Walgreens bringing new small-store concept to city’s south side
The format is key to the pharmacy chain’s plan to slash expenses. Also this week: Black Acre Brewing Co., Sauce on the Side, Versona, Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Restaurants
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Big Woods in Nashville closing for updates to menu, decor
The new menu will feature new twists on old dishes, such as meatloaf and fried chicken, and the decor will get a freshening-up, although there are no plans to expand seating.
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New owner of Giorgio’s Pizza hopes to sling slices beyond downtown
Elif Ozdemir purchased the eatery at 9 E. Market Street in November with the goal of keeping the existing pizzeria largely as is—although she plans to add a food truck.
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Chefs express surprise after ouster from Milktooth
Head chef Josh Klein and pastry chef Zoe Taylor are no longer working at Milktooth, the celebrated Fletcher Place restaurant owned by Jonathan Brooks.
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Scotty’s Brewhouse founder Wise joins CBRE as retail broker
Scott Wise, who founded the once-flourishing Scotty’s Brewhouse restaurant chain, starts Tuesday at CBRE’s Indianapolis office, joining a team of 12 brokers in the office’s retail division.
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Landmark local soul food restaurant damaged by fire
The Indianapolis Fire Department is investigating a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning on downtown’s near-north side at Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place.
Take 5 Oil Change entering market with three stores
The fast-growing chain’s concept allows customers to stay in their cars. Also this week: Root & Bone, Gavel, People’s Revel Room, Gymboree Play & Music, Portrait Innovations and more.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Scotty’s Brewhouse, Palomino, Granite City among 2019’s biggest restaurant closures
When Scotty’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2018, it had 19 locations, including seven Indianapolis-area Scotty’s Brewhouses and a Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. in Broad Ripple. By the middle of this year, most of those had closed, including all the Indianapolis-area sites.
Art house cinema, restaurant close to debut in Windsor Park
The project, whose backers include father/son developers Tom and Ed Battista, has been in the works for more than two years. Also this week: Jimmy John’s, Taste of Havana, Marco’s Pizza and Best Buy.
Mudbugs Cajun Cafe closing in Carmel after nearly 13 years
The founders and owners said the restaurant in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will be replaced by a family-owned restaurant that will serve Mediterranean cuisine.
Canada-based fitness chain set to enter Indianapolis
30 Minute Hit will open its first Indiana gym in Indianapolis’ Wanamaker community early next year. Also this week: Burn by Rocky Patel, Wei Ramen, City Bytes Coffee, Gina’s Grill, Rise ‘n Roll and more.
Keystone using Carmel’s last available new liquor license to fill former Scotty’s space
The Carmel City Council this week approved building manager Keystone Realty Group’s application to use the city’s final available new three-way liquor license for a restaurant at 110 W. Main St.
Brewpub named best in America coming to Indianapolis
Hammond-based 18th Street Brewery—which was voted the best brewpub in America this year by readers of USA Today—has officially announced plans to open an Indianapolis location.
ROUNDUP: CVS to close two Indianapolis stores
Its downtown and midtown stores are among 22 underperforming locations closing nationwide. Also this week: Vasa Fitness, CityWay Animal Clinics, Seraphim Asian Grill, new Bottleworks eateries, Kroger and more.
Cunningham picks Hamilton Town Center for third Livery location
Noblesville’s Livery will open in the Hamilton Town Center between Books & Brews and the shopping center’s new green space, across from the recently opened Ford’s Garage.
Connecticut-based fun center operator eyeing Indy market
It’s part of a multi-state expansion that comes just more than a year after the original Thrillz opened. Also this week, the reopening of Cinemark 8, Kilroy’s Bar and Grill and The Boiling.
Fast-casual Indian chain to enter Indy market
The California-based company’s local franchisee is shopping for sites downtown and across central Indiana. Also this week: Best Friends Pet Hotel, Mission 27 Resale, Rize and Dr. Tavel.
L.A. Fitness taking over empty north-side Marsh store
The chain’s 11th gym here will be an upscale version of what local members are used to. Also this week: Chuy’s restaurant and Vinny’s Drive Bar.
Jason’s Deli leaving Indianapolis-area market
Local closures set for Monday will leave the Beaumont, Texas-based deli chain with only one Indiana store, in Evansville.
Wisconsin-based sub sandwich chain targets Indianapolis market
Cousins Subs, which recently opened its first Indiana location in Crown Point, is hoping to open eight to 10 stores in the central Indiana market. Also this week: News on Ellison Brewing and Massage Heights.
Steak n Shake slows closures, continues to lose money
Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake drastically slowed the pace of “temporary” restaurant closures in the third quarter, but showed little progress in its plan to turn company-owned eateries into franchises.
McDonald’s CEO pushed out after relationship with employee
The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with subordinates.
Not-for-profit plans $12M welcome center, museum for ethnic-food district
The International Marketplace Coalition has purchased a former Value City Furniture location on Lafayette Road to serve as a focal point for the district, which includes more than 100 restaurants.
Butler University sues Metro Diner over campus restaurant closure
Florida-based Metro Diner closed its Butler location in March. Butler says the lease is still in effect and it’s suing for unpaid rent. Metro has four other Indianapolis-area locations that remain open.