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MASS AVE SPORTS BAR

Tie-Breakers sports bar to open on Mass Ave in former MacNiven’s space

August 13, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

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.

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North of 96th roundup: Pair of restaurants expanding from coasts into northern suburbs

July 24, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

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.

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Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel

July 15, 2025 | IBJ Staff

The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.

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Qdoba returns to the south side of downtown Indianapolis

June 10, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The new Qdoba follows the December closure of a location near Monument Circle that served customers for 25 years.

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West Fork Whiskey Co. to rebrand coffee-to-cocktails concept, open second location

June 3, 2025 | Marisa Reinhard

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.

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THE SPORTS BRA

Bar devoted to women’s sports plans Indianapolis location

June 3, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The Sports Bra announced Tuesday its intention to open franchise locations in Indianapolis, Boston, Las Vegas and St. Louis.

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CANES EXTERIOR

Indy’s first Raising Cane’s restaurant expected to open later this year

May 12, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Since 2022, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant has opened central Indiana locations in Noblesville, Avon and Westfield.

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PROTEIN BAR

Motorsports reporter Jamie Little plans to open Protein Bar restaurants in central Indiana

April 21, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Jamie Little and Cody Selman plan to open three Protein Bar & Kitchen locations in central Indiana, with the first likely to debut in 2026.

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Huse Culinary to open new St. Elmo bar, restaurant concept at Indianapolis airport

April 9, 2025 | IBJ Staff

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.

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SWIG DRINKS

Swig ‘dirty soda’ chain to open shop near Washington Square Mall

March 19, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The Swig, which plans further Indiana shops, will serve drive-thru customers from a space previously occupied by a Papa Murphy’s pizza location.

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Rootstock Hospitality Group grows portfolio with Aberdeen Social House

March 14, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

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.

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North of 96th roundup: 1933 Lounge, Cava among restaurants planning openings in northern suburbs

March 13, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.

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VOODOO BREWING

Voodoo Brewing Co. to make Indiana debut with Fishers location

March 3, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

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.

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Dutch Bros planning to open first Indiana coffee shop this spring in Noblesville

February 26, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

Dutch Bros Coffee, which has more than 1,000 locations in 19 states, is bringing its hand-crafted drinks to central Indiana.

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CLAYTON ANDERSON

Country singer plans to open 2 bar-and-grill locations in Indianapolis

February 26, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

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.

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BUBBAKOOS BURRITOS

Burrito chain specializing in fusion flavors to make Indianapolis debut

February 6, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The menu at Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a “Papi Hibachi” steak-and-shrimp burrito and a Nashville hot crispy chicken burrito.

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DEL TACO

Del Taco unveils plans to open 10 restaurants in Indiana

February 5, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

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.

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TERIYAKI MADNESS

Teriyaki Madness restaurant chain returning to Indianapolis market

January 30, 2025 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Teriyaki Madness is expected to open in the Claybrooke Commons retail center on South Emerson Avenue, where fellow tenants include Bibibop Asian Grill and Mochinut.

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2024 Year in Review: Coffee shops, pizza spots among new area eateries

December 27, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The ripple effects of Starbucks closing a Monument Circle location in October 2022 continued to resonate in 2024, when multiple coffee companies opened in new downtown locations.

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Tinker Street owner to open new restaurant in historic Carmel home

December 20, 2024 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In January, Tom Main will open Freeland’s at North End in a house built in 1845 that became known as “The Maples.”

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