October 16th, 2023 Restaurant News

After 20 years on Indy’s Northside, Squealers BBQ has closed its 86th Street location as of Oct. 15. The original Mooresville location remains open.
Sojos Capital will break ground on a project Oct. 17 as part of its redevelopment of the Lafayette Square area in Indy and will unveil a national cinema eatery franchise’s first Indiana location. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will be located in the former Georgetown Cinema space at 3898 Lafayette Road.
Lift-Off Creamery and Grill, which has its original location on 16th Street in Indianapolis, will be opening soon in the Irvington neighborhood.
Gather 22, the new Indianapolis restaurant from the Byrnes Grilled Pizza crew, had its grand opening this past weekend at 22nd and Pennsylvania streets. Look for pizzas on the menu along with snacks, salads and entrees.
Memento Zero Proof has announced its grand opening weekend Oct. 28 and 29 at 8701 E. 116th Street in Fishers. Look for a creative non-alcohol cocktail and coffee menu.

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