Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers to close this month
The iconic Fishers restaurant known for its giant pork tenderloin sandwiches and its historic downtown building is set to close later this month after 28 years in operation.
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Roaming retailer Krieg Brothers Religious Supply finds unconventional home
After operating for decades downtown, the family-owned business is heading for its third location within the past two years—a carriage house in the Historic Meridian Park neighborhood.
Patachou Foundation cooking up new HQ
The space will allow the not-for-profit to provide more meals at the eight local schools it serves, plus add on-site job training for high-school students.
Cunningham Restaurant Group to open Rize restaurant at The Yard in Fishers
The second location of Rize will have twice the space as the original Rize at Ironworks Hotel in Indianapolis.
IBJ Podcast: He grew up in Sahm’s restaurants; now he’s expanding the business
Eddie Sahm talks to host Mason King about growing up in restaurants, his parents’ expectations for his career and how his skills differ from those of his father, Ed Sahm.
Hot exercise-equipment store coming to Indy
Peloton’s Fashion Mall store will be its first in the state. Also this week: Bentley’s Pet Stuff, At Home, Subway, Coffee Five and Healthies.
Father-son Sahm’s duo blazes trail to build 15-restaurant juggernaut
Sahm’s Restaurant Group focuses on filling underserved niches, making its customers happy with unpretentious food, and building deep connections with the neighborhoods in which it operates.
UPDATE: Shake Shack among slew of new restaurants set to land at Indianapolis airport
The airport’s board is set to vote Friday on concessions contracts for the burger chain and 11 other local and national airport newcomers. In all, the contracts cover 19 food and beverage spots.
District Tap gets needed approval to open downtown site
The District Tap is proceeding with plans to open a location at 141 S. Meridian St. after receiving approval to add a patio door on Georgia Street.
Shake Shack scouting Indianapolis market for restaurant locations
The New York-based chain plans to add 36 to 40 locations this year. It is advertising for Indianapolis restaurant staff but has not announced it is coming.
Bills would let Whitestown, Greenwood, Danville impose 1 percent food-and-beverage tax
Three more suburban communities are seeking to impose a food and beverage tax to help fund infrastructure, public safety and quality-of-life improvements.
Fast-growing women’s boutique coming to Indy
Ohio-based chain Rose & Remington, which opened its first store in 2013, plans to open at three local malls this year. Also this week: Barbecue joints come and go.
Rose & Remington women’s boutique entering Indianapolis market
The Ohio-based boutique chain, established in 2013, plans to open three stores in local malls this year.
Jiffy Lube selects artists for mural project
The five Indiana artists will paint murals at area Jiffy Lubes as part of the chain’s Every Part Matters public art project.
Papa John’s founder to quit board, drop suit in settlement
As recently as last month, it had appeared John Schnatter wasn’t going to release his grip on the company without a fight.
Two local Rally’s shut down after health code violations
Health code inspections in recent months have found numerous violations at the fast-food restaurants.
Porto’s Peri Peri making Indy debut
The Portuguese chicken chain, started in Chicago, will open a restaurant in Castleton. Also this week: Chef Tia & Co., HoiTea ToiTea, The Playful Soul, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Ross Dress for Less.
Three from Indianapolis named James Beard semifinalists
A restaurateur and two chefs from Indianapolis were among those named Wednesday as semifinalists for the James Beard Awards—often referred to as the Oscars of the restaurant industry.
Rebar Indy to relaunch in downtown location under new ownership
Formerly of Mile Square Bistro and The Vanguard, chef Charles Mereday plans to debut his revised version of the upscale burger and beer joint as soon as this weekend.
Mexican-fusion eatery Comida opens in The Ambassador
The space just north of Central Library formerly housed Plow & Anchor and other restaurants. Also this week: The Barre Code, Orangetheory Fitness, Target and Claire’s.