The long-awaited, full-service Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opens in Broad Ripple on Nov. 1.
The pizza model, beloved amongst many Chicago deep-dish pizza fans, will usher in diners at 6320 Ferguson St.
It’s the third Lou Malnati’s within the space, however the first the place prospects can get pleasure from pizzas at their restaurant. Shops that opened in Carmel in October 2020 and at 2902 W. 86th St. in Indianapolis in March are carryout and supply solely.
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“This would be the first one that you could even have the pizza proper out of the pan at a desk, so we’re actually enthusiastic about his opening,” Peter Conway who oversees Indianapolis operations, instructed IndyStar.
With the full-service operation comes a extra in depth menu — with extra appetizers, pastas, sandwiches and pan chocolate chip cookie and ice cream dessert that is well-liked on the Northbrook, Unwell.-based chain.
“That is one thing that you simply solely have once you’re sitting in our eating room, which is our hottest dessert,” Conway mentioned. “There are further choices that we’re excited to supply to all of the Hoosiers.”
Amusement park theme
The 5,600-square-foot Broad Ripple retailer, situated in a former physician’s workplace and adjoining to the Recent Thyme Market, could have a full-service bar, providing up beer, wine and cocktails.
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The decor there’s themed for a 1900’s Broad Ripple amusement park with pictures, murals and curler coaster references.
“We’re paying homage to it; so it is sort of a enjoyable factor,” Conway mentioned. “There is a couple various things which are sort of all tied collectively and provides that feeling of being half enjoyable household outings. And that is who we’re. So all of it ties collectively very properly.”
The 50-year-old, family-owned chain has greater than 60 areas within the Chicago space, Arizona, the Indianapolis space and Wisconsin; solely lately transferring into the latter two areas.
“There’s numerous Hoosiers who’re acquainted with us from visits to Chicago or who’ve had our transport program earlier than,” Conway mentioned. “The meals tradition in Indianapolis is one thing that we’ve been looking ahead to years and actually needed to be part of.”
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Moreover, proprietor Marc Malnati, son of the founder, is an Indiana College graduate.
The Broad Ripple restaurant will seat about 160 company between the eating room, bar space and an outside patio.
A separate entrance shall be obtainable for carryout prospects. The restaurant additionally could have curbside pick-up, no-contact supply, and drop-off catering companies.
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About 140 individuals will work on the Broad Ripple restaurant, with positions nonetheless being crammed by means of on-line and open interview occasions on the retailer. Candidates can apply on-line at loumalnatis.com/careers or by texting “Lous” to 242424.
The shop at 6320 Ferguson St. opens at 4 p.m. Nov. 1. Restaurant hours shall be obtainable on-line at loumalnatis.com/indiana.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Comply with her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.
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