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Saffron Cafe
Opened: March 2009
It was the sigh heard ’round the neighborhood
when the grimy but lovable Canary Cafe
closed its doors. And while Saffron Cafe—the
new tenant of the blink-and-you-miss-it
building—bears no resemblance to its
predecessor, the Moroccan eatery is sure to be
just as beloved. For an introduction to
Moroccan cuisine, try the tanjines, named for
the vessels in which they are served, which
trap the steam from the hot meats to create a
flavorful broth. We like the ginger chicken
tanjine, a roasted half chicken seasoned with
onion, garlic, ginger, and saffron and
punctuated with tart bites of pickled lemon.
The creamy saffron fettuccine Alfredo and the
bakoula, a spicy spinach spread, are also
winners, but skip the couscous, which pales in comparison to other zesty offerings. Owner and chef Anass
Sentissi routinely tours the front of the house and makes tiramisu daily, based on his family’s secret recipe.
Bottom line: Indy’s only Moroccan restaurant breathed new life into a storied location while making this
authentic cuisine approachable.
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