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March 13, 2024
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A unique culinary destination will be coming to the Discovery Park District at Purdue with the Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) announcement of a new, farm-to-table restaurant that will be housed in a historic barn slated to be revitalized as a future community hub. The restaurant will occupy part of the planned 10,600-square-foot, multi-use building located between Airport Road and McCutcheon Drive just off Mitch Daniels Boulevard. While the menu is still being developed, it will highlight CRG’s commitment to “local is best” and unforgettable guest dining experiences. CRG also brought Bru Burger Bar to downtown Lafayette in 2019. "We are excited to be a part of this project in bringing farm-to-table to both a restaurant and private dining venue.  The partnership with the Purdue Agriculture program will be a perfect fit connecting us to local sourcing.  We look forward to introducing a new concept to serve the Greater Lafayette community," said Mike Cunningham, founder and CEO of Cunningham Restaurant Group. The new facility — including restaurant, retail and event space — will be constructed using a century-old barn donated by Sonny Beck, CEO of Beck’s Hybrids. Construction will keep the character and feel of the historic barn while providing the modern structure and amenities needed for a high-capacity hospitality space.  “We as a family wanted to give something back to Purdue and we thought Beck Barn would be particularly useful as a bridge between Indiana history and its future development,” Beck said. “We’re excited to work with the Cunningham Restaurant Group to develop this icon within Discovery Park District.” The development is part of a larger effort to fully realize the district’s master plan and will anchor an upgrade of surrounding Squirrel Park. With high sustainability aspirations and expansive green space surroundings, the project aims to set a new precedent for what hospitality spaces can offer alongside a university setting. “From the very beginning, we’ve had the vision of creating a welcoming place to live, work, learn and play,” said Jeremy Slater, vice president of capital projects and facilities at Purdue Research Foundation. “We’re looking forward to our vision coming to life for the Greater Lafayette community with the new restaurant in the iconic Beck Barn.” To learn more about the Beck Barn gathering space and follow along with future updates, visit the Discovery Park District website.
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March 1, 2024
Downey Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit located in the heart of the historic Irvington district in Indianapolis and has been serving children and their families for more than 40 years. Visit any Cunningham Restaurant Group location on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, mention Downey Cooperative, and a percentage of the proceeds from your meal will be donated to Downey's fund for construction of a new Outdoor Play + Learning Environment!
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February 26, 2024
Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) opens its 15th BRU Burger Bar location today in Bloomington, Indiana, near the campus of Indiana University. 
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February 12, 2024
Offering the best of the CRG brands you love delivered in Downtown Indy
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February 1, 2024
–Ninety-eight restaurants join the ranks of the most celebrated dining establishments in North America.
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January 31, 2024
In a new post from Only In Your State, author Tori Jane talks about Vida. "Sometimes, you get the urge to take your special someone and go out on the town. I get it – we’ve all been there. But should you feel the need to do this soon, what are your options? Lucky for us, we live in the Midwest – where food and ambiance are to die for. There are plenty of cozy, romantic restaurants in Indiana to pick from, but there’s one in Indy that grabs my attention every time I happen to pass by or notice it: Vida. This incredibly intimate, elegant dining experience is ten steps above the rest in every way, from service to presentation. Come see, and arrive hungry..."
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January 25, 2024
Livery (#66) has been named Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat 2024! Each year, Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat recognizes the local restaurants across the U.S. and Canada that truly reflect the unique tastes of the Yelp community. This is the second consecutive year that Livery, located at 720 N College Ave in Indianapolis, has received recognition from Yelp as one of the top places to eat in the United States. Yelp said, "With its historical setting, open-air rooftop, and contemporary-rustic decor, Livery has become an Indianapolis fan favorite. But it’s the unique take on traditional dishes from Spain, South America, and Mexico that customers truly love, landing this spot on our Top 100 list for the 2nd year in a row. There’s a wide mix of shareable small plates to choose from, starting with the “incredible” empanadas: choose from queso, steak, lamb, potato, chorizo, and more (including a seasonal sweet corn empanada, a summertime favorite). Yelpers also rave about signature entrees such as Paella with shrimp, scallops, and chorizo fried rice (it’s “still lingering in my mind,” says Yelp Elite Jazmine P.); Green Chile Lamb with spoonbread, pickled white onion, Fresno chiles, and hot tomato crema; and the “pretty and delicious” Skirt Steak with fried Manchego and polenta.
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January 24, 2024
Vida's Executive Chef, Thomas Melvin, was announced on January 24, 2024 as a semifinalist in the 2024 James Beard Awards Best Chef category for the Great Lakes region. Established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991, the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards are one of five separate recognition programs of the James Beard Awards. The awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.
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January 22, 2024
Commission Row, a Cunningham Restaurant Group concept, opens today at 110 S. Delaware Street. Commission Row is a partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment that includes 30,000 square feet of dining and entertainment space in downtown Indianapolis. The project includes a basement-level speakeasy, Mel’s at Commission Row, as well as the street-level chophouse and seafood restaurant and an upper-level private event space, Above at Commission Row.
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January 18, 2024
Cunningham Restaurant Group is excited to participate in the 2024 Devour Indy Winterfest. From January 22 through February 4, guests can experience our unique, exciting, and value-priced menus at all Indianapolis area locations. To take advantage of these special menus, simply choose a restaurant and Devour Indy!
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December 26, 2023
The Indianapolis Business Journal revealed their 15 most-downloaded IBJ Podcast episodes of 2023, with host Mason King’s interview with Cunningham Restaurant Group CEO Mike Cunningham at the top of the list.
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December 15, 2023
Over the last year, the Greater Cincinnati area welcomed a lot of new and exciting restaurant and bar concepts to the local dining scene. From popular chains expanding to the Tri-State to newcomers with offerings ranging from authentic Italian to fresh seafood and oysters, and bars and breweries with unique, fantastical concepts, here is just a sampling of the new restaurants that opened in 2023.
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November 20, 2023
Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), an Indianapolis based restaurant group, will host a career fair on December 4th and 5th to fill nearly 200 jobs for their latest development, Commission Row. Commission Row is a partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and includes 30,000 square feet of dining and entertainment space in downtown Indianapolis.
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November 17, 2023
Cunningham Restaurant Group Founder & CEO Mike Cunningham shares how this group has grown to 18 concepts with 42 locations across three states.
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November 16, 2023
The humble-but-heroic hamburger is one of the world’s great dishes, so after picking the 50 best burgers in America, Enjoy Travel wanted to go that little bit further and help their readers find the best Ohio Burgers. BRU Burger Cincinnati was #13 on the list!
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November 5, 2023
Visitors to Indianapolis, Indiana's capital, are often intrigued by the city's vibrant culinary scene. Known affectionately as the Circle City, Indianapolis presents a diverse array of gastronomic delights sure to enthrall any food lover.
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Brand Highlights
October 26, 2023
Livery (#1), Vida (#3), Modita (#43), and Union 50 (#44) were all named amongst Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat In Indianapolis, IN (2023).
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Press Release
October 20, 2023
BISWIRE/Oct. 18, 2023 — Pure Development, Third Street Ventures, Stenz Construction Corporation, and the City of Indianapolis broke ground today on the next phase of the North Mass District. On the heels of the successful Box Factory Project, the development team is moving forward with two new projects: The Penn Electric Switch and The Ingram Apartments.
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October 5, 2023
An eclipse is coming to Indy - cheers! To get ready for Indy's placement in the path of totality of the Total Solar Eclipse in April 2024, ten Indianapolis cocktail restaurants have embraced the celestial event by crafting a unique lineup of eclipse-themed cocktails. Drawing inspiration from the cosmic spectacle, these concoctions blend exotic ingredients and mesmerizing colors, giving you the chance to toast to the eclipse in style. Read on to get a taste of these ten eclipse-themed cocktails, and visit our guide to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse to start planning your April trip.
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October 4, 2023
When I was growing up in Fort Wayne, The Landing was one of those places you just wanted so badly to be cool. One little block nestled in the heart of downtown, the street is lined with beautiful architecture. It even had its ready-to-be-a-destination-point name. “Where are you going?” “The Landing.”
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Press Release
October 2, 2023
Indianapolis, IN, October 2, 2023 – Theo’s Italian, a Cunningham Restaurant Group concept, opens today in The Shops at Perry Crossing.  A brand new concept opening in the CRG repertoire of restaurants.  
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Brand Highlights
September 20, 2023
Today, this area has a new life, and has become a new point of destination at “The Landing."
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September 17, 2023
Founded in 1997, Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group now counts 17 distinctive dining concepts spread over a total of about 40 establishments in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. A sampling: Mesh, Rize, Provision, Bru Burger Bar, Modita, Union 50, Nesso, Stonecreek Dining Company and the nationally rated Vida and Livery. And the stovetop at CRG’s development kitchen in downtown Indianapolis is full: The company is opening several new concepts in the next year, and founder and CEO Mike Cunningham estimates that the group could have as many as 60 locations within three years. 
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Press Release
September 6, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., September 6, 2023 - Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), an Indianapolis based restaurant group, was named one of America’s Top 25 Restaurant Groups by Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN). The list highlights “those restaurant groups across the U.S. that are blending the creative spirit of independents with the operational and financial scale of chains.”
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Brand Highlights
August 14, 2023
#8: Cunningham Restaurant Group, Indianapolis, 38 units
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August 4, 2023
Vida (#29) and Livery (#4) were both recently named amongst Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In The Midwest 2023. 
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Press Release
June 30, 2023
Indianapolis, IN, June, 30, 2023 – Stone Creek Dining Company, a Cunningham Restaurant Group concept, reopens today in Perry Crossing.  Since 2005, Stone Creek Dining Company has been serving guests in Plainfield.  Known well for its steaks, seafood and pasta, the restaurant reopens with the same team and menu offerings guests have come to know and enjoy.
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Brand Highlights
June 5, 2023
Mesh Louisville offers a delightful dining experience with its inviting atmosphere, attentive staff, and delectable menu. Whether you choose to dine on the patio, surrounded by a cozy ambiance created by the standing heaters, or inside the quiet and relaxed dining area, Mesh provides the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience, with attentive service that caters to your needs.
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Brand Highlights
April 25, 2023
At this understated spot (601 E. New York St.), which opened in 2016, chef Thomas Melvin’s four-course lineup includes a roasted carrot with black bean purée and curry vinaigrette and a salad of “wall greens” that, yes, come off a wall in the kitchen, where Melvin grows leafy greens, herbs, and flowers hydroponically. “The cuisine of Vida is always an evolution,” he told me. 
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Brand Highlights
April 11, 2023
Latin-inspired tapas restaurant Livery celebrated its grand opening in the Montgomery Quarter development on April 10.
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Press Release
April 10, 2023
“Livery has been very popular in the Indianapolis downtown market, and we see it as an excellent fit for Montgomery as well.  We are excited to bring another CRG concept to the Cincinnati market,” said CRG President and CEO, Mike Cunningham.
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Press Release
March 21, 2023
Pacers Sports & Entertainment has partnered with Indiana-based Cunningham Restaurant Group to operate Commission Row, the three-level dining and entertainment complex on Bicentennial Unity Plaza adjacent to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Press Release
February 20, 2023
Montgomery, Ohio - February 20, 2023 – Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) opens its 14th BRU Burger Bar location today in the Montgomery Quarter Development located in Montgomery. 
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Brand Highlights
January 26, 2023
The accolades keep coming for Indy restaurants.
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December 12, 2022
We can’t say enough about this neighborhood eatery, just a few minutes’ walk along the Cultural Trail from the Bottleworks District. Housed in a restored two-story 1890s building formerly used as horse stables, Livery’s space is a beauty inside and out, successfully intermingling modern elements with its past. And that’s not even the best part …
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November 28, 2022
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Boulder Creek Dining Company has brought back several items from its original menu. 
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October 26, 2022
Indianapolis Monthly's "The Dish" recently highlighted Nesso's Beet Salad in an article about beet dishes across Indianapolis. 
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October 21, 2022
You had us at Bourbon Burger. But in case you need to know more, this one comes with bacon, a peppercorn-bourbon glaze and horseradish havarti. 
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October 19, 2022
Originally opened in Indianapolis, this craft beer and burger heaven was such a hit in its hometown that it’s since expanded with three additional locales across three states. You can’t go wrong with any beef-and-bun combo here, but the Stilton Bleu Cheese Burger is the best.
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October 19, 2022
Along with its burgeoning art scene, Indianapolis is also garnering attention for its food scene, with top chefs and restaurants getting noticed by the James Beard Foundation with nominations across categories. But, of course, the best way to sample what a city offers may be through its cuisine, and foodies have plenty of fodder in Indianapolis.
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October 14, 2022
Livery and Vida named amongst IBJ's top 10 best-designed restaurants and bars in central Indiana.
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Brand Highlights
September 14, 2022
THERE’S LITTLE about Cunningham Restaurant Group’s Italian flagship on the ground level of The Alexander that screams trattoria or ristorante. 
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August 29, 2022
These creative versions of the deli-counter favorite explore some delicious add-ons.
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August 24, 2022
An article written by Heather Raulerson for Travel Awaits highlights Modita as one of the top family-friendly things to do in Indianapolis.
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July 31, 2022
BRU Burger Bar and Livery named amongst ESKCA's 2022 Best Restaurants in Indianapolis. 
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July 11, 2022
Yelp recently highlighted the Top 25 Photographed Businesses in Indianapolis.  Livery, Union 50, Vida, and Mesh were all listed in this article.
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Brand Highlights
July 1, 2022
Reader's Digest recently compiled a list of the Best Burgers in the US.  For the state of Indiana, BRU Burger Bar was listed as the top place for burgers.  BRU is an ode to our love...the Burger. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. At BRU’s thirteen locations, our goal is to bring you great burgers made from the best local meats, topped with the freshest ingredients.
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Brand Highlights
June 23, 2022
Modita restaurant won best appetizer at Zoobilation this year, and when you taste one of the potstickers it’s not hard to understand why.
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June 21, 2022
Burger lovers, mark your calenders. Cincinnati Burger Week 2022 is less than a month away, bringing the burger-themed restaurant week back to Greater Cincinnati for its eighth year. 
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Brand Highlights
June 17, 2022
When my husband, Steve, and I arrived at Vida, a AAA-Four-Diamond restaurant tucked into the Lockerbie Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, we knew we were someplace special. The expansive patio with an indoor/outdoor fireplace, the verdant hydroponic wall garden and the subdued volume all gave us the impression of elegance, luxury. But there was also something familiar about the restaurant, with its exposed ceiling rafters, orange and tan upholstered chairs all neatly tucked beneath bare wood tables, and the open kitchen, where Executive Chef Thomas Melvin, a semifinalist in the 2022 James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards for Best Chef: Great Lakes, plated dishes as we passed by on the way to our seats.
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Brand Highlights
June 16, 2022
The intimate atmosphere flows out onto the patio, making this a great place to enjoy a warm spring or summer evening.
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March 22, 2022
Indy was named the most ‘Underrated Food City in America’ by Condé Nast Traveler, and for good reason. Indy’s culinary scene is booming, from tried-and-true eateries to some newcomer favorites. And because we know every memorable trip begins and ends with a great meal, we asked locals to vote for 25 locally owned restaurants across five categories that best represent Indianapolis. 
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Press Release
March 7, 2022
Vida's Executive Chef Thomas Melvin announced a James Beard Award Semifinalist. Visit Indy said, "At first, Chef Thomas didn’t believe the news. “I hung up on the first person who called me because I thought it was a joke,” he said, laughing. “But I am extremely honored. I always think about how there are people in this city that are very deserving of this recognition.”
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Press Release
February 23, 2022
Vida's Executive Chef, Thomas Melvin, was announced on February 23rd, 2022 as a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards Best Chef category for the Great Lakes region. This award is one of the nation's most prestigious. It recognizes extraordinary talent in the culinary industry as well as a commitment to gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where everyone can thrive. Congratulations to Chef Thomas!
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Brand Highlights
February 22, 2022
Livery brings its Latin flair and flavors and is located in a restored 1890s stable. It’s unique and rustic in style and provides guests with a casual dining environment. The Yuca fries come highly recommended as do the sweet plantains. It’s Latin fusion at its finest here at Livery!
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Brand Highlights
January 31, 2022
Mesh Indianapolis, Vida, and Livery Indy are featured as the best restuaruants in Indianapolis, according to Restaurant Clicks.
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Press Release
January 24, 2022
Union 50 was recently highlighted in an artiucle for Devour Indy.
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January 7, 2022
Minneapolis's Star-Tribune highlights Modita as an "upscale Asian-inspired dining has never been Indy's strong suit, but Modita, the Bottleworks hotel restaurant, is a bright spot for those who crave the flavors of the East. Artfully plated dumplings, noodles, sushi and robata-grilled meats abound."
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Press Release
December 29, 2021
Mesh Indy, Livery Indy, Union 50, Vida, and Provision are all listed as the best private dining restaurant locations in Indy. Fill out a form on our website today to book! 
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Brand Highlights
November 16, 2021
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
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Press Release
November 15, 2021
Marquee at the Landing (marqueeatthelanding.com) is the latest restaurant opening from Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group and the first in Fort Wayne, IN. Marquee is an upscale urban bar and restaurant, situated in downtown Fort Wayne at The Landing, the city's historic center. Marquee at the Landing offers a wide variety of menu options featuring creative dishes updated on a seasonal basis. The restaurant serves dinner six days a week.
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Brand Highlights
November 13, 2021
Cunningham Restaurant Group is proud to have both Union 50 and Livery Indianapolis on the Top Indiana Restautants, according to Open Table. 
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Press Release
July 9, 2021
Local is best. And for us, local starts with you and me: neighborhoods and communities where we live, work, and play. Since 1997, Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) has created an array of unforgettable dining experiences for guests. From its humble beginnings in Brownsburg, Indiana to a growing tri-state restaurant group, CRG represents a steady beat of expansion and innovation fueled by a commitment to community impact.
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June 25, 2021
Of course if you are craving a juicy burger, you now have another great option in downtown Brownsburg! BRU Burger Bar, part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group that includes Boulder Creek in Brownsburg, Charbonos in Avon and Stone Creek in Plainfield, just opened its Brownsburg location in March of this year.
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Press Release
June 21, 2021
Carmel, IN, June 21, 2021 – Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) announces the opening of its third location of RIZE. Located in Carmel in the Gateway Plaza development neighboring BRU Burger Bar Carmel, RIZE offers a selection of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. RIZE’s first location opened in the Ironworks Hotel in Indianapolis in October 2017.
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Brand Highlights
June 15, 2021
Over the last 10 years, Indianapolis has established itself as a place for good eats, carving a sizable footprint in a crowded corner of the Midwest between culinary hubs in Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Detroit. With stiff competition all around, the city has always fought for recognition, but its position has also helped Indy live up to the nickname “the crossroads of America,” attracting cooking talent from across the country, food traditions from around the world, and visitors curious about homegrown dining landmarks.
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May 31, 2021
This past weekend, 135,000 people descended on Indianapolis for the Indy 500. The iconic racing event is certainly a great reason to visit the Indy area, but Memorial Day weekend isn’t the only time you should consider Indy as a travel destination. This fun, energetic city always has tons going on and a growing list of cool neighborhoods, restaurants, shops and bars to fill even the most ambitious traveler’s itinerary.
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April 19, 2021
ESKCA features Bru Burger Bar and Livery in its list of ten of the best restaurants located in Indianapolis in 2021. Eskca's goal is to find the best restaurants in the country. Their mission" is to not only give readers access to the best places to eat wherever they go, but also to spotlight eateries that often go unnoticed despite having a stellar record." ESKCA selects the best restaurants in the country by considering the following factors: "a consistently high level of food quality, a consistently high level of customer service, restaurant traction with consumers, competitive landscape, and quality of restaurant public relations."
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Press Release
March 29, 2021
Modita rounds out Cunningham Restaurant Group’s recent openings at the historic Bottleworks District on Mass Ave. with a full-service, Asian-inspired restaurant that will be sure to delight. This newest gem in the CRG crown uses its own unique flair on dishes created with fresh local ingredients, combined with spices and flavors from various Asian cuisines and regions, unlike any other CRG concept.
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Press Release
March 23, 2021
Cunningham Restaurant Group will soon open a new concept celebrating the food and culture of Asia.  The recent attack against the Asian American community is not the first, but it is in the front of our minds because it is the most recent.  You may ask why our restaurant group speaks out at times like this against racial violence?  First, our core values of connection, honesty, ownership, respect, fairness, and kindness leave no room for sentiments that exclude or victimize others, regardless of race, nationality, color.  The second reason, more evident now than ever, is that the celebration of foods and flavors from other cultures allows us to enjoy the diversity, heritage, and unique aspects each culture brings through food.  We treat that heritage reverently in our recipes and menus that honor other cultures.  And so we speak out against any form of implicit or explicit bias that keeps us from appreciating, valuing, and honoring diversity.
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Press Release
March 15, 2021
Brownsburg, Indiana March 15, 2021 – Cunningham Restaurant Group opens its 13th BRU Burger Bar location today in the Green Street Depot Development located in Brownsburg.
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Brand Highlights
February 24, 2021
Arguably the city’s most popular restaurant group Cunningham — owner of Mesh, Livery, Bru Burger and more — is putting the final touches on its newest restaurant Modita, meaning happy and delighted.
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Brand Highlights
February 8, 2021
Livery is great for a night out with its lively rooftop and delicious Latin American food. Start with yuca fries and sweet plantains to share. For date night, Vida is a romantic pick with an impressive hydroponic herb wall and regularly changing tasting menu served by the fireplace. 
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February 1, 2021
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day; that is, of course, unless you include brunch. Who doesn't love the delicious breakfast/lunch hybrid that combines all the best parts of both daytime meals? Yelp Indy has you covered with the list of the Top 10 Brunch Spots in Hamilton County. From locally roasted coffees and savory egg dishes to pastries that will satisfy your sweet tooth, there are bunches of brunches to explore in HamCo.
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January 25, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Livery is one of 120 restaurants participating in Devour Indy’s Winterfest hoping to bring people back to dine-in at a discounted price.
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December 29, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The chefs at the Nesso Italian kitchen have a goal of pulling authentic taste out of local ingredients, but now they have some new reasons for people to come and visit the downtown restaurant.
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December 4, 2020
Chef Carl Chambers of Cunningham Restaurant Group joined us this morning to tell us all about a variety of their restaurants that are offering carryout options for the Holidays this year. This includes Stone Creek, Livery, Union 50 and more!
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December 3, 2020
Whether shopping for a special occasion or simply looking to add some pop to this undeniably bleak year, finding the perfect bottle of Champagne can be intimidating. However, with Champagne sales on the mend after a particularly brutal first half of 2020, there’s never been a better time to continue showing the venerable region some love.
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November 6, 2020
When Chef Carl is in the kitchen, you know it’s gonna be good. Here he is this morning with a few dishes from the Livery menu!
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November 3, 2020
IndyStar's "2020 Best Things" are a collection of awards given to local businesses to highlight the best that Indy has to offer. The winners of these awards are nominated on voted on by the local community members.
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Press Release
October 13, 2020
Indianapolis, IN, October 13, 2020 --  Nesso Italian Kitchen reopens to the public today after closing in March due to COVID-19 mandated shutdowns.  Nesso, Italian for “connection,” welcomes guests to enjoy an Italian-inspired dining experience in downtown Indianapolis.  Located at 339 S. Delaware Street, Nesso resides in the downstairs space of the Alexander Hotel.
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Brand Highlights
October 7, 2020
A burger is unfussy and versatile. You might prefer your burger with a beef pattie (or two or three), or a black bean patty (keep it veg), cheese (or not), avocado (or hold the green please), but whatever is nestled between two buns turns out to be a satisfying sandwich. You can make them at home, sure, but there’s something comforting about pulling up to your favorite burger place. 
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Brand Highlights
October 2, 2020
Support your local restaurants during this time of uncertainty!
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Press Release
September 21, 2020
Noblesville, Ind., September 21, 2020 – Livery, a Cunningham Restaurant Group concept, opens today in Simon Property Group’s Hamilton Town Center.  Livery offers Latin-inspired flavors and dishes in a tapas style.  Guests will be delighted as they experience a wide variety of flavors and fresh ingredients reminiscent of South and Central America.
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August 7, 2020
Crews are re-vamping the menu at Nesso, so Chef Carl Chambers, Cunningham Restaurant Group, is in our kitchen today, whipping up TWO dishes you’re sure to love!
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Press Release
August 3, 2020
South Bend, Indiana - August 3, 2020 – As announced in June, Cunningham Restaurant Group is set to transition its Eddy Street Commons location from Livery Restaurant to its award-winning BRU Burger Bar concept. Today marks the opening of the twelfth BRU Burger Bar location to CRG’s stable of restaurants. BRU promises to provide guests with a unique dining experience that compliments the South Bend Eddy Commons area near Notre Dame’s campus.
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Press Release
July 17, 2020
Cunningham Restaurant Group and Huse Culinary ask patrons to wear masks when walking in and out of restaurants
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June 22, 2020
Cunningham Restaurant Group opens its 11th BRU Burger Bar location today in the Duke Realty building located at Keystone at the Crossing.
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Community
June 5, 2020
I have gone back to our core values and thought about them in this period of injustice.  Do they truly represent CRG’s belief system and do they show our commitment to our guests and team members?  It may be tempting to provide a laundry list of what we have already done to uncover biases and increase racial equity, but we have to acknowledge that it is not enough.  We need to be better and do more.  And while we could spend time trying to get our message “just right,” instead we will focus on actions and solutions.
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Community
June 3, 2020
There is no way to express adequately what we all are feeling right now.  In the cities and towns in which we operate, there is a deep sense of anger and fear.  We feel it individually and we feel it collectively as a company. 
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Press Release
June 2, 2020
South Bend, Indiana June 02, 2020 – Cunningham Restaurant Group is set to transition its Eddy Street Commons location from Livery Restaurant to its award-winning BRU Burger Bar concept. This location’s reopening, slated for August, will add a twelfth BRU location to CRG’s stable of restaurants. BRU promises to provide guests with a unique dining experience that compliments the South Bend Eddy Commons area near Notre Dame’s campus.
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Press Release
May 11, 2020
Cunningham Restaurant Group will be opening our 11th Bru Burger Bar location next to the Fashion Mall at Keystone this Summer.
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Brand Highlights
April 3, 2020
Today’s takeout is from our friends at Cunningham Restaurant Group.
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Press Release
March 19, 2020
TEMPORARILY CLOSING AND OFFERING CARRY OUT AT SELECT LOCATIONS
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Press Release
March 16, 2020
We, at Cunningham Restaurant Group, pride ourselves on being part of the communities we serve. Since Boulder Creek’s opening in 1997, Cunningham Restaurant Group has established and upheld industry-leading standards in sanitation and cleaning procedures.
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March 6, 2020
Wake up late? Not ready for lunch, but past breakfast?
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Brand Highlights
February 7, 2020
New seasons mean new dishes at Stone Creek Dining! In our kitchen this morning is Casey Frank, Regional Executive Chef, Cunningham Restaurant Group, making us Stone Creek’s Chicken Parmesan – served over a Rosa Cream Sauce with Buccatini Noodles.
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Brand Highlights
January 3, 2020
Favorite dishes have a tendency to stay!
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Brand Highlights
December 6, 2019
The winter menu is here!
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Brand Highlights
December 1, 2019
Yelp released the 2019 list of The Most “Amazing” Categories in the Midwest. Livery's empanadas were featured as a guest favorite. 
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Press Release
November 11, 2019
Fishers, IN, November 11, 2019 – Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) announces the opening of its second location of Rize. Located in Fishers District at 116th Street and Ikea Way, Rize offers a selection of breakfast and lunch options. Rize’s first location opened in the Ironworks Hotel in Indianapolis in October 2017. 
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Brand Highlights
November 1, 2019
Few things add atmosphere to a meal quite like a view — a rooftop venue can turn a meal into a sky-high feast. These are the most-special spots on high, in major cities from coast to coast.
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Brand Highlights
November 1, 2019
Indy Style takes you into the CRG Test Kitchen in downtown Indianapolis to show you how Chef Layton Roberts conceptualizes a dish that may end up on one of the menus of a Cunningham Restaurant Group property.
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Brand Highlights
October 22, 2019
NEW menu items are coming to Nesso!
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Brand Highlights
September 20, 2019
Vida, a Four Diamond AAA Award winner serving artful contemporary dishes, is definitely easy on the eyes. Diners will find vast windows, soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and an impressive hydroponic wall garden that stretches along the open kitchen, yielding the greens for their salads.
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Brand Highlights
September 20, 2019
Chef Carl Chambers visits Indy Style to show off some Oktoberfest specials we will be featuring at various Cunningham Restaurant Group locations as we celebrates Oktoberfest. Watch the segment to see how to make a few favorites!
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Brand Highlights
September 6, 2019
Chef Rand from Livery and Chef Casey, regional chef for CRG, debut new menu items about to be featured at Livery.
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Brand Highlights
July 17, 2019
Open until 1 a.m. on weekdays and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Union 50 is a great midnight stop if you're looking for a classy meal. Try one of the restaurant's charcuterie and cheese boards or snack on one of the many appetizers, such as the sticky chicken wings or the tuna crudo.
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