BROAD RIPPLE — Many changes have come to the Broad Ripple area over the past decade, including the departure of many businesses, so some customers are stepping up to keep the small businesses open.
Friends Isaac Roman and Thomas Hays have worked in various kitchens around the Indianapolis area. They both share a deep love and appreciation for the pastries at Rene’s Bakery in Broad Ripple.
A couple of months ago, the owner of Rene’s fell ill and was unable to keep the restaurant going.
He was getting ready to close the bakery for good when Hays and Roman came forward.
“He kept getting swept away to the hospital. We kind of knew that he was thinking of selling and I told him right away, ‘Whatever it is, I’ll make it happen,’” Roman said…