Flea market to take over south-side bowling alley
City Flea Market has filed plans to take 15,000
square feet in the former Sport Bowl, a south-side institution for 67 years that closed in May 2008.
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INSIDE DISH: Goose the Market laying golden eggs
Envisioned by Christopher Eley as a one-man butcher shop, Goose has
grown in three years to a 12-person operation trending for $1 million in sales.
New restaurant will front Fashion Mall at Keystone
A new fresh grill and wine bar called Seasons 52 is planning a 9,000-square-foot restaurant to replace El Torito Mexican
Grill in front of The Fashion Mall at Keystone, IBJ.com reported June 14.
Bloomington Brewing Co. planning expansion
A small brewery in southern Indiana plans to start selling its beer around the state as a new facility will boost its production capacity by 1,000 percent.
INSIDE DISH: H2O owners return with new strategy
Former owners Eli and Nicole Anderson are back at the helm of H2O Sushi
and are on the brink of a significant revamp, likely including rebranding the Asian-themed eatery.
Circle Centre sues restaurant Bella Vita over unpaid rent
Italian restaurant that took over high-profile mall space in January is being sued by the landlord for $96,523.23.
Dunkin, Baskin-Robbins eye closed Meridian Street cafe
They will take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.
Indy entrepreneurs draft plans for 3 microbreweries
Three local microbreweries—Triton Brewing Co., Bier Brewery & Taproom and Flat 12 Bierwerks—are planning
to open in the next few months in a rush inspired in part by the runaway success of homegrown Sun King Brewing Co.
INSIDE DISH: Peterson’s rebounds after rough start, recession
Joe Peterson dreamed of opening a high-end restaurant. The start was
rough, but it led to breakthroughs at Joe's day
job as a manufacturing magnate.
Dunkin Donuts angling to take over Bonjour building
Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins could soon take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery at Meridian and 24th streets
if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.
INSIDE DISH: Bonge’s Tavern survives, thrives in the boonies
Despite setbacks including a devastating lightning strike, Tony Huelster of Bonge's Tavern
has turned the middle-of-nowhere eatery into a dining hotspot.
INSIDE DISH: Ambrosia’s Pizzi hits learning curve
Local restaurateur Gino Pizzi refocuses his new downtown locale after unexpected challenges, including higher costs
and lackluster lunch business.
INSIDE DISH: Real estate deals central to success for Santorini
Shrewd moves have allowed restauranteur Taki Sawi to cement Santorini Greek Kitchen in Fountain Square and pave the
way for future expansion.
INSIDE DISH: Brugge Brasserie brews plans for expansion
The
Broad Ripple-based brewpub's owners bet its Belgian beer and vittles will go over just as well outside Indy. But first
they need $1 million from an investor, in part to streamline brewing.
Stone Creek owner adding to his dining empire
Mike Cunningham has run dining spots ranging from a bar and grill to yogurt stands and is now growing a popular chain of upscale
restaurants—primarily under the Stone Creek Dining Co. name—in Indiana and Ohio.
Sahm’s to open tavern in downtown Indianapolis
The bar and restaurant will take about 3,600 square feet in the building, which has OneAmerica and ExactTarget as its anchor
office tenants.
Plainfield roadside diner added to landmarks list
The Plainfield Diner is among five endangered structures new to Indiana Landmarks' annual top 10 list released Wednesday.
INSIDE DISH: Papa Roux pops after stumbling at the start
Art Bouvier fled his corporate IT gig to open a small Cajun place without
a business plan or prior restaurant experience. After a number of blunders, Papa Roux looks like it will pan out.
DINING: Nothing fowl at canal-side newcomer
First in a month-long series of new Broad Ripple restaurant reviews. This week: Flatwater.
INSIDE DISH: Mug-n-Bun rides on 50-year formula
IBJ's new video feature on restaurateurs tries curbside
service at Speedway's Mug-n-Bun, unchanged in concept since the 1960s but now sporting subtle tweaks.