I was so excited to hear that Big Woods Restaurants was opening a new location in Noblesville! I’ve been a huge fan of all things Big Woods, Hard Truth Spirits, and Quaff On Brewing ever since our visit to Hard Truth Hills last fall. We seriously had the best time touring the distillery, sampling the... Continue Reading →
Wedding Dress Shopping at Sophia’s Bridal & Tux
In case you missed it, I recently said YES to the dress! I honestly still can't believe it when I hear myself say that out loud. It really was the perfect moment too. You know that moment like you see on TV where they ask if you're saying yes to the dress, you say yes,... Continue Reading →
Holiday Cocktail Menu at Eddie Merlot’s
It’s beginning to look like cocktails! We recently had an amazing experience during my birthday dinner at Eddie Merlot’s, so we were so excited to try out some of their new holiday cocktails once they came out. Eddie Merlot’s holiday cocktail menu has eight festive drinks on it, and we sampled six of them! I... Continue Reading →
Miracle on South Street Christmas Pop-up Bar
It's no secret that I am a VERY festive person. From Halloween through Christmas I am all in on every holiday tradition. A new favorite tradition of mine is visiting the pop-up Christmas bar, Miracle on South Street, downtown inside the Alexander hotel. This is the second year they've had the pop-up bar come to... Continue Reading →
Eddie Merlot’s New Menu Items
Eddie Merlot's is famous for its exceptional service experience, and our most recent visit there was no different. We stopped in to try out some of their new menu items and the entire staff was fantastic from start to finish! We went in for a little belated birthday celebration the day after mine, and they... Continue Reading →
Carmel Christkindlmarkt 2019
Carmel's third annual Christkindlmarkt officially opens up on Saturday, November 16th at noon. This has been a favorite of mine over the last few years, and I can tell the tradition is here to stay! “Christkindlmarkt” is the German term for a traditional Christmas market. They began in Germany and have been popular in cities... Continue Reading →
Samano’s Taqueria
If there's one thing I'm always down for, it's a taco night. I recently stopped in to check out the new Samano's Taqueria in Downtown Fishers. This is Samano's second location on the northside, including one other spot in Noblesville. The new restaurant is located right in the heart of the Nickel Plate District, right next to... Continue Reading →
Palomino Restaurant & Bar
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 →
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
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 →
Tinker Street: Fall Menu
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 →
Grindstone Public House: First Impression
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 →
West Fork Whiskey: Fall Menu Release
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 →