Santorini owner realizes ‘American Dream’ with national honor
Fountain Square eatery owner Taki Sawi is one of only three restaurant operators to receive an award given by National Restaurant
Association every two years.
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INSIDE DISH: Restaurateur rebounds with Pizzology
After a sales slowdown during the recession forced him to close the high-end eatery L'explorateur, Neal Brown mulled
a move into Neopolitan-style pizza with friendlier price points. The result—Pizzology Pizzeria & Pub—is off
to a profitable start.
Local Scholars Inn sold, to reopen under new name
The Mass Ave. restaurant is set to become Mesh, which will feature a more casual atmosphere and menu, as well as a new operator who will
lease the space
from the building’s owners.
INSIDE DISH: Harried chef at R bistro tries to keep it fresh
In IBJ's new video feature on front-burner business issues that vex restaurants, Regina Mehallick
of downtown's R bistro mulls the financial and personal demands of running a chef-owned eatery with a menu that changes
every week.
Bakehouse drives growth for Scholars Inn
Scholars Inn’s growth engine is its wholesale bakery, which distributes granola and other
fresh products across state lines thanks
to deals with
partners like Kroger.
Scotty’s owner planning to open microbrewery
Indianapolis restaurateur Scott Wise is moving forward with plans to launch Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co., a microbrewery
that will produce craft beer for his eateries and the public. It will share space with another startup craft brewer.
Tech-savvy Scotty’s owner eyes national expansion
Scott Wise has five Scotty's Brewhouse locations and
is set to debut the Scotty's Lakehouse concept Monday. Within 10 years, he'd like to have
restaurants in the Southeast and on the West Coast.
Downtown shakeup: Tea Cozy closes, Sahm’s moves, Urban Elements expands
Check out a roundup of big changes for the downtown restaurant scene including Tea Cozy, Sahm’s and Urban Element, plus a
new fitness option at the Majestic Building.
DINING: Northside Social lives up to its name
Last in our month-long series of reviews of College Avenue eateries. This week: The Northside Social.
Steak n Shake changing its name, moving HQ to Texas
Indianapolis is on the verge of losing one of its most prominent public companies. The Steak n Shake Co. is planning to
change its name to Biglari Holdings Inc. and move its headquarters to San Antonio. The Steak n Shake restaurant chain would retain a presence in Indianapolis.
DINING: Exploring a new Broad Ripple “Island”
Second in our month-long series of reviews of College Avenue eateries.
Steak n Shake posts profit, plans new corporate name
Steak n Shake Co. said Friday it posted a fourth-quarter profit, and said it is planning to change its corporate name to Biglari
Holdings Inc.
DINING: Rule-breaker Recess schools Indianapolis diners
Greg Hardesty’s new restaurant features an ever-changing menu.
DINING: Italia Mia’s pie has strong pedigree
Third in a month-long series of visits to new pizza places.
Developer plans expansion of Riley Towers apartments
The owner of downtown’s Riley Towers apartments is working on plans for a 5-story expansion at 225 E. North St. that would
add 54 apartment units and more than 4,000 square feet of retail space.
The Flying Cupcake is among restaurants expanding as others contract
Bobby Joe’s Beef and Brew, a popular home-grown restaurant at Southport Road and Interstate 65,
has closed. Riviera Maya, billed as an authentic Mexican restaurant, is slated to replace Old Town Ale
House in Fishers
Flying Cupcake expands, Bobby Joe’s shuts down
The Flying Cupcake Bakery is opening a new location along Mass Ave next door to Scholar’s Inn downtown. Plus, more restaurant
news!
Fire destroys east-side Indianapolis restaurant
Officials say frozen fire hydrants hindered firefighters during an early-morning blaze that burned down a Texas Roadhouse.
Steak n Shake slashes restaurant spending as CEO hoards cash
From 1999 to 2008, Steak n Shake Co. spent an average of $55 million a year to add dozens of restaurants and buy equipment
for existing
ones. In 2009, the locally based
chain spent just $5.8 million.
DINING: Franklin spinoff centers on brick oven offerings
Richard’s Pizza Kitchen kicks off a month of new pizzeria reviews.