INDIANAPOLIS — NBA All-Star Weekend proved to be a big win for restaurants and businesses in downtown Indianapolis.
Some business owners were initially concerned about the impact Friday's snowfall would have on business.
And despite that snow and cold temperatures through the weekend, the owner of The Block Bistro and Grill, Terry Anthony, quickly learned that Saturday and Sunday, business would be booming.
"It's been a crazy weekend,” Anthony said. "Had lines out the door. We ran out of food on Saturday. Had to get new trucks coming in on Sunday."
Anthony closed up shop Monday to give his employees a chance to take a break and show gratitude for the work they put in over one of downtown Indy's busiest weekends.
"Sunday, you had fans from all over the world really wanted to come and see a flavor of Indiana,” Anthony said. “That was just something that we just weren't expecting.”
Benjamin Neyman, manager of Agave and Rye, said they were also busy. And like the folks at The Block Bistro and Grill, they also had some celebrity sightings.
"We had a few retired athletes, and last night, we had Guy Fieri,” Neyman said.
It’s something that many restaurant owners believe is good for business.
"With their outreach and their influence that they have on their fans and communities, they're able to tell them to check it out,” Neyman said.
One things the restaurant owners agreed on is that All-Star Weekend brought people together to enjoy the good that Indianapolis has to offer.