dining guide 2010

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dining guide 2010

DINING GUIDE 2010
STAFF
Publisher: Kevin McKinney//[email protected]
Editor: Laura McPhee//[email protected]
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Jim Poyser//[email protected]
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Chi Sherman//[email protected]
Editorial Contributors: David Hoppe,
Jennifer Litz, Laura McPhee, Katie Schenkel
Editorial Interns: Catherine Green and
Katie Schenkel
Photography: Staff photos except for
Jake Bergman 8, 18; Mark Lee 15, 22, 23, 32;
Sean Morrison 14; Mariah White 11, 12.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Breakfast & Brunch ................................................................................ 5
BBQ, Burgers & Dogs ............................................................................. 5
Delis & Sandwiches ................................................................................ 6
Dinner & Drinks ..................................................................................... 7
Cafes & Bistros ..................................................................................... 11
Fine Dining ........................................................................................... 15
Pasta & Pizza ........................................................................................ 19
Seafood................................................................................................. 22
Cajun/Creole .........................................................................................22
Central/South American ...................................................................... 23
Greek Mediterranean .......................................................................... 24
Indian ....................................................................................................26
North African/Middle Eastern ............................................................ 27
Thai .......................................................................................................28
Japanese/Sushi .....................................................................................29
Index of listings .................................................................................... 33
Menus ...................................................................................................35
INTRODUCTION
Autumn has long been a time associated with food
here in Indiana. Even though few of us continue to mark
our calendar by the harvest season, we do begin to see a
change in local food offerings this time of year – and that’s
just fine by us at NUVO!
Invigorated by the options available in seasonal menus,
we’ve once again focused our annual NUVO Dining
CityGuide on the local restaurants—particularly those that
use local, sustainable resources for as much of the menu as
possible. Our choices for inclusion are also steered by the
annual NUVO Best of Indy Readers’ Poll. You will find all
of this year’s winners here along with many other favorites.
And just to make sure we’re all expanding our horizons,
we’ve thrown in a good number of new places that we’ve
discovered over the past year worth recommending.
What ever craving you’re looking to satisfy at your next
meal, we hope these 100+ local pubs, cafes, bistros and
restaurants offer a good starting point. As always, feel
free to drop us a line and let us know if we’ve missed your
favorite.
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November 24, 2010
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Pictured: A sweet treat from The Flying Cupcake. Space limitations made us skip dessert in this year’s guide, but there’s
always a place in our hearts and stomachs for local bakeries.
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The classic omelet breakfast at perennial favorite Café Patachou.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Best Bet Breakfast
Noblesville’s Best Bet Breakfast & Lunch
offers the pinnacle of comfort food:
a 5-pound breakfast amalgamation
otherwise known as the Double All
In. Ingredients include: two orders of
potatoes, half a carton of fried eggs,
a pound of sausage and diced ham,
loads of cheddar cheese, and a perfect
trifecta of onions, green peppers and
jalapeños. Pair that with a basket of
unlimited buttered Texas toast and
homemade fried cinnamon biscuits, and
you’ve got enough love oozing through
your veins to keep you high for the next
30 minutes that you’ll be awake. 14300
Mundy Dr., 776-1136 $
Café Patachou
Billing itself as the “student union for
adults since 1989,” Café Patachou’s
original location at the corner of
Pennsylvania and 49th Street in the
Meridian-Kessler neighborhood has
been serving up some of the most
delicious breakfast and brunch options,
quickly and mostly affordably, for more
than two decades. While the family
of Patachou dining establishments has
expanded over the years to now include
Napolese and Petit Chou, the original
café (with a brand-new expanded
dining room and snazzy outdoor
patio) is a neighborhood kitchen with
sophisticated tastes. Take a morning
to discover the goodness for yourself.
www.cafepatachou.com, 4911 N.
Pennsylvania St., 925-2823 $$
Good Morning Mama’s Cafe
Celebration is what you get at Good
Morning Mama’s Café. Once again,
the Leuers of Mama Carolla’s (the
funky, homestyle restaurant next door
to the Café) have bucked conventional
wisdom. In this case, they’ve taken
hold of what used to be a garage
for import car repairs and given it a
lively makeover. It’s now a fanciful
retro-themed joint, employing chrome
embellishments, plenty of Fiesta
Ware and bright, primary colors.
The breakfast menu offers all the
traditional dishes — eggs, pancakes,
French toast, bacon, etc. — but there
are also some original combinations,
like the 1940’s Omelet made with
fried Spam, onions and Cheese Whiz
with a drizzled Marinara sauce.
www.goodmorningmamas.com,
1001 E. 54th St., 255-3800 $
Le Peep
This place has been an Indy breakfast
mainstay for years. Some mornings we
wake up and all we can think about
eating is Le Peep’s French Toast and/
or the one of the pan-handled skillet
dishes, most notably The Wanderer,
comprised of peasant potatoes, bacon,
onions, tomatoes and combo cheese,
topped with two basted eggs. (Healthier
options as well are available as well.)
The downtown location is a great spot
to fill up on the grub before embarking
on the journey south to Lucas Oil
Stadium. Service is always top-notch
and full of smiles. www.lepeep.com,
301 N. Illinois St., 237-3447 $-$$
Peppy Grill
Open 24 hours, you can’t go wrong
popping into Peppy any time of day or
night. Located in the Fountain Square
Cultural District, a diverse crowd has
been known to frequent the intimate
dining room to order some classic,
greasy diner food. The food is cheap
and quick, but don’t get too full on the
thick French fries and cheeseburgers
and forget about the giant slices of pie.
Friendly cooks and servers make Peppy
a regular haunt for the downtown
crowd. Breakfast is a must, and don’t
forget to pop a dollar into the jukebox.
1004 Virginia Ave., 637-1158 $
BBQ, BURGERS & DOGS
96th Street Steakburgers
The best burger joints are usually the
ones that just concentrate on making
great burgers. Need proof? Check
out the limited but legendary choices
at 96th Street Steakburgers. Just a
few options await patrons, but they
are all guaranteed to be delicious.
For those who are still watching their
carbs, the burgers can be enjoyed
as a lettuce wrap — but the best
choice is upgrading your sandwich to
a “Monster.” Here, the same great
burger is served on a mustard grilled
bun with a pile of grilled onions atop it.
www.96thstreetsteakburgers.com,
4715 E. 96th St., 844-6351 $
Boogie Burger
Boogie Burger rocks, plain and simple.
So it came as no surprise to us that
NUVO readers voted it home to the Best
Burger in Indy this year. Broad Ripple’s
little dining-car-of-a-restaurant-thatcould does lots of things well. There’s
a basic burger that rookies might want
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Smokehouse on Shelby shines at Southern BBQ .
to start with, but don’t wait long to
venture into the condiment options
which are all dwarfed by the bacon, but
still good. Veggies and vegans don’t
dismay. The black bean and soy options
at Boogie Burger are excellent. Don’t
forget an order of garlic fries or onion
rings. www.boogieburger.com, 977
E. Westfield Blvd., 255-2540 $
King David Dogs
King David Dogs has been operating
out of a lovely old downtown
storefront since 2006, but the place
feels like it’s been there since the
days when men wore white shirts to
baseball games. The hot dogs served
here are pure beef quarter pounders
that are an arrestingly vivid red. They’re
based on a local Hene Brothers recipe
that dates to the 1940s. They are
amazing. If you’re feeling adventurous
(or not), you can choose from 18
different toppings (from pickles and
ketchup to bacon and barbeque sauce)
and have your dog any way you want.
www.kingdavidsdogs.com, 15 N.
Pennsylvania, 632-DOGS, $
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Their fried biscuits are delightfully
reminiscent of New Orleans style
beignets. Unlike beignets, they come
without confectioner’s sugar in favor
of the fresher, less sweet apple butter
– a down home touch.
www.fountainsquareindy.com, 1105
Shelby St., 685-1959 $$
Working Man’s Friend
A downtown tavern with a reputation
for serving the best burgers in the city
means this place is always crowded
at lunchtime. Located just on the
other side of White River, between
Washington and Michigan, the menu
offerings here are classic and simple.
Just go with the cheeseburger and
onion rings, if you’re unsure. Looking
for spice? The shrimp cocktail is
surprisingly good. There’s a full bar
menu, though an ice cold draft will
do just fine. Leave the credit cards
at home, it’s cash only here. 234 N.
Belmont Ave., 636-2067 $
DELIS & SANDWICHES
Mug-n-Bun
Did somebody say tenderloin
sandwich? The Mug-n-Bun drive-in
restaurant’s patty is pounded out wide,
then fried to a crisp, just the way it
should be. Some things that never
change here: favorite onion rings,
Dad’s root beer floats, dogs, fries,
double cheeseburgers and more. Be
sure to grab some cash (they don’t
take credit cards) and eat a nice pork
sandwich or a Coney dog covered in
fried chili and wash it down with some
homemade root beer in a thick, frosty
mug. www.mug-n-bun.com, 5211
W. 10th St., 244-5669 $
Fat Dan’s Chicago Style Deli
Dan Jarman, the owner of Fat Dan’s,
likens his Broad Ripple Avenue nook
to “the basement of a friend who can
cook really well.” That does capture the
ambience of the darkish place with its
old neon bar signs, a chalkboard menu
and the Super Atari racing game in the
corner. And yes, the man can cook.
Jarman smokes his wings for hours with
a dry rub that locks in deep, almost
indescribable flavor. The dipping sauces
are mostly homemade, too. Also look out
for Big Dan’s Double Brother Fat Burger,
piled with a fried egg, homemade meat
patties, cheese, fries and other fixin’s.
www.fatdansdeli.com, 815 Broad
Ripple Ave., 259-7777 $
Smokehouse on Shelby
Located in the heart of Fountain
Square, Smokehouse gets its sauces
right. They’re so good you won’t be
able to choose which you like best,
so put ‘em both on one of the best
pulled pork sandwiches you’re liable
to find anywhere in town. It’ll melt
in your mouth. You can also get
wings, burgers and slabs of ribs – and
a full complement of classic sides.
Goose the Market
Indy’s gourmet food mecca, Goose
supplies neighborhood-handy, locally
produced food. From cold drinks to an
exquisite meat counter to a café that
offers sandwiches and soups, Goose the
Market seems to have it all. If that’s not
enough, stock up on fresh baguettes,
grains and fun and funky flavors of
gelato. Take a scoop of gelato for
the ride home or grab a pint to share
Downtown’s fresh and eco-friendly Pita Pit.
with loved ones. Also, be sure to visit
the wine cellar with all bottles under
$25. Beers and ales are also offered.
www.goosethemarket.com, 2503 N.
Delaware St., 924-4944 $-$$
Hoaglin to Go
The perfect solution to the problem of
getting good food fast, the geniuses at
Hoaglin Catering opened a storefront on
Mass Ave not long ago and we couldn’t
be happier. Try brunch including
omelets dressed with mushroom pate,
hash browns sexed up as a wedge of
layers and French toast in thick slabs
of cake-like fruited bread. Feel free to
supplement your meal or shopping cart
with with such things as a sun-dried
tomato pesto torte and countless other
creations that will dazzle your dinner
parties or wow your brunch guests. Dine
in and enjoy or come in and create a
menu to go. Great for take-out lunches
and dinners too.
www.hoaglinfinecatering.com, 448
Massachusetts Ave., 423-0300 $$
Pita Pit
Diners who stop in for a bite to eat
at the downtown location of Pita
Pit can enjoy their meal knowing
that the restaurant operates with an
Earth-friendly mentality. It recently
became the first — and only — green
certified restaurant in the entire city of
Indianapolis. As for the food, Pita Pit
still serves up fresh and healthy options
for diners searching for an alternative
to greasy fast food. Their menu
includes the Falafel pita with rolled
chickpeas and spices and the Philly
Steak pita. Their extensive menu also
allows customers to create their own
pitas with practically any toppings they
want. www.pitapitusa.com,
1 N. Pennsylvania St., 829-7482 $
Ralph’s Great Divide
With a “Sarcasm is a complimentary
service” motto we’re thinking about
borrowing, Ralph’s Great Divide
also provides a great assortment of
sandwiches, soups, and salads for
reasonable prices. Order The Ethel, a
stack of thinly sliced ham combined
with smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato
and mayo on a toasted English muffin.
Or try the Q Club, a classic, including
roasted turkey and bacon on toasted
wheat. Ralph’s says its club sandwiches
are a favorite for law enforcement
officers and with a slogan that reads
“Good Things Made Better,” that’s the
whole truth and nothing but. 743 E.
New York St., 637-2192 $
Shapiro’s Deli
Shapiro’s has been the favorite deli of
NUVO readers for at least 20 years,
and won this category every single time
we’ve taken your votes. According to
the folks at Shapiro’s, they’ve only had a
few simple goals since the place opened
more than a century ago: “Cook good.
Serve generously. Price modestly.
People will come.” They might be on
to something. The food is delicious, the
portions are huge, the prices are mostly
modest and the place is always packed.
You can dine in or carry out; but don’t
miss the bakery items either way.
Cheescake is much better for you than
corned beef. www.shapiros.com, 808
S. Meridian St., 631-4041
DINNER & DRINKS
Aristocrat
The Aristocrat calls itself a neighborhood
pub, but that neighborhood seems to
encompass almost all of the city’s north
side. It’s a comfortable environment
with great liquid libations and a
wonderful menu. The offerings show
a sensible restraint, which plays to the
kitchen’s traditional strengths, including
British staples like Bangers and Mash
and Shepherd’s Pie. Pasta dishes and the
steaks are house specialties. Sister pubs
owned by Rick Rising-Moore including
the Elbow Room downtown and
Union Jack in Broad Ripple offer similar
experiences and menus.
www.aristocratpub.com, 5212 N.
College Ave., 259-5713 $$
Ball & Biscuit
The Ball & Biscuit’s theme is
nostalgic with items from the time of
speakeasies. The drinks also harken to
another time, in more ways than one.
Hamhattan, Silver Gin Fizz, Sidecar
and Aviation are all classic cocktails
with small twists. But you’ve also seen
them at Euphoria, the Indianapolis
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Can’t Find Your
“Happy Place”?
Sample everything Barley Island Brewhouse is offering up.
haunt where chef Brad Gates and
mixologist Zach Wilks formerly held
court. You can always count on top
shelf, small batch alcohol at The Ball
& Biscuit and a solid lineup of choice
cheeses for noshing. As with any good
speakeasy, there’s good contraband
off the menu — if you know to ask.
www.ballandbiscuit.com, 331
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Barley Island Brewhouse
Taking its name from the 17th
century room in an alehouse in which
beer was consumed, Barley Island
produces some of the state’s best beer
and serves it in several convenient
locations. Up north there’s the Old
World pub house where we first fell in
love with the brew. Now there’s also
a Broad Ripple tasting room. Barley
Island has an emphasis on freshness the beer is made from scratch as well
as many of the food items. Menus
differ by location. Broad Ripple is
smoke-free and has free wi-fi.
www.barleyisland.com, 701 Broad
Ripple Ave., 257-5600 $$
Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar
New faces in the kitchen have
revived this College Avenue bar and
restaurant, which carries menus for
just about any time of the day. Dinner
offerings include a healthy selection of
salads, steaks, sandwiches, and pizzas,
most available on the lunch menu as
well. The brunch menu features hearty
favorites, including three-egg omelets
in vegetarian, Tex Mex and Binkley’sstyle biscuits and gravy, and the
interesting Crab Cake Benedict. Stop
in for a drink to wash down something
tasty from the late night menu.
www.binkleyskitchenandbar.com,
5902 N. College Ave., 722-8888 $$
Bourbon Street Distillery
One of the last remnants of the Indiana
Avenue of long ago, Bourbon Street
recalls the jazz roots of Indianapolis in
both its French Quarter architecture
and its constant buzz. Plenty of drink
specials and menu favorites such as
the pulled pork sandwich, fish n’ chips,
and cajun burger, plus ample indoor
and outdoor seating for comfortable
socializing and people watching, make
this a must-stop for downtown goers.
Get here early in good weather if you
want to sit outside, which you do.
www.bourbonstreetdistillery.com,
361 Indiana Ave., 636-3316 $
Brass Ring
Although the interior evokes the
famous bar scene from Stanley
Kubrick’s The Shining, this lounge
Classic Celtic fare from Claddagh Irish Pub.
is hardly all work and no play. The
menu is full of the usual bar staples,
but the ingredients aim to elevate the
cuisine, with offerings such as Asianstyle quesadillas and the ambitious
extra-extra-thin crust pizza. The full
bar, off-the-menu specialty drink,
“Love,” along with the weatherpermitting street-front seating are a
few reasons to add the Brass Ring to
your list of watering holes.
www.thebrassringlounge.com, 1245
S. Shelby St., 635-7464 $-$$
Broad Ripple Brewpub
Not only does Broad Ripple Brewpub
deliver some great beer, the food
matches the quality, making for a
great experience. Try the traditional,
English-style cask ales for the real pub
experience. Or maybe the Lawn Mower
Pale Ale, a draft that is sure to quench
your thirst during the hot summer
months. After a few pints, the Drunken
Tortelloni will satisfy your hunger with
its five-cheese tortellini covered in spicy
vodka cream sauce. Its great location by
the Monon Trail means you can while
away the time, people-watching as
they bicycle, roller-blade, saunter and
walk their dogs up and down the trail.
www.broadripplebrewpub.com, 842
E. 65th St., 253-2739 $$
Calling itself a gastropub, Brugge
doesn’t offer a huge menu. But each
of the limited selections are choice. The
frites are as good, if not better, than
their old country cousins, with a variety
of great dipping sauces. The mussels
come cooked in a variety of tasty
broths; and the beer, brewed on site,
is nonpareil. Go early if you don’t want
to wait for a table, because this place
gets deservedly crowded — even with
the expanded upstairs seating (inside
and balcony). 1011 E. Westfield Blvd.,
255-0978. $$
BuDa Lounge
One of Mass Ave’s hippest nightspots,
BuDa is an intimate Asian-infused cigar/
martini bar offering drinks and a relaxing
setting. Featuring specialty martinis like
the Dirty Geisha, Ricksaw, and Flying
Grasshopper, the drinkery also features
a 12-foot tall cigar humidor and a
broad range of cigars. The upscale BuDa
Lounge also offers a selection of unique,
artsy sushi rolls, like the Kamikaze, with
lobster and crab meat, rolled in rice,
topped off with avocado or the popular,
special lobster roll, topped off with
crab meat and wasabi; the roll is then
torched like a crème brûlée.
www.budalounge.com, 429 Mass.
Ave., 602-3643 $$-$$$
Brothers
This regional chain seems to have
established itself as a popular
destination for food, drinks and
sports since opening up in Broad
Ripple. Expect to find the usual bar
food appetizers and Bud and Coors
products on tap, with a few surprises,
such as blackened salmon and tilapia,
along with Bell’s and Peroni. If you
can figure out an appropriate attack
plan for devouring their huge wraps
and sandwiches, your clothes and,
most importantly, your stomach, will
thank you for it. Try the chicken ranch
wrap if you’re in the mood for filling
rather than overwhelming taste.
www.brothersbar.com, 910 Broad
Ripple Ave., 252-5530 $-$$
Chatham Tap
This hot spot in the heart of Mass
Ave is a prime destination, whether
you’re hungry or thirsty or both —
a magnet for those drawn to the
district for theater, visual arts and
the dance floor. The inside can get
pretty raucous, with revelers toasting
and talking and watching soccer
and cricket, but the outside patio, if
you can find a seat, is truly sublime.
Adjacent to the still in-development
Cultural Trail, the patio is a magical
place; we’d wager in fact it’s the
friendliest location in town. Order
up, get your drinks, then meet
your new pals at the neighboring
table. www.chathamtap.com, 719
Brugge
Named after one of the most beautiful
Belgian cities, Brugge pays homage
to such Belgian specialties as mussels,
frites, crepes and, of course, beer.
Claddagh Irish Pub
One of the best pubs in the
city, particularly if you like Irish
atmosphere, hospitality and beer,
Claddagh also has Indy’s best fish n’
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that is both imaginative and a perfect
as an accompaniment to the wine.
A bit pricey, but excellent and wellworth the splurge. Desserts here are
delicious. www.cornerwinebar.com
6331 Guilford Ave., 255-5159 $$
Decadent desserts accompany drinks at Northside Social.
chips, according to NUVO readers. It
uses Wild Pacific Cod fillets, coated
with a special Bass Ale batter and
then cooked to a golden brown
perfection and served with pub chips,
cole slaw and a creamy and dreamy
tartar sauce. Our mouths are watering
just thinking about it. Most everything
is good here, particularly when
accompanied by a Guinness, and
there’s a great take-out menu as well.
www.claddaghirishpubs.com, 234 S.
Meridian St., 822-6274 $$
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Corner Wine Bar
A little bit of Paris bistro on an
otherwise very Midwestern corner.
NUVO readers have been so
impressed they’ve voted it as having
the Best Wine List a total of eight
times, going back to an early win
in 1995. With over 150 wines and
champagnes to choose from, this
tiny bistro has something for every
taste and budget. Thankfully, this
includes several excellent house
wines. They also feature a menu
MacNiven’s
This addition to the Mass. Ave. pub
scene offers some of the best comfort
food around, including great fish ‘n
chips, authentic Neeps and Tatties
(turnips and potatoes), mince (wellbraised beef) and one of the best
burgers in the city — a huge, crisp
disc you have to fold over to get on
the bun. With an impressive selection
of imported beers, including over 15
Scottish beers (many of them on tap),
MacNiven’s atmospheric sound of
clinking mugs raised in toasts sets the
mood in this loud, raucous, and fun
place to watch the game — even if it’s
not soccer. 339 Massachusetts Ave.,
632-7268 $-$$
Northside Social
The new Northside Social has a very
particular allure: comfort-chic. The
place goes beyond yesterday’s craft
beer flights and gourmet burgers to
new terrain like aromatherapeutic
aperitifs. Social sources locally made
infusions — scents like Thai basil,
lemon and cucumber — to impart
strong smells and a hint of flavor to
some of their choice-ier cocktails.
Everything on the beer list is priced
around $5, which helps to counteract
the sticker shock of the $10-plus
martinis. In the latter’s defense, some
libations boast acai, matcha and
other healthful additions, so they’re
clearly looking to carve out a niche
with these premium offerings.
www.northsidesocial.com, 6525 N.
Old Point Tavern
The Old Point Tavern, where Julian
Opie’s electronic go-go dancer
does her thing at the corner of
Massachusetts and Alabama, is a
time-tested place to start the evening
— or finish it off. Great chili and
well-packed sandwiches made with
topnotch ingredients have made
this a Mass Ave institution. Is there
a better spot to sit and watch the
downtown world go by? This pivotal
intersection features theater goers,
music revelers and just plain big-city
revelers. Sit outside and enjoy the
good life. 401 Massachusetts Ave.,
634-8943 $-$$
Rathskeller
Indy’s premier biergarten pairs one
of the best beers to meet draft form,
the Spaten Optimator, with expertly
with fresh ingredients, homemade
bread and buns, and homemade
desserts. Try the barbecue ribs or
the famous Bourbonzola Burger,
featuring a Jim Beam Bourbon
glaze, Gorgonzola cheese, smoked
peppercorn, onion straws, lettuce and
tomato on an onion roll. Great spot
to fuel up before (or after) the big
game at Conseco or the big play at
the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
www.rockbottom.com, 10 W.
Washington, 681-8180. $$
Scotty’s Lakehouse brings the best in gastr opub dining to Fishers.
done German food. A must-try:
Brat n’ Kraut Balls, a blend of juicy
brats, sausage and beef, lightened
by just the right amount of sour
delivered via modest amounts of
kraut, served with a brilliant beerinfused cream sauce. Set in the
historic, 19th-century Athenaeum
Building downtown, The Rathskeller
is reminiscent of both a quaint
inn tucked in the Bavarian hills
and a lively beer hall in Munich.
The Rathskeller also features the
Kellerbar, stocked with 12 imported
draft beers, over 50 imported bottled
beers, and hosts Indy’s best bands.
www.rathskeller.com, 401 E.
Michigan St., 636-0396 $$-$$
Rock Bottom Brewery
Rock Bottom Brewery offers big food
and great beer in a downtown or
Northside setting. Be sure to check
for special brews on tap. Not only
do they have a wide variety of beer
selections, but they also prepare food
Scotty’s Brewhouse
Scotty’s Brewhouse poses the
question: How many sporting events
can a person watch at the same
time? While, of course, eating from
an encyclopedic menu of quality pub
food. And quaffing from an epic
selection of draft and bottled beers,
with plenty of wines and cocktails
near at hand by way of back-up.
Scotty’s is a convivial place; you can
find it packed on even a weeknight.
They draw a lot of regulars who
know exactly what they want from
the extensive menu and one taste
of their “Mo’ fo Mustard Sauce”
tells you Scotty’s has figured out its
customers’ tastebuds.
www.scottysbrewhouse.com, 3905
E. 96th St., 574-0101/1 Virginia
Ave., 571-0808 $$
Scotty’s Lakehouse
The newest effort of local entrepreneur
Scott Wise, The Lakehouse is a
gastropub with inspired bounty. It has
a great, Indiana-centric beer lineup that
melds into the food itself. Most fried
sides at Scotty’s Lakehouse are served
with a trio of sauces: chipotle ketchup,
garlic mayo and Sun King beer mustard.
The latter, made with Sun King’s malty
Wee Mac Scottish ale, is outstanding.
The beer mellows the mustard’s tart
edge enough to make it addictive. The
Lakehouse also makes a point of being
as green/sustainable as possible.
www.scottyslakehouse.com, 10158
Brooks School Rd., Fishers, 557-2900 $$
CAFES & BISTROS
3 Sisters
While healthy fare seems to be enjoying
a bit of a resurgence in local restaurants
these days, the good folks at 3 Sisters
have been serving up delicious and
creative offerings that are both good to
eat and good for you in Broad Ripple
for years. Legendary breakfast options
compete with a good selection of lunch
and dinner items for a favorite meal
here. In particular, vegetarians and
vegans will find plenty to eat at this
charming Victorian home converted into
a comfortable and cozy restaurant near
the canal. www.3sisterscafe.wp.net,
6360 Guilford Ave., 257-5556 $-$$
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Broad Ripple’s newest neighbor, Flatwater Restaurant on the canal.
A2Z Café
Another great local restaurant delicious at
any time of the day, A2Z is a family run
restaurant with a mostly Italian menu. For
breakfast, the Eggs Benedict is a favorite
and the sauce is to die for. But a delicious
dinner of Salsiccia Piccante, perfectly
cooked sweet Italian sausage, grilled
peppers and onions over penne pasta is
second only to the Tiramisu in the make
our mouths water department at A2Z
thanks to the dedication and talents of the
hands-on owners. www.a2zcafe.com,
4705 E. 96th St., 569-9349 $-$$
Barking Dog Café
The quiet little café in the shadow of
the ever-expanding Patachou operation
across the street, Barking Dog is
Meridian-Kessler’s other neighborhood
restaurant offering fresh and creative
spins on traditional favorites. Its midday
menu consists of soups, salads, and
signature sandwiches, as well as Dog
House specials like Tucker’s Nantucket
Clam Chowder, Jeff’s Single Cheese
Burger with Everything (served with a
“special sauce,” lettuce, onion, ketchup,
Dijon mustard and pickles). For a side,
try the Pomme Frites (think Belgiumstyle fries) with homemade chipotle
ketchup. www.barkingdogindy.com,
115 E. 49th St., 924-2233 $
Café Zuppa
Downtown’s Café Zuppa is a quick,
reasonably priced restaurant that is
perfect for an appetizing lunch break
for the office types, as well as a great
breakfast option for the earlybirds.
Offering bagels, muffins, pastries and
several omelet croissant sandwiches
for under six bucks, soups, salads and
sandwiches are the self-proclaimed
specialties of the house. Try the Classic
Italian Panini sandwich, served on grilled
flat bread with ham, pepperoni, melted
pepper jack cheese and a sliced banana
pepper. For soups, the Broccoli Asiago
has shredded potato, julienne tomato,
and ham. www.cafezuppaindy.com,
320 N. Meridian St., 634-9877 $
Creation Café
This cheery, colorful space comes
with a built-in coffeehouse, requisite
loitering furniture and free Wi-Fi. It is a
great spot for your morning pick-meup cup of joe or a quick, filling lunch,
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and also features an ever-changing
menu of dinner entrees. Bring a friend
to split the must-have pulled-pork
nachos in order to save room for a
post-appetizer salad or sandwich, such
as another pulled-pork favorite, the
Cuban served on ciabatta bread, or
the chicken tortilla soup. If you saved
enough room for dessert, ask your
server about the daily selections of
pastries and flavors of DaVinci gelato.
www.indycanal.com, 337 W. 11th
St., 955-2389 $-$$
Flatwater Restaurant
Flatwater Restaurant is one of the
latest entries in Broad Ripple’s culinary
sweepstakes. Located on the site
originally occupied by Bazbeaux,
Flatwater makes the most of its canalside location with great outdoor seating.
The inside isn’t much bigger than a
(very) cozy neighborhood pub, and local
Sun King and Upland brews on tap and
a menu increase the neighborhood vibe.
The menu is small, but nicely packed
with a sophisticated selection of vittles.
www.flatwaterbroadripple.com, 832
Westfield Blvd., 257-5466 $$
Left Bank Café
The canal walk has been a kind of
marvelous getaway, a ribbon of water
making its way through the heart of
downtown. It’s a natural setting for
a café scene that, confoundingly, has
never materialized until now. As its
name suggests, the Left Bank Café
offers a French-inflected menu – yet
another pleasant surprise, given this
city’s lack of Gallic options. A great
example is the Andouille Sausage
Panini, served on a grilled ciabatta roll
and treated with a delicious dressing,
red onions, melted Provolone cheese
and plenty of mustard. Simply put, it’s
a great sandwich. Near 310-340 W.
Michigan St., 642-3305 $
LuLu’s Electric Café
It’s easy to over look this small, familyowned, earth-friendly coffee shop
and eatery in the sea of Northside
restaurants. But you’ll be sorry if you
continue to do so. LuLu is a welcome
creative break from so many bland
options with a variety of specialty
drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches and
baked items for lunch or breakfast.
Fresh and flavorful, Monon Food Co. already feels like home.
Stop in to share one of their popular
and delicious quiches – one is enough
for a family of five. Spice up your
lunch with something new from the
daily specials menu, or find repose
to enjoy your preferred coffee drink.
Whole bean coffee sales also available,
so you can enjoy their brew at home.
www.luluselectriccafe.com, 1460 W.
86th St., 879-1995 $-$$
Monon Food Company
The brand new Monon Food Company
“gets” Broad Ripple in some crucial ways.
In its neighborly style, the MFC feels like
it’s already been there for a long time,
thanks to their experience as the Monon
Coffee Company for so many years. The
new place is delicious and inviting, and
it’s a dog-friendly establishment too, so
be prepared to be greeted by a pooches
waiting for their two-legged companions
to finish their grub and be on their way.
With generous portions, bold flavors
and pleasant service, the Monon Food
Company is a place to share good,
affordable food with good friends.
www.mononfood.com, 6420 Cornell
Ave., 722-0176 $
Nourish Café
Under the direction of Executive Chef
Ty Hunt, the IMA’s small but tasty
Nourish Café has its commitment to
“Fresh, Seasonal, Local, Nutritious”
on the wall where you enter. The
restaurant is open during museum
hours, which means daytime for the
most part. A small, regularly updated
selection of soups, salads, sandwiches,
pasta dishes and pizza are featured
along with a limited selection of red
and white wines, beer and cocktails.
The atmosphere is clubby in the best
possible way – since the IMA is free,
everyone’s included. www.ima-art.org,
4000 N. Michigan Rd., 920-2659 $-$$
Pearl Bistro
Pearl Bistro’s American-flavored menu
is a melting pot that bubbles with
Southwestern touches. Salty-sweet
combinations abound among the
appetizer, salad and dinner offerings.
The veggie wrap ($6) hits a fresh, wellbalanced and satisfying note and is best
paired with the tri-colored chip mix ($3).
Serving upscale cuisine with a casual
feel, Pearl Bistro’s mission is to delight
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its guests by consistently preparing and
serving healthy innovative fare at a
competitive price. www.pearlbistro.biz,
1475 W. 86th St. #A, 876-7990 $-$$
Petite Chou
Initially only serving breakfast and
lunch, Petite Chou of the ever-growing
Patachou family tree of restaurants, has
recently created a popular dinner menu
for its Broad Ripple location. With fresh,
French-inspired food, this restaurant,
while still offering sandwiches and
salads, is now serving Indiana-raised pan
seared steak, a fresh catch of the day,
and Chicken Paillard, a seared chicken
breast with lemon-scented pan sauce.
A fine selection of champagne cocktails
that mixes sparkling wine with different
concoctions of fruit and juice is also
offered. www.cafepatachou.com,
823 Westfield Blvd., 259-0765 $$
Plum’s Upper Room
A quick glance around Plum’s reveals
this to be a really great space:
sandblasted brick walls, exposed
timbers, refinished wood floor and
distressed cabinetry all reflect the kind
of classic bistro you might find around
Bordeaux. The current menu is quite
classically French, a welcome change
in a world that’s gone fusion-crazy.
Their Croque-Monsieur, with custarddipped house made bread, Black Forest
ham and aged provolone, is close to
a masterpiece. It’s the treatment of
classics like this that really defines the
quality of a restaurant. For dessert,
try the delicately-flavored Lemon Pot
au Crème. The sangria is a treat, too.
www.plumsupperroom.com, 112 S.
Main St., Zionsville, 873-5577 $$
Taste
This unique café and marketplace,
owned and operated by highly trained
and experienced chefs Marc Urwand
and Deidra Henry, offers gourmet coffee
drinks, a full breakfast menu, a lunch
spread of salads and gourmet sandwiches,
pantry necessities, and catering services,
all housed in a stylish, open space with
expansive windows giving a great view
of the avenue. Everything is good here,
but pay attention or you might get sticker
shock at the grand total.
www.tastecafeandmarketplace.com,
5164 N. College Ave., 925-2233 $$
One of Zionsville’s best, Plum’s Upper Room.
Tulip Noir
If you’re interested in trying a
wholesome, “green” eatery, this
eco-friendly, American bistro features
seasonal breakfast and lunch menus
packed with healthy, organic options
that will please the stomach and the
wallet, too. Except for the sandwich
bread, all items, from soups to salad
dressings, are prepared on-site with
natural and organically certified
ingredients. Those with lifestyle diets will
find meals tailored to their unique needs,
with vegan, allergy-friendly, diabetic and
also specific carbohydrate diet options.
www.tulipnoircafe.com, 1224 W.
86th St., 848-5252 $$
Zest!
An ambitious menu catering to
ambitious patrons, Zest is a spicy
neighborhood café alongside the
Monon Trail perfect for foodies.
Allow yourself time to survey the
12-page menu, but listen to the
daily specials with great attention.
If all else fails, we recommend Baja
Tacos, mixing corn meal-crusted basa
with white cheddar on white corn
tortillas with cilantro-lime rice, black
beans and lime sour cream. Serving
breakfast all day, it also offers a rustic
scrambled omelet, a stuffed tortilla,
and crème brûlée french toast.
www.zestexcitingfood.com, 1134
E. 54th St., Studio H, 466-1853 $-$$
Zing
This historic brick building that ends
Indiana Avenue brings a new concept
to Indy: small plates. It’s meant for
slow, communal dining, and plates are
brought at staggered times so people
have time to share and finish before
new, hot plates arrive. Some must-tries
include Mahi Tacos in an Asian-inspired
tempura shell with cilantro cream and
Medjool dates stuffed with sausage
and wrapped with bacon. Afterwards,
share (or don’t!) something from the
daily-changing dessert menu, or get
your sweet fix from a specialty martini.
www.zingrestaurant.com, 543
Indiana Ave., 636-7775 $$-$$$
FINE DINING
14 West
Fine dining with a daring menu makes
14 West one of the city’s best upscale
restaurants. Creating its food with
seasonal produce, Indiana game, and
fresh fish flown in daily, be sure to call
for reservations to get a taste of 14
West’s flexible menu with French, Asian,
and Italian influences. There is also a
$35 prix fixe menu with appetizer, main
course and desert options that allow a
taste of 14 West for more discretionary
spenders. www.14westindy.com, 14
W. Maryland St., 636-1414 $$$
Capital Grille
The Capital Grille promises it’s the
place to go to be “wined, dined and
dazzled.” With a critically acclaimed
menu and an award-winning 5,000
bottle wine list, Capital Grille in the
Conrad Hotel, tries hard to please.
Experience extravagant dining with
an impressive selection of dry-aged
steaks and fresh seafood, served
with a decadent variety of sides.
The Best of the Season menu,
available through November 1,
offers a choice of appetizer, entrée
and dessert for just $39 a person.
www.thecapitalgrille.com, 40 W.
Washington St., 423-8790 $$$
Dunaways
One of Indy’s most elegant restaurants,
this rooftop perch situated above the
old Oxygen Building affords gorgeous
sunset views of downtown with some
very upscale and ambitious cuisine as
well. The emphasis is Mediterranean,
with some generous meat dishes for
the more traditionally minded diner.
Exceptional wine list offers dozens of
gems, and the views of the Indy skyline
from the rooftop deck are some of the
best in the city. Perfect for a romantic
evening. Call ahead for reservations.
www.dunaways.com, 351 S. East St.,
638-7663 $$
Euphoria
Located in the Buggs Temple property
on the canal downtown, Euphoria offers
fine dining for moderate splurging in
a warm, stylish atmosphere. Expect to
find tasty, interesting meals in a lavish
presentation, with a serious beverage
assortment that’s sure to supply the
perfect counterpoint to your dish.
Euphoria also features an extensive
cheese selection and serves up specials
from its deliciously diverse bar menu
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country inn, with a spacious woodbeamed dining room and a cozy bar.
This setting is a handsome complement
to Meridian’s food which emphasizes
fresh ingredients and elegant
presentation. If you’re on a budget,
try a salad with a delicious seasonal
soup. The Lobster Pot Pie is especially
recommended. And the cocktails are
profound. 5694 N. Meridian St., 4661111 $$$
Upscale, organic and farm fresh at The Loft at Trader’s Point.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6
p.m. Drop in to experience Chef demos
on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. or make a
reservation for your favorite dine-out
night. www.indycanal.com, 337 W.
11th St., 2nd Floor, 955-2389 $$$
Loft Restaurant at Trader’s Point
How long does it take to become
an icon? In the case of the Loft
Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery,
less than a decade. From farm to fork
is as close as it gets here, and the
freshness matters in everything from
the salads to deserts. For a delicious
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entrée, everything’s good. But we
can’t resist the award-wining Farm
Burger, a handcrafted patty of 100
percent grass-fed beef with lettuce,
red onion, garlic aioli and a topping
of TPC’s superb Fleur de la Terre
cheese served on a whole grain bun.
www.traderspointcreamery.com,
101 Moore Rd.,733-1700 $$-$$$
Meridian
Located in a grove of trees immediately
south of the historic Central Canal and
alongside its namesake street, Meridian
has the look and feel of an elegant
Mo’s Steakhouse
Definitely one of the best places to get
a steak in Indy. Naked, top-quality beef
from their signature bone-in ribeye to
the limited supply Kobe beef comprise
the entire entrée menu (save a chicken
breast or two). Thirsty? The Danielle
Manhattan martini for $500 transports
you to New York dining frivolity. Ask for
their soup of the day or try the satisfying
lobster bisque soup . Still hungry? Grab
a walnut brownie with ice cream to go.
www.mosaplaceforsteaks.com, 47 S.
Pennsylvania St. #1, 636-5418 $$$
Oakley’s Bistro
Literally, one of the best restaurants
in the city. Chef and owner Steve
Oakley is an artist with flavor. And
we aren’t just saying that. He’s a
James Beard award nominee as well
for his creative pairings of things like
a rich pancetta vinaigrette and a mild
fish like tilapia. This is just the tip of
the iceberg. The meatloaf, based on
an old family recipe, will amaze you.
While there are many opportunities to
spend a lot of money on a good meal
in this town, choose Oakley’s if you
want every bite to be worth it.
www.oakleysbistro.com, 1464 W.
86th St., 824-1231 $$-$$$
R Bistro
Chef Regina Mehallick takes special
care in arranging the weekly menu
in order to best incorporate seasonal,
locally made produce, offering one of
the most creative menus in Indianapolis.
The result is an imaginative culinary
treat. Reasonable portions and pricing
leave clientele satisfied, while upscale
décor makes for a sophisticated
ambiance. Given the intimate dining
space, it is highly recommended to
make reservations at R Bistro, especially
on weekends. Consult the Web site
to see what seasonal offerings are
available. www.rbistro.com, 888
Massachusetts Ave., 423-0312 $$$
Recess
Recess proves that our local chefs are
committed to making Indianapolis a
real destination. With Greg Hardesty,
Gabe Jordan and Eli Anderson on top
billing, this Midtown eatery is a who’s
who of Indianapolis’ culinary superstars.
saloon style décor, St. Elmo offers
an upscale experience with excellent
service. www.stelmos.com, 127 S.
Illinois St., 635-0636 $$$
PASTA & PIZZA
Ambrosia Centro continues a tradition of fresh Italian dining
For about $40 — $60 per person
(sans alcohol), Executive Chef and
owner Hardesty takes you on a food
tour through his mental playground
with a singular prix fixe menu that
changes nightly. Supplemental courses
are sometimes offered, along with
choice of entrée. Along with the
outstanding food, an impressive and
carefully chosen assortment of beer
and wine rounds out the experience.
www.recessindy.com, 4907 N.
College Ave., 925-7529 $$$
St. Elmo Steakhouse
This downtown institution has been
serving perfectly cooked steaks exactly
the way patrons ask for them for more
than 100 years (not to mention a host
of other delicious dishes and the best
shrimp cocktail on the planet). Serving
downtown patrons since 1902 means
that the folks at St. Elmo’s not only
know how to deliver excellent meals to
satisfied customers, they can also help
you make the best selection. Known for
the classic turn-of-the-century Chicago
Agio
One of your best bets for a good dinner
in the Mass Ave Cultural District, Agio
specializes in an Italian/Mediterranean
cuisine in the comfort of a stylishly
casual, friendly setting. Good salads and
a nice selection of appetizers including
asparagus tempura and specialty pizzas.
Entrees span the Mediterranean, and
create-your-own pastas allow diners to
customize their dinners. Consistently
rich and delicious desserts. A fun
place for dinner before a concert or
play – or drinks afterwards. Or come
for the food, and stay for the live jazz
entertainment on the patio during the
summer. www.agiorestaurant.net,
635 Massachusetts Ave., 488-0359
$$
Ambrosia Centro
Fronted by large, vertical windows
affording a stately view of Broad
Ripple’s Morrison Opera building,
Ambrosia Centro’s front room is
warmed and given a welcome dash
of intimacy by a fireplace that is both
elegant and unpretentious. The staff is
congenial and the food is consistently
fine. Thoughtfully prepared and smartly
presented for a reasonable price,
Ravioli della Mamma is composed of
large squares of fresh spinach and
cheese ravioli served with a pesto
cream sauce. Rich yet delicate, creamy
but never cloying; it is certainly one of
the top vegetarian entrees in the city.
www.ambrosiaitalian.com, 915 E.
Westland Blvd., 255-3096 $$
Amici’s
This beloved restaurant always feels
like home, plus it features one of
the best juke boxes in town. Try the
chicken Botticelli or the pasta tossed
with sautéed chicken livers. Also, the
pizza and calzones will fill you up nicely
as you enjoy a walk in the adjoining
neighborhoods. Amici’s definitely
epitomizes the idea that restaurants
are places that make you feel like
you’re part of the family. There’s also
great outdoor Italian garden seating in
summer months, so now it can feel like
your yard, too. 601 E. New York St.,
634-0440 $$
Bazbeaux
NUVO readers have never selected
anything other than Bazbeaux as the
city’s Best Pizza. In addition to excellent
locations (Mass Ave and Broad Ripple)
and terrific staff, what makes Bazbeaux
so enjoyable is the variety of options.
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The artful pizza at Pizzology pair s nicely with a craft beer.
Pour over a massive list of ingredients
and craft your own masterpiece, or
skip the work and choose one of the
standard favorites like the Basilica,
which drops tomato sauce for pesto,
adds black olives and sun-dried
tomatoes, and finishes off with feta
cheese. www.bazbeaux.com,
811 E. Westfield Blvd. (multiple
locations), 255-5711 $-$$
Greek’s Pizzeria
It’s been a few years since Athanasios
Chris Karamesines opened his Greek’s
Pizzeria in Broad Ripple, and he seems
to have found a home and large fan
base since joining the local restaurant
scene. Claiming to have worked in every
American pizzeria chain and then opening
his own to raise the standard, the result
is Karamesine’s imaginative take on the
classics, though probably like none you’ve
ever tasted. The gourmet house has
toppings of feta cheese, meatballs and
black olives that marry well with Greek’s
signature slightly sweet tomato sauce. Try
your favorite toppings on traditional crust
or stuffed into a calzone shell.
www.mygreekspizzeria.com, 834 E.
64th St., 465-9111 $-$$
Hot Box
No better way to score with your hottest
neighbor after the bars close than to
head over or call up Hot Box, Broad
Ripple’s favorite pizza joint for some late
night craving satisfaction. The pies are as
delicious as the names are imaginative:
The Popeye, Hot Chick, Big Al’s Fredo
and (our favorite) the Dixie Chicken.
While there are a few stores around
town (and one in West Lafayette), we
still like the BR location best – and so
do NUVO readers who voted it the best
option for late-night munchies. Plus those
ubiquitous plastic cups are always a cool
bonus! www.gethotboxpizza.com,
715 Broad Ripple Ave., 257-7500 $
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Iozzo’s Garden of Italy
This newly re-opened Italian restaurant
on south Meridian offers a wide variety
of famous dishes, including a Spaghetti
Bolognese with meatballs. In particular,
the meatballs have been heavily
praised as divine and “velvety.” For an
appetizer, order the soppy tomatoes
with olive oil, parsley, and a pliable
crostini. Be sure to appreciate the
restaurant’s buildout, a rustic, intimate
atmosphere with brick walls and dark
tones, while enjoying the food. Iozzo’s
Garden of Italy, family-owned and
operated, will make for a delightful,
romantic evening of delicious food and
enjoyable ambiance. www.iozzos.com,
946 S. Meridian, 974-1100 $$
Mama Carolla’s
Mama Carolla’s Old Italian in Broad
Ripple is, hands-down, the most
romantic restaurant in the city according
to NUVO readers in each year’s Best
of Indy poll. From the twinkling lights
to heavy wood accents, all housed in
what actually feels like a house, there’s
something cozy and refreshing about
a visit to Mama’s in this case. The
reasonable prices mean it’s affordable
for two, even with a good bottle of wine
to complement the traditional Italian
menu. When the weather permits, take
your date to the patio dining room for
an even more romantic evening. (And
don’t forget about their new café next
door for breakfast – Good Morning
Mama’s!) www.mamacarollas.com,
1031 E. 54th St., 259-9412 $$
Napolese
Rustic Neapolitan pizza is becoming
more and more in demand here in
the States and this new sister eatery
to Café Patachou’s is happy to oblige.
Just around the corner from Patachou’s
Pennsylvania St. location, Napolese is a
cozy pizzeria with all the style of a classic
Italian restaurant. Build a pizza yourself or
choose from some winning combinations
like the BLT (bacon, caramelized leeks
and taleggio) or PFG (pancetta, roasted
fingerling potatoes and gorgonzola). To
satisfy your sweet tooth, try the Nutella
Stuffed Pizza or the rotating selection of
Patachou’s own Premium Gelato.
www.cafepatachou.com, 114 E. 49th
St., 925-0765 $$-$$$
Pizzology
Like any other piece of art, the pizzas at
Neal Brown’s Pizzology take time to fully
appreciate. Like a song you must hear
repeatedly before it strikes a chord, or
a classic book that must be read with
patience, you will eventually come to
adore this somewhat foreign fare – and
be worldlier for it. Brown has struck
the perfect medium of creativity and
accessibility in his latest venture. His take
on Pappardelle & Bolognese is exactly what
you’d expect from the restaurant’s seriously
traditional standpoint – rustic, robust and
Indulge and delight in the J azz Kitchen’s Cajun temptations.
meaty. The beer lineup is artfully simple
and good, like everything else in the place.
www.pizzologyindy.com, 13190 Hazel
Dell Pkwy, 844-2550 $$
SEAFOOD
Noah Grant’s Grill House and
Raw Bar
This strictly dinner hour restaurant
fuses what it considers the “jazzy era
of casual east coast sophistication”
with the pleasant and quaint setting
of downtown Zionsville. Noah Grant’s
Oyster Bar features sushi and regional
oysters on the half shell and the main
menu serves more than 30 fresh
entrees, including shrimp, lobster,
crab dishes, and pasta, as well as filet
mignon. It’s been considered the best
addition to Zionsville since the Bentley
dealership, and will likely require
reservations. Closed Mondays.
www.noahgrants.com, 65 S. 1st St.,
Zionsville, 732-2233 $$
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Oceanaire
The key to excellent seafood is
freshness, which is why Oceanaire is
consistently named as Indianapolis’
best seafood restaurant. Oceanaire
ships its seafood in daily from all
over the world, guaranteeing both
freshness and variety. The classic
décor adds to the atmosphere, and
the mixture of tables and booths
provides a great setting for groups
of any size. The oyster bar is also a
great touch. Executive Chef Ryan
Nelson should also be commended
for his efforts towards sustainability
and ecologically responsible food
practices. www.theoceanaire.com,
30 S. Meridian St., Suite 100, 9552277 $$$
Z’s Oyster Bar
The consensus is that this is the place
to go on the Northside when you can’t
make it down to The Oceanaire. That’s
actually a pretty high compliment. This
fine-dining oyster bar and steakhouse
also has the Z-Side Patio, offering live
music every Thursday from 5:30-8:30
p.m. For starters, try the Oyster Shooters
and for dinner, try the veal porterhouse,
served with shiitake mushrooms,
beefsteak tomato and Danish bleu
cheese sauce. Be sure to look at the
beverage menu with its impressive
selection of wines. www.zsoyster.com,
6220 Castleway West Dr., 644-8000
$$-$$$
CAJUN/CREOLE
Jazz Kitchen
The Jazz Kitchen has tweaked its
menu and kitchen service over the
years to the point where it seems
to have found a steady groove. The
inflection here is definitely inspired by
New Orleans, but the overall effect is
more fusion, including Southwestern
and Italian accents, with a solid
Heartland backbeat in its selection of
pizzas, burgers and pasta dishes. The
bar service is swift and the cocktails
sincere. But then what else would
you expect from the jazz club of your
dreams? How about a no-smoking
policy. They’ve got that, too.
www.thejazzkitchen.com, 5377 N.
Yats
If there is one restaurant readers of
NUVO prefer above all others in Indy,
it’s gotta be Yats. No doubt that’s
because the iconic Joe Vuskovich and
his crew love equally and want to make
sure everyone gets a chance to eat
some of the best creole food anywhere
outside of New Orleans. Each day
brings a new set of six to ten menu
items, including vegetarian options,
according to mood and availability. The
price, however, is always cheap and the
company is always exquisite.
www.yatscajuncreole.com,
659 Massachusetts Ave., 686-6380
and 5463 N. College Ave., 253-8817 $
CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICAN
El Sol de Tala
Newly re-opened Mexican restaurant El
Sol de Tala continues the 30-year-old
institution’s success. Featuring a new
menu with an exquisite list of dishes
with complex blends of flavors and
textures, like the Poc Chuc pork loin
marinated in orange and lime juices
with a Pico de Gallo, black beans and
guacamole (they take pride in their
guac), or the Bistek Ranchero, thinly
Las Tortas does sandwiches right.
sliced steak with tomatoes, onions and
slices of chiles, jalapeños and spices.
With a new tequila bar, El Sol de Tala
is a delicious upgrade to a longtime
favorite. www.elsoldetala.com, 2444
E. Washington St., 636-1250 $-$$
La Guanaquita
Open until midnight on Friday and
Saturday nights, La Guanaquita feels
like a community gathering place. Soups
have pride of place on the weekends.
Try the Hen Soup ($8.50) on Fridays – a
robust chicken soup served with a breast
quarter on the side and made with
chayote, a kind of squash that looks like
a pear but tastes like potato. Beef soup
is served on Saturdays and Hoff soup on
Sundays. The chorizo Torta, a sausage
sandwich, is spicy, creamy and slightly
tart. A grocery with all the ingredients on
offer here shares half of La Guanaquita’s
space. 5435 W. 38th St., 283-2011 $
La Hacienda
Everyone has a favorite Mexican
restaurant, and for the past four
years NUVO readers have picked La
Hacienda as the best in town. Cheap,
authentic, delicious—you can’t go
wrong with this family-run restaurant.
The large portions go great with a
pitcher of Texas Margaritas, made
strong with that traditional citrus kick.
Makes sense that the Best Burrito in
the city can be found here as well!
www.lahaciendaindy.com, 6825
Graham Road, 577-2689; 3874
Lafayette Road, 290-0755; and 6429
E. Washington St., 357-8084 $
Las Tortas
The full name of the place is Tortas
Guicho Dominguez y el Cubanito. Not
exactly the kind of moniker you can fit
on a marquee. Maybe that’s why the
signs in the windows simply proclaim
“Las Tortas,” which is Spanish for
“sandwiches.” TGDC offers a variety of
tortas named for Hispanic celebrities,
like the Luis Miguel, smoked pork,
chorizo sausage and mozzarella cheese
and the Enrique Iglesias, smoked pork,
a wiener split down the middle and
mozzarella cheese. You can’t get beer or
wine at TGDC, but they offer a brightly
colored array of Mexican soft drinks.
www.home.rr.com/tortasguicho, 641
Virginia Ave. 658-0753 $$
Los Jirasoles
Native-grown corn, caramelized
plantains, spicy red peppers, smooth
and tangy black beans and curry are
just some of the elements found in this
Salvadoran gem. Try the Camarones
Con Pina ala Curry, shrimp in a red
curry sauce with pineapple, but don’t
miss the house specialty, the pupusa
with loroco flower and cheese for a
new, savory experience. Wash it down
with cold Horchata, a cinnamony,
sugary, milk-colored drink made with
morro seeds from gourds grown on
Salvadoran trees. 3712 Lafayette Rd.,
329-5545 $
Tata Cuban Café
Tata came to Indy like manna from
the heavens, filling a sorely felt
void in Cuban food. Slow-roasted
pork and thick, sweet plantains are
soul food staples that are executed
effortlessly here. The menu includes
Cuban sandwiches (picky eaters can’t
go wrong), salads, traditional dishes,
desserts, and coffee. If you really
want to induce sleep, order your food
with a side of thick, starchy fried
yuca. Also be sure to order your dish
with a flavorful five dollar mojito.
www.tatacubancafe.com, 137 W.
Market St., 686-0855 $$
GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN
Aesop’s Tables
One of our favorite spots on Mass Ave
with many heart-healthy selections in
an airy space with plenty of outdoor
seating in summer months (not to
mention Mediterranean-inspired dishes,
good lunch sandwiches and nice
appetizer samplers). Offering dishes
from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece,
Morocco, Turkey, and much more. Be
sure to try the Lobster Bisque, and don’t
forget to ask about monthly specials.
Within walking distance from many
downtown attractions, this is a great
place to dine before or after theater
performances. www.aesopstables.biz,
600 Massachusetts Ave., 631-0055 $$
Greek Islands
The Greek Islands Restaurant serves
up some of Indianapolis’ finest cuisine.
The Greek salad is crisp tartness at its
best, but don’t skip the avgolemono
soup with egg, lemon and orzo pasta.
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Want something traditional? Try the
combination plate Around the Island
with moussaka, pasticchio and gyros
meat. Or try the classic gyros (traditional
or with chicken), tasty strips of meat on
pita bread topped with onions, tomatoes,
and tzaziki. They have an extensive Greek
wine selection, too. Be sure to swing by
the restaurant on Friday or Saturday night
to see authentic Greek belly dancing.
www.greekislandsrestaurant.com,
906 S. Meridian St., 636-0700 $$-$$$
Santorini Greek Kitchen
Santorini Greek Kitchen is another
longtime favorite of NUVO readers.
This year’s top place as Best Greek/
Mediterranean Restaurant is win number
eight for one of Fountain Square’s
most vibrant eateries. Before we forget,
make sure you have galaktaboureko for
dessert. Seriously. Other than that, we
recommend just about anything else
on the menu. Spanakopita, souvlaki,
saganaki are all tasty, and while the
Tomato Balls might like more like
pancakes, they still burst with flavor. Belly
dancers perform on Friday and Saturday
nights, so make reservations as the tables
fill up fast. Settle down for a long meal
because the portions are enormous,
leaving even the biggest appetite fully
satisfied. Full bar; non-smoking.
www.greekkitchen.dine.com, 1417
Prospect St., 917-1117 $$
INDIAN
India Garden
Fifteen-time winner as the Best Indian
restaurant in Indy according to NUVO
Readers, India Garden is a culinary
adventure worth taking for those
looking to expand their horizons
through culture and flavor. Navigating
the menu is easy with thorough
descriptions of the exotic samplings;
the only hardesr part is deciding on
which mouth-watering dish to try.
Tandoori ovens and Northern Indian
spices make the dishes burst with
flavor and melt with tenderness. Make
sure to include a mango lassi in your
order; the tropical frozen drink is a
delicious staple of Indian tradition.
www.indiagardenindy.com, 830
Broad Ripple Ave., 253-6060 and
207 N. Delaware St., 634-6060 $$
India Palace
It’s not surprising that one of the
city’s best Indian restaurants is on
Lafayette Road, nestled next to other
outstanding ethnic eateries. The
lunchtime buffet gets rave reviews,
and it’s vegetarian-friendly. Their menu
features the finest Northern Indian
entrées and their specialty Tandoori
(clay oven) dishes. India Palace is
elegant, relaxed, and affordable,
inviting guests to enjoy the hospitality
that reflects the restaurant’s Indian
heritage. www.indiapalaceindy.com,
4213 Lafayette Rd., 298-0773 $$
Passage to India
Passage to India – formerly Udupi
Café – is the only restaurant of its kind
in the city, specializing in authentic
Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
The expanded menu offers a rich array
Explore new flavors at Cairo Café.
of dishes from the two great schools
of Indian cooking, northern (with its
dairy leanings) and southern (known
for its robust use of spice), resulting
in a dining experience that relies on
an uncommonly rich array of flavors,
textures and degrees of heat. Try the
lunchtime buffet or one of many vegan
and vegetarian curries. 4225 Lafayette
Rd., 299-2127 $-$$
Kona Jack’s
For more than a decade, the folks at
Kona have been providing the city
with some of the freshest and most
imaginative dishes featuring fresh and
salt-water fish, shellfish, clams, oysters
and sushi available anywhere. Sure
we’re landlocked in the middle of the
country, but thanks to a decidedly
Hawaiin vibe and flavor, the beach
seems just a wee bit closer. There’s
also Kona Jack’s fish market with new
arrivals daily so you can be all fishy at
home! www.konajacksindy.com,
9419 N. Meridian St., 843-1609 $$
NORTH AFRICAN/
MIDDLE EASTERN
Abyssinia
Indy’s longest-standing Ethiopian
restaurant may not be much to
look at, but behind the strip mall
facade you’ll find a menu offering
a satisfying selection of dishes from
one of the world’s most distinctive
cuisines. Be prepared to get your
hands dirty, most entrees are served
on injera, the absorbent bread used to
sop up flavorful meat and vegetarian
dishes meant to be eaten with
the fingers. Bottom line: Abyssinia
provides what amounts to some of
the world’s most exotic comfort food.
www.abyssiniarestaurant.com,
5352 W. 38th St., 299-0608 $$
Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine
Sultan’s Delight (tender, rich lamb over
eggplant) and all kinds of kebab rule at
one of Indy’s most-loved and elegantly
furnished Middle Eastern restaurants.
Serving an assortment of authentic
Turkish appetizers, soups, entrées,
and desserts, be sure to try the fried
calamari or the borek, a flaky pastry
filled with feta cheese and parsley.
For a beverage, check out the ayran,
a Turkish yogurt drink. The authentic
restaurant is also now open on
Sundays. www.bosphoruscafe.com,
935 S. East St., 974-1770 $$
Cairo Café
The Cairo Café is part of the
international mosaic of dining
options that have mushroomed in
recent years on the city’s Westside.
You get a particularly happy sense
that by simply crossing a threshold,
you’ve managed to change the
shape of everyday Indianapolis a little
bit. Cairo Café signals its origins
in its entryway by offering a range
of goods like handmade sandals,
melon seeds and hookahs for sale.
The Café features hummus, baba
ghanoush and a rich raita made
from cucumbers and yogurt; heavily
cooked vegetable dishes, grilled
chicken and gyros are complemented
by a selection of fresh vegetables
ready to be turned into salad. 3047
Lafayette Rd., 926-2233 $$
Cornucopia Café
White, lightly textured walls, ornately
framed mirrors, Moroccan influenced
chandeliers and a tiled cashier table
make the atmosphere of Cornucopia
as luxurious as the flavors. In
essence, this Broad Ripple eatery is a
sparse, but effective Mediterranean
backdrop conducive to relaxing with
friends. The friendly service will help
you through the substantial menu,
which is a combination of Middle
Eastern and Spanish flavors (a sort of
very long continuum). Of the many
dishes, the cilantro lime hummus
is a stand out appetizer. Check out
the roasted eggplant salad, which
is subtly sweet and tender. 6314
Winthrop Ave, 722-0688, $
Istanbul Café
Open since 2007, Istanbul
Cafe defines itself as offering
Mediterranean cuisine. But, as the
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One of the city’s best, Chef Anas Sentissi’s Saffron Café.
name suggests, Istanbul Café’s
understanding of this cuisine is
distinctly Turkish, placing it at the
crossroads of Europe and Asia and
expanding its flavor horizon to include
an extraordinary array of nuances that
have been successfully appropriated
throughout centuries of travel and
trade. The team at Istanbul Café
brings a sophisticated skill set to this
great culinary tradition and updates it
with an emphasis on fresh ingredients
that lend an almost startling clarity
to even standby offerings, like the
requisite table serving of pita bread.
www.indyistanbulcafe.com, 1450
W. 86th St., 876-9810 $$
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Major Restaurant
The flavors really count at this familyowned Ethiopian restaurant on the
city’s southwest side. Try a Major
Combination for two ($30.00), a
platter covered with a large round of
spongy injera bread and highlighted
with generous scoops of meat and
vegetable dishes, including fresh green
salad with a light but tangy dressing.
The spices here are used less for heat
than for flavor and the dishes taste
freshly cooked. The meat dishes are
good, but there are also plenty of
vegetarian options available. Located
strip a stone’s throw from I-465 near
the intersection of W. Washington
and Morris. 1150 S. Mickley St., 2402700 $$
Saffron Café
With a wide variety of delicious North
African (mostly Moroccan) dishes
that can best be described as a circus
for the senses, Saffron is one of our
favorites. We recommend the delicate
and delicious saffron rice foremost, but
the Antipasto Plate, a combination of
three appetizers: hummus, zaalouk and
bakoula served with mild feta cheese
and pita wedges is high on the list as
well. You might also try one of two
specialty dishes: a Kafta Sandwich,
finger rolls of finely ground, deeply
seasoned and char-grilled beef served
on an open-face pita and the Couscous
Royale, a medley of vegetables served
over couscous and steamed in a clay
pot. www.saffroncafe-indy.com, 621
Fort Wayne Ave., 917-0131 $$-$$$
THAI
Siam Square
A Fountain Square favorite, Siam Square
serves up authentic, flavorful, fiery Thai
dishes in a contemporary space decked
in the red, orange and yellows of curry
that is as stimulating to the eye as the
palate. This year’s Best Thai option,
Siam Square is just as good for lunch
as dinner. Staple soups include the
spicy Thom Yum and the silky Thom
Kah Gai For a searing midday meal,
try the Siam Ginger Plate lunch special,
served with a spring roll to help douse
the flames. Return in the evening to
sample a considered pairing from the
Fountain Square’s Siam Square offers authentic Thai choices.
dinner menu and selective beer or
wine lists. For dessert, spoil your taste
buds with an order of roti rolls – panfried flatbread smothered in sticky
icing. Moderately priced, exceedingly
delicious. www.siamsquareindy.com,
936 Virginia Ave., 636-8424 $$
Thai Café
Thai Café is an excellent option for
authentic — and spicy — Thai food,
including plenty of vegetarian and vegan
options. The menu offers classics like
Satay and Thom Yum, as well as originals
like Yum Tofu Salad. Diners can make
food as spicy or mild as they want with
their choice of spice number, but be
careful, as the spice really packs a punch!
Cap off the night with a delicious cup of
Thai Tea after dinner. Go in for warm,
friendly service or order takeout for a cozy
night at home. www.indythaicafe.com,
1041 Broad Ripple Ave., 722-1008 $$
Thai Orchid
Thai Orchid offers a solid Thai
experience in Castleton, complete
with obliging service and an
impressive interior of bright colors
and tablecloths. Select your level of
heat intensity on a scale of six with
the curry lunch specials. For dinner,
warm up with the Silver Noodle Soup
and then try the Pad Makhau with
shrimp in a smolderingly hot Thai
sauce. Wash down the intensity with
a helping of the Hawaiian fried rice
($12.99). www.thaiorchidindy.com,
8145 Bash St., 578-8155 $$
Thai Papaya
Tom Yum Noodle Soup is a favorite,
steaming with fresh flavors like
cilantro and lemongrass. Conversely,
Massaman curry features a rich
sauce pregnant with sweetness and
spice-like cloves. This menu runs the
gamut of Thai dishes elegantly. For
starters, try the Tod Mun Pla, deepfried fish patties mixed with red curry
and served with cucumber salad. For
dessert, check out the interesting
selections of sticky rice with mango,
fried banana, or tapioca pudding.
3905 W. 96th St., 334-1482 $$
JAPANESE/SUSHI
H2O Sushi
An eclectic mix of traditional-style
sushi and modern flavor combinations
that borrow on a variety of traditions
– European, South American, and
North African, to name a few – H2O
continues to evolve while always
delivering quality we’ve come to
expect. While the menu boasts
customary sushi bar items like sashimi
and nigiri, Chef John Adams also
offers creative specials, such as black
mussels steamed in spicy tomato
and corn sauce and seared foie gras
with pain perdue, arugula, quail egg,
Marcona almonds and Pedro Ximinez
vinaigrette. Everything is made from
scratch. www.h2osushibar.com,
1912 Broad Ripple Ave., 254-0677
$$$
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Taki takes sushi to a new level.
Isushi Café
This small but pristine sushi shop on
Carmel’s green but slowly blooming
116th Street corridor is a sushi-lover’s
dream. Featuring everything from
a crunch spicy tuna roll to salmon
sashimi to Kobe beef to an Ali roll
with soft shell crab and fresh, ripe
avocado. Isushi Café also has a
variety of spices, including habanero,
citrus, jalapeño, and wasabi. With
attentive service, as well as a friendly
owner/chef, Chang Lee, Isushi Café
is a quality location for a delightful
meal of Pacific Rim cuisine. www.
isushicafe.com, 820 E. 116th St.,
Suite #140, 363-3507 $$
Naked Tchopstix
Another Broad Ripple favorite, Naked
Tchopstix boasts great sushi and a
great locale right next to the Vogue.
The small café has a diverse menu
of appealing and accessible sushi
for vets and rookies alike. Don’t be
afraid to customize the menu to
your taste, but feel free to pick from
the menu options that are easy and
rarely disappointing. Sushi isn’t the
only choice here, a plus for those
who’d rather have their food well
done. Throw in great atmosphere
and a friendly staff and you’ve got
one of the best restaurants in Indy.
tchopstix.com, 6255 N. College
Ave., 252-5555 $$
NAISA Pan-Asian Café
The exotic-sounding name of this
new eatery is simply “Asian” spelled
backward. The menu of NAISA,
located in Fountain Square, is entirely
made from scratch, from the sauces
to the freshly grated zest of the
tangerine chicken to the spicy basil
curry dish studded with chicken,
beef and shrimp. The restaurant also
offers delicious cinnamon sugar puffs
($4.95), a light-bodied, fresh ginger
sauce with bite instead of an overly
sugared sweet and sour mess. For
a beverage, try the tea: an iron pot
is served with chrysanthemum or
jasmine leaves steeped throughout,
yielding a much lighter-flavored
goodness. 1025 Virginia Ave., 6023708 $$
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Oishi Sushi
Oishi Sushi shows its excitement
with rolls like the tasty Afghanistan,
which the menu describes as eel and
avocado pieces “erupting” with spicy
shrimp tempura and masago. Plenty
of selections to try on the menu, like
Mongolian-style fried rice or the Bento
box combo of teriyaki-style hot food
and sushi rolls. Tatami rooms available
for couples and families, complete with
soothing music. www.indyoishi.com,
6929 E. 10th St., 356-8880 $$-$$$
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
At Sakura, the clientele is as diverse
as the succulent Japanese cuisine.
An Indy favorite for 20 years, Sakura
offers a varied assortment of elegantly
crafted sushi, tempura, noodles and
other Japanese classics. With 29
different kinds of sushi rolls, there is
something for everyone, from classics
like the California Roll to Sakura
originals like the Rock ‘n’ Roll. Here,
the food, environment and staff are
authentic and earnest; Sakura is a true
culinary adventure. To add some fun
to your meal, order some Japanese
beer or warm sake. Make sure to
make reservations, as there is often a
short wait. www.indysakura.com,
7201 N. Keystone Ave., 259-4171
$$
Taki Restaurant
It’s one thing to walk into a
restaurant and be asked whether you
prefer to sit in the dining room or
the bar. At Taki Restaurant, you get
three very different choices: a room
where chefs wield cutlery with ninjalike finesse on steaks, seafood and
chicken then cook it on a grill in front
of you, a spacious and handsomelyappointed dining room (also featuring
a full bar) or, finally, an elegant sushi
bar. Taki’s Sushi menu is enormous,
complemented by new entries on
a daily basis, and the presentation
of these dishes provides a model of
understated elegance.
www.takirestaurant.com, 4040 E.
82nd St., 849-8254 $$
Index of listings
3 Sisters .........................................................11
Good Morning Mama’s Café ...........................5
Old Point Tavern ............................................10
14 West .........................................................15
Goose the Market ............................................6
Oceanaire ......................................................22
96th Street Steakburgers .................................5
Greek Islands .................................................23
Oishi Sushi .....................................................32
A2Z Café .......................................................12
Greek’s Pizzeria .............................................20
Passage to India .............................................26
Abyssinia .......................................................27
H2O Sushi .....................................................29
Pearl Bistro ....................................................14
Aesop’s Tables ...............................................23
Hoaglin to Go ..................................................7
Peppy Grill .......................................................5
Agio ..............................................................19
Hot Box .........................................................20
Petite Chou ...................................................14
Ambrosia Centro ...........................................19
India Garden ..................................................26
Pita Pit .............................................................7
Amici’s...........................................................19
India Palace ...................................................26
Pizzology .......................................................20
Aristocrat .........................................................7
Iozzo’s Garden of Italy ...................................20
Plum’s Upper Room .......................................14
Ball & Biscuit ....................................................7
Isushi Café .....................................................32
R Bistro ..........................................................18
Barking Dog Café ..........................................12
Istanbul Café .................................................27
Ralph’s Great Divide ........................................7
Barley Island Brewhouse ..................................8
Jazz Kitchen ...................................................22
Rathskeller .....................................................10
Bazbeaux .......................................................19
King David Dogs ..............................................6
Recess............................................................18
Best Bet Lunch & Breakfast ..............................5
Kona Jack’s ....................................................27
Rock Bottom Brewery ....................................11
Binkley’s Kitchen and Bar .................................8
King Dragon ..................................................32
Saffron Café ..................................................28
Boogie Burger ..................................................5
La Guanaquita ...............................................23
Sakura Japanese Restaurant ...........................32
Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine .............................27
La Hacienda ...................................................23
Santorini Greek Kitchen .................................26
Bourbon Street Distillery ..................................8
Las Tortas ......................................................23
Scotty’s Brewhouse ........................................11
Brass Ring ........................................................8
Left Bank Café ...............................................12
Scotty’s Lakehouse ........................................11
Broad Ripple Brewpub .....................................9
Le Peep ............................................................5
Shapiro’s Deli ...................................................7
Brothers ...........................................................9
Loft Restaurant at Trader’s Point ....................18
Siam Square ..................................................28
Brugge.............................................................9
Los Jirasoles ...................................................23
Smokehouse on Shelby ....................................6
BuDa Lounge ...................................................9
LuLu’s Electric Café ........................................12
St. Elmo Steakhouse ......................................19
Cairo Café .....................................................27
MacNiven’s ....................................................10
Taki Restaurant ..............................................32
Café Patachou .................................................5
Major Restaurant ...........................................28
Taste..............................................................14
Café Zuppa ....................................................12
Mama Carolla’s .............................................20
Tata Cuban Café ...........................................23
Capital Grille ..................................................15
Meridian ........................................................18
Thai Café .......................................................29
Chatham Tap ...................................................9
Mo’s Steakhouse ...........................................18
Thai Orchid ....................................................29
Claddagh Irish Pub ...........................................9
Monon Food Company ..................................14
Thai Papaya ...................................................29
Corner Wine Bar ............................................10
Mug-n-Bun ......................................................6
Tulip Noir .......................................................15
Cornucopia Café ...........................................29
Naked Tchopstix ............................................32
Working Man’s Friend .................................. XX
Creation Café ................................................12
NAISA Pan-Asian Café ...................................22
Yats ...............................................................22
Dunaways ......................................................15
Napolese........................................................20
Zest! ..............................................................15
El Sol de Tala .................................................22
Noah Grant’s Grill House and Raw Bar ..........22
Zing ...............................................................15
Euphoria ........................................................15
Northside Social .............................................10
Z’s Oyster Bar ................................................22
Fat Dan’s Chicago Style Deli ............................6
Nourish Café .................................................14
Flatwater Restaurant ......................................12
Oakley’s Bistro ...............................................18
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SHOOTER SHRIMP
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FRIED GREEN BEANS
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MARGARITA QUESADILLA
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WHISKEY PEPPER STEAK SUB
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THE BLUE HEN SANDWICH
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GRILLED MAHI MAHI BURGER
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BREADED GROUPER
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JACKPOT SHRIMP
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SPICY BEEF TIPS
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CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS 3 giant
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FLAT IRON STEAK
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BLACKJACK BURGER
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TRADITIONAL OSSO BUCO
Slow braised veal shank with a rich
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Proscuitto Wrapped Salmon
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LOBSTER POT PIE
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