RIP J. Gumbo’s. Who’s next?
In a move that probably won’t surprise anyone who tried the food, J. Gumbo’s is closing after a six-month run on the first floor of the Hampton…
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Apartment renovation in Irvington
Apartment developer Christopher Piazza has closed on financing for a $1.2-million renovation of a 1914 apartment building in Irvington. The 31-unit…
Predictions for 2009?
It has been a rough year for most in the real estate business. Home sales dropped precipitously, financing dried up and major projects hit the brakes. Will the carnage continue in 2009? Share your predictions. Blog host Cory Schouten is…
Hot Box coming to Carmel
The Hot Box pizza chain has reached a deal with a pair of veteran local restaurateurs to open two new locations in Carmel. The first, scheduled to open in January, will…
More bad news for Indy malls
Bankrupt retailer Steve & Barry’s now plans to close all of its remaining stores, including anchor shops at Lafayette Square and Washington Square malls. Bay Harbour Management and York Capital Management,…
Hip sandwich chain eyes Indy
A Dallas-based sandwich chain plans to open up to 10 locations in central Indiana in the next several years, IBJ’s Chip Cutter reports. Local franchisee Darcie Mueting is scoping out real estate…
Around town retail round-up
Several retail nuggets to peruse today:
Reis-Nichols plans to add 2,000 square feet to its Greenwood store by taking over the former Steve’s Flowers & Gifts space. The $500,000 project is slated to…
More than the Whistle Stop
The former Whistle Stop Deli at 901 East 64th St. isn’t the only building along the Monon Trail the city’s parks department is…
The Property Lines vote
To keep this post topical, I’ll start with a link to this week’s Real Estate Weekly. The news has been slow lately, but my colleague Chip Cutter still managed to dig up some good nuggets. The real…
What to do with the old St. Francis
Beech Grove is working on a redevelopment proposal for its St. Francis Hospital campus. The tentative plans call for a mix of office, senior residential and possibly retail….
City looking for Whistle Stop tenant
The city is looking for a new tenant for the former Broad Ripple Monon rail station at 901 East…
Sears departure stings mall
The decision by Sears Holding Co. to close its store at Lafayette Square Mall could deal a serious blow to efforts by a New York…
Like a new skyscraper
The new curtain wall is almost done on the north and south faces of One Indiana Square. What do you think so far? (IBJ Photo/Robin Jerstad)
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Another D’vine move; Siam Square
A popular northside wine bar will close at the end of October to move to a smaller space behind Castleton Square Mall. D’vine a wine bar moved from Woodfield Crossing…
Wings at last
The new Buffalo Wild Wings is on schedule to open on Oct. 19. They’re still waiting on “window boxes” that will feature artwork in the three windows on the left. Otherwise, do you like the new, toned-down look? (IBJ photo/Robin…
Hot Shotz takes over Bennigan’s
A closed Bennigan’s restaurant in Fishers is now home to Hot Shotz. The local restaurant’s previous location, near 96th Street and Gray Road, was destroyed in a fire on June 28. The new…
Around town retail roundup
Loads of retail news to report today:
UPDATE: The Taste of Tango restaurant may be back on track. A sign on the door says the restaurant is “coming soon” and “now hiring.” Old…
Then & Now: The Dome
From architect Bob Hague: “I was a graduate architect just out of school responsible for building the study model, developing the construction documents and construction administration. Was involved in the project for 3 years. The rooftop tours are from 1983…
RIP, RCA Dome
Today is deflation day for the 24-year-old RCA Dome. Former Mayor Bill Hudnut is scheduled to begin letting the air out at 10:30 a.m. The stadium was built for $82 million…