Ricky Martinez
Chef Ricky Martinez—whose wide-ranging Indianapolis resume includes previous positions at Delicia, La Mulita, Havana Cigar Lounge, Bocca, Easy Rider Diner, The Fountain Room, and recently opened Noblesville listening lounge The Pretender—announced this week that he is bringing a new restaurant named Pronto to the former Please & Thank You cookie shop on Mass Ave. The Mexican-born chef plans to open an authentic Italian schiacciateria, specializing in Tuscan flatbread sandwiches stuffed with ingredients. 849 Massachusetts Ave.
Flora, “a new destination for elevated dining, cocktails, and unforgettable nights” is in the works inside the former Old Northside Gallery on 16th location. 319 E. 16th St.
Bibibop Asian Grill opened a new location in Westfield yesterday, the chain’s 13th in Indiana. 124 W. Spring Mill Pointe Dr., Westfield, 463-278-5798
On December 7, Greenwood’s Coffeehouse Five will transition to Anecdote Coffee. 323 Market Plaza, Greenwood
This week brought news of two upcoming Indianapolis closures. Iconic last-call spot Connor’s Pub is ending its 47-year run in Broad Ripple, and this Sunday will be the last day of business for the Zionsville Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream location. The Bub’s in Carmel, Bloomington, and the Indianapolis Internation Airport will remain open.
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