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Condado Tacos, which first launched in 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, offers a unique build-your-own-taco concept that includes a variety of flavors and choices for shells,
proteins, toppings, salsas and sauces. “We are definitely not your average taco place,” says Brandon Burnell, assistant general manager of the brand-new Noblesville location - their 28th store. 8 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com
Condado opened a location in Broad Ripple in 2018, another on Mass Ave in 2019, and a third in Carmel earlier this year. “Noblesville rounds us out in the Indianapolis area,” Burnell says. “This is a great spot for us, with a growing
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place,” Burnell says. Ten to be exact, including Korean BBQ pulled jackfruit, slow-roasted portobellos, veggie chorizo and poblano, and Thai chili tofu. They offer a ton of toppings as well, such as Asian-style red cabbage, jicama and cabbage slaw, cilantro and onions, and pickled red onions. They make an assortment of sauces and salsas fresh daily. “We’ve got plenty that are vegan and vegetarian friendly, but also creamy and hotter sauces,” Burnell says. They also sell chips and dip, house-made nachos with queso blanco, and a variety of packed bowls. They offer packed bowls with a base of rice and black beans, as well as a lightly tossed vinaigrette kale bowl and a shredded lettuce bowl - all great low-carb options.
community.” The popular restaurant caters to all kinds of dietary restrictions, offering many vegetarian and vegan options. They are also allergy conscious and do not have a tree nut or peanut in the facility. Integral to Condado’s menu are its signature double-decker taco shells - crunchy and soft, layered together with options like queso, refried beans and guacamole. “We have so many protein choices that you’re just not going to find at a normal taco
They also have taco suggestions like Lucy’s Fire, with roasted chicken, lettuce, cilantro and onions, Middlefield smoked cheddar, corn salsa, and cilantro-lime aioli, as well as the Blue Dream, which comes with queso blanco, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado ranch sauce. Condado has a beverage program with a variety of margaritas, which they make in-house using fresh, flavorful ingredients. Monday through Thursday they have an all-day happy hour. Monday through Wednesday, margaritas (house, frozen or sparkling) are $5. Thursdays are for friends, TownePost.com / NOVEMBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 9
as pitchers of margaritas are $20. Each quarter they offer a featured drink, and donate all proceeds toward a local cause in the community. Customers appreciate the friendly, comeas-you-are atmosphere. They also love how each location features street-art-inspired murals that are commissioned by local artists. In Noblesville, the restaurant’s theme revolves around “Psychedelic Arcade,” a fun spin on classic 1980s arcades. The showcase wall, painted by project lead Brian Holderman, sets the tone for the theme. “The arcade game ‘Jail Break’ references the Hamilton County sheriff ’s residence and jail,” says Lindsay Pilko, Condado creative director. “This historic building served as a jail from 1876 to 1977, and once housed the infamous Charles Manson.” Artist Erica Parker transformed Ms. PacMan into Ms. Taco Man. The art also includes a Morse Reservoir tribute via the 1980s game ‘Frogger,’ painted by Dan Thompson. Another part of Condado’s concept is quickness. “We’re fast,” Burnell says. “You can get in and out in 30 to 45 minutes while having a great experience.” Part of the reason they can offer quick turnaround times is because of their technology, which enables servers to place
orders with the kitchen in real time. “Our server can take your drink order and those drinks could potentially arrive at your table while the rest of your order is still being taken,” Burnell says. For those who prefer takeout or delivery, they have a user-friendly online ordering system. When the order is ready, you get a text message. They offer Bud Boxes, which include two tacos and chips and dip, for $10.99. Bud Box bundles, ideal for families, include eight tacos with a variety of chips and dips for an affordable price. They have a rewards program that works with their Condado smartphone application. “When you sign up for our app, the first thing you get is a free taco on us,” Burnell says. For every $50 you spend, you get $5 back. You also earn birthday rewards and rewards during promotions. For instance, October 4 was National Taco Day so those who were rewards members received a free taco.” If you’re throwing a party or reception, Condado can cater the affair, and revelers can build their own taco or nacho. Plus, they have a 30-taco party box - you can choose three of your favorite tacos and get 10 each. “We can accommodate any-size crowd,” Burnell says. On top of it all, the Noblesville Condado location is optimal. “You can hear the [Ruoff Music Center] concerts from the patio,” Burnell says. “It’s such an amazing spot.” Condado Tacos is located at 14165 Cabela Parkway, Suite 117 in Noblesville. For more information, call 317-219-5637, visit condadotacos.com, or follow them on social media. Condado is hiring for all positions at above market value, so if you’re interested in joining the team, either as a pit stop or for a career path, reach out to their human resources team. 10 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com
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H I D D EN TREASURES LOCAL HISTORIAN PENS BOOK OF LESSER-KNOWN HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORY written over the last 20 years,” Heighway says. “I do many programs for local groups, and I’ve found that the most popular material is about offbeat people and incidents. This book is also about what has been left out of the county histories before now, and some of the diverse people who haven’t been included.” Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided
Heighway thoroughly enjoyed working on the stories while researching Hamilton County.
David Heighway, Hamilton County historian, says readers will enjoy learning about Hamilton County in his new book, “Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana.” “This is a collection of stories that I have
“I was appointed county historian by the Indiana Historical Society in 2007,” Heighway says. “I took over after Joe Burgess retired. He had been county historian since 1981.”
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Heighway says readers will enjoy the variety of topics in the book. “It covers a wide range of topics, from natural history to the performing arts, to industry and inventions, and to politics and social issues,” he says. “While I have included all of my sources, the book is not meant to be scholarly or heavy. Hopefully, it’s a good book for reading on the porch on a nice day.” Readers can learn about places in Hamilton County they may or may not be familiar with. “While I have written about these topics before, new readers will definitely find stories about topics that they didn’t expect,” Heighway says. Heighway says one such story is about a
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groom who disappeared just before his wedding in 1867. Many people assumed he got cold feet and took off before his nuptials. Forty years later, his remains were found buried under a shed. The reasons for his disappearance remain a mystery today.
“He was a person who wrote some humorous and satirical letters to the local paper in 1837 and ended up going viral later,” Heighway says. “He was written about internationally, even though he was essentially a fictional character.”
Heighway says another story focuses on “a giant wave of ravenous squirrels in 1822. They descended on central Indiana to feast on crops, to the shock and dismay of new settlers.”
Heighway has enjoyed talking to readers about his book. “I’ve been surprised by the overwhelmingly good feedback that I’ve gotten,” he says. “I honestly didn’t think this was going to have much of an impact. We’ve been selling out of books at all of the book signings that people have asked me to do. I’m really kind of shocked.”
Heighway learned a lot about Noblesville during his research. “I have a story about a Noblesville African American theatrical group in 1956, and it was one that I didn’t know about until someone from the local black community told me,” he says. “It’s a great example of a story of diversity in the community.” Heighway says a story about a man named Isaac Cachel is also intriguing.
Heighway’s book is available at the Hamilton County Historical Society, and at arcadiapublishing.com. It can also be purchased through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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hristian Hanselmann is the youngest of three children. Each of the siblings started swimming at a young age. “Growing up in Fortville, I was going to swim meets at a young age,” Hanselmann says. “When I was in high school, I had the idea to be a history teacher and swim coach. As I went through high school and college, what I wanted to do for a living changed, but the one constant was that I always wanted to be a swim coach one day.” Now, Hanselmann is fulfilling that lifelong dream of becoming a head swim coach. Hanselmann replaces longtime Head Coach Andy Pedersen at Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) High School. He will coach the HSE boys and girls swim and dive teams. Hanselmann has a long-standing relationship with Pedersen. “Andy Pedersen gave me my first coaching job,” Hanselmann says. “After my freshman year of college, I was getting ready to go on my mission trip through my church. I worked at HSE for a couple of months leading up to that mission, and then every summer after that, after I got back from my mission.” Hanselmann attended Brigham Young University, where he also swam. Following TownePost.com / NOVEMBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 15
his time at that school, he completed his master’s degree in sports psychology in 2015 at the University of Tennessee. “My first full-time coaching job was at Eastern Michigan University from 2016 to 2017,” Hanselmann says. “I coached there for a year, and then I got a job back at the University of Tennessee where I was a coach for two years.” Hanselmann is ready to take on the role of head coach of a well-known swimming program. “I’m excited for the chance to work with these kids,” Hanselmann says. “I think they consistently perform at a very high level in the water and also out of the water. We’ve got a large alumni network of very successful people, and it’s exciting to be a part of continuing the development of high achievers both in and out of the water.” His goals for the program include growing the size of the club. “I want this club to grow in size and performance,” Hanselmann says. “I want people to look at the Hamilton Southeastern swim club and know this is a highly competitive club. However, I
don’t want to sacrifice any of the community opportunities that we have at the same time. We have a growing lessons program. We have a master swim team for local adults to swim on. I want to make sure that we are providing a place for people. Part of our mission is to provide the opportunity for everyone to reach their athletic potential, and I think that we do a good job of that so far. I want to keep pushing that forward.” His previous experience working at HSE brings back memories for Hanselmann. “When I was here the pool was smaller, but when I walked in recently, everything was very familiar for me,” Hanselmann says. “I knew all the staff before I came here, so it was cool to have that familiarity with everything already.”
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a softball tournament, Hennig got out all the coolers and canopies prior to the event. “If you want something done, just go do it,” he says. “Don’t sit back and say, ‘That’s so-and-so’s job.’ If you’ve got a weed in your yard, don’t blame the landscaper. Just pull the weed yourself.”
When the police chief read Hennig’s list of responsibilities (three single-spaced, typed pages), his eyes grew wide and his mouth Volunteering has been in Hennig’s blood dropped. These would be big shoes to fill well before he retired. When his daughter was in college, Hennig and his wife Lou Ann should Hennig ever step away - not that he has plans to. were asked to help with her crew team. Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Robby Berry
“Once our foot was in the door, we were called upon to help with other events,” says Hennig, who grew up watching his parents volunteer with their church and local school board.
When Art Hennig retired in 2008 after working for 37 years as an attorney with the Internal Revenue Service, he didn’t kick back in his recliner with a drink in one hand and the television remote in the other. Quite “They were always involved in things,” the contrary - he got moving. Hennig says of his parents. “When you grow up seeing that, it comes naturally.” He had gone through the Fishers City Government Academy, then went on to When Hennig, 75, is not at the Fishers the Fishers Police Citizens Academy, and Police Department, he is volunteering then the Fishers Fire Department Citizens at the Fishers Fire Department and the Academy. When he heard in 2010 that the Indianapolis Sports Corp, where he oversees Fishers Police Department had volunteer the hosting of visiting teams for the NCAA needs, Hennig began filling in four hours March Madness basketball tournament. per week. Over time his responsibilities and hours have grown significantly, as has his Several months ago, the chief of police devotion to the department. Now he logs 30 asked Hennig to make a list of all of his hours per week and is there most every day, responsibilities at the department. He helping in whatever capacity is needed. wanted to have a sense of the holes that would be left should Hennig ever decide “Want me to sweep floors? I’ll sweep floors,” to stop volunteering. Hennig began jotting Hennig says. “I’ve done it many times.” down his duties and it was an impressive list. Besides big responsibilities, he also takes When Hennig first began volunteering, care of many little tasks that are appreciated. he did victim advocate calls. He was In September, when the department hosted NOVEMBER 2021
“If I didn’t believe in the program and the way they operate here, if I didn’t like the people and feel they were exceptional, I’d go find something else to do,” Hennig says. “I have no intention of stopping.” When word around the office began to circulate about all that Hennig does, he was nominated for the Golden Hoosier Award. It was established to recognize outstanding seniors for their lifetime of service to their communities. Hennig was one of the 2021 recipients of the honor. Though he was a little embarrassed by the recognition he received, since he is not one to toot his own horn, he was touched by the appreciation shown by his colleagues. “I love this stuff,” Hennig says. “It’s not work for me.” That’s why he encourages anyone who has an interest in volunteering to do as he did, and start by committing to just a few hours per week to determine if an organization is a good fit. He suggests checking with schools, the Parks department or the Good
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ROUND ROOM BRINGS MODERN HEADQUARTERS, CHARITABLE SPIRIT TO FISHERS Scott and Julie Moorehead
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Although the new office headquarters for Round Room in Fishers has a fairly modern feel, the company represents a family business tradition that started more than 80 years ago. Back in 1939, Round Room Chief Executive Officer Scott Moorehead’s grandfather founded Moorehead Electric,
a contracting business. Thirty years later, Scott’s father Steve took over the company, and in 1991 Scott’s mom and dad sold Moorehead Electric to focus on the cellular phone market. This led to the founding of TCC (which stands for The Cellular Connection), a Round Room LLC subsidiary. “I started working in one of the wireless stores when I was in West Lafayette going TownePost.com / NOVEMBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 25
to Purdue,” says Scott, who graduated from Krannert School of Management with a focus in finance and information technology. “I’ve never really known anything else. I used to sell flip phones and beepers back in the day. My family’s company from the start was a natural evolution, but was always about trying to connect people as a family business.” Scott himself took over as chief executive
officer of TCC in 2008, and since then it has expanded to include more than 850 stores across the United States. “Dad was head of the strategic side of the business, and my mother was head of the administrative side, and getting the opportunity to work with both of them was really a blessing,” Scott says. “I learned everything I could until they decided to throw in the towel. I love the industry and what we’re doing now.” Round Room LLC was founded six years ago, and currently exists as an independent, family-owned company. Round Room invests in other companies serving the wireless industry, like TCC, and as the largest Verizon authorized retailer in the U.S., it has more than 1,200 TCC and Wireless Zone stores around the country. Round Room is also a majority owner of a company called Redux, which repairs water-damaged cellular phones and hearing aids. Previously located in Carmel, the company moved into its current Fishers space, in a former Roche Diagnostics campus building, in March, and undertook several months of renovations. “We had outgrown the Carmel building we were in, and were at the point where Redux and our IT department were both in a different building,” Scott says. “It came down to the building itself and what we could do with it, and the city wanting us to be there. Fishers was very inviting as a city compared to anybody else we talked to.” Julie, who oversaw the design and renovation process, says the Round Room space has cubicles and conference rooms, but it’s anything but a traditional office setting. “It’s funny because what we wanted to do with the building pivoted with the pandemic,” Julie says. “We knew people were enjoying working from home, so we decided to make the office feel like a home away from home.” 26 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com
“We knew people were enjoying working from home, so we decided to make the office feel like a home away from home.”
—JULIE MOOREHEAD
Rather than focusing on the Verizon color scheme for the building design, which includes red, black and gray, the Round Room team used what Julie calls a more “residential feel,” with blue and green shades and pops of bold color throughout. The space even features a slide that runs from the second to first floor. “We call each of our departments here ‘neighborhoods,’ and they each have their own little living room, so they can have department meetings at a couch and chairs instead of a conference room,” Julie says, adding that the common area features a kitchen space and fireplace. “I credit Axis Architecture for the design, and they
were phenomenal to work with. Capital Construction did the project, and they were also so great to work with. It was a lot of fun.”
“Our passion is really to give back locally, and we tend to avoid mega-charities,” Julie explains. “Scott and I are both from Marion, and both being from small towns, we realize how much small towns thrive Julie also serves as executive director of on the companies that are in those towns Round Room Gives, which provides grants supporting them. We ask our employees to for nonprofits through several entities be a part of the process, so they nominate including TCC Gives. She says the company charities within their small towns and we vet has given nearly $3 million to various causes them. We support animals, the environment across the country since the programs began and people, and the charity needs to be a in 2016. One of the TCC Gives programs, direct touch to one of those.” called More Than a Phone, provides smartphones, along with four months Round Room is located at 10300 Kincaid Drive in Fishers. For more info, visit of data service, to survivors of domestic roundroom.com. violence.
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Mallory Davis was fresh out of college, newly independent and ready to take on the world, when she fell ill. As the weeks and months passed, she felt nauseated, lightheaded and weak. Unable to keep food down, she kept dropping weight and no doctor could provide answers. “I could barely walk four house lengths,” Davis says. “No one could figure out what was wrong with me.” One doctor referred her to a psychologist, suggesting her ailment was all in her head. Thankfully, her allergist believed her and
had connections with specialists at the Mayo Clinic. Ultimately, she was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition that affects one’s stomach, heart, blood pressure and autonomic nervous system. “That was in 2010, and my journey back to finding physical, emotional and spiritual strength took time,” Davis says. “I had to build myself back up. Growing up as an athlete and then having my body fail me for so long made me feel like a failure in general. I could no longer trust my body, and my health issues caused me extreme anxiety.” Davis knew she wasn’t alone in these negative thoughts and that, in fact, many
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of their own portrait. Empowered Girls sessions are designed primarily with middle school to early high school girls in mind, to help boost their sense of self-esteem. Davis has worked with many girls in the Hamilton County area for the project. “That’s the sweet spot in terms of age for this project, but obviously any-age girl can participate,” Davis says. It’s not just about the photo, but rather the entire process leading up to the portrait session, as Davis meets with the girls prior to taking pictures to ask them open-ended questions that make them think about who they are and how their experiences shape them. Sample questions include: What makes you feel confident? What makes you feel nervous? Who has had the biggest impact on your life? What are things you like or frustrate you about school? What do you wish the world knew about you? Have you ever been bullied? If you could make a change in the world to help others, what would that be? After learning about her clients’ interests, they work together to pick out wardrobe items and locations. Davis makes the photo shoot relaxed and fun. Some girls may initially feel awkward in front of the camera, but once Davis shows them how beautiful they look, they loosen up and have a good time. “It’s fun for them to feel special and valued,”
says Davis, who recently booked two sisters. “I told the mom that I wanted to do two separate sessions so each girl can have their own experience, since they have different aspirations, passions and personalities.”
pinpoint one good quality in herself,” Davis says. “They get insight into their child’s mindset and insecurities.”
“I want them to know that whatever they’re going through, it’ll get better,” Davis says. “There is purpose in our pain. No one gets through life unscathed.”
“They learn something about their daughter in that interview portion,” says Davis, who tries to snap a couple of photos that include the mom during the shoot.
Several weeks after the shoot, Davis shows the girls and their parents the images set to music. The ultimate goal is to pick at least one photo that makes them feel confident. Davis then creates a portrait for them to hang on their bedroom wall.
“Often moms don’t make it into pictures because they say, ‘Oh, don’t get me, I need to lose 20 pounds,’ but I promise you, when your kids look back in 20 or 30 years at photos, they’re not going to say, ‘I wish my mom had worked out more because these pictures would look better if she were thinner,’” Davis says. “You’re never going to regret having them. You’re going to regret not having them.”
When Davis asks about bullying, the mom has a chance to gain insight into whether The photo shoot also serves to tell each girl’s the daughter was a victim of bullying, or unique story of grace and strength. perhaps stood up for another person.
“The idea is that each morning when they wake up to start their day, they can look at that photo that brings joy and makes them feel good about themselves,” Davis says. “This way, they’re confident going into a school setting, socially, emotionally and physically.” It’s not unusual for the moms to get teary-eyed when they see their daughters’ photos. Sometimes that happens during the question-and-answer portion, too. “I may ask the daughter, ‘What do you like about yourself?’ and she says, ‘I don’t know,’ and the mom is shocked that her child can’t 32 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com
She forces moms into at least one photo with their daughters, even if they are hesitant. “Inevitably, that’s one they end up purchasing and cherishing,” Davis says. For more information, or to book a photo shoot with Davis, call 317-414-4254 or visit malmophotography.com.
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SAXONY PIZZERIA NEW PIZZA SPOT IS FINDING A FOOTING IN FISHERS
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Johnny Vargo, co-owner of Saxony Pizzeria, says Fishers was picked as an ideal location for the new restaurant. He says the pizzeria has received positive feedback from the Fishers community since it opened on August 25.
“Fishers is all about community, and we want to be part of it by offering family favorites in a casual, fun atmosphere,” he says. Vargo says he and his co-owners, Doug Martin and Luis Ramirez, couldn’t have found a better place to be. “Fishers is a community that encourages 34 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2021 / TownePost.com
work, life and play,” Vargo says. “At any time throughout the year you will find people walking about, whether it’s to the farmers market, to the local donut shop, walking their dogs along the multiple walking trails, or spending time with friends. We felt that Saxony Pizzeria would be the perfect atmosphere to continue that energy, all while providing high-quality food and topnotch service.”
Vargo notes that Saxony Pizzeria is replacing Rails Craft Brew & Eatery, which was in the space for eight years. Customers have already told Vargo they love the atmosphere. “The atmosphere at Saxony Pizzeria is clean, simple and quaint,” Vargo says. “You will find your classic red and white checkered tablecloths, servers in Saxony Pizzeria T-shirts, and friendly and fast service. We offer outside patio dining that is pet friendly, and indoor seating and bar seating for those customers 21 and older.” Vargo adds that the food has earned the
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kitchen where everything is done in-house. We only use the highest-quality ingredients, “Luis Ramirez is considered the ‘Great and consider ourselves pizza perfectionists. Creator’ in the kitchen, and is able to create Saxony Pizzeria has tavern-style and end products from simple ideas,” Vargo says. Detroit-style crust, Wagyu meatballs, stuffed “We like to consider ourselves a scratch and lightly fried quesadillas, hand-dipped TownePost.com / NOVEMBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 35
calamari, fresh salads and homemade desserts, plus much more.” Vargo notes that Saxony Pizzeria has seen a consistent flow of traffic since the soft opening in August. “We are still working through some changes that come with a new restaurant,” Vargo says. “We are, however, seeing wonderful community support via dine in, carry-out, and late-night hanging out during our live music events. The community of Fishers and the surrounding areas have been very excited about our arrival, and they are
at Saxony Pizzeria,” Vargo says. “Tavernstyle crust is a thin crust, while Detroit is a square, pan pizza. Other food favorites are our hand-pulled breadsticks with nacho Vargo loves and appreciates the feedback or beer cheese, the sampler platter with and referrals. mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, corn dogs, “We hope we can be your favorite place to chicken tenders, and my personal favorite, hang out with friends in Fishers,” Vargo says. the hoagie sandwich. We will continue “We’ve received positive reviews and feedback, to schedule live music, both indoor and outdoor, karaoke nights and more.” and hope we can continue to do so.” showing us they approve by coming back and telling their friends.”
Vargo says picking out a favorite pizza at Saxony Pizzeria isn’t easy. “Choosing a favorite is the great debate here
Saxony Pizzeria is located at 13578 East 131st Street in Fishers. For more info, call 317-776-9070. Also visit saxonypizzeria. com and facebook.com/SaxonyPizzeria.
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DINING DISTINCTION THE ITALIAN HOUSE ON PARK RECEIVES TOP 100 HONORS FROM OPENTABLE
Writer / Renee Larr Photographer / Mariah Krafft
The Wolf family has made an impact in the local restaurant scene, and they’re now being recognized nationally. The Italian House on Park was recently included in the 100 Best Neighborhood Gems in America for 2021 by online company OpenTable. Scott and Nyla Wolf opened The Italian House on Park in November of 2015 after a lifelong desire to open an Italian restaurant. “At a young age, my parents always wanted to open up an Italian restaurant,” says Alec Wolf, area director. “Their dream of a Little Italy restaurant got outshined by Wolfies for nearly 10 years. When things settled down, they found this location by chance, and the dream came true. Naming it The Italian House was simple, given the aesthetics of the store and our cozy atmosphere.” The team was surprised and delighted when they received word of the honor.
“We were ecstatic to receive this award,” Wolf says. “We’ve always felt we had our own little gem here. It’s an old house that we converted to be a restaurant. We’re located on Park Street, surrounded by old homes, so it does feel like we’re in a neighborhood.”
later this year called Nyla’s,” Wolf says. “It’s going to be located next door to The Italian House. We started renovating the building. It has an old-style barn look on the exterior. We’ll have high-end steak and seafood inside.”
OpenTable used internal data to create the list, highlighting the restaurants that contribute to the character of their neighborhoods. Customer reviews played a major role in the decision-making process.
The Italian House on Park is located at 219 Park Street in Westfield. For more information, call 317-804-5619 or visit theitalianhouseonpark.com.
“We always knew we had something special,” Wolf says. “It’s the reinforcement the customers give us each time they come in and write a review that makes us feel like we’re doing something right.” The family owns six Wolfies Grill restaurants in Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Geist and West Lafayette. They also own the Broken Barrel in Carmel. They plan to open a new restaurant later this year. “We’re going to be opening a new concept
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