I recently went to Palomino for dinner for the first time, and it quickly became one of my new favorites spots downtown! Palomino Restaurant & Bar is a local, European inspired spot with Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisine influences. It's located only a couple of blocks off the circle right by Circle Centre Mall. The... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Take your favorite local Mexican spot and then combine it with a trendy new cocktail lounge - you get Nada. Nada is a relatively newer taco and cocktail joint downtown that opened in 2016. It is located at 11 W. Maryland St., just steps away from the Circle Centre Mall. I am never one to turn... Continue Reading →
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream and that's pretty much the same thing. There's no denying that I enjoy treating myself to a frozen dessert (or three). This especially goes for the summertime! Luckily, Indy has a great selection of ice cream shops to help us survive this heat. I've put... Continue Reading →
If you live anywhere around the Indianapolis area, you probably know Sun King Brewery as a major player in the Indiana craft beer craze. On July 2 their new tap room, Sun King Spirits, had their grand opening, so naturally I rushed right over to check it out. The new location is right off the... Continue Reading →