Casual-dining chain O’Charley’s shuts down two Indianapolis locations
The regional restaurant chain has closed three restaurants in Indianapolis this year, leaving it with just one location in the city and six others in surrounding areas.
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Utah-based Vasa Fitness coming to Indy
The chain will move into a former Kroger store on the city’s southeast side. Also this week: 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Greenleaf Juicing Co., U-Haul and more.
IBJ Podcast: Scott Wise talks Scotty’s, starting over and his new restaurant Roots
Wise tells IBJ Podcast host Mason King that he’s both emotional and excited about his new start, which he says has been like hitting control-alt-delete on his career.
Indiana fish farm poised to make history with genetically modified salmon
The salmon produced by AquaBounty are the first genetically modified animals approved for human consumption in the United States.
Cunningham Restaurant Group multitasks with latest venture
Croute Baking Co. in downtown Indianapolis won’t be a restaurant, but a multipurpose facility that includes a bakery, developmental kitchen and a small retail operation with a limited grab-and-go food menu.
Cabaret-style theater in Greenwood moving to new digs
Also in this week's roundup: The latest on Yo Mama Roux, Goldfish Swim School, Zips Dry Cleaners and Yujo.
Restaurateur Scott Wise gets back to his roots in new venture
The restaurant, Roots Burger Bar, is set to open next week in Muncie, at the site of the original Scotty’s Brewhouse that Wise opened in 1996.
Impossible Burger shortages hit White Castle, Red Robin
The shortages coincide with the arrival of the Impossible Whopper at Burger King. Under terms of a deal inked earlier this year, Impossible Foods patties will be inside Burger Kings nationwide by the end of this year.
Scotty’s down to one area location after another closure
Another Scotty’s Brewhouse has shut down, marking the ninth closure for the Indianapolis-based restaurant and bar chain in the last six months.
Scotty’s closes Thr3e Wise Men microbrewery and restaurant in Broad Ripple
The Indianapolis-based restaurant and bar chain opened the microbrewery location more than eight years ago to supply the Scotty’s chain with its own brand of craft beer.
Microbrewery opens at site steeped in racing history
Guggman Haus Brewing’s near-west-side tasting room is reviving a pair of historic buildings with ties to one of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most iconic drivers.
Bottleworks announces 7 tenants for food hall development
The food hall is part of the much-larger, $300 million Bottleworks development at 850 Massachusetts Ave. that will include retail, residential, office and restaurants, as well as a hotel.
Yo Mama Roux’s bid to continue Cajun tradition fails to find traction
The east-side Cajun and creole restaurant is a successor of sorts to Papa Roux, which operated out of the same building before closing last fall.
More rooftops mean more retail for Avon
A Toledo-based developer is about to start a two-building, 25,000-square-foot retail center at the corner of 10th Street and North Raceway Boulevard, adjacent to the Linden Square Village apartments.
Steak n Shake in growing legal battle over overtime pay
Steak n Shake is already on the hook for $7.7 million judgment after a jury found the burger chain improperly failed to pay overtime to 286 restaurant managers. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in an even larger second lawsuit are taking aim at CEO Sardar Biglari.
Two Chicks Whisky Business opens Plainfield bakery
The shop is a made-from-scratch effort that started in a food truck. Also this week: 3 Brothers Pub & Grub, Macy’s Backstage and Stein Mart becomes Amazon Hub.
Former ice-cream factory gets extensive renovations
The Irvington landmark has reopened as a multi-tenant space. Also this week: 10th Street Diner, Turn 3 Chicken & Waffles, Jailbird, Tiny House Treats, DeBella’s Subs and more.
Taziki’s restaurant chain opens 82nd Street spot, plans more Indy eateries
Alabama-based Taziki’s Cafe is the third operator of Mediterranean restaurants to begin scouting locations for Indianapolis-area eateries in recent months.
Primanti Bros. quietly closes its Noblesville restaurant
The Pittsburgh-based chain, which is known for putting french fries on its sandwiches, entered the Indiana market in 2016 with the location near Hamilton Town Center.
Steak n Shake opens new-concept restaurant on city’s northwest side
The new model fits right in with Steak n Shake’s growing strategy to escape its roots as a sit-down diner and become more of a chain known for fast food.