’s to our restaurant family," Theo’s owner Peter Klideris said. "Our family is thrilled to bring our love of food and serving our community to the people of St. John. We plan to keep the name for right now, but will be updating the menu to feature a variety of steaks and seafood."

More than $2 million in damage was done to Glavin Coating and Refinishing at the corner of Parr Line and Zurich-Hensall Road in a fire early Wednesday evening. Scott Nixon / Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance

One of the most heavily trafficked McDonald’s in the Region, in downtown Crown Point, is closed for renovations, but should reopen by the end of November with a whole new dining experience.