DINING: Piling it on at Circle Centre’s new Primanti Bros. eatery
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Rocket 88 closes doughnut shops in Fountain Square, SoBro
In a Facebook post, the owner said he will now be focusing on a new business, Square Cat Vinyl, where “we won’t be serving doughnuts, but we will be serving vinyl records, coffee, and beer.”
Restaurant group planning changes to ‘Devour’ events
The Indianapolis Downtown Restaurant & Hospitality Association is making big adjustments to its “Devour” events starting next year, the organization announced Monday.
DINING: Food carries the day at Punch Bowl Social
The Circle Centre newcomers isn’t just another interactive party palace.
New restaurant planned for Circle City Industrial Complex
The Convivial Community Bar—slated to open in spring 2017—will be on the south end of the complex with a patio along East 10th Street, just off the Pogue’s Run Trail.
Scotty’s Brewhouse founder negotiating to sell stake in chain
The deal with an Arizona-based private-equity firm could take the small Indianapolis-based chain to 200 restaurants within the next four years, including locations in Japan.
Tex-Mex chain Don Pablo’s files bankruptcy, closes 4 area locations
The 31-year-old national chain, which began opening locations in the Indianapolis area in the early 1990s, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Tuesday and has closed all of its area restaurants.
Downtown breakfast-and-lunch spot City Cafe closes
City Cafe, which began operating on North Pennsylvania Street about 15 years ago, has closed due to an owner’s ongoing health problem.
DINING: New to the area, Firebirds takes familiar flight path
Handsome bar with bold lighting? Check. Big, comfortable booths? Check. Visible kitchen? Check. Food choices that require no explanation? Check.
Shapiro’s plans brand expansion into Cincinnati market
The restaurant in Blue Ash, northeast of Cincinnati, is expected to open next spring.
Fresh To Order plans 10 restaurants in Indy under franchise deal
The “fast fine” menu features soups, salads, sandwiches and dinner items, including Coconut Curry Salmon, Calamari and Chicken Wild Mushroom.
Seven execs tell us where they take clients to dinner
The biggest business deals often come together over a great dinner. But with all the amazing options—new and old—in Indianapolis, choosing just the right spot might seem daunting. Do you go for the best food? For the trendy new place? Or how about simply a spot where you can hear a conversation?
The Interview Issue: Kate Bova Drury
Kate Bova Drury started out as a boutique owner in Broad Ripple before making the change to baking. Now, she’s got five cupcake bakeries, one location for doughnuts and one combo store.
The Interview Issue: Thomas Main & Peter George
Once highly successful restaurateurs, Thomas Main and Peter George fell on some tough times in the 2000s and ended up as housemates. That’s when they started plotting a return to the industry as partners in a new venue that became the popular restaurant Tinker Street.
The Interview Issue: Lorenzo Acuna
What’s the key to 40 years in any industry? Love what you do, says Lorenzo Acuna, who has waited tables at St. Elmo Steak House for 40 years.
Downtown Georgia Reese’s to be replaced with new steakhouse
Restaurateur Gary Brackett plans to replace his Georgia Reese's Southern Table & Bar in downtown Indianapolis with a steakhouse called CharBlue by the end of the year, he announced Monday.
Fast-casual dining chain Newk’s planning 15 eateries in Indiana
Newk's Eatery announced Thursday that it has reached a development agreement with local investors to open 15 locations in the Indianapolis area and southern Indiana over the next several years.
Westfield couple rehabs downtown house by house
Bob and Michelle Beauchamp have invested millions of dollars buying and renovating homes on Park Street into restaurants.
Chain restaurants feeling sales squeeze
Diners are choosing among more options—and often favoring independent restaurants to chains.
DINING: A glorious trip through Mexican cuisine offered by La Gloria
This Lafayette Road eatery is more than your standard taco and burrito strip-center restaurant.