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February 25, 2021
Built in 1931, the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant on Massachusetts Avenue debuted the same year as the Empire State Building, Dick Tracy comic strips, and the U.S. patent for the aerosol can. This glorious Art Deco structure wrapped in white glazed terra cotta with ornamental chevrons and sunbursts stood sentinel along one of the original diagonals through downtown Indianapolis as the Great Depression raged and World War II commenced. It survived urban flight and Mass Ave’s many phases from a 1970s skid row to a scrappy 1980s artists’ haven to the current condo-lined jewel in the crown of urban Indy.
Jan 11, 2021 / 08:59 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District on Massachusetts Avenue is coming off an impressive opening weekend.
Among the restaurants that have spots in the food hall, which opened Jan. 5, are four that feature Latin flavors.
La Chinita Poblana is a Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant with tacos.
Azucar Morena offers a variety of traditional Venezuelan arepas, gluten-free pan-cooked corn cakes stuffed with a variety of fillings.
Gaucho’s Fire is a Brazilian eatery that also runs a popular food truck. They offer steak sandwiches, chimichurri fries and other street food favorites.
And then there’s Multicultural Contributor Gloria Jiminez’s favorite spot: Abbiocco.
Entertainment, dining and a hotel are rejuvenating the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 8:46 PM EST January 5, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS People are finally getting a taste of the city s newest hotspot.
Tuesday morning, the Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District opened to the public.
It s housed in a 36,000-square-foot space that was once a garage for the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, built in 1931. The sprawling space is now home to 14 locally-owned and operated restaurants and shops, with more to follow.
Lance George, who stopped by to check things out, called it, absolutely fantastic. It s great to have so many restaurants here.