Teriyaki Madness restaurant chain returning to Indianapolis market
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
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.
Tinker Street owner to open new restaurant in historic Carmel home
In January, Tom Main will open Freeland’s at North End in a house built in 1845 that became known as “The Maples.”
Starbucks exits Broad Ripple after 25 years as Glendale shop prepares to open
Starbucks opened at the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford avenues in 1999, taking over a spot once occupied by Abigail’s dress shop.
New sports bar Tom’s Watch opens in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the 13th Tom’s Watch Bar location. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant features 135 screens as well as a full food and drink menu.
Brazilian steakhouse to open at Fashion Mall Commons retail center
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will take over a spot Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar occupied from 2005 to 2020.
Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine to add Mass Ave location
The owners of Broad Ripple restaurant Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine plan to open a Mass Ave location in early January.
IBJ Podcast: Hotly anticipated eatery Borage debuted in June. So how’s it going?
Josh Kline and Zoe Taylor had won acclaim as chefs for nationally lauded Milktooth in Fletcher Place. Perhaps their biggest learning curve as co-owners of Borage has come on the financial side.
Ale Emporium to expand to Avon with new restaurant
The fourth Ale Emporium is expected to open next spring in a retail center that includes a Rural King and D-Bat baseball academy.
Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill adds location at Salesforce Tower
Restaurateur Carla McDaniel opened the original Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill at Indianapolis City Market in 2015.
IBJ Podcast: Sushi eatery owner expanding in Mass Ave area with new restaurant, refreshed Metro
Bill Pritt digs into the origin story of Mass Ave’s Forty Five Degrees and the real estate acquisition—and yogurt shop—that helped him succeed. Plus, he serves up details from his plans for Harrison’s Restaurant and the Metro.
Former Milktooth chefs bring new perspective to Speedway venture
On June 12, Josh Kline and Zoë Taylor will open their own business in Speedway: a combined restaurant, bakery and market known as Borage.
Chucky-D restaurant opens at former downtown Punch Burger site
Chucky-D is a concept launched by three partners who have experience managing Asian restaurants in central Indiana.
North of 96th roundup: Family Express continues expansion in central Indiana
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
After stint on South Meridian, Walk-On’s restaurant to open in Fishers
Todd Johnson, co-franchisee with NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Wade Kornblith, said he anticipates a reliable stream of customers at the new location.
Indianapolis-based Sushi Boss to expand with Monument Circle restaurant
Sushi Boss will follow Green District and Au Bon Pain Cafe as the tenant at the southwest corner of Monument Circle and Meridian Street.
Urban Vines founder’s next venture in Westfield is sweet
Noah Herron, with co-founders Mike Hayner and Marc Rupenthal, plans to open Urban Apples Cidery in May. It will be Hamilton County’s first cidery and the 15th cidery in Indiana, according to ciderguide.com.
Wild Eggs plans 3 more area restaurants, starting in Avon
Louisville-based Wild Eggs breakfast and brunch chain plans to double its presence in central Indiana by the end of 2024.
Restaurant brings ‘Juicy Lucy’ cheeseburger concept to Mass Ave
Mass & Belle Taphouse is serving stuffed cheeseburgers at the former location of Rooster’s Kitchen, which closed at the end of 2023.
2023 Year in Review: Coffee concepts put jolt into food and beverage landscape
Coffee shops flowed into central Indiana this year, highlighted by 10 companies that launched new locations. Plus, there were a slew of restaurant openings and closings.