ROOTED & RISING
You may have noticed a fresh wave of energy building around town — the steady arrival of fresh ideas, fresh flavors, and fresh spaces to gather. Here’s a sneak peek into a few new businesses preparing to open their doors and add their own character to the community’s evolving landscape. From crave-worthy cuisine to thoughtfully curated retail and athletic concepts, these local entrepreneurs are investing in community connection as much as commerce.
In deeper dives, Southside Turf Solutions and well-established Raptor Roofing are featured at length elsewhere in this issue providing an inside look at the vision and passion behind their ventures.
THE YELLOW ROSE TX BBQ CO.
The popular food truck, The Yellow Rose TX BBQ Co., is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in the former Johnson’s BBQ Shack location in Bargersville. Known for authentic Texas post oak wood-smoked meats, the menu features brisket, pulled pork,chicken, turkey, jalapeño cheddar sausage and St. Louis ribs, served with homemade sides like mac & cheese, cole slaw, and hashbrown casserole. Don’t miss their award-winning Mom’s Carrot Cake. The food truck will continue operating locally and catering weddings, graduations and business events. View the menu at facebook.com/theyellowrosetxbbq.
THE STORY NOOK
The Story Nook is an independent neighborhood bookstore and tea café scheduled to open in early summer at 221 W. Main St., downtown Greenwood, with a mission to create a warm, intentional space centered on books, connection, imagination, andcommunity. Here you will find books across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, self-help, romance, children, and teen literature. In the spirit of supporting local, the café will serve specialties from Indiana-based tea companies and local bakeries. Their website, thestorynook.shop, will be launching soon. Visit them at @story.nook(underscore here)books on Instagram and Facebook at facebook.com/StoryNookBookstore.
THE ARK
Opening this summer at 1627 St. Clare Way, The Ark will be the area’s first large-scale indoor sports complex and community hub. Founded by former CGHS and Indiana Wesleyan basketball standout, Jonny Marlin, The Ark will feature seven full-length indoor basketball courts or 12 volleyball courts, four baseball tunnels, a weight conditioning area and space for future retail areas. At nearly 100,000 square feet, it will be the home of the Marlin Academy, offering a faith-driven approach to athletic skill development.
Visit themarlinacademy.com and on social media at @marlinacademy.
THE BALDWIN TAPAS BAR
Opened in late January, The Baldwin Tapas Bar is Bargersv
ille’s newest addition to the expanding culinary scene. Located at 23 N. Baldwin St., this tapas bar and restaurant provides an innovative approach to shareable plates, emphasizing freshness and quality. The menu changes monthly and can include unique offerings such as Wasabi Devilish Eggs, Korean Steak Tacos, and Eggplant Rollatini Marinara. Sunday Brunch offers a Bagel Lox Board, Breakfast Tacos, Crepes and Corned Beef Hash. Cocktails will be available soon. Open Thursday – Sunday. View their hours and menu at TheBaldwinTapasBar.com. experiences — with hopes of welcoming you soon with our full bar pending final alcohol permit approval.
Expect tapas made for the table, trivia nights, live music, and a spa
