New toy store with international flair opens in Broad Ripple
Monon Toys & Crafts opened at 6510 Cornell Ave. and is in 1,000 square feet of rented space previously occupied by Broad Ripple Knits.
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City forcing removal of landmark red caboose from Broad Ripple site
The 117-year-old caboose has occupied a tiny parcel of city-owned land adjacent to the trail for a half-century. But Indy Parks & Recreation and the Department of Metropolitan Development want it gone.
Family-owned Turkish, Mediterranean eatery identifies Indy as best place to grow
The family behind Usta Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant, slated to open in Broad Ripple by the end of the month, scouted several options for moving once it was forced to close its location in Bloomington, Illinois.
Health department cites two downtown bars for COVID-19 violations
The South Meridian Street bars, Tiki Bob’s Cantina and The Patron Saint, were cited for multiple violations including not requiring masks and social distancing. Both establishments corrected the violations, the health department said.
Marion County health officials shut down two clubs for COVID-19 violations
The health department said downtown club After 6 and Broad Ripple’s Casba Bar both violated pandemic-related health restrictions. Both clubs will have to submit risk-mitigation plans to reopen.
Keystone plans to add school, apartments to Broad Ripple parking garage
Keystone Corp. would replace the former Chase Bank branch in the 6200 block of College Avenue with a five-story building adjacent to the garage, while adding two levels of apartments atop the parking structure.
Chicago-style pizza chain Lou Malnati’s confirms 86th Street location
The 86th Street location, the chain’s second Indianapolis-area store, is set to open this spring. Lou Malnati’s confirmed the location last year but until now had not specified when it planned to open.
Carmel-based Java House opening Broad Ripple coffee bar, brewing big Indy expansion
This will be the third location for Java House, a cold-brew coffee shop chain based on products originally developed by Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group, best known for Splenda.
Broad Ripple institution Johnny’s Market closes for good
The owner of the 45-year-old mainstay recently informed its landlord that it didn’t want to renew its lease, which expired in December.
Entrepreneur plans restaurant, recreational project in Broad Ripple
A local entrepreneur plans to redevelop the former Broad Ripple Steakhouse restaurant site and an adjacent property into a multi-tenant dining concept and outdoor recreation area. The development would utilize numerous shipping containers in its design.
North-side mainstay Moe & Johnny’s closes as owners go back to drawing board
The sports bar and restaurant discontinued dine-in service on Oct. 30 because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. It announced Sunday that it had decided to close “until further notice.”
New Orleans-inspired cocktail bar opening in Broad Ripple
Thieves is the brainchild of a Fishers couple who decided to open a bar after losing their jobs during the pandemic. Also this week: Snakeroot Botanicals, Rise n Roll Bakery, The Jazz Kitchen, The Smoke Pit and more.
Committee gives preliminary OK for $12.25M in TIF bonds for two projects
The projects include a two-building development in Broad Ripple that would serve as the headquarters for the staffing firm Eight Eleven Group.
Kroger to close Broad Ripple fixture after 66 years
Kroger said the store, which has nearly 40 employees, hasn’t operated profitably for several years and that a turnaround wasn’t realistic.
Broad Ripple office project gets preliminary OK for $3.5M in bonds
A planned two-building office headquarters in Broad Ripple for staffing company Eight Eleven Group is another step closer to approval.
Soul-food landmark Kountry Kitchen set to begin rebuilding after fire
Its owners are planning to begin construction on a new, bigger building this fall, following the January fire that gutted its original home. Also this week: The W Nail Bar, Crazy Tortas.
Library planning to buy site of former school for new $10.2M Glendale branch
The Indianapolis Public Library plans to acquire land from the Washington Township school district as part of a years-long effort to build a new Glendale-area branch to replace the one in Glendale Town Center.
Three new businesses transform Irvington building
The former Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance office now houses a coworking space, events center and bar. Also this week: Green District Salads, Old Pro’s Table, BounceU and Della Leva Espresso Bar.
Speakeasy-style whiskey bar coming to Mass Ave
The historic Hammond Block building will be the second location for the bar that started in South Bend. Also this week: Fresh Thyme, The Empty Vase, Forever Gallery, Lily & Sparrow, Kits & Kaboodle and more.
ROUNDUP: Mac-and-cheese, pizza shops debut
Also this week: InCycle Strength, Rise ‘n Roll Bakery, Dancing Donuts, WB Pizza, The Mug, City Way Animal Clinics, Pet Wellness Clinics.