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Spots for a celebratory meal without breaking the bank

This delicious looking photo features a baked linguini bolognese. | Photo by @maialina_indy

Do you have an anniversary coming up, or just want to treat that special someone?

We’re rounding up a few spots around Indy to have a celebratory meal without breaking the bank.

Livery, 720 N. College Ave. or Noblesville | $$
This casual dining spot offers great food and atmosphere, bringing Latin flavor to Indy in a restored 1890s building. Pro tip: With Livery’s shareable menu, you can split a few different dishes to sample with your date.

Delicia, 5215 N. College Ave. | $$
This innovative Latin American restaurant in the SoBro area offers a stylish ambiance perfect for a celebration. Pro tip: Until Saturday, Dec. 24, Delicia is offering a complimentary $20 gift card on every $100 spent on gift cards.

INDY_Delicia interior_DEC2022 — Delicia serves culinary delights from the Americas, Caribbean, and Spain.

Maialina, 1103 Prospect St. | $$
This Italian spot in the heart of Fountain Square offers authentic food at an affordable price.

Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, 946 S. Meridian St. | $$
This spot has been bringing southern Italian charm and cuisine to Indy since 2009 and offers a wide range of new and old dishes, an extensive wine list, and craft cocktails. The classy dining room and quaint courtyard is perfect for an intimate meal.

Vida, 601 E. New York St. | $$$
This AAA Four Diamond restaurant offers a unique experience that is splurge-worthy. For $85 per person, you can try the four-course chef’s tasting menu.

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Friday, Dec. 9

The Dolly Disco: The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Disco Dance | Friday, Dec. 9 | 9 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $12-$25 | This is for the 9-to-5 workin’ girls with a calling from another era who just want something a little classic.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $37-$585 | If you missed Friday’s home game against the Wizards, cheer on the Pacers as they take on the Nets.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Celebration Crossing Sensory Friendly Afternoon | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 3-5 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $5 | Celebration Crossing will be made more welcoming by reducing overhead music, dimming lights, and providing sensory-based activities throughout the experience.

Monday, Dec. 12

Queer Book Group for Adults | Monday, Dec. 12 | 7-8 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Join a local book group that explores the spectrum of gender and sexual diversity.

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Weather

48º | Showers | 60% chance of rain

Development

Construction crews are nearly halfway done with “The Madison” high-end housing, restaurant, and retail development on the south side near the Greenwood Fieldhouse. The $83 million project features 320 luxury apartments and 18 townhomes, and eventually, coffee and ice cream shops, an outdoor plaza with fire pits, and a parking garage. 🏗️ (WTHR)
A Fishers-based hotel developer and Indianapolis-based architecture firm filed plans to build a five-story, 126-room Tru by Hilton hotel along the US 31 corridor in Carmel. The location is north of the Ritz Charles hospitality venue and plans to break ground next summer and open in fall 2024. 🏨 (IBJ)

Edu

Students at Ball State gathered ideas for revitalizing the area of West 40th Street and Boulevard Place after meeting with Butler-Tarkington residents. Seven architect teams presented their renderings during an event Wednesday and community members got to vote on their favorites. Elements of the top three will be incorporated into a single project plan. 📝 (WTHR)

Jobs

Indy Chamber is launching a new program to help businesses attract more employees, specifically those considered to be minorities. The five-stage program beginning in January is offering free business consulting to 19 businesses and will last for two years. Learn more. 💼 (WRTV)

Safety

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department is one of the few that has a full-time team dedicated to training officers on responding to mental health or trauma calls. The 40-hour class teaches about different types of mental illness, addictions, and includes speakers talking about their experience. The next training session is in January. 🚨 (WTHR)

Stat

Indiana’s midterm election turnout dropped 20% from the 2018 midterms. According to Indiana Election Division results, Marion County was near the bottom with 34% of registered voters going to the polls. Update or confirm your voter registration. 🗳️ (IBJ)
Of all the challenges people have faced in 2022, 43% of buyers said finding a home that best suits their needs was the toughest challenge.*

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Local tourism racing back to the top 🏎️

PRI trade show helping Indy tourism end on high note

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The PRI Show is open exclusively to PRI Members who work in the motorsports industry. | Photo by Performance Racing Industry

In case you missed it, the Performance Racing Industry trade show — the largest gathering of motorsports professionals in the world — is in town now through Saturday, Dec. 10 and it’s helping Indy tourism end the year on a high note.

The PRI trade show is bringing an expected 50,000 visitors into the city. And that’s not all.

This month alone, the city of Indianapolis will have played host to 15 conventions and events, marked by 70,000+ visitors for the Big Ten Football Championship game on one end and 15,000 youth for Intervarsity Urbana to wrap up the month.

According to data from Visit Indy, hotels have made a near total recovery since the pandemic and money generated by visitors has increased by $83 million.

The PRI trade show is committed to return to Indianapolis for six more years and it just established its new membership headquarters in Speedway back in May of this year.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Nicole.

Editor’s pick: This isn’t exactly what you might consider affordable, but if you’re looking to fine dine for an anniversary or celebration with an amazing view of the city — The Eagle’s Nest at the top of the Hyatt Regency is the spot.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? The history of Art Deco on the Circle.

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