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Review: Tre
WHAT EXACTLY does 24-karat gold add to a plate of risotto? That was the question in the back of my mind as I approached the imposing four-story facade of Tre, which is on the broad plaza of the 1st on...
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The Feed: Beholder Spinoff, Fernando’s Comes To Mass Ave, Stacey and Rick’s...
Dishes at His Place Eatery. Credit: Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly Irvington’s 25-year-old Dairy Queen has closed. Owner David Atherton announced on Facebook that he shuttered the 6245 E....
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Foodie: Mark LaFay Of Old Major Market
Mark LaFay at Old Major Market.Photo by Jay Goldz MARK LAFAY is proof that the cliche “there are no second acts in American lives” is pure bunk. The Purdue grad built a music promotion company while he...
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The Feed: Golf Course Dining, Taylor Swift Specials
A salad from a past menu at Gather 22. Credit: Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly The Southern Dunes Golf Course has a new restaurant. You don’t have to hit a ball at the Gary Player–designed course to...
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Cheers: In The Spotlight
SINCE 1938, Sam’s Silver Circle has served thirsty patrons from a character-laden building just off Shelby Street, pouring beer and shots through a world war, a pandemic, and the transformation of...
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The Slippery Noodle’s Haunted History
The Slippery Noodle Inn at 372 S. Meridian St. has been a consistent presence in Indianapolis since its opening almost 200 years ago. It’s Indiana’s oldest bar to still operate in its original...
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The Feed: Bluebeard Reservations, Igloo Dining, Pots & Pans Goes National
The dining room at Bluebeard. Credit: Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly A big change is in the works at Bluebeard. The lauded Fletcher Place restaurant has long been a first come, first served spot,...
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Taste Test: Paw Patrol
No pup can resist the dog-friendly sundae from Gordon’s Milkshake Bar.Photo by Stacy Able ALL THE BEST boys and girls deserve a little treat every now and then. Here are a few local spots where you can...
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The Feed: Turchetti’s Pivots, Turntable Debuts, Shin Dig Lands
Orangily owners Kristin Patrick (left) and Andrea Marley (right) Credit: Tony Valainis/Indianapolis Monthly Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages is no more. The no-ABV bottle shop with two locations in...
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Taste Test: Tart Me Up
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Made with Oregon-sourced fruit puree, wild yeast, Madagascar vanilla beans, and milk sugars, Guggman’s Cranberry-Tangerine Sour has earned a loyal fan following. 1701 Gent...
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Pins Mechanical Co. Debuts Movie-Inspired Drinks
WHETHER YOU’RE A fan of ’80s teen dramas, sci-fi comedies, or romantic musicals, Pins Mechanical Co. has crafted a drink to match your movie taste. The popular old-school entertainment venue has...
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The Feed: Rene’s Rises Again, Festiva Changes Hands
The facade of Festiva. Credit: Indianapolis Monthly Rene’s Bakery is set for a triumphant return. The wildly popular Broad Ripple bakery founded by Albert Rene Trevino went dark in July after Trevino’s...
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Swoon: Meat Cute
“EVERYBODY LOVES meat,” Solo Pizza owner César Acosta says of his bestselling pie, the Solo Meat. The Neapolitan-style pizza is made with dough fermented for 24 hours, which makes for a springy,...
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New In Town: Rosemary & Olive
ROSEMARY & OLIVE might be the Indy dining scene’s answer to The Avengers. The cozy Italian restaurant comes from the trio behind some of our most reliable spots: George Stergiopoulos of Meridian...
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Foodie: Japhi Singh Of Sabzi Mandi & Tadka
BORN IN northwest India’s Jalandhar, Punjab, Japhi Singh grew up interested in bodybuilding and sports, particularly kabaddi, a popular style of wrestling played in teams. Kabaddi took him to...
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Shift: Shapiro’s Delicatessen
Longtime Shapiro’s customer Dennis Hummel (right) picks up an order from owner Brian Shapiro (left) FANS OF award-winning TV series The Bear should look no further than Shapiro’s Delicatessen to find...
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Revisit: Director’s Cut
“WE HAD a great concept,” co-owner Ed Battista says of the high-end brasserie chef Abbi Merriss installed at his Kan-Kan Cinema in mid-2021. “But with a pandemic and moviegoers’ need to fit a meal in...
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Tailoring Your Turkey to Your Table
AS THANKSGIVING APPROACHES, it’s never too early to plan your holiday spread. This year hosts are reconsidering their turkey choices. Gone are the days when a whole roasted bird was the only option...
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The Feed: Wave Of Prominent Restaurant Closures Rocks The Indy Food Scene
Two salads (asparagus caesar and broccoli) at Public Greens. Credit: Joseph BallJoseph Ball Some of the city’s favorite restaurants are serving their last meals: Zydeco’s Cajun Actual, a 26-year-old...
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BEST OF INDY: DINING
Dine-In Food Truck A food truck in every sense of the word, Platanos Venezuelan Food is a sit-down restaurant housed inside a converted school bus painted white and parked next to Tractor Supply in...
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