Broad Ripple stakeholders pursue plan to revitalize neighborhood
New nonprofit Friends of Broad Ripple Village hopes to end a stagnant commercial era for the neighborhood.
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La Tapatia to join Broad Ripple’s menu of Mexican restaurants
La Tapatia is scheduled to open Nov. 10 at 6283 N. College Ave., a 3,000-square-foot space north of the Turntable music venue.
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IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss events on 2025-2026 A&E calendar
For this week’s episode of the IBJ Podcast, Editor Lesley Weidenbener talked with Dave about how he decides what makes the IBJ’s A&E Fall Preview guide list and which events he’s most excited about.
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Brazilian restaurant to take over former Lou Malnati’s spot in Broad Ripple
Lou Malnati’s, one of the top brands of Chicago deep-dish pizza, closed its four central Indiana locations in February, less than five years after entering the market.
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Broad Ripple sculpture receives green light from zoning board
The Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals approved the artwork’s placement at the northwest corner of Westfield Boulevard and College Avenue.
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While Broad Ripple awaits new sculpture, two others are in disrepair
The planned installation of a 30-foot-tall sculpture in Broad Ripple is bringing attention to neglected pieces of public art in the neighborhood.
A&E Preview: Artist hopes ‘Gavin’ structure anchors ‘a resurgence in Broad Ripple’s creative spirit’
The initiative to elevate the arts in Broad Ripple is the brainchild of Taggart Birge, founder of the Birge Family Foundation.
Sculpture standing 30 feet tall planned in Broad Ripple
Installation at the northwest corner of Westfield Boulevard and College Avenue is expected to happen by the end of 2025.
Second Broad Ripple bar owner charged with underreporting millions in sales
The owner of Rock Lobster and other bars is the second owner charged as a result of an investigation that began with 10 Broad Ripple establishments.
Owner of Broad Ripple bar charged with underreporting more than $4.5M in sales
John Yaggi also faces a misdemeanor charge related to allegations that he offered an employee higher-paying shifts in exchange for sexual favors.
West Fork Whiskey Co. to rebrand coffee-to-cocktails concept, open second location
West Fork Social House, an expansion of the distillery’s coffee-to-cocktails concept, is part of a joint venture with a popular Broad Ripple sports bar.
Country singer Clayton Anderson says his Indianapolis bars will be lively
After living in Nashville, Tennessee, for more than a decade, Anderson said he’s seen “Music City” thrive because of popular bars in Nashville’s Lower Broadway entertainment district. Now he wants to try to do the same thing in Indianapolis.
Award-winning pastry chef opens Filigree Bakery shop in Broad Ripple
Known for its macarons and cakes served at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market, Filigree Bakery now has a brick-and-mortar location at 6331 Carrollton Ave.
Jenny Boyts leads concert company Forty5 during growth phase
Boyts spoke with IBJ about the legacy of the Vogue, how bands decide to visit Indianapolis and why it’s healthy for concert promoters to compete for business.
Coffee-to-cocktails concept taking over Broad Ripple Starbucks location
The move by Thieves, a bar that’s operated since 2020 at 915 Broad Ripple Ave., means doubling its space, broadening its menu and expanding its hours of operations.
Joella’s Hot Chicken closes Broad Ripple restaurant along White River
Joella’s had served spicy tenders and wings at the Broad Ripple Avenue location since 2018.
Broad Ripple’s 317 BBQ rebrands by revamping its craft beer program
Instead of Centerpoint Brewing operating a taproom inside 317 BBQ, beers made by three Indiana companies will be available to customers.
ParkIndy to increase hourly rates at meters downtown, in Broad Ripple
The new rates will go into effect Feb. 2.
Starbucks exits Broad Ripple after 25 years as Glendale shop prepares to open
Starbucks opened at the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford avenues in 1999, taking over a spot once occupied by Abigail’s dress shop.
Rene’s Bakery bounces back in Broad Ripple
Although Rene’s closed this summer because of the founder’s health challenges, the Broad Ripple pastry shop will relaunch in December under new ownership.
Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine to add Mass Ave location
The owners of Broad Ripple restaurant Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine plan to open a Mass Ave location in early January.
Former comedy club site is newest music venue in Broad Ripple
The Turntable venue, which has a seated capacity of 150 and a standing capacity of 400, will present Bob Schneider and Kate Nash in October.
Broad Ripple business owners beckon former patrons to return
Owners of Broad Ripple bars and other businesses have a message for people who are avoiding the area: The lengthy reconstruction project on Broad Ripple Avenue is over and new public safety measures are in place. Please come back.
Broad Ripple-based PR firm Blastmedia acquired by Boston firm
Blastmedia, a public relations firm which serves business-to-business software companies, is now doing business as PANBlast, a division of PAN Communications. All 40 Blastmedia employees have remained with the company, PAN announced Thursday.