Black Dog Brewing Co. to open in Mooresville
Black Dog will be the first craft brewery in the Morgan County town. Also this week: Ellison Brewery, The Dugout and Ale Emporium.
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Baby’s restaurant opening in former drag club
The family-friendly restaurant, which will have a retro-diner atmosphere, will also acknowledge the space’s history as the former home of Talbott Street Nightclub.
Chicago-based Farmer’s Fridge coming to Indianapolis
The company sells fresh-made food via vending machines it calls “fridges.” It plans to deploy 18 machines here this month, with plans to add more over time.
Roaming retailer Krieg Brothers Religious Supply finds unconventional home
After operating for decades downtown, the family-owned business is heading for its third location within the past two years—a carriage house in the Historic Meridian Park neighborhood.
Patachou Foundation cooking up new HQ
The space will allow the not-for-profit to provide more meals at the eight local schools it serves, plus add on-site job training for high-school students.
Hot exercise-equipment store coming to Indy
Peloton’s Fashion Mall store will be its first in the state. Also this week: Bentley’s Pet Stuff, At Home, Subway, Coffee Five and Healthies.
Fast-growing women’s boutique coming to Indy
Ohio-based chain Rose & Remington, which opened its first store in 2013, plans to open at three local malls this year. Also this week: Barbecue joints come and go.
Rose & Remington women’s boutique entering Indianapolis market
The Ohio-based boutique chain, established in 2013, plans to open three stores in local malls this year.
Jiffy Lube selects artists for mural project
The five Indiana artists will paint murals at area Jiffy Lubes as part of the chain’s Every Part Matters public art project.
Porto’s Peri Peri making Indy debut
The Portuguese chicken chain, started in Chicago, will open a restaurant in Castleton. Also this week: Chef Tia & Co., HoiTea ToiTea, The Playful Soul, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Ross Dress for Less.
Mexican-fusion eatery Comida opens in The Ambassador
The space just north of Central Library formerly housed Plow & Anchor and other restaurants. Also this week: The Barre Code, Orangetheory Fitness, Target and Claire’s.
82nd Street eatery to pair doughnuts, beer
The unlikely combination is designed to appeal to daytime and evening customers. Also this week: LouVino, King Dough, Osteria Pronto and Taco John’s.
District Tap eyeing expansion into downtown Indianapolis
The north-side restaurant’s owners want to create a location in the former space of Broken English Taco Pub, but their plans have been complicated by a proposed patio door.
Helium Comedy Club set for March opening
The club, which will be the chain’s fifth, will open with a headliner who was part of the Saturday Night Live cast. Also this week: Books & Brews, Sushi Boss and Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping.
Duckpin bowling coming to Franklin
New owner of 90-year-old building aims to add to town’s entertainment mix. Also this week: Dos Hombres Taco House, Scarlet Lane Brewing, Belle Tire, Huntington Learning Center and more.
Former Elbow Room site downtown to house two restaurants
A longtime local chef and his wife plan to open a fast-casual spot for breakfast and lunch, as well as a dinner restaurant. The iconic flatiron building also will include space for private events.
Vacant Shelby Street property getting makeover
A St. Vincent de Paul store and coffee shop will occupy the space. Also this week: Bovaconti Coffee, My Sugar Pie, Simply Divine Cupcakes and Starbucks.
Boss Battle Games moving to Castleton
The retro game center is vacating its space in Washington Square mall. Also this week: Performance Bicycle, Pia Urban Cafe and 10 Johnson Avenue.
ROUNDUP: Tinker Coffee buys larger space, plans to open cafe
The roastery’s new building is near 16 Tech. Also this week: JackRabbit, Derezzed Virtual Reality and Walmart pickup towers.
Peppy Grill closes for renovations
The 24-hour diner, which closed late last month, expects to reopen in March with all-new seating, flooring, kitchen equipment and a new indoor/outdoor seating area on the north side of the building.