10.20.2023

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🍕 Slice, slice baby

15 places to get your pizza fix in Indianapolis

Craving just a slice (or two) at the end of a night out? Goodfellas has your back. | Photo by @goodfellaspie

Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Indy’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 15 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.

Local legends

Bazbeaux, Multiple locations
With three locations and 37 years in business, Bazbeaux is an Indy icon. From traditional to exotic + premium toppings, plus multiple vegan options, you can truly build the pizza of your dreams here.

Jockamo’s Upper Crust Pizza, Multiple locations
Jockamo’s is beloved for its huge menu of unique pizzas, like the Bollywood and the chicken broccoli alfredo. It even serves breakfast-style “hangover pizzas” all day Saturday + Sunday.

INDYtoday: INDY_King Dough pizza_OCT23 — We never thought we’d be ordering truffle fries to go alongside our pizza — thanks to King Dough for changing the game.
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Photo by @kingdoughindy

Fancier fare

King Dough, Holy Cross
Want a fancy date night, but also, pizza? King Dough takes pride in its upscale menu, from a grape + gorgonzola pizza to truffle fries. In fair weather months, it also has some of the best outdoor seating in the city.

Byrne’s Grilled Pizza, Meridian-Kessler
After getting its start as a humble food truck, Byrne’s has become a local staple, bolstered by not only its variety of unique pizzas but its special sauces like caper + olive or spicy beer cheese. The in-house Rhino Bar offers an impressive variety of wine and cocktails to round out your fancy meal.

INDYtoday: INDY_Futuro Pizza_OCT23 — Futuro’s deep dish pizzas are so deep, you’re likely to fill up after just two slices.
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Photo by @futuroindy

Cross-country crusts

Futuro, Holy Cross
Known for its Detroit-style deep dish pizza, Futuro has made a name for itself with clever combos and huge pies. If you don’t love deep dish, thin crust and gluten-free crust options are also available.

Giorgio’s Pizza, Mile Square
Big stuffed crust fan? You can choose any filling to stuff with your pizza with at this unassuming downtown restaurant. Led by an Italian-born chef, Giorgio’s also offers authentic Italian-style slices.

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Events

Friday, Oct. 20

Bands Of America Super Regional Friday Prelims | Friday, Oct. 20 | 8:30 a.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | $30 | Witness this spectacular music and pageantry event as bands prep for the Grand National Championships next month.
Free Statewide Eviction Defense Legal Clinic | Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Get a legal consultation regarding evictions over Zoom at this event made possible by the IHCDA and the Indiana Bar Foundation.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Indiana Women’s Half Marathon & 5K | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Carmel Gazebo, 3 Civic Sq., Carmel | $20-$75 | Lace up your running (or walking) shoes for one of the largest, female-only half marathons in the US, plus a post-race party.
12th Annual Shop Til You Drop | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel | Free | This fair will feature handmade craft items, Greek lunch items and pastries, and a cathedral tour.
Halloween Party at the Rose | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Marilyn Rose Center, 205 E. Palmer St., Indianapolis | $10-$20 | Create your best costume and come enjoy DJs, a costume contest, and art at this 21+ party.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis | $35-$80 | Get ready for a night full of laughs as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse.

Monday, Oct. 23

Everwise Credit Union Grand Opening in Westfield | Monday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 28 | Times vary | 45 W. Tournament Trl., Westfield | Free | Join in the grand opening celebrations — open a checking account with Everwise and get a $200 bonus, plus be entered to win another $500.*

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Three Chaplains Movie Screening | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 3 p.m. | IUPUI Campus Center Theater, 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis | Free | See the movie screening of “Three Chaplains,” about the struggles of three different chaplains in the US Military, before it is shown nationwide.

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Community

Circle SPARK Fest is coming to Monument Circle

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Last year’s festival fun. | Photo by Downtown Indy, Inc.

Circle SPARK Fest is once again returning to Downtown Indy, and this year it’s bigger than ever.

A collaborative production between Downtown Indy, Inc. and Big Car Collaborative, the festival celebrates all things local arts + culture. Swing by the south end of Monument Circle on Saturday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Oct. 29 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. both days — attendance is free.

Five festival activities you can’t miss:

Carve a (free) pumpkin. Your spooky or sweet jack-o-lantern will be ready just in time for Halloween.
Visit all the vendor booths. To celebrate Filipino culture and the end of Asian American heritage month, enjoy ube from one of the many UbeFest! food + retail vendors.
Listen to live performances by an array of local musicians.
Participate in an interactive booth. (Pottery, anyone?)
Relax on the SPARK pop-up park green space while you enjoy something tasty from one of the many food + drink vendors.

Learn more about the Circle SPARK Fest

News Notes

Eat

Longtime Indy favorite Kountry Kitchen has finally reopened, after a fire caused the restaurant to close its doors in 2020. Show your support by stopping by this weekend or making a reservation for Soul Food Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Transit

Noticing more traffic than usual in Lawrence? That’s because IndyGo is upgrading the Purple Line to extend all the way through downtown Indianapolis. After the $188 million project is completed, commuters should only have to wait about 15 minutes between each bus to the city. (WTHR)

Outdoors

Deemed by NASA as “the prettiest showers of the year,” the Orionids meteor shower will peak this weekend. For the best chance at catching the phenomenon, go to a dark open area after midnight or right before dawn. (USA Today)

Sports

Ahead of the The NBA All-Star Game coming to Indy on Sunday, Feb. 18, the NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed that the game may return to a traditional East vs. West format. The league hasn’t confirmed a formal change yet, but we’ll let you know if it does. (IBJ)

Real Estate

Liberty Village, the most recent housing development planned in Lebanon, has already approved about 800 new homes this year — and the number just went up. Plans have been approved for Lennar to build an additional 85 homes, which are expected to hit the market for about $350,000. (IBJ)

Edu

Indiana college enrollment this fall increased by roughly 4,700 students from last year — marking the largest increase in 13 years. State leaders have been focused on increasing college attendance after years of declining rates, and this data shows their efforts are paying off. (IBJ)

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Development

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New development begins in North Mass District

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Community leaders including Mayor Joe Hogsett gathered to break ground on the next phase of development for the North Mass District. | Photo by @indy_dmd

While many Indianapolis neighborhoods have been well-established for decades, others are just getting started — such as the North Mass District.

This week, city leaders and developers broke ground on the next phase of the area’s development, which is located along Mass Avenue just northeast of the I-70/I-65 split. The district currently includes popular gym North Mass Boulder and adjoining Box Factory, which consists mainly of adaptive office spaces.

First up and expected to wrap in spring 2024 is the Penn Electric Switch, which will include creative office spaces and a new Cunningham Restaurant Group property called Shindig. The concept and menu for the restaurant have not been revealed yet.

After Penn Electric Switch is completed, crews will pivot their focus to the Ingram Apartments, which will include 180+ apartment units. Construction for the building is expected to start in summer 2024.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Shea

From the editor

Almost every time we’re in the area, my fiancé asks if we can go to Futuro. Our favorite pizza is the Spotted Pig, with applewood smoked bacon, jalapenos, goat cheese, ricotta, and hot honey (I always ask for extra on the side.)

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