Across Indianapolis, coverage here takes in restaurant openings and closings, culinary trends, food safety recalls and the evolution of the local dining scene. This page tracks the business and culture of eating and drinking in the city.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission granted the Broad Ripple bar a short extension after the Marion County Beverage Board recommended denying its renewal.
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Should local bars lose their liquor licenses after repeated legal violations?
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Do you think Indianapolis is losing too many long-standing local restaurants?
The longtime Japanese restaurant on North Keystone Avenue will close its doors after nearly four decades in business.
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Do you prefer ordering meals from restaurants that source ingredients from local farms?
The collaboration brings locally sourced meat to Indianapolis residents through a flexible delivery and pickup model.
Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves received an $8,847 fine for miming a beer chug after a touchdown.
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Do you enjoy pairing wine with casual snacks like Halloween candy?
An Indianapolis wine professional suggests specific pairings to complement your favorite Halloween treats.
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Do you enjoy when local events incorporate brand-sponsored food and drink offerings?
The premium whiskey brand is sponsoring seasonal cocktails at the Indianapolis cultural campus throughout the autumn event.
Regular subjects here include market shifts, new restaurant concepts, public health guidance for food businesses and the changing preferences of the local public. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it where food culture takes shape. Seasonal shifts in local ingredients and the cycle of restaurant ownership changes drive many of the stories found here. Development in commercial corridors often dictates where new dining options emerge and how the landscape of the city evolves over time.
