Q&A: Indianapolis franchisee for Portland-based women’s sports-only bar is ready to go
IBJ spoke to Eve Keller about her life and love of women’s sports and spaces. Read on for a transcript of that conversation, edited for length and clarity.
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Colorado restaurants will be first Upland Brewing Co. locations outside Indiana
The Champagne Velvet-themed restaurants celebrate nearly forgotten beer resurrected by Upland Brewing Co. in 2013.
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Greenwood steakhouse to bring Mo’s name back to Indiana
Jeremiah Hamman, who co-founded the first Indiana location of Mo’s A Place for Steaks in 2003, plans to open the new Mo’s in an 8,900-square-foot building previously home to a Smokey Bones restaurant.
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Aroma Indian restaurant to take over former Gallery Bistro location
The restaurant will be a sibling business of Aroma Experience, which opened in 2024 as part of the Carmel City Center development.
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Brazilian restaurant to take over former Lou Malnati’s spot in Broad Ripple
Lou Malnati’s, one of the top brands of Chicago deep-dish pizza, closed its four central Indiana locations in February, less than five years after entering the market.
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North of 96th roundup: New golf venue, restaurants among openings and closings
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
Clancy’s to build on 60 years of restaurant operations with high-fidelity listening bar
The company that launched Indiana hamburger chain Clancy’s and casual dining concept Grindstone Charley’s is planning a restaurant in Noblesville next year that is inspired by Japanese kissa lounges known for catering to audiophiles since the 1950s.
Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space
The Mass Ave address will be a change of scenery for owner Rob Strong, who’s closely associated with socializing near Lucas Oil Stadium because of The Whistle Stop and the former Stadium Tavern.
North of 96th roundup: Pair of restaurants expanding from coasts into northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel
The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.
Qdoba returns to the south side of downtown Indianapolis
The new Qdoba follows the December closure of a location near Monument Circle that served customers for 25 years.
West Fork Whiskey Co. to rebrand coffee-to-cocktails concept, open second location
West Fork Social House, an expansion of the distillery’s coffee-to-cocktails concept, is part of a joint venture with a popular Broad Ripple sports bar.
Bar devoted to women’s sports plans Indianapolis location
The Sports Bra announced Tuesday its intention to open franchise locations in Indianapolis, Boston, Las Vegas and St. Louis.
Indy’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant expected to open later this year
Since 2022, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant has opened central Indiana locations in Noblesville, Avon and Westfield.
Motorsports reporter Jamie Little plans to open Protein Bar restaurants in central Indiana
Jamie Little and Cody Selman plan to open three Protein Bar & Kitchen locations in central Indiana, with the first likely to debut in 2026.
Huse Culinary to open new St. Elmo bar, restaurant concept at Indianapolis airport
The new restaurant blends brands 1933 Lounge and the HC Tavern + Kitchen and will offer full dining service as well as grab-and-go options.
Swig ‘dirty soda’ chain to open shop near Washington Square Mall
The Swig, which plans further Indiana shops, will serve drive-thru customers from a space previously occupied by a Papa Murphy’s pizza location.
Rootstock Hospitality Group grows portfolio with Aberdeen Social House
For Andrew Vudis and Ryan Craig, former Ruth’s Chris Steak House executives who established Rootstock Hospitality Group in 2017, Aberdeen Social House represents a bold culinary statement.
North of 96th roundup: 1933 Lounge, Cava among restaurants planning openings in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Voodoo Brewing Co. to make Indiana debut with Fishers location
A menu of “elevated pub” fare will be complemented by Voodoo beer and Indiana-based beers, plus seltzers, non-alcoholic drinks and a full bar.
Dutch Bros planning to open first Indiana coffee shop this spring in Noblesville
Dutch Bros Coffee, which has more than 1,000 locations in 19 states, is bringing its hand-crafted drinks to central Indiana.
Country singer plans to open 2 bar-and-grill locations in Indianapolis
Bedford native Clayton Anderson, who performed as part of Farm Aid in 2023, plans to invite local artists and industry friends to perform in the Nashville-inspired establishments.
Burrito chain specializing in fusion flavors to make Indianapolis debut
The menu at Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a “Papi Hibachi” steak-and-shrimp burrito and a Nashville hot crispy chicken burrito.
Del Taco unveils plans to open 10 restaurants in Indiana
The Del Taco chain, founded in 1964, is made up of 600 restaurants in 17 states. A new franchise group looks to add several restaurants in the Indianapolis suburbs and other southern and central Indiana cities.