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Keep your fingers crossed: Indian Oven, the fave spot for Bengali fare at 427 E. Main St., is considering Sunday hours beginning this fall. That’s good news for anyone in love with the Oven’s fabulous stuffed breads and shrimp dishes. Several of the Chef Specials, which change nightly, feature Bangladesh shrimp, which owner and chef Murad describes as short, sturdy, and “the best shrimp in the world.” Bread offerings, meanwhile, include Tandoori options or ones stuffed with meat and potatoes. Come April, it will be four and a half years since Indian Oven moved to the Market District from just north of OSU campus, where it opened in 1996. Murad’s regulars have been making the trip for just as long. “I have so many loyal fans who moved with me,” he said. “This is the best location I’ve ever had.” Indian Oven is open weekdays 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for lunch, which includes a buffet option, and 5-10 p.m. for dinner; Saturday hours are 1-10 p.m. Carry-out is available. For more info check out indianoven.com or call 220-9390.

Sales are set to begin next month for The Condominiums at North Bank Park, the Arena District’s newest and glitziest housing development by Nationwide Realty Investors, near the corner of Spring Street and Neil Avenue. The demand for Arena District living space has surpassed expectation, according to Brian J. Ellis, NRI president and COO. “The Condominiums at North Bank Park will present additional options for those who want to be within walking distance of the park space, entertainment and dining options here,” he said. In addition to a fitness room, theater, close proximity to walking and bike paths, and a 10-year tax abatement, the Arena District development offers two very different space options: a brand-new 20-story tower made of glass and steel, or lofts in a refurbished warehouse. The 80-year-old former A&P warehouse will be along more urban loft lines. Its 21 one- and two-bedroom units will have distressed wood floors, exposed brick and flexible floor plans. Attached to it will be a brand-new glass and steel tower with 88 two- and three-bedroom units. They’ll have 1,600-2,800 square feet and high-end appointments such as floor-to-ceiling windows and generous balconies for maximum skyline-viewing pleasure. Lofts sales are set to start April 17, and tower sales will begin May 1. Occupancy for both will be next year. For more information, call 221- 9900 or visit www.NorthBankCondos.com.