Shapiro’s site in Carmel draws two bids
Two would-be buyers submitted wildly divergent offers for the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen in Carmel City Center. Bidders also were asked to disclose how they intend to use the property.
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Shuttered Shapiro’s space in Carmel ‘mothballed’ for now
Restaurant operators already have expressed interest in the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen location on Range Line Road in Carmel. What’s at the top of your dining wish list?
Colts-themed restaurant could reopen with Irsay’s aid
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has pledged to throw the owner of the Blue Crew Sports Grill a lifeline by paying his rent until the football season starts in September.
Colts-themed restaurant closes its doors after financial losses
The Blue Crew Sports Grill on Indianapolis’ far north side closed its doors Thursday after seven years in business, according to a post on the eatery’s Facebook page.
Charlie & Barney’s ends 36-year restaurant run
Indianapolis chain Charlie & Barney’s, known for its chili, has closed its flagship downtown location, leaving it without a restaurant for the first time since its 1977 founding.
Fortune’s death puts 14 West building up for grabs
A historic brick building long used as a restaurant and hotel suites next door to Circle Centre mall is going up for sale for the first time in almost a decade, with an expected asking price of $4 million.
Two Scotty’s to reopen as Detour American Grilles
The owner of the restaurants, Fishers-based MSCB, switched to the new formats after terminating its contracts with the current operator, Indianapolis-based A Pots & Pans Production.
Scotty’s plans new restaurants, loses contracts on others
Scott Wise, who operates nine restaurants in Indiana, plans to open two more Scotty’s Brewhouses in Indiana next year. However, his company also is losing the management contracts on two restaurants that carry the Scotty’s name.
Ryan’s, Old Country Buffet parent files for bankruptcy
Buffets Restaurants Holdings, which operates at least three restaurants in the Indianapolis area, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close 81 underperforming eateries.
Fledgling doughnut maker Virginia Kay’s calls it quits
Virginia Kay's, a year-old Indianapolis-based doughnut manufacturer that opened a cafe at 2402 N. Meridian St. in September, has gone out of business.
Snooty Fox restaurant closes after 29 years
The 29-year-old restaurant on Indianapolis’ north side closed on Monday, despite efforts in the spring by a cable television show to remake the English-style pub.
Auction set for Glass Chimney restaurant in Carmel
Real estate and furnishings for the Glass Chimney and casual-dining neighbor Deeter’s will be auctioned at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The long-time restaurants closed this summer.
A few restaurants close as other eateries, retailers plan growth
Among the casualties is the downtown restaurant Hue and Carmel’s The Glass Chimney. El Rodeo, Eggshell Bistro and Hotcakes Emporium are among those opening locations in the area.
Jillian’s set to vacate ground floor of downtown building
An unidentified restaurant and bar is set to sign a lease by Sept. 1 to assume the Meridian Street space Jillian’s has agreed to relinquish as part of a lease dispute with its landlord. The entertainment complex will continue to operate on the second and third floors.
DINING: Get sauced at Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub
A new bar and pizzeria and bar sets up shop in the Century Building.
Closing of Loon Lake Lodge restaurant marks end of Laughner family era
Demise of Castleton eatery marks end of family’s 122-year run of owning restaurants here.
Laughners exit restaurant business after 122 years with Loon Lake Lodge closure
The Laughner family has closed the Loon Lake Lodge in Castleton, ending a 122-year run of operating restaurants in Indianapolis.
Tim Durham closes New Castle restaurant
A sign on the door of Durhams Ristorante says the moderately priced Italian eatery will be "closed until further notice."
Local Scholars Inn sold, to reopen under new name
The Mass Ave. restaurant is set to become Mesh, which will feature a more casual atmosphere and menu, as well as a new operator who will
lease the space
from the building’s owners.
The Flying Cupcake is among restaurants expanding as others contract
Bobby Joe’s Beef and Brew, a popular home-grown restaurant at Southport Road and Interstate 65,
has closed. Riviera Maya, billed as an authentic Mexican restaurant, is slated to replace Old Town Ale
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