Dossier
Koney King
Coverage of Koney King in the Nexus archive.
- How Koney King, seen in 'The Bear,' managed to stay open and do more in sales during the Gary, Indiana, power blackout
Koney King owner Jimmy Hendricks managed to keep his 100-year-old restaurant open during a power blackout in Gary, Indiana, after it was struck by a derecho storm. After buying a generator, Koney King remained one of the few operating restaurants and saw an increase in sales despite widespread outages. The successful operation highlighted the owner's quick thinking and commitment to serving the community.