Utah-based Vasa Fitness coming to Indy
The chain will move into a former Kroger store on the city’s southeast side. Also this week: 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Greenleaf Juicing Co., U-Haul and more.
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Cabaret-style theater in Greenwood moving to new digs
Also in this week's roundup: The latest on Yo Mama Roux, Goldfish Swim School, Zips Dry Cleaners and Yujo.
Microbrewery opens at site steeped in racing history
Guggman Haus Brewing’s near-west-side tasting room is reviving a pair of historic buildings with ties to one of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most iconic drivers.
More rooftops mean more retail for Avon
A Toledo-based developer is about to start a two-building, 25,000-square-foot retail center at the corner of 10th Street and North Raceway Boulevard, adjacent to the Linden Square Village apartments.
Two Chicks Whisky Business opens Plainfield bakery
The shop is a made-from-scratch effort that started in a food truck. Also this week: 3 Brothers Pub & Grub, Macy’s Backstage and Stein Mart becomes Amazon Hub.
Former ice-cream factory gets extensive renovations
The Irvington landmark has reopened as a multi-tenant space. Also this week: 10th Street Diner, Turn 3 Chicken & Waffles, Jailbird, Tiny House Treats, DeBella’s Subs and more.
Family-owned Georgetown Market completes nearly $300K in upgrades
The store in the International Marketplace district improved its deli and produce departments with the help of a loan program that provides low-cost financing for projects that increase community access to healthy foods.
Penrose on Mass lines up new tenants
The businesses will join five other retailers that recently opened on the ground floor of the new Massachusetts Avenue apartment building.
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.
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.