Photo by Tony Valainis
Celebrity chefs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth’s restaurant Root & Bone will close its doors on June 7, winding down six years of serving Southern-influenced dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomato BLTs, and gourmet deviled eggs, in a historic landmark grocery store at the corner of College Avenue and East 46th Street. 4601 N. College Ave., 317-602-8672
An Italian market spin-off of its downtown namesake, Pronto by Iozzo’s hosted its soft opening this week. A full bar and fresh pasta room, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner are among its offerings. 915 S. Meridian St., 317-974-0711
Country star Blake Shelton is backing downtown Indy’s newest dining restaurant, Ole Red. Set to open in 2027, the business will bring “scratch-made Southern food, honky-tonk strong drinks, rooftop views, and concert-caliber live music on multiple stages” to the former Tiki Bob’s Cantina in the Fieldhouse District. 231-235 S. Meridian St.
In celebration of the German spring celebration that some call the little sister to Oktoberfest, Fruhlingsfest is in full swing tomorrow at Half Liter BBQ, where German food, German-style beers, and live music will join the menu from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. 5301 Winthrop Ave., 463-212-8180
On May 7 inside the student-run restaurant Courses, Ivy Tech’s School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management will host an evening of curated bourbon tastings, small bites, and a paired dinner prepared by the community college’s culinary students. Bourbon & Bites will showcase our next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals while raising funds for student enrichment opportunities. 2820 N. Meridian St.
The Carmel Paris Baguette is now open. The multinational chain that began in South Korea in the 1980s focuses on pretty patisserie, meticulous cakes, and other delicate creations. 1685 E. 116th St., Carmel, 317-324-1000
