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Good Friday morning. This is Fishers Digest. The gift basket of hot takes and local Fishers news for you to unwrap twice a week 🎁🧺
In today’s digest:
When Cafe Patachou will open
We tested six restaurants in Fishers for accessibility
Mark Pi’s announcement
Your weekend preview
— Written by Lindsey Watson and Skyler Braun
This issue is 1,530 words, a 5-minute read.
The Digest
What’s up with Patachou
Rendering of what the final building will look like
Cafe Patachou's Fishers location is making steady progress towards a November opening. The exterior work is largely complete, with the building's core and shell now in place. Current efforts are now focused on behind-the-scenes work. Various utility companies are busy making connections for electricity, gas, and water.
For the interior, plans are finalized and moving through the city's permitting process. As of now, we are told there are no delays, and everything is proceeding as expected.
An accessible farmers market ❤️
Saturday is Accessibility and Inclusion Day at the Fishers Farmers Market! From 8 am - 12 pm, you’ll find the usual suspects along with other vendors and organizations dedicated to promoting local accessibility. Don’t miss out!
In line with this theme, I recently took my daughter, who uses a wheelchair, on a tour of Fishers restaurants. Check out my blog post highlighting the highs and lows of accessibility in our local dining spots. Did your favorite restaurant make the cut? 🤔
Maple Del - V2 🍁
The first go around of Maple Del didn't do so great... the project with apartments was abandoned. But this week, the Fishers Redevelopment Commission approved a new agreement that will bring new life to the area. 56 town homes in the $550,000 range, and 10 single family homes in the $750,000 range. Check it out!
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The Happenings
Weekend preview 📆
ICYMI from Tuesday’s issue:
> Make it take it: Jackson Pollock art classes are tonight at the new art center in downtown Fishers
> The 21+ Adult’s Beach Night at Geist Waterfront Park is Saturday night
> The Summer Maker’s Market at Daniel’s Vineyard is this Sunday
The crit cup is in town 🚲️
Today’s race route
This weekend Indy will serve as the 5th stop for the American Criterium Cup hosting two crit races, a bike race where cyclists compete for some serious cheddar. Here are the details:
Today is the Mass Ave Crit > expect a “street-party vibe” happening from 4-9:30 PM on the 1-kilometer course. I’d post up at one of the bars/restaurants along the 400 block and watch the show!
Saturday is the Indy Crit > expect a family-friendly festival at University Park starting at 9:30 AM. Pros will finish out at 2:45 and 4:05 PM. There will also be a youth race, food, vendors, and two BMX shows.
Meet the plant community🪴
What claims to be the biggest plant party in Indiana will happen this Sunday from 12-5 pm in Indianapolis! This show caters to everyone in the plant community, from rookie plant parents to hard core collectors. The market plans should also have something for everybody. Tickets here.
If this isn’t your jam, the Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association is hosting a Daylily sale at the HamCo Fairgounds. Details here.
Berry Cherry Festival at Tuttle’s 🍒 🫐
This is a two day festival full happening at Tuttle’s Orchard this weekend. Celebrate summer with delicious berry and cherry treats, family-friendly activities, and more! Learn more.
Carpool Cinema
Crosspoint Church is hosting a parking lot movie night that is open for all to show “Top Gun: Maverick”. Details here.
School is in session (sort of)🎓️
Last call: City Government Academy Applications
Twice a year as a resident of Fishers, you have the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at how the City of Fishers government runs. And it’s not boring politics stuff. It’s an interactive experience showing you where the heck your toilet waste goes when you flush, how Fishers PD can find old crime guns, and much more. Sign ups here.
Fishers Police Academy
Apps are open for the Citizen’s Police Academy. Classes will be held weekly from 8/14 to 9/20. You could be one of the 25 selected applicants to experience demos and receive instruction on topics such as criminal law, crime prevention, defensive tactics, and the K-9 program.
The Mayor’s Youth Academy
The Mayor’s Youth Academy also invites Fishers High School juniors with a GPA of 3.0+ who are interested in various aspects of city government. This is an excellent opportunity to gain immersive experience working with the Mayor and city council officials. And, it wouldn’t look bad on a college application either 🙂 Registration is open until July 26. Apply here.
🎶 Live Music
Our pick: Corey Cox at Parks Place Pub. Corey is a country artist who has rocked over 1,000 shows between Indiana and Nashville, TN. He’s headlined for some of the greats like Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, and many more. He is epic and whenever he plays it’s a must see 🎸 FREE 8-11 pm tonight at PPP.
How’d we find out where Corey is playing? Easy, we used our live music venues list on our site below 👇️
Local Business
When will Melt N’ Dip open? 🍫🫕
Melt n’ Dip is planning to open its doors this August, with a soft launch for staff scheduled for late July. Want to be the first to know when they officially open? Follow their Instagram or stay subscribed to this newsletter. We'll make sure you're in the loop as soon as they make the announcement.
You'll find Melt n Dip at 9840 E 116th St, SUITE 100, Fishers, IN 46037. If you're familiar with The Yard District, it's in the former Hollywood Feed building, which moved across the street.
Fishers Food Truck scene: Naan Stop
It started raining right after I took this pic 😎
Did you know Fishers' food truck scene is booming? At least it feels like it is. We stumbled upon Naan-STOP, a newcomer parked in a church lot on Olio Road that opened in early June. If you’re on the east side of Fishers and been wondering how this is, here's the scoop:
Restaurant-quality Indian food, minus the walls:
Freshly cooked to order (worth the short 5-minute wait)
Diverse menu nails three different dishes we tried
Open late - perfect for 10 pm curry cravings
The cherry on top? The friendly local owners running the show.
Verdict: 👍️ We'll be back for seconds.
Rapid Fire Hits
Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐
After 30 years, Mark Pi’s Asian restaurant is closing down. The owners are hanging up their chef hat to retire. Read the door sign here. I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭 (Reddit)
Stevanato, an Italian-based life sciences company that makes glass vials and syringes right here in Fishers, has committed to paying Fishers employees a minimum of $70,000/year. Check them out if you are in the market! (IBJ) *May require a subscription to read
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on the brink of making history as Indiana’s first independent presidential candidate in over 20 years. County officials have confirmed enough petition signatures to get him on the November ballot. (State Affairs)
Caitlin Clark is leading the WNBA as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. We are halfway through the season so hopefully she can hang on to her lead! (AP News)
Did your neighborhood make the cut? Check out this final round of grants to see if your ‘hood will be getting money from the city (Fishers Digest)
Larry in Fishers is your go-to when it comes to school news reporting. He goes to most of the meetings and provides nice coverage of what you should know (Larry in Fishers)
Sun King was ranked #3 by U.S. Open Beer Championships! (Fox59)
City council meets on Monday. Here is the agenda (City of Fishers)
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