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.
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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.
Out-of-state coffee shops pour into Indy
Time will tell whether Hoosier hospitality is reciprocated to a wave of coffee retailers that built customer bases in other states before setting up shop here.
BuffaLouie’s wing spot to expand from Bloomington to Carmel
A restaurant that has served up chicken wings and hamburgers in Bloomington for the past 36 years plans to make its Carmel debut in November.
North of 96th roundup: More sweet treats for the north side
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
State’s first Taco Bell Cantina planned in downtown Indianapolis
A franchise operator for Taco Bell Cantina, known for serving beer, wine, sangria, Baha Blast margaritas and Twisted Freezes spiked with rum, tequila or vodka, has signed a lease for a prominent downtown location.
Cunningham planning bar and restaurant for North Mass redevelopment
Plans call for the restaurant and bar to occupy an 8,500-square-foot indoor space at 1351 Roosevelt Ave., with a 6,000 square-foot patio for outdoor dining.
IBJ Podcast: Fast-growing MOTW Coffee and Pastries expanding to Chicago with pro-Muslim message
Sajjad Shah tells host Mason King that within five years, he hopes to have 40 to 50 coffee shops in the U.S.—a mix of company-owned and franchised locations.
Stixx cigar lounge to take over former Saffron Cafe location
Saffron Cafe, known for colorful murals on multiple exterior walls, served Moroccan cuisine from 2009 until the restaurant closed in 2022.
Circle Centre adding new street-level restaurant, food-court tenant
A sushi restaurant plans to take over Circle Centre space at the southeast corner of Illinois Street and Maryland Street that was previously occupied by Primanti Bros. Meanwhile, a vegan eatery is slated for the food court.
Azzip Pizza to open in new retail center at former Caribbean Cove location
An Indiana-based restaurant chain that picked up top honors for menu innovation at this year’s International Pizza Expo, plans to open a location near the Pyramids office complex in Indianapolis.
Chicken Scratch plans downtown Indy location and one in Cincinnati
Known for chicken wings and gourmet smothered fries, Chicken Scratch scores high in Yelp user reviews for the restaurant’s blackened chicken alfredo and Buffalo chicken sandwich.
North of 96th roundup: Ace Hardware, Tropical Smoothie Cafe plan new stores
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
North of 96th roundup: X-Golf, new bake shop among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Cunningham restaurant empire keeps growing
On the verge of opening its 40th restaurant, Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group is set to do business in Bloomington for the first time and expand its presence in Plainfield and Greenwood.
Italian restaurant Vicino to take over former Hedge Row spot
Chris Burton and Gus Vazquez, owners of The Oakmont restaurant and bar, want to open Vicino in the Mass Ave district by mid-April.
Taco eatery Agave & Rye set to open this month at CityWay
Founded in Covington, Kentucky, in 2018, Agave & Rye Tequila and Bourbon Hall has quickly grown to 14 locations in five states. The Indianapolis restaurant will be its second in Indiana.
Tinker Coffee to open downtown cafe in 360 Market Square building
The cafe, set for a spring opening, will be Tinker’s fourth cafe overall, but its first standalone location.