The Alchemist is serving up golden vibes in the old West Fork building. | Photo by INDYtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Indy’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Indianapolis. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Swig,9510 N. Meridian St. | Soda Get ready to Swig. The popular soft drink chain’s second Indy location is now serving guests.
The Alchemist, 1660 Bellefontaine St. | Coffee + cocktails This new cozy spot is currently open for coffee service daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow it on social media for updates on hours and cocktail service.
Tom’s Watch Bar, 140 S. Illinois St. | Sports bar There’s a new spot for game days down the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium. The 10,000-sqft sports bar features immersive 360° viewing technology, a stadium-sized screen, 135 high-definition displays, and upscale food + beverages.
Celebration Crossing: Holiday Sounds | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 19 | 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | Museum admission | Enjoy the sounds of the season from community choirs, bands, ensembles, and soloists.
Yuletide Tiki Tavern | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Friday, Jan. 31 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Gather 22 | Cost of purchase | Escape into a festive oasis filled with island-inspired cocktails, holiday flavors, and cozy vibes that’ll keep the winter blues at bay.
Walkin & Talkin in a Winter Wonderland III | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Monday, Dec. 16 | 6-7:45 p.m. | Hilbert Circle Theatre | $15 | Go on a history walk and talk around downtown + inside Hilbert Circle Theater.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Christmas in the Village: Ladies Night | 5-9 p.m. | Zionsville Main Street | Cost of purchase | Get your friends together and head to Zionsville for an evening of shopping and dining.
Friday, Dec. 13
INSPIREsmall.biz 2025 Preview Party | 4-6 p.m. | Nexus Impact Center | Free | Be part of this exciting event where you can inspire and be inspired by the small business community.
Saturday, Dec. 14
A Holiday Bake Sale | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Borage | Cost of purchase | Indulge in this holiday-themed bake sale with goods by six different local bakers.
✨ You’re invited to a surreal New Year’s celebration
Presented by Newfields
The celebration includes “THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Dalí Alive,” all four floors of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and admission to “Winterlights, presented by Bank of America.” | Photo provided by Newfields
The second annual New Year’s Eve party (themed “Melt into the Moment”) is back with a twisted take on an evening of glitz, glamour, live music, and high spirits.
Don your most elegant evening wear with a dash of inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s wild and wonderful imagination.
Bundle back up, Indy. Much colder air will arrive today with snow bursts in the afternoon. Commuters should also prepare for potentially slick roads during the evening commute. Bitter cold temperatures that will feel like 0 to -10º are expected to wake us up tomorrow morning.
Traffic
More changes are coming to I-465 this week. See the list of latest lane closures drivers can expect. (IndyStar)
Development
An Avon-based developer plans to build a $22 million apartment + retail project just south of 38th Street and Keystone Avenue. It’s set to include 92 apartments at market rate + reduced-income housing meant to serve homeless veterans, plus 3,700 sqft of retail space. A timeline hasn’t been released. (IBJ)
Sports
Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 Athlete of the Year by TIME Magazine yesterday. The 22-year-old has set the WNBA on fire, setting records left and right + helping propel the Fever to their first playoff in eight years. (WTHR)
Concert
Three-time Grammy winner Nelly will bring his “Where The Party At Tour” to Ruoff Music Center on Aug. 14, 2025. The tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nelly’s debut album “Country Grammar.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. (WRTV)
Trending
Taylor Swift might be returning to Indy with Travis Kelce. According to Caitlin Clark’s Time Athlete of the Year article, Swift told Clark that they plan to attend a Fever game in 2025 now that her tour is over. (IndyStar)
Listen
The Pacers are struggling to win against just about anybody. What is going on? Can they actually fix this? Listen with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
Travel
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🎁 7 holiday presents $20 or less
Including a chic bedside carafe and a winter-friendly lip balm. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick:Indiana heart shot glass | $10 | A cute shot glass for Hoosiers to add to their collection.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $18.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Eucalyptus shower steamers | $19.99 | They’ll love aromatherapy shower steamers that smell like peppermint, menthol, and eucalyptus.
A great gift for a significant other or someone you love — a personalized song plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
ICYMI: I checked out Tom’s Watch Bar Monday night and got to try some of its food menu items. My favorite was the Ahi Tuna Tower — which is not something you’d expect at a sports bar. It tasted so fresh and light. Next time I wanna go out to watch a game, I know where I’m going.
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