Matters of Taste

A new Moroccan restaurant and bar popped up in the old Sinking Ship location. The menu looks interesting, not cheap, but hopefully delicious. We will find out.
Very limited parking in front of restaurant, but there is a large gravel lot across the street.
Their web site is: https://www.yelp.com/biz_redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarrakesh-indy.com&cachebuster=1760451668&website_link_type=website&src_bizid=Ck1xswHHLXm5PGwwrlv4vw&s=09885b3adb5a63a49c5543fcb97310795a63192e52b5c56f2d07ee850a6e5e31
Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/marrakesh-moroccan-cuisine-and-bar-indianapolis?osq=Marrakesh+Moroccan+Cuisine+And+Bar

Brand new Italian spot, not yet open at the time of this posting. So not much info available. Will update as information becomes available.
Here is what they say about themselves:
Balena is a small, family-owned business that draws on over 45 years of experience serving the Indianapolis culinary community. Heavily influenced by the Pizzi family heritage, which hails from the coasts of Reggio di Calabria and Liguria, Balena draws inspiration from family recipes and favorite dishes from these home regions. At Balena, we welcome you to an upscale, yet casual dining environment where you can feel transported through our vibrant flavors and warm, inviting atmosphere. From our chargrilled octopus to our original red sauce recipe, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Their website is: https://balenaindy.com/#

Yelp reviews, once available https://www.yelp.com/biz/balena-indianapolis-2?osq=balena