If you are in the area of W.O. Ezell Boulevard and hear an explosion on Wednesday or Thursday, dont be alarmed.

Fire Marshal Brad Hall said that construction crews have found the rock during grading work at the new Texas Roadhouse.

Hall said to proceed with construction, the rock will need to be blasted free.

The blast is scheduled Wednesday afternoon, unless it is delayed by rain. It would then be rescheduled for Thursday.

This is a normal part of construction that occasionally occurs Hall said. State permits have been approved and a licensed blaster will be doing the work. There should be no interruption to anyones daily lives, but we want people to be aware what is going on if they hear the blast or explosion occur.

Hall said there is no need for anyone to call 911 in connection to the explosion.

Originally posted here:
Big rock on restaurant construction site will require explosion

AirAsia X flight makes emergency landing in Australia

Channel News Asia - Tuesday 10th March, 2015

AirAsia passenger planes are seen parked on the tarmac of the low-cost carrier Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), in Sepang, on January 10, 2015 (AFP/Mohd ...

The Nation - Tuesday 10th March, 2015

CHIANG MAI reported the worst smog this year Tuesday morning with tiny particles at 253 micrograms per cubic metre at an air station near Yupparat Wittayalai School, while a City Hall station ...

The Nation - Tuesday 10th March, 2015

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva Tuesday expressed opposition to the government's plan to collect taxes on houses whose prices are higher than Bt1.5 ...

The Nation - Tuesday 10th March, 2015

The Police Commission Tuesday appointed Central Investigation Bureau Deputy Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Titiraj Nongharnpitak as the new CIB ...

The Nation - Tuesday 10th March, 2015

Read the original:
Bangkoks progressive Indian restaurant named best in Asia

(Rendering courtesy Sage Hospitality)

BMC Investments and Sage Hospitality have started construction on a $70 million Cherry Creek hotel that will bring a new restaurant brand to Denver.

The 155-room hotel is being built on the site of the former Post Office at 245 Columbine St.

Sage Restaurant Group, an affiliate of the hotel company, will operate Departure Restaurant at the hotel. It marks the second location for the Asian-themed Departure; the first is in The Nines hotel in Portland, Ore.

The yet-unnamed hotel will have a roof deck pool and bar, and 6,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

The complex is expected to open in April 2016.

"This project will mirror the big changes that have been taking place in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood," said Walter Isenberg, president and CEO of Sage Hospitality.

A surge of new development is occurring in Cherry Creek, including condos, apartments, office buildings and retail space.

Steve Raabe: 303-954-1948, sraabe@denverpost.com or twitter.com/steveraabedp

The rest is here:
Denver developers Sage, BMC launch $70 million hotel in Cherry Creek

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -- Construction crews began tearing down a former Harrisonburg restaurant Monday. Crews say the former Shoney's Restaurant building will be completely gone in the next two days. The restaurant, including several other Shoney's in the Valley, closed up shop in April 2013.

Harman Realty said there are no plans yet for a new business coming to the location. They are currently seeking a business to build on the site.

They said they decided to bring down the building because it was expensive to keep up with maintenance and repair, including a hole in the roof.

Millard David Clark, who often ate at Shoney's, says it was a community spot.

"It is just a shame to see it go down because so many people met there," said Clark. "It was a good meeting spot. Our friends would come a lot and we'd meet them and we had parties and stuff here, it was just a real nice place."

Realtors say they eventually plan for a new business to move into the area.

Original post:
Crews Tear Down Former Shoney's

The construction of a new McDonalds Restaurant at its current location of 815 N. I-27, a project projected to cost $1 million, has boosted local building activity to almost triple last years pace.

According to the February building permit report, issued this week by the City of Plainview Building and Zoning Department, local construction during the first two months of 2015 stands at $1,207,500. That compares to just $329,291 for the same period in 2014.

For the month, total permitted construction stands at $1,160,885 with 48 permits of various types issued. At 34, the bulk of those projects are for signs. The remainder includes four demolitions, three commercial accessory structures, one commercial remodel, one garage/carport, two residential accessory building, a residential addition and one small new residential structure.

Although a spokesman for the local McDonalds Restaurant franchise was not available on Tuesday, Kelly Carpenter, Plainviews new community development manager, offered a few details about that project.

They will be constructing a new structure at the existing site, she said Tuesday. And I expect it to be a quick turnaround.

She did not have a timetable for the project. According to city records, contractor for the project is Claymoore. McDonalds Restaurant also secured permits for 25 signs for the same location.

The remaining sign permits were issued to AJA Properties LLC, for two signs at 2608 Olton Rd for Jan Alford; Hazel Hestand for Honey Bee Hair Salon at 504 S. Broadway; AAA Signs of Amarillo for 1408 S. I-27; Burns Family Trust for 1001 N. I-27 #830; and four signs at 1220 S. I-27 for Reagor-Dykes.

Commercial demolition permits were issued to Methodist Hospital Plainview (Covenant Health Plainview) for 2404 Yonkers, Gary Oliver for 2408 W. Fifth and Margaret Speck Lowe for 930 Broadway. A residential demolition permit was taken out by Wells Fargo Bank for 317 Milwee.

Emilio Arzabala received a residential addition permit for 1311 Joliet; Clifton Jernigan, residential accessory building, 1612 S. Cedar; Juana A. Garcia, garage/carport, 1110 W. 29th St.; Carl Smiley, new residential building, 411 W. 17th St.;Plainview ISD, commercial portable buildings and accessory buildings, 2600 W. 20th St. and 2501 Joliet; and Apex Collision Center, commercial remodel, demolition and fence, 2601 Olton Rd.

Excerpt from:
New McDonalds Restaurant boosts construction tally

Orlando Vicua

Construction of Del Rios first Chick-fil-A restaurant, located off Veterans Boulevard in front of Plaza del Sol Mall, continues this morning. The popular chicken franchise is slated to open in July. According to a press release, the first 100 adult customers will receive a free one-year supply of Chick-fil-A meals which will account for 52 meals.

Posted: Friday, March 6, 2015 12:00 pm

New Chick-fil-A expected to be ready in July Special to the News-Herald Del Rio News-Herald |

The Chick-fil-A Cows have found the perfect spot to begin construction on Del Rios first stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant which will generate approximately 80 new jobs and bring its award-winning signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich that turned 50 last year.

The new stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant at Veterans Boulevard at Mary Lou Drive is projected to open in July. It will feature an upgraded interior with seating for 134 and additional patio dining. Along with featuring the chains latest interior and kitchen design that will add to the overall remarkable experience for the customer, the restaurant includes its award-winning drive-thru service. Customers will be able to stay connected through the restaurants free Wi-Fi and parents will appreciate the indoor play area that also features an interactive section for toddlers.

kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQDaQmr9:4<7:=p H:== 46=63C2E6 E96 8C2?5 @A6?:?8 @7 E96 ?6H s6= #:@ C6DE2FC2?E 3J 8:G:?8 2H2J 2 @?6J62C DFAA=J @7 7C66 r9:4<7:=p >62=D Wda >62=DX E@ E96 7:CDE `__ 25F=ED 😕 =:?6 @? @A6?:?8 52J]k^DA2?mk^Am

kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQDaQm%96 u:CDE `__ 46=63C2E:@? 5C2HD r9:4<7:=pD >@DE =@J2= 72?D H9@ 2CC:G6 FA E@ ac 9@FCD 😕 25G2?46 H:E9 E6?ED[ %'D[ 4@>AFE6CD[ 82>:?8 DJDE6>D 2?5 @E96C 862C E@ A2DD E96 E:>6 H9:=6 42>A:?8 @FE @G6C?:89E] $:?46 E96 6G6?E 3682? 😕 ~4E@36C a__b[ r9:4<7:=p 92D 8:G6? 2H2J 2=>@DE Sac >:==:@? 😕 7C66 7@@5] u@C >@C6 :?7@C>2E:@?[ G:D:E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^HHH]49:4<7:=2]4@>^{@42E:@?D^u:CDE`__s6E2:=DQmHHH]49:4<7:=2]4@>^{@42E:@?D^u:CDE`__s6E2:=Dk^2m]k^DA2?mk^Am

kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQDaQm%96 ?6H c[gffDBF2C67@@E s6= #:@ r9:4<7:=p :D @?6 @7 gg ?6H C6DE2FC2?ED E96 492:? A=2?D E@ @A6? 24C@DD E96 4@F?ECJ :? a_`d[ 4C62E:?8 >@C6 E92? f[c__ ?6H ;@3D] |@C6 E92? ad A6C46?E @7 r9:4<7:=pD a_`c C6DE2FC2?E 6IA2?D:@? 8C@HE9 @44FCC65 :? %6I2D] {2DE J62CD @A6?:?8D E@@< E96 E@E2= :? E96 DE2E6 E@ >@C6 E92? b__ =@42E:@?D[ E96 >@DE r9:4<7:=p C6DE2FC2?ED :? 2?J DE2E6]k^DA2?mk^Am

An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety.

Link:
New Chick-fil-A expected to be ready in July

Tiger Woods: golfer, course architect ... restaurateur?

That final label appears to be on the horizon, as Woods' first restaurant is set to open shortly near his home in Jupiter, Fla., according to a Golf.com report.

Construction continues on an 8,000-square-foot space that will be named "The Woods Jupiter: Sports and Dining Club," which is part of the new Harbourside Place retail development. Woods was reportedly seen recently on the property, accompanied by friend and NBA star Michael Jordan. According to the report, the restaurant was projected to open by the end of March, but now a "soft opening" is expected by late April or mid-May, followed by a full-fledged opening this summer.

"Construction on the restaurant is on-going, but no opening date has yet been set," said Glenn Greenspan, Woods' spokesman, in an e-mail to Golf.com.

Woods' first foray into off-course ventures came in the area of golf course design. His first completed course, El Cardonal in Mexico, officially opened to the public in December, and his first U.S. design, Bluejack National outside Houston, is expected to open this fall.

Woods last played competitively at the Farmers Insurance Open, and he announced on Feb. 11 that he would be taking a break from the PGA Tour until his game was "tournament-ready." He has until March 13 to commit to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, held March 19-22, an event that he has won seven times.

The report describes the restaurant's name as "cumbersome" and adds an interesting tidbit: Nike "has the rights to the name Tiger Woods" according to the building's owner, thereby preventing the 14-time major champ from using it as part of the restaurant's name.

Visit link:
Report: Woods' Florida restaurant to open by May

Scioto Downs Racino expansion includes microbrewery 6 March 2015

COLUMBUS, Ohio & Reno, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Eldorado Resorts, Inc. announced today that it will commence construction at Scioto Downs Racino of The Brew Brothers, a new $5.9 million microbrewery and restaurant that is expected to open by the fourth quarter of 2015. The Brew Brothers will serve as a central component of the Companys planned $9.5 million Phase II expansion of the property. The Phase II expansion plan for the property will extend its guest amenities and entertainment offerings and includes a 5,000-square-foot outdoor smoking patio that opened in December 2014 with 60 video lottery terminals (VLTs), as well as a new bakery and snack bar that are expected to open by the fourth quarter.

The Brew Brothers is a proven 15-year-old concept which originated at the Companys Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada. The Brew Brothers at Scioto Downs Racino will feature a state-of-the-art microbrewery complete with ten brewing vessels, a 44-foot-long bar that contains 23 bar seats, 127 indoor seats, 80 patio seats, a 336-square-foot entertainment stage and a 37-foot-tall grain silo. The Brew Brothers innovative dining menu will feature dishes created in the restaurants wood-burning pizza oven, smoker and custom-designed broiler.

Scioto Downs has a rich history of harness racing, and since the opening of our gaming facility in June 2012, guests in the greater Columbus market have reacted favorably to our exciting blend of racing and gaming entertainment amenities, said Gary Carano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado. Construction of The Brew Brothers microbrewery and restaurant, which will serve as the cornerstone of our Phase II property expansion, reflects our commitment to extend the Carano familys legacy of providing guests with diverse food and beverage options across our property portfolio. Eldorados innovative Brew Brothers concept has proven to be very popular with our guests in Reno and we expect it to further elevate the level of unique amenities that we offer guests at Scioto Downs.

Providing unique dining and entertainment experiences to our guests is one of our strategic priorities and we intend to continue to selectively invest in return-focused property enhancements that can drive long-term growth across Eldorados portfolio. Our Phase II expansion plan for Scioto Downs Racino also includes a recently opened outdoor smoking patio that features 60 VLTs that has been well received by our guests. We also plan to extend our food and beverage options at the property with a new bakery and snack bar that will open by the fourth quarter. We believe these amenities highlight our ongoing commitment to exceed our guests expectations.

Located across from the Grove Buffet, The Brew Brothers will feature rustic dcor that utilizes a blend of reclaimed wood, metal and concrete materials, while warm colors and elegant touches give an upscale and comfortable feel. The beer menu will feature award-winning selections, including five drafts that are custom brewed in-house, five locally crafted beers, Brew Brothers root beer, and other commercial bottle offerings.

Guests will be able to sit at the 44-foot-long bar and watch the brew master craft the restaurants brews or enjoy a cocktail by the fire pit in the outdoor beer garden. The microbrewery and restaurant will feature large high-definition TVs for viewing sporting events as well as an entertainment venue complete with a ten-foot screen and a fully-equipped stage that will offer guests an exciting after hours nightlife with live music and DJs.

Here is the original post:
Scioto Downs Racino expansion includes microbrewery

Steamers is set to return under Artie Guy in the historic Bethel Station building. The building, formerly The Lunch Box, at Bo Diddley Plaza seen on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Gainesville, Fla.

Artie Guy, known in Gainesville for his Artie's Tempeh product that graces the menu of many local eateries, is set to resurrect his own restaurant.

Founded in 1982 and located just north of the University of Florida campus, Steamers was owned by Guy from 2000 to 2005 before he sold it to former Tasty Buddha owner Parker Van Hart, who closed it in 2011.

It's set to return under Guy in the historic Bethel Station building in downtown Gainesville's Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Based on the permitting timeline, Guy is hoping to open by mid- or late April.

Plaza construction and the fencing that went up Sunday won't affect Steamers, said Lynn Janoski, a project manager with the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency.

Built in 1925 as a Gulf Oil service station at the present location of the downtown parking garage, the structure was moved in the mid-1980s by the city to its present location in the corner of the plaza.

Renovations starting in 2008 turned the building into a restaurant space and it was home to the Lunch Box from 2010 until it closed in late 2014.

Steamers was one of 11 businesses that applied to fill the vacancy, and the selection process concluded with the City Commission approving a five-year lease in February. Because of construction, rent was waived for the first two months and will then be discounted to $850 a month.

After construction, it'll be bumped to $1,200, increasing 3 percent annually.

The keys were passed to Steamers on Sunday and renovations weren't necessary for the transition from Lunch Box, Janoski said.

Read the original here:
Steamers to return in downtown Bethel Station

The site of the former TK Maxx shop at the Intu Potteries shopping centre in Hanley.

ANOTHER big-name restaurant is set to open in the city centre.

Shopping centre bosses have lodged a planning application to transform the former TK Maxx unit, in Hanley.

It has been empty since 2010 and retailers have shied away from reopening the shop unit.

Now officials running the intu Potteries shopping centre are looking to turn the Quadrant Road building into a restaurant.

They are in advanced talks with an operator which is looking to move in but are refusing to say who it is.

It comes as six restaurant chains Coast to Coast, Nandos, Pizza Express, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Chiquito and Frankie and Bennys have already signed up for the 20 million leisure complex opening at the shopping centre.

Intu regional director Martin Breeden said: The restaurant and leisure extension at intu Potteries is already proving popular, with six top restaurants and Cineworld signed up.

We want to ensure our customers have plenty of choice and this planning application is so we can make the best use of vacant space with the addition of a seventh restaurant.

Customers are excited about the names already signed up and we look forward to welcoming them to the new dining and leisure area later this year.

View post:
Restaurant planned for Hanley's former TK Maxx shop