Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill adds location at Salesforce Tower
Restaurateur Carla McDaniel opened the original Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill at Indianapolis City Market in 2015.
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Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine to add Mass Ave location
The owners of Broad Ripple restaurant Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine plan to open a Mass Ave location in early January.
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IBJ Podcast: Hotly anticipated eatery Borage debuted in June. So how’s it going?
Josh Kline and Zoe Taylor had won acclaim as chefs for nationally lauded Milktooth in Fletcher Place. Perhaps their biggest learning curve as co-owners of Borage has come on the financial side.
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Ale Emporium to expand to Avon with new restaurant
The fourth Ale Emporium is expected to open next spring in a retail center that includes a Rural King and D-Bat baseball academy.
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IBJ Podcast: Sushi eatery owner expanding in Mass Ave area with new restaurant, refreshed Metro
Bill Pritt digs into the origin story of Mass Ave’s Forty Five Degrees and the real estate acquisition—and yogurt shop—that helped him succeed. Plus, he serves up details from his plans for Harrison’s Restaurant and the Metro.
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Former Milktooth chefs bring new perspective to Speedway venture
On June 12, Josh Kline and Zoë Taylor will open their own business in Speedway: a combined restaurant, bakery and market known as Borage.
Chucky-D restaurant opens at former downtown Punch Burger site
Chucky-D is a concept launched by three partners who have experience managing Asian restaurants in central Indiana.
North of 96th roundup: Family Express continues expansion in central Indiana
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
After stint on South Meridian, Walk-On’s restaurant to open in Fishers
Todd Johnson, co-franchisee with NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and Wade Kornblith, said he anticipates a reliable stream of customers at the new location.
Indianapolis-based Sushi Boss to expand with Monument Circle restaurant
Sushi Boss will follow Green District and Au Bon Pain Cafe as the tenant at the southwest corner of Monument Circle and Meridian Street.
Urban Vines founder’s next venture in Westfield is sweet
Noah Herron, with co-founders Mike Hayner and Marc Rupenthal, plans to open Urban Apples Cidery in May. It will be Hamilton County’s first cidery and the 15th cidery in Indiana, according to ciderguide.com.
Wild Eggs plans 3 more area restaurants, starting in Avon
Louisville-based Wild Eggs breakfast and brunch chain plans to double its presence in central Indiana by the end of 2024.
Restaurant brings ‘Juicy Lucy’ cheeseburger concept to Mass Ave
Mass & Belle Taphouse is serving stuffed cheeseburgers at the former location of Rooster’s Kitchen, which closed at the end of 2023.
2023 Year in Review: Coffee concepts put jolt into food and beverage landscape
Coffee shops flowed into central Indiana this year, highlighted by 10 companies that launched new locations. Plus, there were a slew of restaurant openings and closings.
Detroit-style pizzas are new career for NFL SkyCam crew leader
Three years after making its debut as a popular pizza pop-up, Sam’s Square Pie plans to open in January as a full-fledged restaurant near the intersection of East 10th and Rural streets.
McDonald’s burger empire set for unprecedented growth with 10,000 new stores
Ahead of a day-long event for investors, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants in operation worldwide by the end of 2027.
Alcohol-free businesses provide the drinks without the hangover
Booze-free bars and nonalcoholic retail bottle shops are found mostly on the coasts, but a handful have taken root in the Midwest.
North of 96th roundup: New hotel, Bar Louie in the works; Costco sets opening date
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Soul-food landmark Kountry Kitchen set to reopen
Indianapolis restaurant Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place, which closed in January 2020 after a fire destroyed its building, is scheduled to reopen Thursday in a brand new building in the Kennedy-King neighborhood.
Loco’s owners plan restaurants in Cummins building, former BrewDog site
Loco Restaurant Group Inc. is branching out to a quick-service concept, plus an eatery focused on American cuisine.
Indy’s Smokin’ Barrel Barbeque adding New Palestine location
The second Smokin’ Barrel is expected to open before December on the first floor of the New Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 404.
North of 96th roundup: Wawa continues Indiana expansion with plans for Westfield store
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
IBJ Podcast: Restaurateur Cunningham on Pacers’ Commission Row, other new concepts for Indy
The founder of Vida, Livery, Bru Burger Bar, Rize and more than a dozen other concepts says Cunningham Restaurant Group could grow from about 40 eateries to as many as 60 in three years.
Local coffee shop to take former Starbucks spot on Monument Circle
Command Coffee has signed a long-term lease for the space, which Starbucks vacated late last year, citing concerns about the safety of its employees.