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Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue

March 17, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The proposed redevelopment will mean the permanent closure of Bad Axe Throwing, which opened in 2017. The combined building is expected to feature a restaurant, bar and live music venue.

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Smaller portions a growing restaurant trend as customers watch budgets, waistlines

March 12, 2026 | Associated Press

Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms.

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Greenwood Park Mall adding several stores, eateries to tenant mix

March 10, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Two apparel stores and several restaurants and businesses are slated to open or have opened at Greenwood Park Mall, owner Simon Property Group announced Monday.

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MONTI INTERIOR

Restaurant takes over Fountain Square spot known for Pioneer, Deano’s Vino

March 2, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The owner of Bovaconti coffee shops is partnering with the former director of operations for bygone Carmel restaurant Tre to open a new Italian restaurant.

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Chef Jonathan Brooks celebrates matriarchs as Milktooth shifts to Arlene’s

February 27, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The new restaurant, which will offer a lunch format known as meat-and-three, was named for Brooks’ mother, Arlene.

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SLAPFISH 49TH

Slapfish seafood restaurant planned at 49th and Penn

February 25, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The new spot will become the fifth central Indiana location operated by Mark and Lauren Weghorst, joining restaurants in Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers and downtown’s Mass Ave neighborhood.

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Are boneless wings really wings? A judge reignites the debate.

February 22, 2026 | The Washington Post

Joining the ranks of “is AI a threat to humanity?” and “which way should toilet paper hang?” is yet another pressing question that as yet remains unanswered.

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Airport adding two new concepts, culinary incubator to concession lineup

February 20, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The incubator, which will be led by local chef Steve Oakley and located in the publicly-accessible Civic Plaza, is meant to provide rising culinary talent with mentorship, visibility and support to hone their work.

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Acai-focused Playa Bowls to make Indiana debut with Fishers shop

February 20, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Two siblings who made their mark on high school basketball in Indiana did their part to bring a popular smoothie bowl concept to the state.

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HILLVIEW RESTAURANT

Franklin country club plans its own restaurant after Big Woods exits

February 16, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The future restaurant owned and operated by Hillview Country Club will be open for dining to both club members and the general public.

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BBQ and seafood restaurant expected to open in downtown Hyatt Place/Hyatt House hotel

February 11, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recently approved a license for the Kentucky-based restaurant, which will take over a space formerly occupied by Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar.

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Pizza Hut closing 250 stores as parent considers selling brand

February 5, 2026 | Associated Press

Louisville-based Yum Brands said in November it was conducting a formal review of options for Pizza Hut, which has struggled with outdated stores and growing competition.

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North of 96th roundup: Steakhouse, record store, thrift store among openings

February 5, 2026 | IBJ Staff

A new steakhouse, taco eatery, record store, hotel and thrift store are among the retailers, restaurants and other businesses that have recently opened or announced plans to open in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:

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Mayor: New luxury hotel to be built near Fishers Event Center

February 4, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, during his annual State of the City speech, said the hotel project will occupy the site that previously had been earmarked for Chicken N Pickle.

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Just Pop In

UPDATE: Just Pop In! owners to close Broad Ripple location to focus on popcorn production

January 27, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Just Pop In! owners Carly Swift and Mandy Selke opened their 5,000-square-foot Broad Ripple location in 2018.

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Fishers chef putting plan into action for former Test Kitchen space

January 16, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

Kelsey Murphy, whose culinary career launched after her 2021 victory as a contestant on Fox’s “MasterChef,” opened Clutch Kitchen this month at The Yard at Fishers District in the former Fishers Test Kitchen space.

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SMALL BATCH SOUPS

Soup shop near Monument Circle closed as 2026 arrived

January 15, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Small Batch Soups, a business founded in 2014, served its final customers on the first floor of Circle Tower on Dec. 31.

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CLUSTERTRUCK BURGER

First ClusterTruck franchise location to open in Hamilton County

January 14, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

“Ghost kitchen” pioneer ClusterTruck, founded in Indianapolis in 2016, initially announced franchise opportunities in March 2024.

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Senate votes to make pork tenderloin official state sandwich

January 13, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Senate Bill 21 passed the chamber 37-11 and now heads to the Indiana House.

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Restaurant designer puts stamp in Carmel with upscale Japanese eatery

January 9, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

In November, Kimmie Chang opened Okonori Japanese High Kitchen in The Corner, a new mixed-use development by Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group at the intersection of East 116th Street and Rangeline Road.

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