Satisfy your appetite for outdoor dining at these curbside eateries
With temperatures (we hope) finally stabilizing, the covers have come off the patio tables and the chairs have been righted. Yes, outdoor dining season has begun.
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MEMORY BANK: Former O’Brien car lot is now Milktooth on Virginia Avenue
Founder Thomas O’Brien launched his auto sales in 1933 across the street with a Desoto-Plymouth dealership.
Closure puts future of Tim Hortons in Indianapolis area in doubt
The Canada-based coffee and doughnut chain had plans for at least five Indianapolis-area locations, but it already plans to shut down the first one after only a few months in operation.
Ambrosia-inspired restaurant, ice cream shop slated for Fountain Square landmark
One of the city’s best-known Italian restaurateurs and a Fort Wayne-based purveyor of quirky frozen treats will be neighbors in the 90-year-old building that anchored Fountain Square’s revival.
Mexican eatery to take snakebit space in Fall Creek development
Two well-regarded eateries have failed in the space since late 2016.
Inferno Room tiki bar coming to Virginia Avenue
Owner of Black Market and Rook wants to draw rum enthusiasts to South Pacific-themed spot in Fountain Square. Also this week: Condado Tacos in Broad Ripple and a Walmart experiment in Noblesville.
Circle Centre to restore mall access via closed Carson’s store
The Carson’s anchor store went out of business April 29. Its Washington and Meridian street entrances have been closed since then, blocking key entryways into the mall.
Pancheros Mexican Grill to enter Indy market with multiple stores
The Iowa-based chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants has more than 70 stores in 14 states.
Revamp of former Cerulean restaurant space now has name, opening timeframe
The Italian-themed eatery in the upscale Alexander hotel will be operated by the same homegrown firm that has created some of the best-reviewed restaurants in the city.
Sun King unveils restaurant lineup for Carmel distillery, tap room
Sun King Brewery on Tuesday announced plans to fill the food hall in its soon-to-open tap room and distillery in Carmel with four independently-operated eateries.
Restaurant chain Steak n Shake posts third straight quarterly loss
The Indianapolis-based restaurant chain saw declining customer traffic and sales in the first quarter.
Restaurant chain owners in Indiana charged with underpaying taxes
The owners of a chain of restaurants in six Indiana counties have been charged with underreporting more than $8 million in sales, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced Thursday. The chain includes two restaurants in Marion County and one in Plainfield.
Roundup: Pearl Street, Five Guys, Casey’s General Stores, Books & Brews and more
Low-key downtown eatery busts into Fishers; convenience store known for rural markets enters Indy.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe targets Indianapolis for eight eateries
The smoothie and restaurant chain plans to open two stores in Hamilton County in 2019. The franchisee is targeting Carmel and Fishers.
Celebrity chef’s burger restaurant closes its north-side location
The restaurant, created by Food Network chef Michael Symon, opened in the high-profile Ironworks development in mid-2015.
Roundup: Kohl’s ‘rightsizing’ in Speedway, a Marsh replacement, and Kilwins Chocolates on Mass
Wisconsin-based Kohl’s said last month it will shrink about a dozen of its stores this year as part of a broader effort to reduce its bricks-and-mortar square footage.
Subway plans 500 more U.S. store closings amid fierce competition
After peppering the nation with thousands of locations, closely held Subway is retrenching in the United States while adding more stores in international markets.
Old National Bank to close branch offices in Indianapolis, Carmel
Old National took over all three of the branches in 2009 when it acquired 52 Indianapolis-area Charter One offices. All but a few of those locations have since closed.
World of Beer bar/restaurant set to open on Mass Ave
The establishment, located in the space formerly occupied by Mass Ave Toys, occupies 7,500 square feet over two levels—a bar and full-service restaurant on the main floor, and a second bar in the basement.
Indy CD & Vinyl, Luna Music, Square Cat Vinyl, others to celebrate Record Store Day
Event boosts independent retailers. Also this week: Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Bird Fever, Le Peep and Tom Wood Toyota.