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Rooster's Kitchen Owner Ross Katz Talks Groceries, Meal Kits And What Comes Next

Ross Katz owns Rooster's Kitchen in Indianapolis.
Courtesy Ross Katz
Ross Katz owns Rooster's Kitchen in Indianapolis.

Many Indianapolis restaurants are preparing to open their doors as the city begins to slowly reopen. On the 800 block of Mass Ave., downtown, Ross Katz owns Rooster's Kitchen. He is one of many business owners able to get creative during shutdown -- offering groceries, and meal kits with recipes -- to keep the doors open.

Rooster's, has also been preparing meals for the Wheeler Mission. Local purveyors donate product and various corporations pay the labor for his staff to cook and deliver the food to the nonprofit, which has seen an increase in clients and decrease in volunteers.

From our Arts and Culture Desk, WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Katz about those creative solutions, and what comes next.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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