Revamp of former Cerulean restaurant space now has name, opening timeframe
The Italian-themed eatery in the upscale Alexander hotel will be operated by the same homegrown firm that has created some of the best-reviewed restaurants in the city.
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Roundup: Pearl Street, Five Guys, Casey’s General Stores, Books & Brews and more
Low-key downtown eatery busts into Fishers; convenience store known for rural markets enters Indy.
Roundup: Kohl’s ‘rightsizing’ in Speedway, a Marsh replacement, and Kilwins Chocolates on Mass
Wisconsin-based Kohl’s said last month it will shrink about a dozen of its stores this year as part of a broader effort to reduce its bricks-and-mortar square footage.
Old National Bank to close branch offices in Indianapolis, Carmel
Old National took over all three of the branches in 2009 when it acquired 52 Indianapolis-area Charter One offices. All but a few of those locations have since closed.
Indy CD & Vinyl, Luna Music, Square Cat Vinyl, others to celebrate Record Store Day
Event boosts independent retailers. Also this week: Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Bird Fever, Le Peep and Tom Wood Toyota.
Portillo’s restaurant chain planning to open Avon location
The Avon location will be the third local restaurant for the growing Chicago-based chain, which is known for its hots dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail launches food tours with stops at Milktooth, Bluebeard, Cafe Patachou, others
Participants will get a chance to sample food and interact with chefs and owners at a selection of restaurants and other culinary establishments in and near downtown.
Conner’s Kitchen + Bar part of downtown Marriott’s new restaurant lineup
A second new establishment, Rye Bar, opens at the Marriott Monday. Also: Wings Etc., Bell Helmets, Macy’s, Kate Spade.
Black Eye, an Asian-themed takeout place, to open in Fountain Square
The eatery focusing on ramen, rice bowls and banh mi sandwiches will be operated by the same husband-and-wife team that owns General American Donut Co.
Former Big Al’s Superstore space being rehabbed for tap room, other tenants
The building, at the northeast corner of 46th Street and College Avenue in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, will house three or four businesses, including Scarlet Lane Brewing.
Walmart adds local sites to online pickup network; new Broad Ripple men’s boutique planned
Walmart has added four Indianapolis-area stores to its network of sites where customers can pick up their online orders. Also: A new menswear shop is coming to Broad Ripple.
Crust pizzeria in Carmel to become Fat Dan’s Deli
It will be the third location for Fat Dan’s, a Chicago-style deli that also operates downtown and near Broad Ripple. The owner is taking his time with the transition to get to know the Carmel market.
Honky-tonk restaurant, music venue coming to near-south side
Duke’s Indy plans to open this month in the building that formerly housed the Ice House restaurant, which recently closed after 34 years in business.
Roundup: Kimbal Musk eateries opening soon; Aldi remodelings continue
The new Musk restaurants include Hedge Row on Mass Ave and Next Door in Meridian-Kessler. Also this week: Aldi stores spruce up, electrical supply stores enter the Indianapolis market, and more.
Roundup: Circle Centre sues another tenant; Freddy’s opens 300th eatery
Circle Centre claims a now-closed beauty salon owes unpaid rent. Plus: Untuckit has joined the Fashion Mall roster, Fira Boutique has closed in Broad Ripple, and the Freddy’s steakburger chain hits a big milestone on the south side.
Kite Realty nixes plan for movies-and-bowling venue in Carmel
Kite Realty Group Trust’s plan to bring a Frank Theatres CineBowl entertainment venue to help fill big vacancies at Hamilton Crossing Centre has fallen through.
Nora hardware store to be replaced by $27.1M apartment project
Called the Notch at Nora, the 186-unit development from TWG received rezoning approval Wednesday from the Metropolitan Development Commission despite neighborhood opposition.
Outlook grim for Venu
Plenty of people are holding out hope that Premier Properties USA Inc. can pull off its ambitious, $750-million Venu project at the southwest corner of 86th Street and Keystone…