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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Broad Ripple location will be 8th for Higher Grade smoke shop
CBD and vape retailer Higher Grade also plans to sell late-night soft drinks and snacks in the Broad Ripple entertainment district.
Montessori school takes over former Purdue Polytechnic building in Broad Ripple
Peanut Montessori acquired the 12,100-square-foot brick building along Broad Ripple Avenue on Monday and plans to move its operations to the property later this year.
Broad Ripple business owners express frustration at another construction project
A planned reconstruction of the Westfield Boulevard Bridge will require lane restrictions this month followed by a 100-day street closure. It comes on the heels of a major reconstruction of Broad Ripple Avenue that took much longer than expected.
Financing plan for Broad Ripple Park Family Center advances despite neighborhood group concerns
A City-County Council committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approval of a measure that would allow up to $26 million to be spent to acquire the new Broad Ripple Park Family Center.
City committee delays decision on bond plan for buying Broad Ripple Family Center
The move follows pushback by several neighborhood groups on the north side who expressed concern about the city’s plan, which could rely heavily on the Midtown tax-increment financing district to repay bonds issued for the acquisition.
Neighborhood groups set to oppose city’s plan to acquire Broad Ripple Park Family Center
Several Indianapolis neighborhood groups are taking issue with the city’s plan to spend up to $26 million in tax revenue earmarked for neighborhood redevelopment to acquire the new family center.
Seafood arrives swiftly at Broad Ripple’s new Bardales market
Bardales Seafood was founded last year as a wholesale supplier to central Indiana restaurants. The business opened a Broad Ripple shop earlier this month to sell specialty fish to the public.
Broad Ripple biz owners optimistic about safety at curfew’s end
Bar owners agreed a self-imposed 30-day curfew under which businesses closed earlier wasn’t financially sustainable, especially as they continued to suffer from reduced foot traffic due to ongoing road construction.
Editorial: Broad Ripple business leaders show what true cooperation looks like
Kudos to businesses that agreed to close early, despite the financial impact.
Broad Ripple parking lots to be restricted and receive lighting, cameras
It’s another step toward crowd control following a shooting incident in the village on Sunday that killed three people and injured another as 400 to 500 people gathered in the area.
Broad Ripple businesses to close earlier in wake of fatal shootings
The Broad Ripple Village Association said the village’s late-night business owners met Wednesday and “agreed unanimously, that effective immediately, all bars and restaurants will shut their doors at 1 a.m. every day until further notice.”
After shootings, Broad Ripple leaders ask city for gun-free zone
Following fatal shootings early Sunday, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the city would work with the Broad Ripple Village Association to create a temporary gun-free zone in the village’s entertainment district.