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Coffee shops open late in Indy

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You can get coffee until 5 p.m. at Parlor Public House before it switches over to its cocktail menu. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Finding an open coffee shop around Indy late in the day might seem like a tall order, but we’ve rounded up eight spots to get that evening pick-me-up.

Strictly coffee

Amelia’s Bread, Windsor Park
Not just a place to grab focaccia and croissants, the Amelia’s next to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie also offers cups of coffee from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Pro tip: We recommend trying the mocha.

Command Coffee, 2910 N. College Ave.
During weekdays, the coffee shop (which also has a drive-thru if you’re in a rush) is open from 4:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and on weekends it’s open an extra half-hour later.

Bovaconti, 1042 Virginia Ave.
Open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week, this Fountain Fletcher District staple is conveniently located on a strip full of shopping spots, so when you’re done with your work you can do some retail therapy.

MOTW, Indianapolis, Castleton, Fishers
On the weekend, MOTW stays open until midnight, making it the perfect place for a relaxed first date or getting a constant source of caffeine while you’re working on a deadline.

Interior of Provider with people sitting at a bar — This is a regular spot for both City Editors Nicole and Anna.

Coffee and cocktails

Commissary, 304 E. New York St.
By day, this coffee and barber shop goes by Commissary, but by night, it transitions into a place to sip hand-crafted cocktails called Blind Tiger.

Parlor Public House, 600 E. Ohio St.
No laptops after 7 p.m. at this hybrid drink concept. And though it stops serving its caffeinated beverages after 5 p.m., you can still soak in those coffee shop vibes with a Coffee Till Cocktails Tini Thursday-Saturday until midnight.

Provider, 1101 E. 16th St.
We recommend one of Provider’s signature pistachio lattes at this Kennedy-King spot inside the historic Tinker House building. You can stay until 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and enjoy an espresso martini to keep the caffeine buzz going.

Top Out Café, 1411 Roosevelt Ave.
When you’re done climbing, head upstairs at North Mass Boulder for a coffee or beer and a snack — the spot is open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25

Hiring Fair for Construction Laborers | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Frederick Douglass Park, 1616 E. 25th St., Indianapolis | Free | Bring your ID, overview of skills and construction experience, and certifications to this hiring event for all skill levels.

Thursday, Jan. 26

P.S. I Love You Pottery Painting Class | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood | $32 | The instructor-led class includes a plate, paints, and supplies.
Keep Indy Laughing: Local Comedy Night | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $10-$15 | Enjoy a night featuring four local comedians — including last year’s winner of Indiana’s Funniest Comedian.

Friday, Jan. 27

Connecting to Community Resources | Friday, Jan. 27 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn from Purdue Extension educators at this “Lunch and Learn” program.
Indy Fuel vs. Jacksonville Icemen | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $16-$60 | It’s Do317 night, which means $1 hot dogs will be available — plus $7 T-shirts.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Eva Kor Education Day | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis | $2-$15 | Recognize Eva Kor’s legacy through educational activities, book signings, talks, and a documentary screening.

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4 tips (and 2 recipes) for a winning Super Bowl party 🏈

Let’s be honest, the food is really the main event of any Super Bowl party. | Photo by Dave Pluimer

Hut, hut, hike— that’s right, INDY, Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner.

Whether you’re actually watching the big game — or just there for the halftime show and commercials — the key to a good Super Bowl Party: the food.

We’ve got St. Elmo Steak House‘s Executive Chef Jeremy Holmes here with four tips for throwing a winning party:

Prep what you can the night before. Clean + chop veggies, put the beers on ice, and make sure you have serve-ready dishware.
Glazed meatballs or wings are always a hit. Show off your own chef skills and coat them in St. Elmo Root Beer Glaze or try Chef Jeremy’s Sweet & Spicy Wing recipe.
Meat-free options are a must. Need some inspo? This Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip will impress all guests.
Have a game day toast ready. Celebrate Rihanna’s performance with a St. Elmo ready-to-pour Cosmopolitan or Espresso Martini.*

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Weather

35º | Snow | 99% chance of precipitation
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in for Indianapolis until 7 p.m. We’re expected to see 5-8 inches of snow falling temperatures. Use caution while driving on bridges and overpasses. 🌨️ (FOX59)

Development

The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee approved $18.8 million in TIF bonds for the City Market East project. There will be two phases of the project: redeveloping the Gold Building into apartments and demolishing a wing of City Market for an 11-story apartment tower. Learn more. 🏗️ (IBJ)

Edu

Cummins established a new program to address technical skills gaps at Arsenal Tech on Monday. Beginning this fall, Technical Education for Communities will give vocational educational training to juniors and seniors at the school through hands-on learning. There are only five TEC programs in the country. 🍎 (Inside Indiana Business)

Cause

Indy now has its own chapter of New York City-based national nonprofit Women in Sports and Events (WISE), which has a mission to support women in sports and provides them with mentors. Its first event was on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and future events include networking gatherings and panel discussions. Get the details. 🏀 (Inside Indiana Business)

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars, foodies. The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site’s Juneteenth Foodways Festival is set for Saturday, June 17. Just like last year’s inaugural event, it will celebrate the many ways Black culinary traditions have influenced American culture with samples from Black-owned food vendors and retail booths. Apply to be a festival partner. 🗓️

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This might sound cheesy, but we value your opinion. We want to know what locally-made sandwiches you loaf the best. You’ve been on a roll with your recommendations, and we’re bready to share your responses in an upcoming newsletter. Let us know. 🥪

Wellness

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Development

What you want to do with Indy’s old Marsh locations

Exterior of temporary library inside Marsh supermarket

INDYtoday readers blew us away with their suggestions this week. | Photo by INDYtoday team

We asked and you delivered, Hoosiers. After sharing some of Indy’s plans for its vacant Marsh locations, we offered up an opportunity for INDYtoday readers to brainstorm about what they would like to see move in. And boy, is our cart full of thoughtful nuggets.

Indoor playgrounds

The overwhelming consensus among Indy residents was to transform the grocery stores into indoor playgrounds for kids. Some suggested modeling them after KidCity or Skyzone and including a coffee shop for parents.

More gyms

This survey has taught us that Hoosiers love VASA Fitness and Planet Fitness. There were several votes for each, especially in the Greenwood, Bargersville, Whiteland, and Franklin areas.

Activity venues

There was a healthy mix of bowling alleys, pickleball courts, roller skating rinks, and indoor soccer suggestions, and one of you said an indoor dog park would be helpful to exercise those high energy dogs.

A place for food

While a good number of you shouted out more Trader Joe’s, there were some other great food-related suggestions, as well. Between a test kitchen, a food hall, and another Saraga location, we vote for sticking with something local.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: I can’t write about coffee shops open late without reminiscing about evenings spent at Thirsty Scholar. We thought we had seen progress being made to this once lively spot for studying and socializing, but that buzz has died down. If you have an update, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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