Zionsville Town Council approves designated outdoor refreshment area
Zionsville is the first Boone County community to approve plans for the increasingly common district, known as a DORA.
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Mass Ave business owners weighing designated outdoor refreshment area
The Mass Ave Merchants Association is expected to discuss the creation of a DORA this week—the first step of several needed to establish what would be the first such district in Indianapolis.
Zionsville Town Council considers designated outdoor refreshment area
The Zionsville Town Council on Tuesday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, that would encompass areas in, around and south of the town’s historic Village.
Westfield City Council rejects West Fork Whiskey’s 26-acre development plan
West Fork and M/I Homes Inc. had proposed building more than 100 town houses, a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, a dog park and more north of Grand Park Sports Campus.
Ten years in, Indiana’s craft distillers see fast-growing industry with more potential
Unlike beer and wine producers, which are allowed to self-distribute, distillers were previously required to go through a distributor in order to sell to bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Indiana.
Carmel City Council removes GOAT’s restrictions, approves DORA
The Carmel City Council on Monday night voted 8-0 to remove rules instituted two years ago that required The GOAT to have earlier closing times, no outdoor speakers and a neighborhood hotline.
Carmel looks to create designated outdoor refreshment area
Noblesville and Westfield previously approved DORAs in their cities. People in the districts are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and carry them outside to be consumed within the district’s boundaries.
Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
Noblesville district would allow drinking and strolling
A proposed district in downtown Noblesville could make life easier for festival organizers, strengthen the bottom line for business owners, and help residents and visitors have a good time.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. to open Meridian-Kessler taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. plans to take over the former Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. location near the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue.
Urban Vines founder’s next venture in Westfield is sweet
Noah Herron, with co-founders Mike Hayner and Marc Rupenthal, plans to open Urban Apples Cidery in May. It will be Hamilton County’s first cidery and the 15th cidery in Indiana, according to ciderguide.com.
West Fork inks partnership with homebuilder to expand Westfield campus
The West Fork District plan calls for as many as 150 townhomes, along with a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, dog park and various other neighborhood amenities, as well as future commercial development.
Alcohol permit lifted at Indianapolis bar where shooting killed 1, wounded 5
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted unanimously to revoke a liquor license extension for 11:11 Bar & Grille on the city’s far-east side.
Lawmakers revive restaurant carry-out alcohol in finalized legislation
Expect to see happy hours and the option to add a cocktail to your carry-out restaurant order as soon as July, under finalized legislation approved Thursday by Indiana lawmakers.
Sun King planning taproom and food hall in downtown Westfield
Members of the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved a development plan for the taproom and food hall on Monday night.
Scarlet Lane Brewing’s Irvington era ending after one year
Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. locations have decreased from five to two since December, with McCordsville and Beech Grove spots still in business.
Indiana lawmakers vote to lift state ban on happy hours
State Sen. Kyle Walker, the bill’s sponsor, told lawmakers Tuesday that the tourism and restaurant industries want the legislation in order to attract more patrons and increase food sales.
Zink Distributing acquiring Greenfield Beverage Co.
Zink Distributing Co., the largest Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor in Indiana, plans to move the operations of Greenfield Beverage to Indianapolis after the acquisition closes.
Indiana wholesalers fight over surging ready-to-drink cocktail market
Beer wholesalers want the ability to sell liquor-based ready-to-drink cocktails in Indiana, an increasingly popular line that liquor and wine wholesalers want to keep for themselves.
Bills on puppy sales, child labor, happy hours, firearms and more advance from House
Amid a fleet of bills passing to the Senate, Indiana’s House of Representatives on Monday narrowly approved a bill setting state regulations for dog breeding and sales—including random pet store and dog breeder inspections.