Ball & Biscuit owner planning restaurant in former drag club
The restaurant is a project of local attorney Trevor Belden, who opened The Ball & Biscuit cocktail lounge on Mass Ave in 2010.
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The Thirsty Scholar bar closes
A co-owner of the coffee, beer and wine bar in the Penn Arts building on East 16th Street said Thursday that “it is time to move on.”
Celebrity chef’s burger restaurant closes its north-side location
The restaurant, created by Food Network chef Michael Symon, opened in the high-profile Ironworks development in mid-2015.
World of Beer bar/restaurant set to open on Mass Ave
The establishment, located in the space formerly occupied by Mass Ave Toys, occupies 7,500 square feet over two levels—a bar and full-service restaurant on the main floor, and a second bar in the basement.
Cocktails the pros swear by
Top Indy bartenders didn't don’t merely follow recipes and serve drinks. They savor the complex interplay among ingredients and have strong opinions about what makes a great cocktail.
Themed trivia draws super fans to show off pop-culture knowledge
Bars have begun offering trivia nights focused on a particular pop-culture topic, instead of general trivia, which draws devoted teams of super fans.
Bill alleviates liquor-permit scramble in suburbs
A state Senate bill aims to provide additional alcohol permits to a handful of municipalities, and even a major mixed-use development in downtown Indianapolis.
Mass Ave distillery, eatery calling it quits
Mass Ave cocktail lounge and restaurant Broken Beaker Distillery is closing, its owner announced Thursday evening in a Facebook post.
Downtown microbrewery files for Chapter 11 to avoid eviction
Tow Yard Brewing made the move to reorganize its assets before its current lease ends and the owner of the building seeks another tenant for the space.
TRY THIS: Pub prioritizes pingpong
Smash Social features six tables, avocado toast, and curated drinks.
German eatery planned for former Bent Rail restaurant site
North-side Indianapolis eatery Bent Rail Brewery & Restaurant has closed, but plans are already in the works for a German-themed brewpub to take its place under new ownership.
Longtime Mass Ave tavern closing, with Cunningham in wings
The second-oldest bar in Indianapolis will soon close its doors, clearing the way for one of the city’s most dynamic restaurateurs to take over the space.
Serial entrepreneurs opening low-key, eclectic nightspot on Mass Ave
The longtime collaborators responsible for Wild Beaver Saloon are melding live performance with a love of facial hair in the three-story Burnside Inn.
Chatterbox, a bar that’s barely changed, has helped transform Mass Ave
When David Andrichik bought the Chatterbox in 1982, it sat on a street pocked with second-floor sleeping rooms and grungy storefront businesses.
Craft brew industry continues to grow but loses froth
The explosive growth in craft breweries is starting to slow in Indiana, and a smattering of players have gone out of business. Yet industry observers remain bullish on the market.
Ale Emporium opening in Fishers, replacing Casler’s
The Castleton mainstay is branching out to Hamilton County and taking the space of Casler’s Kitchen and Bar, which closed on Wednesday.
Downtown’s Cadillac Ranch restaurant and bar closes
Owner Granite City announced the closure Wednesday, along with three Granite City restaurants in two Midwestern states. Adjoining lounge Bartini’s also closed.
Popular Mexican restaurant in Fishers plans second location
Riviera Maya Mexican Cuisine, 8657 E. 116th St., has announced plans to open a second eatery in a highly visible but long-abandoned former restaurant site near 96th Street and Interstate 69.
Growing number of restaurants, bars serving board games as side dish
Standards such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Yahtzee can be found on shelves at Big Lug Brewery, Tin Roof, Thirsty Scholar and more. But some venues have gone even further—including Books & Brews and Kingmakers—are making tabletop games the centerpiece of an evening out.
Downtown Colts-themed restaurant abruptly closes
The eatery at 110 W. Washington St. opened in 2011 and was operated by a Florida-based food-service veteran.