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Hirosaki Japanese Steak HouseWestside’s businesses
By Nikki Keever ForCustom Publications
Traditional Japanese dining offers awide or fried,and the restaurant offers aselectionhelpcommunitiesthrive
range of taste experiences.At Hirosaki of vegetarian sushi as well.
By Ashley Petry ForCustom Publications Japanese Steak House,guests candine with Reserve the party room for your next
up to 14 friends at ahibachi grilltable while special occasion.Fornoextracharge you’llWhen we describe our neighborhoods businesses areba sed in Indianapolis, where
the chef prepares their meals with fresh receiveyour choice of entree and traditionaland hometowns, we often tellabout the theyemployabout 360,000 people.
ingredients to taste. accompaniments.locally owned businesses that formthe Exactlyhow important aresmall
“Manyguests come to celebrate special “Wedonot charge additional fees f orfabric of the community:the quirky businesses to the state’s economy? A
occasions,”said Heidi Ni,manager.“Some parties or large groups that want privacy,”Nicoffee shop whereemployees knowyour staggering 98 percent of Indiana employers
allthe wayfromthe north side of town.” said.“Hirosaki’s lunchand dinner prices areorder by heart, the unique restaurant qualify as smallbusinesses, according to
Hirosaki is located in Avon,just west very affordable for anysizeparty.”whose menu items youcrave,the eclectic the SBA. In other words, smallbusinesses
of the Wal-MartplazaonRockville Japanese hibachi dining is preparedboutique whereyo ualwayscan find just giveIndiana much morethan its character:
road next to ForumCredit Union.It’s right in frontofguests with healthy, freshthe right gift. Theyalso paymanyof
the only Japanese steakhouse with asushi ingredients,savoryspices and without anyIt’s these local our salaries.
bar on Indianapolis’Westside. filler,little oil and lowsodium.Alldinnersbusinesses that make a In addition, the
“Ifyou haven’t tried sushi before, I areservedwith shrimp appetizer,soup,communityvital, strong owners of those
recommend the sumo roll,”Ni said.“It has sauteed vegetable,salad and rice.and —perhaps most businesses areour
tempurashrimp in the middle,salmon, “Guests love our chicken fried rice,”Niimportant —unique. neighbors and our
tuna,yellow tail and snapper on top and said.“Often for lunchpeople come just forTheyhold acommunity friends. By keeping
is baked and topped with aJapanese spicy our chicken fried rice.”together while helping locally owned small
mayonnaise.” Hirosaki is open forThanksgiving.Callformits identity, giving businesses vital, we help
MuchofHirosaki’s sushi is broiled,baked ahead for reservations at (317) 273-8866.●residents areasontostay our communities retain
and visitors areasonto their entrepreneurial
linger. spirit and talents
—afactor that also
benefits the local artsCommunity support
Soria community, educationalAmericans increasingly
Joe institutions, nonprofitarefocused on “going Japanesee
organizations and otherlocal,” prompting aboom Photo:
essential communityin farmers’ markets, Steakhouse&Sushi Barr
services.locally owned restaurants
and products manufactured in Indiana.
Whynot use the same philosophy when No place likehome
youdropoff your drycleaning or buy a As youread this section, think 99¢Sushi$5 OFF
light bulb? about howmuchcharacter and vitality HAPPY HOUR
WithpurchaseofIn this section, we celebrate local smallbusinesses contribute to your
$30 ormoreofSushi. 5:00-6:30 Mon.-Thur.businesses and franchises that serve neighborhood.What would your
Exp. 11/30/08.the Greater Indianapolis community. neighborhood be like without the tiny
Youalready knowthat buying from drive-through coffee booth on the corner?
alocal business keeps your moneyin Without the local hardwarestorewhere PowerLunch
the communityand helps keep the youcan get answers to your trickiest home- Special
community’seconomy vital. But did you improvement questions? Without the hair $10OFFHABACHI GRILL
knowthat buying from alocal business also dresser who specializes in creating just the WithpurchaseofTABLE orSUSHI
canreduce your carbon footprint? right look? 2dinnerentrees&$5.99
2beverages.No matter what product or service you
Exp. 11/30/08.need, this sectioncan help youfind it.Small-business benefits
By patronizing alocally owned business,The businesses described in this section
you’ll get personalized service and qualityareingood company. According to the Mon-Thurd. d.
R WalMart R LUNCH 11-2:30,products while also boosting your local sU.S. SmallBusiness Administration,
ya DINNER 5-9:30
one weconomy and preserving the environment.the Hoosier state is home to morethan 9086East US J e
n Fri&SatWith this guide,“going local”now means486,000 smallbusinesses —whichis
Da RacHighway36 36 LUNCH 11-3:00,
much morethan making aweeklytriptodefined as companies with fewer than DINNER 3-10:30
70317.273.8866
275the farmers’ market.●500 employees. About 32,000 of those Sunday11-9:00NearWalmart on US 36 •Avon
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