Larry Dickerson works to lift Indiana’s food culture
Larry Dickerson spent a career in the automotive industry, politics and tourism before he returned home to Indiana with an eye on using food as a path to economic development.
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Cunningham Restaurant Group to bring fine dining to Butter art fair
The parent company of Vida, Livery and other dining concepts will serve five-course meals during two nights of Butter.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival on mission to determine Indiana’s best pie
About 30 pizza vendors will gather Saturday on the southern half of Monument Circle for the sold-out, inaugural Indianapolis Pizza Festival.
Restaurants balance rising, unpredictable costs with what customers value
Economic uncertainty has seeped into the attitudes of restaurant customers.
Owner of Foxgardin, Bonge’s acquires Carnegie’s in Greenfield, plans reopening
Carnegie’s, a fine-dining eatery that occupied the lower level of a former Carnegie Library at 100 W. North St., closed in late June after a 26-year run under retiring former owner and chef Ian Harrison.
Supplies of matcha are dwindling, thanks to lattes and TikTok videos
Matcha, the bright-green tea powder from Japan, has become so popular in recent months that producers are straining to meet the surge in global demand.
Starbucks looks to protein drinks, other new products to boost lagging sales
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said improving store operations and paring back Starbucks’ menu was necessary before layering in new products.
New steakhouse to anchor $30M development near Fishers Event Center
The owner of the Prime 47 steakhouse at Clay Terrace in Carmel plans to open the new restaurant in a 9,500- to 10,000-square-foot restaurant space at The Crossing at Fishers District.
Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel
The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.
Westfield City Council approves $105M Jersey 32 downtown project
The project’s plan calls for 43,000 square feet of retail space, 15,500 square feet of office space, up to 235 apartment units and a 574-space parking garage.
What to know—and what isn’t known yet—about tax deductions for tips, overtime pay
Which workers will qualify for the new deductions is among the details the government has to work out after President Donald Trump’s signature spending and policy package won final congressional approval.
Restaurants, bars say they’re getting squeezed by rising music licensing costs
Businesses say the rising licensing costs have become overwhelming, and some question whether it’s even worth playing music at all.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Pier 48 restaurant moves from downtown, citing effects of nearby construction
Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar is establishing a pop-up location at George’s Neighborhood Grill on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Jack’s Donuts corporate turmoil affecting some local franchisees
Since last fall, four creditors have sued Jack’s Donuts of Indiana Commissary LLC for money they say they’re owed. Of those four cases, two have resulted in judgments against Jack’s totaling just over $888,000.
Slapfish picks Market District in Carmel for 4th area restaurant
Restaurateurs and Carmel residents Mark and Lauren Weghorst plan to begin renovating the 3,300-square-foot space this summer before opening later this year.
Some restaurants and servers oppose ‘no tax on tips’ budget proposal
The Independent Restaurant Coalition, which represents nearly 100,000 restaurant and bars, has appealed to Congress to reconsider the proposal, which is part of the president’s spending bill.
Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants
The shift suggests Trump’s promise of mass deportations has limits if it threatens industries that rely on workers in the country illegally.
Hamilton County bars, restaurants get a boost as fans flock to Pacers watch parties
Carmel, Westfield and Fishers restaurants are seeing increased sales and foot traffic as the cities host watch parties during the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals run.
Steak n Shake doubles down on support of RFK Jr., will start selling beef tallow to restaurant patrons
In a social media post Wednesday, the company reiterated its support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement.