Library begins plans to pull branch out of Glendale mall
The library’s lease at Glendale Mall doesn’t expire until 2022, but officials are beginning to explore building a branch elsewhere in the area to give it more exposure and accessibility.
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Late Harvest chef opens barbecue joint in Nora
North End Barbecue & Moonshine, Ryan Nelson’s latest entry on the local culinary scene, offers traditional American barbecue from different regions of the country.
Rezone should aid commercial developers, ease parking pinch
The proposed changes would signify the first overhaul of city zoning rules since 1969 and would rid the code of requirements more apt to be found in suburban locations.
Roundup: 3 Sisters moving in Broad Ripple, Pizzology opens on Mass Ave
On top of that, upstart specialty grocer Fresh Thyme sets opening for its first Indiana store, while 100-year-old Brenner Luggage prepares to close one of its northeast-side locations.
Apartments no longer part of plans for Virginia Avenue lot
Reverie Estates bought the land where Milhaus Development had wanted to build a four-story mixed-use development. Reverie instead is planning a fresh-food market surrounded by a food and fashion truck park.
UIndy seeks city OK for $30M health sciences center
The University of Indianapolis is looking for a developer to finance the project, in which the college would be the main tenant. Construction on the four-story building could start in late summer.
Permit revoked for controversial Geist billboard
Neighborhood residents convinced a city zoning board to revoke a permit that allowed the splashy sign with rotating messages to be erected at 79th Street and Fall Creek Road.
Vacant downtown building called critical to proposed redevelopment
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission says it does not support Milhaus’ plan to demolish an 1890s structure on North College Avenue to build a five-story apartment building with 32 units.
Roundup: Boutique hotel, Sangrita, Tom+Chee and fast-fire Coalition Pizza
A nine-room hotel along the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple has opened, while another downtown-area stalwart has closed.
South-side institution closes after 31 years serving meals
Sisters’ Place, known for its homestyle cooking, has closed. But another restaurant is slated to take the space just off Madison Avenue south of Interstate 70.
Deylen finalizes design for Slate in Fletcher Place
The $10 million, 68-unit mixed-use apartment project at 501 Virginia Ave. will include 9,900 square feet of ground-level retail space along the Cultural Trail. Construction is set to start in mid-May.
Update: Mo’s set for downtown return in June
Mo’s…A Place for Steaks is taking the space on East Maryland Street vacated by Lorenzo’s Ristorante earlier this month. Mo’s underwent a name change at its South Pennsylvania Street location last fall, leading to its return.
Milhaus planning condos in Chatham Arch neighborhood
Milhaus Development, whose downtown apartment projects include Artistry and Circa, plans to build between 60 and 90 condos in a roughly one-block area in the Chatham Arch neighborhood that’s now home to a church and warehouse.
Update: New Buggs Temple tenant opening in May
One of the city’s largest caterers, Thomas Caterers of Distinction Inc., on May 2 will unveil Canal 337—a name taken from the temple’s address at 337 W. 11th St., along the Central Canal.
New downtown restaurant lands Bluebeard culinary whiz
The owners of Westfield’s popular Local Eatery and Pub are opening a new restaurant in the Ambassador building. Its kitchen will be captained by the former co-executive chef of Fletcher Place hotspot Bluebeard.
Roundup: Another fast-fire pizza entry; Big Red taking Kahn’s space
Project Pie plans to construct a stand-alone building near Meijer on the northeast side. Meanwhile, Big Red Liquors enters the downtown market by purchasing the Kahn’s store on North Pennsylvania Street.
Roundup: Scotty’s Brewhouse openings, Mo’s returning and more
The locally based chain is opening restaurants to the west and north of Indianapolis, within a week’s time, while Mo’s is returning downtown in a restaurant rebranding.
Micro-distillery opening in Fletcher Place neighborhood
Led by former U.S. Marine Travis Barnes, Hotel Tango Whiskey at 702 Virginia Ave. will be unusual for a couple of reasons, including its deal for state economic development incentives.
Irvington redevelopment to include more than brewery
The Irvington Development Organization has received a $500,000 grant from the city to purchase a property south of Washington Street that it’s targeting for an “eclectic mix” of retail.