Grab-and-go meals on menu for Patachou owner
Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Martha Hoover wants to open kiosks offering healthy meals on the go in public places, including along the Monon Trail.
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Circumstances stifle Tex-Mex chain’s hiring plans
Restaurant vet Russell Burns wanted to interview three candidates for every job he’s filling at the new Chuy’s in Hamilton Town Center. But less than three weeks before training begins, he’s had just 100 applicants for 140-150 positions. About half made the cut.
Casual-dining chain to test new concepts in Fishers, Noblesville
Texas Roadhouse is planning to build a prototype fast-food joint in Noblesville and is working to replace a long-vacant Fishers restaurant with Bubba’s 33, a pizza-burger-beer concept it quietly introduced in North Carolina last summer.
Mexican chain Chuy’s planning Noblesville location
Growing Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s plans to open its second Indiana location next summer in a new building at Hamilton Town Center.
Local chain takes vacant Clearwater restaurant spot
Zionsville-based Oobatz! will open in building formerly occupied by Uno Chicago Grill.
Steak n Shake opening in United Arab Emirates
The Indianapolis-based restaurant chain struck a deal to open 40 locations starting next year in the Middle Eastern country, its first venture outside the United States.
Popular chain plans to launch restaurant in Noblesville
Huntington Beach, Calif.-based BJ’s opened its first central Indiana location in 2008 at Greenwood Park Mall.
City balks at Jack in the Box plans for Meridian Street site
Urban design guidelines prohibit new drive-throughs along Meridian or Pennsylvania streets in the downtown vicinity.
City to welcome a host of new dining, entertainment venues
Live music venue, late-night cookie shop are among new restaurants set to open.
Jack in the Box revives local expansion push
The burger chain has applied for zoning approval to build a restaurant near 16th and Meridian streets, just south of CVS drugstore. It would be one of 10 stores it plans to open here.
DINING: Local restaurants came and went during 2010
Some offered their inaugural feasts. Others served their last meal. Here’s a rundown of just some of the transitions on the Indy dining scene this year.
Retailers scout new Indy-area locations
Several restaurants, including three pizza chains, and an adult-oriented retail store are planning new locations around the city.
Rock Bottom Brewery tries to hang onto downtown lease
Downtown landlord John Goodman has rejected Rock Bottom Brewery’s attempt to renew its lease for five more years. The restaurant has occupied 14,600 square feet at 10 W. Washington St. since June 1, 1996.
Fried chicken franchises, Argentine eatery call it quits
Five Popeyes restaurants in Indianapolis owned by one franchisee close down, as does downtown eatery Taste of Tango.
Ripple Inn, Sinking Ship among new restaurants planned
Among the four eateries on the way, two are local ventures and two are chains.
Local Scholars Inn sold, to reopen under new name
The Mass Ave. restaurant is set to become Mesh, which will feature a more casual atmosphere and menu, as well as a new operator who will
lease the space
from the building’s owners.
Local restaurants add sites, consider taking on chains
Several local eateries are going through a growth spurt, adding locations despite central Indiana diners’ reputation for being
addicted to national chains. Ironically enough, the expansions could be the first step in transforming the local restaurants
into chains themselves.