Critics Rate Chatham Tap, Patrick’s, Broad Ripple Brewpub

IN THE NEWS: Nuvo’s Terry Kirts gives three and a half stars in reviewing Chatham Tap (719 Massachusetts Ave., 317-917-8425). nuvo.net … The Indianapolis Star’s Traci Cumbay reviews Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks (47 Boone Village Center, Zionsville, 317-733-8755). indystar.com … INtake reviews Chatham Tap,  and Broad Ripple Brewpub (842 E. 65th St., 317-253-2739). intakeweekly.com
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‘Gourmet’ Lauds Bloomington’s Restaurant Tallent

Gourmet magazine’s October 2007 issue features a guide to “America’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants.” gourmet.com:
RESTAURANTS WITH FARM CONNECTIONS: 2nd Street Bistro, Livingston, MT; Amherst Chinese Food, Amherst, MA; Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN; Crook’s Corner, Chapel Hill, NC; Eve, Alexandria, VA; La Provence, Lacombe, LA; Lantern, Chapel Hill, NC; Pacific’O and I’o, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Tree House [...]

Union Station Basement Set for New Club

IN THE NEWS: The Property Lines blog from The Indianapolis Business Journal’s Cory Schouten reports that the city has reached a preliminary agreement to lease 12,600 square feet in the basement of Union Station for a new restaurant and nightclub. The lease is with The Arantee Group, one of the owners of 6 Lounge & [...]

D’Vine Wine Bar Celebrates Reopening

IN THE NEWS: ConsumingIndy.com reports D’Vine, a Wine Bar will celebrate the grand reopening of its new location at 5252 E. 82nd St. by hosting “A D’Vine Solution to Hunger” on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. to benefit Second Helpings. The grand reopening tent party will include live entertainment, a silent [...]

Bearno’s Pizza, Ashley’s Steak Close

IN THE NEWS: The Indianapolis Business Journal’s Cory Schouten reports the closings of downtown’s Bearno’s Pizza and Carmel’s Ashley’s Steak and Seafood and the opening of the first of 80 new Dunkin Donuts stores, Sept. 10 at 1305 Range Line Road in Carmel. A new location at 7015 Kentucky Ave. is slated to open Sept. [...]

Huddle House Slates 2nd Area Location

IN THE NEWS: The Star’s Traci Cumbay reviews Mudsocks Grill (14741 Hazel Dell Crossing, (317-580-0630, www.mudsocksgrill.com). … Dana Knight features Atlanta-based Huddle House, which opened an Indianapolis location at 7735 Brookville Road in May and plans for a November opening at 5015 E. Stop 11 Road. indystar.com … Nuvo’s Terry Kirts awards three stars in [...]

Reviewers Rate Papa Roux, Weber Grill

IN THE NEWS: Nuvo’s Terry Kirts reviews the Cajun restaurant Papa Roux (8950 E. 10th St.). nuvo.net … The Star’s Traci Cumbay reviews Weber Grill Restaurant (10 N. Illinois St., 317-636-7600, www.webergrillrestaurant.com). … The paper reports the opening of D’Vine a Wine Bar (5252 E. 82nd St.), in the spot that formerly was Cibo. indystar.com
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Scotty’s Brewhouse Eyeing Downtown Site

IN THE NEWS: The Indianapolis Business Journal reports, “Scotty’s Brewhouse, the Indiana college town institution, is working on plans for new restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, Chicago and Charlotte, N.C. The restaurant would like to locate at Pan Am Plaza, said Scotty Wise, the founder and president. They also may consider Penn Centre. Scotty’s now has [...]

Cabo’s Mexican Grill Wows Critic

IN THE NEWS: Nuvo’s Terry Kirts gives three and a half stars to Cabo’s Mexican Grill (132 N. East St.). nuvo.net … The Star’s Traci Cumbay reviews Harry & Izzy’s (153 S. Illinois St., harryandizzys.com). indystar.com … InTake reviews Hot Tuna (Omni Hotel, 40 W. Jackson) and Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill (920 N. U.S. 31, [...]

Critic Reviews George’s Neighborhood Grill

IN THE NEWS: The Star’s Traci Cumbay reviews George’s Neighborhood Grill (6935 Lake Plaza, georgesneighborhoodgrill.com), while Lori Darvas profiles Steve Gibbs, 36, executive chef at the Far-Northside Ruth’s Chris Steak House. indystar.com … Nuvo’s Terry Kirts reviews Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille (6349 N. Guilford Ave.). nuvo.net … InTake reviews Heidelberg Haus Cafe (7625 Pendleton Pike) [...]