Last week I attended the first ever Sample Indiana event, and it could not have been more of a success! Sample Indiana was presented by Indy Craft Brew, and it was held at Scarlet Lane Brewing on November 17. We enjoyed unlimited tastings of Indiana beer and cider out of Bottoms Up cups made just... Continue Reading →
The 2nd annual Carmel Christkindlmarkt officially opens on Saturday, Nov. 17. After a successful first year in 2017, the market is back and better than before with a variety of new vendors. I attended the Media Preview night to check out the new layout, food, drinks, vendors and ice skating. "Christkindlmarkt" is the German term... Continue Reading →
I recently got the chance to stop by Tinker Street to enjoy dinner and sample their fall menu. I'm a big fan of restaurants that update and change their menus every so often, especially when they incorporate seasonal ingredients. Tinker Street is located downtown at the corner of 16th and New Jersey St. Their menu... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that we can't exactly drink like we did in college anymore. This is especially true for me- I'm typically in bed by 10pm most nights, and I rarely consume more that 2 or so alcoholic beverages anymore unless it's a special occasion. Birthdays, bachelorette parties,... Continue Reading →
I'll admit that I have an obsession with finding the perfect seasonal cocktail. During the summer I'm a big Aperol Spritz fan, and Eggnog Martinis gets me through the holidays each year. Now I can proudly say I've finally found the PERFECT fall cocktail: the Apple Butter Bourbon Fizz. I typically make my Apple Cider... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me is well aware that autumn is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year. Pumpkin spice, caramel apples, sweaters, boots and best of all Halloween. Every year I go all out with my Halloween costumes. Yes, that was plural. Costumes with an "s." Another fall tradition I love is checking out the... Continue Reading →
I recently had the chance to try out Amazing Hazel's Zesty Bloody Mary Mix. Amazing Hazel's is a local company that began when Dave VanWye started making chili sauce using his grandmother's famous recipe. After awhile, customers started telling him how great it would be as a Bloody Mary mix. He came up with Amazing Hazel's Bloody... Continue Reading →
These apple cider mimosas are the perfect fall beverage! I've been making these for a couple of years now, and they're always one of my favorite. I actually prefer them over the classic OJ version, but that's just me. The best part is that they're really easy to make, especially in bulk for a group.... Continue Reading →
Grindstone Public House is a recent addition just off the square in downtown Noblesville. Like the historic building it occupies, Grindstone Public House comes from a family with a history in the restaurant business. Clancy's Inc., the company behind Grindstone Charley’s, Michaelangelo’s Italian Bistro and Clancy’s Hamburgers, opened the new spot this past summer. I had... Continue Reading →
I've been a big fan of West Fork Whiskey for awhile now, so I was really excited to see that they were adding some fall-themed cocktails to their menu. They make a variety of whiskey including "2 Hr-Delay" - an un-aged whiskey made of 100% Indiana corn, "The Colonel" - their first bourbon, "B-Street Blues"... Continue Reading →
Chocolate is always the answer, who cares what the question is. I'm always down for fondue, so I was really excited to try out SoChatti chocolate. SoChatti is small-batch chocolate designed to be served warm or melted, as well as for baking. The best part? It's DAIRY-FREE, which is fantastic for someone like me who... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a casual place to try some craft beer then Books & Brews is for you. With the tagline "a place for people without a place" they've achieved the perfect balance of, well, books and brews. The concept all started in 2014 when the first location, now called the "Mothership," opened on... Continue Reading →
