New owner of Giorgio’s Pizza hopes to sling slices beyond downtown
Elif Ozdemir purchased the eatery at 9 E. Market Street in November with the goal of keeping the existing pizzeria largely as is—although she plans to add a food truck.
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Upscale steakhouse with Indiana pedigree to open downtown
It will be the third Indiana location for Fort Wayne-based Eddie Merlot’s, which plans to take over space in one of downtown’s oldest buildings vacated last year by Red the Steakhouse.
Champagne and shoes: Luxury stores adapt to changing shopper
New entrants have disrupted the luxury sector by creating different channels to attain the seemingly unattainable. For luxury department stores that once had a lock on where the well-heeled could shop, that has forced them to reimagine their approach.
IBJ Podcast: Rick Eichholtz talks about the closing of Ike & Jonesy’s
Rick tells podcast host Mason King about how he became a bar owner, what his dad thought about the idea, and how he feels about Ike & Jonesy’s closing after more than three decades.
Plan to house homeless off to slow start
It’s been more than two years since the city and state chose four developers to build 500 affordable housing units—including some reserved for people experiencing homelessness.
Fresh baby food maker plans first retail shop in Castleton
The shop in Castleton is expected to open in March and will sell fresh baby food plus merchandise for both babies and mothers. The company also offers baby food subscription boxes.
Earth Fare closing all three Indianapolis-area grocery stores
The chain, which specializes in organic and natural food, plans to close its stores in Carmel, Noblesville and Greenwood on Jan. 11.
Cunningham Restaurant Group plans third Rize, this time in Carmel
When the restaurant opens at 12955 Old Meridian Street, it will join Bru Burger Bar, another CRG concept, in a renovated Gateway Plaza retail center.
Brewpub named best in America coming to Indianapolis
Hammond-based 18th Street Brewery—which was voted the best brewpub in America this year by readers of USA Today—has officially announced plans to open an Indianapolis location.
Lawrence Township schools plan expansive busing facility on 40 acres
The facility would have 220 bus parking spaces with protective canopies, a visitor and staff parking lot with 88 spaces, a 231-vehicle parking lot for bus drivers, a fuel island, a six- to 10-bay maintenance facility, a training center and staff offices.
North-side community development group hires new CEO
Elan Daniel, a former deputy director of community and economic development for the city of Indianapolis, will start with Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corp. next month.
Ike & Jonesy’s to close as building owner develops boutique hotel
After a 36-year run, the owners of the downtown nightlife institution say it will close after its New Year’s Eve party and a “Last Hurrah Celebration.”
Merged not-for-profit group to push redevelopment out to townships
Renew Indianapolis will merge with the King Park Development Corp. on Jan. 1.
Interchange, trail spark development on 106th Street in Fishers
The lion’s share of Fishers’ recent high-intensity development has taken place at East 116th Street and Interstate 69, but a wave of projects is coming together just to the south.
Memory Bank: Trucks, wagons line up for goods
The Indianapolis Traction Terminal opened in 1904, taking up much of the downtown block bordered by Ohio Street, Illinois Street, Market Street and Capitol Avenue.
Indianapolis company to redevelop former Marsh property in Fishers
Strongbox, a commercial development and construction management company, plans to spend $7 million to tear down a quarter of the existing store and then add a second retail building to the site.
Cunningham picks Hamilton Town Center for third Livery location
Noblesville’s Livery will open in the Hamilton Town Center between Books & Brews and the shopping center’s new green space, across from the recently opened Ford’s Garage.
Fountain Square dance club, music venue closes
The establishment’s owner is already looking for a new occupant for the space, located in the heart of Fountain Square.
Hotel in downtown Fishers project to fly upscale Tapestry flag
The $157 million mixed-use project slated for the Nickel Plate District in Fishers is expected to include a five-story, 116-unit hotel under Hilton’s high-end Tapestry Collection brand.
East-side apartment complexes sold for nearly $26M
The complexes are expected to receive upgrades from their new owners—one of which has collected three other apartment properties on the east side in the last four years.