North of 96th – Page 65 – Indianapolis Business Journal

Green District planning restaurant on Monument Circle

February 1, 2021 | Susan Orr

Green District plans to take over the space on the southwest corner of Monument Circle that was previously occupied by Au Bon Pain.

Crumbl Cookies chain to open first Indiana store in Fishers

January 13, 2021 | Susan Orr

The Fishers shop opens this week, to be followed later this year by locations in Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel and Zionsville.

Sahm’s to reopen 96th Street restaurant with new concept

January 6, 2021 | Susan Orr

Sahm’s Bar & Grill, which has been closed since March due to the pandemic, is reopening as Hoss Bar & Grill, a modern highway diner concept offering burgers, sandwiches, salads, a dinner menu, beer and cocktails.

Hickory Hillz BBQ opening in downtown Franklin

October 22, 2020 | Susan Orr

It will be the second restaurant for the business that started in Edinburgh in 2005. Also this week: Guardian RV Storage, Sun King, Big Woods, Liftoff Creamery and Athletic Annex.

Ex-Cook Group execs to launch life sciences startup in Fishers

October 15, 2020 | Greg Andrews

The new company, contract drug developer INCog Biopharma, plans to build a $60 million facility and hire up to 150 workers by the end of 2024.

ClusterTruck expanding to Broad Ripple, Fishers

September 23, 2020 | Susan Orr

ClusterTruck plans to start deliveries in Broad Ripple on Monday and in Fishers on Oct. 8, marking an expansion of the food-delivery company’s suburban Indianapolis footprint.

Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain coming to Indy market

September 3, 2020 | Susan Orr

The Human Bean, which opened its first shop in 1998, is coming to Westfield. The local franchisee said he’s scouting Hamilton County for more sites. Also this week: Noble Roman’s, Big Woods and more.

Crew Carwash taking over former CVS site

August 20, 2020 | Susan Orr

Crew got approval for the project even though it doesn’t conform to the city’s land-use plan. Also this week: Mass Ave Merchants Association, Prodigy Burger & Bar, Indy’s Burger Joint, Stage to Screen Catered Cabaret.

Three new businesses transform Irvington building

July 23, 2020 | Susan Orr

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.

Barnes & Noble uses COVID-19 shutdown to refresh stores

July 16, 2020 | Susan Orr

It’s part of a chain-wide move to give store managers more autonomy. Also this week: Apocalypse Burger, Enterprise Car Sales, and America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Speakeasy-style whiskey bar coming to Mass Ave

July 9, 2020 | Susan Orr

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.

Noblesville game shop set to open store on Mass Ave in July

June 24, 2020 | Susan Orr

It will be the second location for Moonshot Games, which opened its Noblesville location in 2018. The company says business is booming despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pittsburgh-based restaurant-and-bar chain closes last Indy location

June 23, 2020 | Susan Orr

Primanti Bros., which is known for serving french fries on its sandwiches, has permanently closed its downtown restaurant in Circle Centre Mall, at 49 W. Maryland St., according to its Facebook page.

Fast-casual Mediterranean chain coming to Indy

June 18, 2020 | Susan Orr

Up to five more locations could open in the next 16 months. Also this week: The Black Acre Loft, Dave & Buster’s, Gold Leaf Savory & Sweet

Gaming lounge, others launching after pandemic delay

June 11, 2020 | Susan Orr

Press Play Gaming Lounge, Two Chicks District Co. and Bella Pizzeria are following through with plans announced before the shut-down. Punch Bowl Social, meanwhile, aims to reopen this fall.