Hoosier Momma momma tries hand at hard sodas
Indianapolis entrepreneur Erin Edds, former co-owner of Bloody Mary mix maker Hoosier Momma LLC, hopes to make a boozy splash with a beverage in a $116 million industry sector.
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Greenwood OKs TIF funds for $7M distillery, restaurant
The Greenwood Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday approved a tax-increment financing plan for a business group that wants to build an alcohol distillery, brewery and restaurant on a 12-acre site along Main Street, east of Interstate 65.
Logan’s Roadhouse files for bankruptcy, plans closures
The operator and franchiser of more than 250 roadhouse-themed restaurants, including four in the Indianapolis area, said it plans to close 18 under-performing restaurants as part of the reorganization plan.
Purdue University struggles to support Indiana winery boom
The Purdue Wine Group Team has fewer resources to take care of the larger and growing industry because of a decline in the amount of funding the program is receiving from a state excise tax.
DINING: Latest Indian eatery on Michigan Road offers something different
Hyderabad House offers 16 varieties of biryani, a dish made with basmati rice.
Chicken chain with big appetite for growth stumbles in Indy
After rapidly opening restaurants in Indianapolis, Atlanta-based Popeyes says they are underperforming, and it's trying to bolster their results.
City seeks input on new use for Butler-Tarkington fire station
The 84-year-old building at 56th and Illinois streets is expected to draw plenty of interest from restaurateurs due to its proximity to the neighborhood’s prime commercial corner.
Louisville fried chicken chain plans Indianapolis location
Joella’s Hot Chicken, a Louisville-based restaurant chain with four locations in Kentucky, is planning to open an Indianapolis eatery and bar in mid-September, it announced Monday.
DINING: Fat Dan’s Deli finds tasty second home just off Mass Ave
That’s good news for anyone craving hearty, upgraded bar food in a boisterous, friendly environment that doesn’t feel oppressive.
DINING: Louisville breakfast chain hatches downtown location
Louisville-birthed Wild Eggs adds a solid morning dining option to the foot of Mass Ave.
New state law allows distilleries to sell carryout 7 days a week
The new law lifts the ban on carryout sales for artisan distilleries, putting the businesses on par with wineries and craft breweries, which already sell alcohol on Sundays.
Scotty’s fires management over ‘best butt’ award
Owner Scott Wise said he’s ordered additional sexual harassment training companywide—beyond the training managers already undergo.
Scotty’s fires management over ‘best butt’ award
Owner Scott Wise said he’s ordered additional sexual harassment training companywide—beyond the training managers already undergo.
Proposed $20M Carmel development includes steakhouse, town homes
Chuck Lazzara, who owns the Ritz Charles with his wife, has revealed plans for Monon and Main, a mixed-use project on the southwest corner of Main Street and the Monon Trail.
North suburbs fermenting strategies for new liquor licenses
Noblesville is seeing unexpected demand for three-way liquor licenses in its Riverfront Redevelopment District. Other north-side communities are determining how to distribute additional liquor licenses approved by the state.
Big Hoffa’s plans to build new restaurant in Westfield
Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que owner Adam Hoffman is planning to move his restaurant to the northeast corner of Main and East streets—just one-third of a mile from the current location.
Sandwich chain Jimmy John’s sued over noncompete agreements
Jimmy John’s, which has at least 35 locations in the Indianapolis area, has been sued by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan over agreements she says prevents them from seeking jobs with competitors.
DINING: Chef Alan Sternberg’s Maple Leaf Duck Breast
Rising Star chef Alan Sternberg dissects a favorite Cerulean dish
Jonathan Byrd’s diversifies, moves north
Jonathan Byrd’s has for years been quietly expanding beyond its successful restaurant and catering company in Greenwood. Now, it is shifting most of its attention to Hamilton County.
Cinemas try bars, recliners, dinner to lure customers
Movie theater operators are dangling a range of new amenities—from comfy recliners to full food menus and bar service—to lure prospective customers off their couches and into the multiplex.