82nd Street eatery to pair doughnuts, beer
The unlikely combination is designed to appeal to daytime and evening customers. Also this week: LouVino, King Dough, Osteria Pronto and Taco John’s.
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District Tap eyeing expansion into downtown Indianapolis
The north-side restaurant’s owners want to create a location in the former space of Broken English Taco Pub, but their plans have been complicated by a proposed patio door.
Helium Comedy Club set for March opening
The club, which will be the chain’s fifth, will open with a headliner who was part of the Saturday Night Live cast. Also this week: Books & Brews, Sushi Boss and Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping.
Duckpin bowling coming to Franklin
New owner of 90-year-old building aims to add to town’s entertainment mix. Also this week: Dos Hombres Taco House, Scarlet Lane Brewing, Belle Tire, Huntington Learning Center and more.
Former Elbow Room site downtown to house two restaurants
A longtime local chef and his wife plan to open a fast-casual spot for breakfast and lunch, as well as a dinner restaurant. The iconic flatiron building also will include space for private events.
Vacant Shelby Street property getting makeover
A St. Vincent de Paul store and coffee shop will occupy the space. Also this week: Bovaconti Coffee, My Sugar Pie, Simply Divine Cupcakes and Starbucks.
Boss Battle Games moving to Castleton
The retro game center is vacating its space in Washington Square mall. Also this week: Performance Bicycle, Pia Urban Cafe and 10 Johnson Avenue.
ROUNDUP: Tinker Coffee buys larger space, plans to open cafe
The roastery’s new building is near 16 Tech. Also this week: JackRabbit, Derezzed Virtual Reality and Walmart pickup towers.
Peppy Grill closes for renovations
The 24-hour diner, which closed late last month, expects to reopen in March with all-new seating, flooring, kitchen equipment and a new indoor/outdoor seating area on the north side of the building.
ROUNDUP: City Dogs Grocery to open Fountain Square store
Its second store in the downtown area will replace one in Broad Ripple. Also this week: Carvana, Vispring, Texas Roadhouse, Aldi, Dunkin’ Donuts and Jimmy John’s
St. Louis calzone shop set for downtown Indy, Carmel
The local operator liked the concept so much he convinced the owner to franchise it. Also this week: Rooster’s Kitchen, Capture Fitness, Pies & Pints, Agape Pizza, Dough Life, Indyo, Pots & Pans Pie Co. and Goodwill.
America’s Floor Source making crosstown move, adding showroom
The expansion positions Indy as a second headquarters. Also, in the week’s roundup: Ash & Elm, Red Dog Books, Miracle on South Street, JD Sports, At Home and much more.
King Dough coming to long-vacant Holy Cross property
This will be the second location for the restaurant that started in Bloomington in 2015. Also, Taste this Fish opens in Brightwood.
Society of Salvage shifting to online-only retail model
Holy Cross-area shop wants to grow exposure and shrink costs. Also this week: Cumberland Grill, Commissary Barber and Barista, Greek’s Pizzeria and more.
Rise Brands bringing two arcade concepts to Indianapolis
The Ohio-based company now says it will bring its Pins Mechanical Co. concept here along with 16-Bit Indy, which is going into The Whit at the corner of New York and Pennsylvania streets.
East 16th Street building to be rehabbed for restaurant
The new owner bought the property from Peter George, a former co-owner of the Tinker Street restaurant across the street.
Indiana convenience-store chain pumping up Indy presence
The award-winning Valparaiso-based operator is planning at least nine stores here. Also: Bonobos, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Cabin Coffee Co. and Macy’s.
Restaurateur Gino Pizzi reopening Blu Point Oyster Bar
Short-lived 1980s experiment being resurrected in Meridian-Kessler. Also: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Virginia Avenue Pizza Co., Bow Wow Meow Boutique, Linden Tree Gifts, Moody Eyes and Ross Dress for Less
River West Coffee & Tea revs up on near-west side
The business runs out of a mobile truck right now, but its owners plan to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop within the next two years.
CBD oil stores popping up around Indianapolis
Effective July 1, cannabis-derived oil became legal to sell in Indiana. Retailers are seizing the opportunity to open shops around the city.