Twice a year. One citywide dining celebration.
Devour Indy is Indianapolis’ citywide dining experience, held twice a year and featuring 200+ participating restaurants from across the city. During each season, restaurants offer specially priced, multi-course menus available for a limited time, encouraging diners to explore new neighborhoods, try new cuisines, and support the local hospitality industry. Each Devour Indy season brings together thousands of diners to celebrate the chefs, bartenders, and restaurants that make Indy’s food scene thrive.
Timeline
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2005
Devour Downtown begins as a winter restaurant week in downtown Indianapolis with ~25 restaurants.
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2009
Devour Northside / Northside Nights is introduced by local businesses to spotlight northside restaurants (about 7 years after Devour Downtown’s launch).
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2010
ChowDown Midtown starts in Midtown Indianapolis, creating a second geographic restaurant week alternative.
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2013
The downtown-focused event becomes widely known as Devour Downtown Restaurant Week. Neighborhood restaurant weeks (Northside Nights & ChowDown Midtown) continue running as separate promotions.
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2014–2016
All three area restaurant weeks (Devour Downtown, Northside Nights, ChowDown Midtown) continue to operate at various times of year, helping restaurants drive traffic and diners explore local eateries. 2017 Devour Indy is launched, consolidating Devour Downtown, Northside Nights, and ChowDown Midtown into one city-wide event running in winter and summer.
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2018 – Present
Devour Indy continues as the major biannual dining promotion covering all sides of the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Devour Indy?
Devour Indy is organized by the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association. This special two-week dining event allows diners to take advantage of specially priced, featured menus at participating restaurants twice a year (winter and summer) around the greater Indianapolis area.
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What do I need to do to eat during Devour?
Simply review the list of participating restaurants and menus, determine where you want to dine, make reservations if necessary and enjoy a three-course, value-priced meal. No coupons or passes are needed to participate.
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Should I make a reservation?
Reservations are not required but are highly recommended. On each restaurant’s menu, you will be able to see if the eatery accepts reservations or not.
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What happened to Devour Downtown, Devour Northside and Chow Down Midtown?
Devour Indy includes all sides of the Circle City – including areas previously covered by Devour Downtown, Devour Northside and Chow Down Midtown. By expanding to a city wide event, more restaurants will be able to participate.
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How can my company become a sponsor of Devour Indy?
Please send an email to [email protected]
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Who should I contact regarding media inquiries?
Please send an email to [email protected]
