The Feed: Family-Owned Antica Italia Opens In Cicero

Plus, Bocado arrives in Meridian-Kesler.
Antica Italia

The owners of farmers market regular Pig’s Tale Charcuterie have opened an Italian deli in Cicero, Antica Italia. The soft-opening menu focuses on sandwiches layered with a variety of salumi as well as Neapolitan hand-tossed pizzas. 770 S. Peru St., Cicero

Bocado Brunch & Te’Kila debuts its second location today at the grand opening of a Meridian-Kessler sequel in the former Root & Bone building. Fans of the Noblesville original have found plenty to crave among Bocado’s lineup of handcrafted cocktails and “traditional Mexican flavors with a modern American twist.” 4601 N. College Ave.

Not to be confused with the reboot of Boveda in the heart of Broad Ripple. Offering “old-world soul meets new-world passion,” Boveda originated as a chef’s table concept inside Fishers Test Kitchen in 2025, shutting down a few months later. This new version (in the building that housed the original Fernando’s) offers both a la carte dining and a chef’s table experience. 834 E. 64th St.

Signage outside the new Meridian-Kessler Slapfish is advertising a November 14 opening. 115 E. 49th St.

Downtown Indianapolis is getting a Baba’s Halal franchise. Based in Orlando, the fast-casual restaurant specializes in New York-style halal platters, smash burgers, and wings. 309 S. Delaware St.