Restaurants

Indiana has five 2017 James Beard semifinalists

Feb 15th, 2017 | News, Restaurants

Coming at a very volatile time for the Indianapolis restaurant community, the James Beard Foundation Restaurant & Chef Award semifinalists were announced today. Amid news of longtime restaurants closing and others rebranding, just four Indiana chefs and restaurateurs made what is often called the “long list” of semifinalists. In the category of Best Chef Great … more »

Neal Brown to close Mass Ave Pizzology; will reopen as Stella

Feb 7th, 2017 | News, Restaurants

Indy’s restaurant scene is definitely in the midst of a shakeup. On the heels of last week’s announcemet from Greg Hardesty that he will be closing Recess and Neal Brown taking the space for his Japanese restaurant Ukiyo, Brown has more news for local food fans. He will be closing his Massachusetts Avenue Pizzology on … more »

Recess to close in Indy

Feb 2nd, 2017 | News, Restaurants

Greg Hardesty, one of Indianapolis’ top chefs, has said he will close Recess, his 49th Street and College Avenue restaurant, on Feb. 18. “After seven years, I’ve decided to close Recess,” he said. “We’re going to shut down on the 18th. That’ll be our last night. Get your reservations now.” He also encouraged people to … more »

Patachou empire to grow in 2017

Nov 30th, 2016 | Jolene’s Blog, News, Restaurants

We’ve heard a lot lately about the number of new Indianapolis restaurants that have opened in the past few months. (Twenty? Really?) Well, look for plenty more in 2017. And count on at least five new spots in restaurateur Martha Hoover’s growing Patachou empire. She’s already announced Crispy Bird, the fried chicken restaurant that will … more »

Crux dinner tour to hit Indy; tix available

Sep 10th, 2016 | Jolene’s Blog, News, Restaurants

  I just found out that a handful of tickets have become available for the upcoming Crux dinner Tuesday at Milktooth, with chefs Jonathan Brooks and Brandon Baltzley, and you should probably grab them.   I’m serious. I know there’s going to be a lot of great food being made that night in Indy, what … more »

Louie’s Wine Dive to open in Broad Ripple

Aug 9th, 2016 | News, Restaurants

The long-empty building at the corner of College and Broad Ripple avenues will finally have a new restaurant tenant. Louie’s Wine Dive should open there by the end of September. It will be the eighth location of the Kansas City, Mo.-based chain; the Mass Ave location opened in 2015.   The prime spot at 701 Broad Ripple … more »

Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis no longer enrolling students

Jul 26th, 2016 | News, Restaurants

After 10 years of training aspiring chefs, The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis is no longer accepting students. Harrison College announced recently that it is no longer enrolling students in the culinary arts and pastry arts programs at The Chef’s Academy. Current students, however, will be able to finish their programs. According to the announcement, “Harrison … more »

Scotty’s Brewhouse to open in Plainfield and expand into Ohio

May 13th, 2016 | News, Restaurants

Just after opening the Scotty’s Dawghouse location on the Butler University campus, Scott Wise said today that his latest Brewhouse location will open in Oxford, Ohio, in mid-August on the Miami University campus. A Plainfield restaurant, to be located inside Plainfield Village, is scheduled to open in October. Both restaurants will feature the traditional Scotty’s Brewhouse food … more »
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