Outback, Olive Garden slated for Michigan Road
The Carmel City Council on Monday agreed to pave the way—literally—for commercial development planned for the west side of Michigan Road south of 106th Street.
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The ‘burbs: culinary wasteland or undiscovered territory?
Local food writer’s “Taste of Indy” feature got me thinking about destination dining in the northern suburbs. What would make your list?
Colts-themed restaurant could reopen with Irsay’s aid
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has pledged to throw the owner of the Blue Crew Sports Grill a lifeline by paying his rent until the football season starts in September.
Irsay may rescue Colts-themed restaurant
Less than a day after its closure was announced, a Colts-themed restaurant on the far north side of Indianapolis may be getting a reprieve.
Local enrollment for culinary schools rising
The surprising growth corresponds with the recent expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, and an explosion in the popularity of The Food Network and chef-centric programming. But don’t expect to make a mint.
Colts-themed restaurant closes its doors after financial losses
The Blue Crew Sports Grill on Indianapolis’ far north side closed its doors Thursday after seven years in business, according to a post on the eatery’s Facebook page.
Sahm’s planning pizza pub
Prolific local restaurateur Ed Sahm is working to add a pizzeria concept to his 10-location home-grown chain.
Food trucks find patchwork of rules in northern suburbs
As the food truck industry heats up in Indianapolis, leaders of its fast-growing northern suburbs are starting to rewrite the rules of the road.
Steak n Shake facing new suit over mandatory menu pricing
Another Steak n Shake franchise owner is suing the company over its controversial practice that prohibits restaurants in the chain from setting their own menu prices, even after a federal appeals court sided with a franchisee.
DINING: Geist pub shows Asian influence
Second in a month-long series of food-and-a-drink eatery reviews.
Charlie & Barney’s ends 36-year restaurant run
Indianapolis chain Charlie & Barney’s, known for its chili, has closed its flagship downtown location, leaving it without a restaurant for the first time since its 1977 founding.
Higher payroll taxes take toll on restaurants
So far, 2013 has been “a roller coaster ride” for Indiana eateries, according the state trade association’s president. Industry observers say a 2-percent increase in the payroll tax is a likely culprit in a nationwide sales decline.
Bru, Mesh owner planning third eatery in Mass Ave neighborhood
Mike Cunningham has signed a letter of intent to buy a building at 620 N. East St. that he said would house a "new American diner."
Steak n Shake’s value menu isn’t all that looks cheap
Investors may be undervaluing Biglari Holdings Inc., which owns Steak n Shake outright and holds 20 percent of Cracker Barrel.
Cops to valets: Park cars, not traffic
Indianapolis police are keeping an eye on downtown valets, whose habit of blocking traffic lanes has prompted complaints. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department issued a stern reminder to all valet operators on Jan. 31, the week after the opening of The Alexander Hotel in CityWay at Delaware and South streets.
SCOTT: Local restaurant trends to keep eye on in 2013
Locovore, food trucks and snackification among other trends are gaining momentum in the Indianapolis area.
Simon unit suing Stir Crazy chain for unpaid rent
The owner of Castleton Square Mall is suing its former tenant for $471,031 following the restaurant’s closing late last month.
New restaurants: Upland in Carmel, Lincoln Square downtown
Old Carolina Barbecue also announces expansion to Indianapolis market.
Local Taco Bell franchisee acquired by California firm
Southern Bells Inc., an Indianapolis-based franchisee that operates 76 regional fast-food restaurants, has been acquired by the country’s largest franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants.
Microlenders aim to help businesses grow, survive
Indiana has three certified, not-for-profit SBA microloan intermediaries, which not only make short-term microloans—as any lender can—but also use the SBA grants they receive to offer business coaching along with the financing.