Downtown microbrewery files for Chapter 11 to avoid eviction
Tow Yard Brewing made the move to reorganize its assets before its current lease ends and the owner of the building seeks another tenant for the space.
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DINING: Vegging out on Virginia Ave.
Vegetarian oasis Three Carrots expands from City Market booth to sit-down eatery.
DINING: New European cider house offers creative shareables
Thoughts on Brugge’s new upstairs neighbor, Txuleta Basque Cider House.
Sun King to announce plans for Fishers brewery with developer of The Yard
The Indianapolis-based brewing company wouldn’t specify a location for the brewery, despite noting that a representative from the developer would be on hand at the Jan. 23 press conference.
Five-restaurant Le Peep owner changes hands
The new owners of the local company—which was launched in 1988 by Bill Eckrich as part of the national Le Peep chain—plan to renovate all the restaurants.
The Yard in Fishers adds third eatery to complex’s lineup
A Miami-based operator plans to break ground this year on a vegan-friendly eatery and juice purveyor that might seed several other locations in the Indy area.
Mo’s downtown location to reopen as ‘Paleo-inspired’ diner
Owner John Vassallo plans to open Nook in February with a highly-educated staff that can help diners learn how foods impact their bodies.
Rodizio Grill hoping to reopen locally after Carmel closure
Rodizio Grill, a Utah-based Brazilian steakhouse chain that recently closed its Carmel location, is hoping to reopen the restaurant in the future under a new franchisee, the company told IBJ this week.
German eatery planned for former Bent Rail restaurant site
North-side Indianapolis eatery Bent Rail Brewery & Restaurant has closed, but plans are already in the works for a German-themed brewpub to take its place under new ownership.
Brixx pizza set to reopen in Fishers with new owners
The restaurant at The Depot at Nickel Plate is scheduled to reopen in February, four months after closing abruptly at the same location.
Another upscale downtown restaurant closing at end of month
Chef Joseph’s on East Ohio Street will shut its doors upon the retirement of executive chef Joseph Heidenreich, ending a six-year run.
Simon investing heavily in upgrading, transforming mall properties
The Indianapolis-based retail real estate giant is spending $1 billion annually to upgrade its high-end properties, including adding splashy non-retail features like housing and hotels.
Grand Park Events Center food operator cited for health code violations
The company recently chosen by the city of Westfield to run concession stands at Grand Park has racked up more than 30 food-inspection violations—including multiple infractions for mouse droppings—during its short tenure operating the restaurants in the Grand Park Events Center.
Culinary complex in Fishers reveals first two tenants
A local restaurateur with a long track record in red meat and high-end dining is planning both a casual eatery and throwback watering hole at The Yard at Fishers District.
Longtime Mass Ave tavern closing, with Cunningham in wings
The second-oldest bar in Indianapolis will soon close its doors, clearing the way for one of the city’s most dynamic restaurateurs to take over the space.
Local restaurateur taking over Cerulean space at high-end hotel
The group behind some of the city’s hottest eateries of the last decade plans to open a “coastal Italian” concept in the space that Cerulean is vacating at the end of the month.
Economy is good, but many restaurants closed in 2017
When downtown’s upscale Cerulean stops serving on Dec. 31, it will mark the end of a brutal year for the local restaurant industry marked by an unusually high number of closings.
Posh downtown restaurant in Alexander hotel closing at end of month
The owner announced on Friday that the Asian-inspired fine-dining establishment will stop serving on Dec. 31, after a five-year run in the CityWay development.
Cajun eatery in Fountain Square to close before Christmas
In a Facebook post, B’s Po Boy said it couldn’t maintain enough business year-round to stay open.
Arby’s owner agrees to acquire Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion
Roark Capital is likely to focus first on improving Buffalo Wild Wings’ food and operations, which should be easy fixes for a firm that experienced in the restaurant industry, an analyst said.