Here comes Spicy Pickle!

July 27, 2007
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A Denver restaurant chain named for the pickles that come on every plate wants to open 10 locations in central Indiana. Spicy PickleThe 31-restaurant chain plans to begin construction on its first location soon, along 116th Street in Fishers Town Commons. The chain also has signed a letter of intent to take space in the expansion of Castleton Square Mall, across from Borders, said John Van Engelen, one of two local franchise owners. They're also planning locations downtown, at the airport and anywhere else with a strong lunch business. The restaurants feature gourmet paninis, subs, salads and soups.
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  • DanielJuly 27, 2007 2:02 PM
    is it me we lose some chains but yet we pick up more chains this is the 2nd chain this week to anounce expanding into indy hopefully jack in the box is next
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  • ryanJuly 27, 2007 3:20 PM
    sounds good, but another chain. sigh....
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  • DebbieJuly 29, 2007 9:26 PM
    I have been to one of these in Denver. It is a chain but it also has great food!
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  • JimJuly 30, 2007 7:56 AM
    More chains! I'm sick of chains. Shop local!
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  • Ed FreemanJuly 31, 2007 2:46 PM
    Great, fresh food. Just recently dined in the Chicago (Lincoln Park) location and can't wait for them to open in Indy. They will be a great addition to the marketplace and you will enjoy it too!
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  • MatthewAugust 1, 2007 11:58 AM
    regardless of how good their food is...boo to more chains!! Its really hard to
    take out of town friends and family to good restaurants that showcase Indianapolis when all they see is the same crappy chains they have around their house.
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  • asdfAugust 2, 2007 12:11 PM
    @Matthew: What about the Mass Ave & Fountain Sq. area? Scholars, Aseops, Agio, Element, Yats, MacNivens just to name a few; it isn't that hard to find non-chain restaurants here. All you have to do is look.
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  • scottAugust 4, 2007 2:30 AM
    WOWWWWW I just checked out the web site i think the food sounds great, better than a greasy burger chain. Looking forward to checking it out.
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  • ThomasAugust 7, 2007 3:19 PM
    Menu looks great! While more chains may upset some chains tend to have more to offer the community with donations to charities and things like that. I look forward to new restaurants no matter what they are.
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