May 2, 2013
IBJ StaffLess than a day after its closure was announced, a Colts-themed restaurant on the far north side of Indianapolis may be getting
a reprieve.
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May 2, 2013
Scott OlsonThe Blue Crew Sports Grill on Indianapolis' far north side closed its doors Thursday after seven years in business, according
to a post on the eatery's Facebook page.
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April 3, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis chain Charlie & Barney's, known for its chili, has closed its flagship downtown location, leaving it without
a restaurant for the first time since its 1977 founding.
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March 28, 2013
Associated PressSo far, 2013 has been "a roller coaster ride" for Indiana eateries, according the state trade association's president. Industry
observers say a 2-percent increase in the payroll tax is a likely culprit in a nationwide sales decline.
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December 20, 2012
IBJ StaffScott Wise, who operates nine restaurants in Indiana, plans to open two more Scotty's Brewhouses in Indiana next year. However,
his company also is losing the management contracts on two restaurants that carry the Scotty's name.
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October 31, 2012
"Drinking Made Easy" traveled to Indianapolis to sample several of the city's hotspots and their cocktails. The episode airs
Wednesday night on cable network AXS TV.
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October 12, 2012
Mason King
Receipts at the locavore's haven in Fountain Square have surged
since February, when two new partners took over day-to-day management, redefined the space, expanded the menu and turned its
hours of operation upside down.
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July 20, 2012
Mason King
OK, so an accountant and a tattoo artist start a bar. Except it's no joke. Clearly defined roles have helped the
odd-couple co-owners of The Sinking Ship navigate a turbulent startup and land on solid financial ground.
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May 30, 2012
Mason King
Mass Avenue Pub survived a two-year hiatus in the mid-2000s after a massive infrastructure collapse. Its owners think
going smokeless on Friday will be a comparative breeze, even though 65 percent of their clientele like to light up.
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May 4, 2012
Mason King
Scott and Debbie Bennett sank their savings into purchasing Greenwood's
Yokohama, which had a past peppered with disappointed patrons.
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April 27, 2012
Mason King
The 31-year-old, south-side institution is approaching a potential turning point as it breaks sales records and continues
to hone lightning-quick food prep and table turnover.
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February 24, 2012
Mason King
The Local Eatery and Pub in Westfield streaked past break-even point in its first 12 months, leading its relieved
but exhausted owners to plan new projects.
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February 5, 2012
Scott OlsonThousands of people stayed downtown to watch the game from a nearby restaurant or bar, many of which had lines stretching
out the front door to get inside.
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February 4, 2012
J.K. WallThere’s no doubt the Super Bowl crowds showered Indianapolis with cash all week. The question is, how much of it will
stick after the big game is over? And how much will it mean to Indianapolis’ economy?
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February 3, 2012
Cory SchoutenDowntown's Super Bowl revelry still is going strong thanks in large part to a special distribution strategy that includes
extra routes, earlier deliveries and an ample supply of food and booze to replenish local establishments. (with video)
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January 13, 2012
Mason King
Owner Hal Yeagy expects at least three months of business over 10 days
at the newly nonsmoking Slippery Noodle Inn, and he's spending nearly $300,000 on physical improvements and a temporary
tent to make sure it rocks.
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January 10, 2012
Tom HartonOwners of Broad Ripple’s Brugge Brasserie want to bring a new restaurant concept to the Massachusetts Avenue district
downtown, where they also plan to relocate the craft brewery that supplies beer to Brugge.
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November 5, 2011
Cory SchoutenThe Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission plans to sell up to 101 new three-way restaurant permits for Marion County at
an auction Nov. 18. The offering follows a recalculation—using fresh U.S. Census numbers—of how many permits should
be distributed in the city.
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October 28, 2011
Mason King
Ralph's Great Divide has staked out an identity as a downtown survivor,
making vital changes after its first proprietor's death and weathering a big downturn in sales during the recent recession.
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October 20, 2011
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 3-0 to give Kilroy's a liquor permit for the location at 821 Broad Ripple
Ave. despite protests from a neighborhood group.
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October 4, 2011
Kilroy's Bar n' Grill received preliminary approval on Monday from the Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County, which
recommended a liquor permit for the building at 821 Broad Ripple Ave.
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September 24, 2011
Greg AndrewsReal estate executive John Bales filed a lawsuit last month accusing Chuck Mack of “willfully and maliciously”
misappropriating $200,000 that belonged to him.
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September 24, 2011
Cory SchoutenA new restaurant planned for Broad Ripple from restaurateur Martha Hoover—along with other new arrivals, including 10-01
Food & Drink and Fire by the Monon—suggests the neighborhood remains one of the city’s most sought-after spots
for local restaurants.
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September 17, 2011
IBJ StaffTilted Kilt, a chain of Celtic sports pubs known for its scantily clad, kilt-wearing waitresses, will take over the spot at
the northeast corner of Meridian and Georgia streets.
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September 16, 2011
Mason King
Franklin's neighborhood brew-and-pub-food palacewith roots
in the community reaching back to 1860has boosted sales through a shift in strategy following a city smoking ban.
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It's also across the street from Fogo de Chao and Morton's....
Yep, the haters are trying to make good news bad. I guess it is hard to get people to believe the series is dying when they are gaining new sponsors.
David Copperfield! I remember watching his specials on TV when I was little.
Don't forget this is next to an MMA gym, a pawn shop, and some abandoned spaces.
Good project for Zionsville - A group who has owned the property for many years has waited and worked patiently to bring highest and best use development to a major corridor, and mix that in with the great downtown you have. Win Win. All the Best to Pittman Partners and Zionsville.