Cunningham Restaurant Group highlighted for scratch cooking and hospitality

Bret Thorn with Nation's Restaurant News highlights Cunningham Restaurant Group's impressive growth, starting with the 1997 opening of Boulder Creek Dining Company and expanding to 44 restaurants across 18 unique brands. He emphasizes how the group's commitment to locally sourced ingredients, scratch cooking, and gracious hospitality helped them establish a strong presence in Indianapolis, including the revitalization of downtown with popular concepts like BRU Burger Bar, Latin-inspired Livery, and the acclaimed fine-dining venue Vida.

Thorn also underscores Cunningham's forward-thinking approach with a centralized culinary team, a test kitchen, and a USDA-certified greenhouse that supplies fresh ingredients to all locations. These innovations, along with exclusive tasting events for the public, set the group apart as they continue to expand, with new projects like the Shin Dig concept, a new BRU Burger Bar location, and the launch of a catering division on the horizon.