INSIDE DISH: Irvington cafe knows its audience
John Robertson swore he'd never go into the restaurant biz. Now his comfort-food oasis is an east-side institution, in part for hemming to its historic surroundings and middle-class roots.
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DINING: Deliberate dive spices up south Broad Ripple
First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants that sound wet—just like spring in Indiana.
New York firm wins Steak n Shake ad account
Indianapolis-based restaurant chain selects Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal & Partners as agency of record for its $18 million advertising account, ending about two years of uncertainty surrounding its marketing efforts.
Bank seeks to foreclose on Polo Club restaurant
The south-side steakhouse is named in lawsuit stemming from a $1 million loan made to the former owners of a Steak & Ale restaurant at the location on South East Street.
INSIDE DISH: St. Elmo stakes out expansion plan
Co-owner Craig Huse's designs to create a 3,000-square-foot bar above the landmark eatery is just another example of Elmo's tradition-based evolution.
Colts-themed restaurant in works in betting parlor space
A South Florida restaurateur has plans to open a Indianapolis Colts-themed restaurant in Claypool Court, a retail and hotel center near Circle Centre mall downtown.
DINING: Seasons eatings at new restaurant
Third in a month-long series of numeric restaurant reviews. This week: Seasons 52.
Fountain Square staple Peppy Grill thrives on independence
The sign behind the counter at the we-never-close greasy spoon sums up its distinct personality: “Cows may come and cows may go, but the bull in this place goes on forever.”
INSIDE DISH: Cafe bolsters base of Turkish food fans
Ascending from server to owner of Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe, Orhan Demirtas has leveraged a relationship with Eli Lilly and Co. to diversify revenue, and solidified his base by opening a new breakfast cafe and hookah bar.
Lawsuit about parking issues puts Calle 52 restaurant project on hold
Plans for a new Latin restaurant at 52nd Street and College Avenue are on hold after another restaurant owner sued to overturn city approval of a parking variance.
Eagle’s Nest is a survivor among rooftop eateries
As rooftop restaurants nationwide have fallen from grace, the Eagle’s Nest, sitting high atop the 22-story Hyatt Regency Hotel in the center of downtown, continues to fly high.
INSIDE DISH: Arsenal owners’ ploy is gaming plus grubbing
Gameroom lords Andrew Chang and Troy Branam want players to come for Dungeons & Dragons and stay for the Wizards Gumbo.
Midway Produce acquired by U.S. Foodservice
Founded in 1999, Indianapolis-based Midway Produce mostly distributes produce to restaurants, health care facilities and schools throughout central Indiana.
Judge tosses Noble Roman’s franchisee claims
Noble Roman's Inc. has won a pivotal courtroom victory in a battle with 14 former franchisees of its dual-branded Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Italian Style Subs restaurants.
INSIDE DISH: Egyptian Cafe posts hot profits, fears smoking ban
Mohey Osman has breathed life into a Middle Eastern tradition at the Broad Ripple eatery and hooka bar, but a state smoking ban could choke the business.
Several new restaurants opening in Indianapolis
The new dining spots include a few home-grown businesses that are opening in or near Broad Ripple.
INSIDE DISH: Squealers goes whole hog on franchising
Jeff Yater has ushered his meat-lovers concept from the barbecue competition circuit to two Indy-area restaurants. Now he wants to recruit wannabe franchisees with $500,000 and a passion for chicken, beef and pork.
Coupon site targets lunch-pail crowd
Robert Baer and Joel Curts spent five months and almost $15,000—mostly on programming their own coupon platform—to launch DailyLunchDeal.com, a coupon site focused solely on dining.
New restaurants line up along 82nd Street
A second Harry & Izzi’s location is set to open on the stretch between Castleton Square and the Fashion Mall.
INSIDE DISH: Venezuelan chef keeps day job, hatches big plan
Daniel Blanco took a serious shot at the restaurant biz, working 19-hour days as both a truck driver and owner of a South American eatery, with more on the way.