Milktooth will relaunch as Arlene’s, a meat-and-three named for chef Jonathan Brooks’ mother, with a mid‑April conversion and staff retention.

A neon-heavy honky‑tonk has taken over the old Hard Rock corner at 49 S. Meridian, serving PBR tallboys and nightly live country in the Morrison Opera House space.

An early photo gallery previews Mona, a new downtown Bloomington cocktail lounge, showing a parmesan-rimmed martini, a Pimm's-style cup and a small team prepping for service.

Slapfish is reportedly planning a north-side Indianapolis location at 49th and Penn, adding to its growing central-Indiana footprint. Details remain limited pending permits or a company announcement.

Sweetgreen opened Feb. 24 at The Farm at Zionsville, bringing salads, bowls and protein plates to the northern Indianapolis suburbs. The new shop highlights the Harvest Bowl and seasonal options.

Pots & Pans has opened The Clubhouse on the Monon Trail — a walk‑up cottage serving soft‑serve, mini pies and concession‑style snacks year‑round. The outpost joins the bakery’s College Avenue flagship as a neighborhood snack stop.

Orlando-born Paris Banh Mi is listed as "coming soon" in Fishers District, marking the chain’s first Indiana location and adding another option for event-night dining.

The Southport Fire Headquarters hosts a Sweetheart Bake Sale to support local emergency medical services with confections like fudge and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Zaxby's will open a Southport Commons location next Monday, bringing dine‑in, a drive‑thru and new jobs to Indianapolis' south side.

Celebrity Chef Kelsey Murphy opens Clutch Kitchen in Fishers, Indiana, offering elevated bar food and promising a new dining experience with items like pizzas, salads, and grain bowls, complemented by Sun King Fishers' craft brews.

Indianapolis City-County Council approves the city's first DORA in Irvington, aiming to revitalize the neighborhood and support local businesses while maintaining safety and cultural integrity.

The Hamilton County Health Department provides safety tips for potlucks to avoid foodborne illnesses, emphasizing temperature control, proper food packaging, and handling to prevent contamination.

Fitzgerald’s Lunch House in Lawrence named a top US sandwich shop by Yelp, noted for its popular "Rooster" sandwich, alongside Oh Mamma's in South Bend.