Doc B’s Restaurant opens at Fashion Mall at Keystone
The 5,600-square-foot restaurant at 8702 Keystone Crossing is Doc B’s first location in Indiana.
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Pier 48 keeps serving as legal wrangling continues
The saga of disputes among the restaurant’s four founders has a new chapter, with a lawsuit filed last month against one founder by an Indianapolis financial adviser whose allegations offer a different version of events than do previous complaints.
Is tide turning against tipping as requests become automatic?
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity—many times as high as 30%—at places they normally wouldn’t.
Open Kitchen restaurant to take over former Jailbird location
The building south of Hanna Avenue and west of UIndy will be the third home for Open Kitchen since the business launched in September 2020.
Soaring U.S. egg prices put pressure on consumers, businesses
A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year.
Mug-n-Bun owner seeks buyer for iconic Speedway drive-in
Known for curbside service, breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hand-dipped onion rings and made-on-site root beer, Mug-n-Bun traces its roots in Speedway to the 1950s.
On Legislature’s menu: Naming breaded tenderloin Indiana’s official sandwich
After unveiling his 2023 Next Level Agenda on Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb said a bill would be introduced in this year’s legislative session to designate the breaded pork tenderloin as Indiana’s official state sandwich.
Chick-fil-A at Circle Centre Mall closes
A Chick-fil-A location in Circle Centre Mall’s third-floor food court permanently closed on New Year’s Eve after 20 years in the location.
Blues lounge set to open at Circle Centre in former Burger Study space
On Tuesday, the Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County approved the transfer of a beer, wine and liquor restaurant license to lounge owner and operator Larry Jones.
2022 Year in Review: Chicken-themed restaurants came to roost
Six companies specializing in fast-casual chicken menus opened locations here, beginning with California-based Dave’s Hot Chicken setting up shop on Mass Ave in April and then in Broad Ripple in August.
North of 96th roundup: Jinya Ramen Bar, Rail Cafe & Market open in Hamilton County
Several new restaurants and retailers have recently opened their doors in Hamilton County.
Stories about Scott Wise, IMS and Lilly are IBJ’s most-read of 2022
The list—based on the number of times readers clicked on stories—includes several other real estate stories as well, including the future plans for Christel DeHaan’s former estate and a fitness chain’s plans to move into a former Marsh store.
Holiday sales up 7.6% despite squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Ice cream shop models how to employ people with disabilities
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream’s goal is to provide more jobs to people with an intellectual or developmental disability. But it also wants to help other employers see people with disabilities as a dependable workforce.
IBJ Podcast: Shari Jenkins of Noah Grant’s, Salty Cowboy on taking a third leap
Jenkins joined IBJ Podcast host Mason King for a deeper conversation about her emergence as a restauranteur after working as a teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Zionsville native’s new eatery to have Key West theme
Tipsy Mermaid Conch House & Cocktails will be Shari Jenkins’ third restaurant in Zionsville’s downtown business district but her first focused on the island city 90 miles north of Cuba.
Dirty Dough gourmet cookie company plans 3 Indianapolis-area stores
Upstart Dirty Dough, already entangled with Crumbl Cookies in ‘Utah cookie wars,’ will compete in Indiana.
18th Street closing tap room, but plans to open distillery location
Hammond-based 18th Street Brewery opened its Indianapolis tap room one month before the pandemic stay-at-home orders of 2020.
Patachou ownership announces Fishers restaurant, new corporate name
Patachou Nickel Plate is expected to be the third Patachou location to launch in 2023, joining spots in Zionsville and the Stutz complex in downtown Indianapolis.
With plans to open sixth restaurant, Luciana’s is a homegrown hit
Alberto and Sarah Bravo plan to open the latest location in their family-run business, named for their eldest daughter, at 96th and Meridian streets early next year.