New downtown restaurants line up to replace old ones
New Orleans on the Avenue, a casual Southern Creole restaurant, is set to take over the vacant former home of Zing at 543 Indiana Ave.
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Jillian’s arcade games, bowling alley up for auction
An auction to liquidate the downtown entertainment complex will be held Oct. 26 to sell more than 100 arcade games, a nine-lane bowling alley and 12 pool tables. Jillian’s operators owed the landlord roughly $700,000 in unpaid bills.
Kilroy’s gets liquor approval for Broad Ripple location
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 3-0 to give Kilroy’s a liquor permit for the location at 821 Broad Ripple Ave. despite protests from a neighborhood group.
Snooty Fox restaurant closes after 29 years
The 29-year-old restaurant on Indianapolis’ north side closed on Monday, despite efforts in the spring by a cable television show to remake the English-style pub.
Groupon miscue menaces downtown restaurant
Creation Cafe said Chicago online coupon company Groupon offered discounts it didn't agree to give. Groupon says it had a signed contract.
Cracker Barrel battling to keep Biglari at bay
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has rejected Biglari’s request that directors appoint him and business partner Phil Cooley to the board. It also has rolled out a “poison pill” plan that would deter outside investors from taking over the business without negotiating with the board first.
DINING: In local dining void, Pike’s Mike shows grill skill
Third in our month long series of reviews of “en route” restaurants.
DINING: Drive-by Carmel newcomer worth a stop
Second in a month-long series of “en route” restaurants. This week: J. Razzo’s.
Kilroy’s Broad Ripple plan clears another hurdle
Kilroy’s Bar n’ Grill received preliminary approval on Monday from the Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County, which recommended a liquor permit for the building at 821 Broad Ripple Ave.
INSIDE DISH: Avec Moi in midst of startup tests
Kris Parmelee pulled off a major career shift by switching from consultancy to the kitchen. But getting her home-cooking takeout startup, Avec Moi, off the ground has been tough.
City to welcome a host of new dining, entertainment venues
Live music venue, late-night cookie shop are among new restaurants set to open.
New eateries show Broad Ripple isn’t just for college crowd
A new restaurant planned for Broad Ripple from restaurateur Martha Hoover—along with other new arrivals, including 10-01 Food & Drink and Fire by the Monon—suggests the neighborhood remains one of the city’s most sought-after spots for local restaurants.
Former partner of Moe & Johnny’s owner alleges fraud
Real estate executive John Bales filed a lawsuit last month accusing Chuck Mack of “willfully and maliciously” misappropriating $200,000 that belonged to him.
Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee sells 16 area restaurants
The Indianapolis-based Franchisee Group sold the area restaurants to Consolidated Wings Investment LLC in Greenwich, Conn., led by the former president of the Papa John’s pizza chain.
New tenant commits to take former Jillian’s space downtown
Tilted Kilt, a chain of Celtic sports pubs known for its scantily clad, kilt-wearing waitresses, will take over the spot at the northeast corner of Meridian and Georgia streets.
DINING: Chicken chain wings in from Fort Wayne
Third in a series of “game on” restaurants. This week: Wings Etc.
INSIDE DISH: Willard builds on family-dining plan
Franklin's neighborhood brew-and-pub-food palace—with roots in the community reaching back to 1860—has boosted sales through a shift in strategy following a city smoking ban.
Rally’s planning to add up to 30 local restaurants
The owner of the drive-through focused burger chain Rally’s, which got its start in southern Indiana, hopes to double the number of locations in the Indianapolis area.
Jack in the Box revives local expansion push
The burger chain has applied for zoning approval to build a restaurant near 16th and Meridian streets, just south of CVS drugstore. It would be one of 10 stores it plans to open here.