DINING: Zionsville eatery ‘Noahs’ how to please diners
This Noah Grant character knows how to entertain and provide an exceptional meal.
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Jack in the Box coming to Indy
The West Coast fast-food stalwart Jack in the Box is looking to expand to Indianapolis this year.
DINING: Mudsocks Grill doesn’t mess around
Mudsocks Grill offers a delicious grilled tilapia sandwich, blue-cheese-laden-pasta and Chili Con Queso. Try the fried cheesecake
too.
Restaurant comings and goings
Wrecking crews this week tore down the Best Rentals building at 123 N. New Jersey St. The most recent plans
for the space, revealed to city planners…
Jack in the Box coming to Indy
The West Coast fast-food stalwart Jack in the Box is looking to expand to Indianapolis this year. The San Diego-based burger chain plans…
Mass Ave building changes hands
An iconic flatiron building on Massachusetts Avenue downtown has a new owner nearly three years after the property first went on the market, IBJ’s Chip Cutter reports…
Geist restaurateur buffeted by financial squalls
Henri and Shelley Najem, who own The Bella Vita restaurant in Geist, represent the scores of Indiana restaurant operators
feeling financial pressure, given the severe economic slump.
DINING: iPhone app leads us to Siam Square
This month, we threw caution — and dining preferences — to the wind and employed the help of the Urban Spoon iPhone
application
to make our dining choices.
Schedule shift heats salsa war at two area hot spots
After four years, the Red Room club in Broad Ripple is switching its salsa night from Wednesday to Thursday and local salseros are worried about stepping on some toes.
Airport concessions awarded
Indianapolis International Airport cleaned up at the Airport Revenue News’ 2009 Best Concession Awards Feb. 15 in Orlando,
Fla.
Broad Ripple natives grow up to be neighborhood entrepreneurs
Many Broad Ripple business owners say the neighborhood is an oasis for eclectic and independent small entrepreneurial ventures.
Jefferson Plaza renovation approaches end
The Jefferson Plaza renovation, which has been renamed Allen Plaza after its developer, will include restaurants, office space, condos, and is also working to achieve LEED environmental certification.
Around town retail roundup
A new restaurant called Stanley’s New York Deli plans to open Feb. 28 at the corner of 86th Street and Ditch Road. Owner Greg Abes named the 3,800-square-foot deli for his father…
Red Mango headed to Ripple
A hip frozen yogurt chain with a foothold in California and New York is getting ready to stake a claim in Broad Ripple. Red Mango has filed…
Scholar’s Inn Bakehouse closes
Scholar’s Inn Bakehouse has closed its cafe at the corner of College and Broad Ripple avenues. The locally based chain still is operating…
The Music Mill is closing
The restaurant, bar and concert venue Music Mill plans to shut down next month after a four-year run at 3720 E. 82nd St. near the Fashion Mall…
Time to Tango?
Looks like the Taste of Tango will get off the ground after all. Workers yesterday installed a black awning on the building’s brown facade (fashion…
More downtown restaurant news
Noodles & Co. plans to open in the long-vacant former home of Hard Times Cafe, which is just west of Houlihan’s and Steak n Shake on Maryland Street. The Colorado-based chain…
RIP J. Gumbo’s. Who’s next?
In a move that probably won’t surprise anyone who tried the food, J. Gumbo’s is closing after a six-month run on the first floor of the Hampton…
Airport’s ‘Indy 500 Grill’ food mediocre, but Georgio’s Pizza is delicious
This month, we’re breaking our traditional restaurant reviewing format and offering a four-part look at the eateries at Indianapolis
International Airport.