Brewpub named best in America coming to Indianapolis
Hammond-based 18th Street Brewery—which was voted the best brewpub in America this year by readers of USA Today—has officially announced plans to open an Indianapolis location.
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ROUNDUP: CVS to close two Indianapolis stores
Its downtown and midtown stores are among 22 underperforming locations closing nationwide. Also this week: Vasa Fitness, CityWay Animal Clinics, Seraphim Asian Grill, new Bottleworks eateries, Kroger and more.
Cunningham picks Hamilton Town Center for third Livery location
Noblesville’s Livery will open in the Hamilton Town Center between Books & Brews and the shopping center’s new green space, across from the recently opened Ford’s Garage.
Connecticut-based fun center operator eyeing Indy market
It’s part of a multi-state expansion that comes just more than a year after the original Thrillz opened. Also this week, the reopening of Cinemark 8, Kilroy’s Bar and Grill and The Boiling.
Chefs express surprise after ouster from Milktooth
Head chef Josh Klein and pastry chef Zoe Taylor are no longer working at Milktooth, the celebrated Fletcher Place restaurant owned by Jonathan Brooks.
Scotty’s Brewhouse founder Wise joins CBRE as retail broker
Scott Wise, who founded the once-flourishing Scotty’s Brewhouse restaurant chain, starts Tuesday at CBRE’s Indianapolis office, joining a team of 12 brokers in the office’s retail division.
Fast-casual Indian chain to enter Indy market
The California-based company’s local franchisee is shopping for sites downtown and across central Indiana. Also this week: Best Friends Pet Hotel, Mission 27 Resale, Rize and Dr. Tavel.
L.A. Fitness taking over empty north-side Marsh store
The chain’s 11th gym here will be an upscale version of what local members are used to. Also this week: Chuy’s restaurant and Vinny’s Drive Bar.
Jason’s Deli leaving Indianapolis-area market
Local closures set for Monday will leave the Beaumont, Texas-based deli chain with only one Indiana store, in Evansville.
Wisconsin-based sub sandwich chain targets Indianapolis market
Cousins Subs, which recently opened its first Indiana location in Crown Point, is hoping to open eight to 10 stores in the central Indiana market. Also this week: News on Ellison Brewing and Massage Heights.
Steak n Shake slows closures, continues to lose money
Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake drastically slowed the pace of “temporary” restaurant closures in the third quarter, but showed little progress in its plan to turn company-owned eateries into franchises.
McDonald’s CEO pushed out after relationship with employee
The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with subordinates.
Not-for-profit plans $12M welcome center, museum for ethnic-food district
The International Marketplace Coalition has purchased a former Value City Furniture location on Lafayette Road to serve as a focal point for the district, which includes more than 100 restaurants.
Butler University sues Metro Diner over campus restaurant closure
Florida-based Metro Diner closed its Butler location in March. Butler says the lease is still in effect and it’s suing for unpaid rent. Metro has four other Indianapolis-area locations that remain open.
Granite City closes Carmel restaurant
The closure leaves Minnesota-based Granite City with only one Indiana location, in Fort Wayne. The company has struggled with financial problems in recent years, and has shuttered numerous locations in recent months.
Bravo! restaurant closes, site up for sale
The demise of the Castleton restaurant follows the chain’s sale to a private equity group. Also this week: Kilroy’s, Becker Supply, Nurture, Purse Strings and more.
Grand Junction closes original brew pub in downtown Westfield
Grand Junction Brewing Co.’s tap room and production facility, which opened about a mile away in 2017, will remain open.
Bub’s sister restaurant calling it quits after 12 years in business
Bub’s Cafe owner Matt Frey said the eatery will close Wednesday. He and his wife, Rachel, own the restaurant and the building that houses it.
Axe-throwing studios snap up retail sites
At least six venues are open or in the works. Also this week: Dottie Couture, Book Warehouse, Cupid Couture and MBP Distinctive Catering.
IBJ Podcast: The latest on Indy’s downtown restaurant scene—what’s coming, what’s going
IBJ real estate reporter Mickey Shuey describes the downtown restaurant scene, with details about what’s closing, what’s opening and what’s coming in the future. Plus, find out where you’re likely to spy some IBJ reporters the next time you’re out for lunch.