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INSIDE DISH: Carmel eatery unafraid to break a few eggs, rules
November 2, 2012
Mason King
Restaurateur Larry Hanes stuck to his guns in creating Eggshell Bistro, bending conventions with
eclectic decor, artisanal coffees, and a simple menu with restrained portions.
INSIDE DISH: New partners boost sales at Pure
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.
INSIDE DISH: Unlikely pair pilot Ship to profit
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.
INSIDE DISH: Smokers' haven prepares for ban
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.
INSIDE DISH: Husband-wife team revive sushi joint's reputation
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.
INSIDE DISH: Nostalgic Shallos does brisk business swiftly
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.
INSIDE DISH: Patachou Inc. has full plate with expansion plans
March 28, 2012
Mason King
Founder Martha Hoover expects to open two new restaurants by the end of the year and as many as six more by 2020, including
eateries outside central Indiana.
INSIDE DISH: Gastropub owners get aggressive after big first year
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.
INSIDE DISH: Noodle readies for Super Bowl rush
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.
INSIDE DISH: Patrick's finds room at the Inn in 'X-mas miracle'
December 23, 2011
Mason King
Beth Dickerson and Patrick Mullen had one month to find a new home for their struggling restaurant and move.
A lucky break at Brick Street Inn and dozens of patrons (straight out of "It's a Wonderful Life") helped make
it happen.
INSIDE DISH: Brewpub beats sales goals in rocky first year
November 18, 2011
Mason King
With an $80,000 nut and some luck with bank loans, D.J. McCallister
has beaten staffing woes and an unforeseen sales slump to make newcomer Black Swan Brewpub a break-even enterprise.
INSIDE DISH: Great Divide bridges Lockerbie past, present
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.
INSIDE DISH: Avec Moi in midst of startup tests
September 30, 2011
Mason King
Kris Parmelee pulled off a major career shift by switching from consultancy
to the kitchen. But getting her home-cooking takeout startup, Avec Moi, off the ground has been tough.
INSIDE DISH: Willard builds on family-dining plan
September 16, 2011
Mason King
Franklin's neighborhood brew-and-pub-food palace—with roots
in the community reaching back to 1860—has boosted sales through a shift in strategy following a city smoking ban.
INSIDE DISH: Pizzeria novices hit their stride, watch sales rise
August 26, 2011
Mason King
The duo behind Brozinni Pizzeria in Greenwood didn't know much about
dough in the beginning, but they're making a lot of it now.
INSIDE DISH: 'Edibles' team returns with moveable feast
July 29, 2011
Mason King
Becky Hostetter and her husband, David, are applying lessons learned
from the implosion of Essential Edibles to their new health-conscious food trailer, Duos.
INSIDE DISH: Meat-and-potatoes Murphy's makes subtle updates
July 15, 2011
Mason King
Murphy's Steakhouse may seem frozen in time, but owner Craig Stonebraker
has expanded its footprint, revamped its menu and prepared for exterior upgrades.
INSIDE DISH: King David Dogs nabs bigger digs
July 1, 2011
Mason King
Thinking his emporium for all-beef franks has maxed out its sales potential,
Brent Joseph cut a deal to relocate to an epicenter for downtown office complexes and triple seating.
INSIDE DISH: Italian eatery tables expansion amid downturn
June 17, 2011
Mason King
Aaron O'Mara, co-owner of Augustino's, expected to open several
locales until the economic downturn and a dip in sales scuttled those plans. Now he hopes to hold the line.
INSIDE DISH: Mexican mainstay puts second spot on front burner
May 27, 2011
Mason King
After 25 years at La Margarita, stabilizing sales and surviving family
tragedy, owner Lori Rangel-Grubbs is branching out to Fountain Square.
INSIDE DISH: Monon restaurant gets lesson in shifting gears
May 13, 2011
Mason King
Tim Williams learned to make big changes on the fly during the first
year of his fledgling Broad Ripple eatery, including scrapping counter service, adding a wait staff and revamping the menu.
INSIDE DISH: 'Diners' TV spot boon and bane for Jersey's Cafe
April 29, 2011
Mason King
After a massive spike in traffic sparked by a Food Network show, owner
Blair Laing must deal with food shortages, employee departures and long waits for patrons.
INSIDE DISH: Irvington cafe knows its audience
April 15, 2011
Mason King
John Robertson swore he'd never go into the restaurant biz. Now
his comfort-food oasis is an east-side institution, in part for hemming to its historic surroundings and middle-class roots.
INSIDE DISH: St. Elmo stakes out expansion plan
April 1, 2011
Mason King
Co-owner
Craig Huse's designs to create a 3,000-square-foot bar above the landmark eatery is just another example of Elmo's
tradition-based evolution.
INSIDE DISH: Arsenal owners' ploy is gaming plus grubbing
March 4, 2011
Mason King
Gameroom
lords Andrew Chang and Troy Branam want players to come for Dungeons & Dragons and stay for the Wizards Gumbo.
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