tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post2954255373631615626..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Super Bowl Restaurant Guide for IndianapolisErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-63385596897556606142013-01-28T03:38:32.320-05:002013-01-28T03:38:32.320-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.lauraine 2012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-32716457772623874012012-02-02T09:20:16.431-05:002012-02-02T09:20:16.431-05:00Jersey Cafe - Been there numerous times. The chick...Jersey Cafe - Been there numerous times. The chicken salad sandwich, made with peas for sweetness and sprouts on top, is a favorite. Also, they are one of the only places you can buy Tasty Cakes, the East Coast answer to Hostess cupcakes. If you are from near Jersey, you can sign a large poster in the back hallway. they can be a bit slow at times.Aardvarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612505081537478792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-90776265907413374492012-02-01T18:57:29.491-05:002012-02-01T18:57:29.491-05:00I think Jeremy needs to leave the East Coast and r...I think Jeremy needs to leave the East Coast and return to his roots. Perhaps he'll have a different world view than whatever garbage they're feeding him in Philadelphia. He may have left a chain city, but he'll be oh so happy to learn that's not the case any longer.<br /><br />Paul W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-19821107725677741652012-01-29T21:12:06.069-05:002012-01-29T21:12:06.069-05:00Love the list. Very well thought out as always. ...Love the list. Very well thought out as always. I'd offer a few more. In Broad Ripple: Usual Suspects (I am just finishing up an order of the Osso Bucco as I type this... Amazing! ) Monon Food Co (best fish taco in town), and the Cuban Sandwich for lunch at Northside Kitchenette. Downtown for lunch check out Miguel's on Delaware and for dinner we tried Lorenzo's last week for outstanding Italian in a very cool environmentChris Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-53407360846849239542012-01-27T21:51:59.951-05:002012-01-27T21:51:59.951-05:00Have you tried the new Sobro Cafe just around the ...Have you tried the new Sobro Cafe just around the corner from Taste cafe just south of Broad Ripple.<br /><br />They have a full international menu with healthy made from scratch foods and the best home made Chai I've ever had.<br /><br />Sobro Cafe is definitely my superbowl restaurant recommendation!<br /><br />Located at 653 E 52nd Street (52nd & College Ave)<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JoshuaAlchemical Instincthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06237907338278632615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-49328729783745781952012-01-26T15:57:50.963-05:002012-01-26T15:57:50.963-05:00And to Jeremy, Obviously I disagree with your &quo...And to Jeremy, Obviously I disagree with your "pathetic" comment. And if you haven't been here in awhile, I think you are maybe just ignorant of everything that has happened in Indy in the last couple of years. I also respectfully disagree with your Acapulco Joe's recommendation. Just because it is old, doesn't make it worthy in my mind.<br /><br />But thanks for the feedback!Erin in Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-10436538365654907252012-01-26T08:13:51.109-05:002012-01-26T08:13:51.109-05:00Thanks everyone for the support for the list AND f...Thanks everyone for the support for the list AND for all your suggestions! Obviously, I have not eaten everywhere (although it seems like it sometimes) and not everyone is going to agree on a list like this, so glad to let people know about other options as well. Keep em coming!<br /><br />-ErinErin in Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-14857784080703596372012-01-25T21:40:27.915-05:002012-01-25T21:40:27.915-05:00Hello,
I grew up in Indianapolis [live in Philly n...Hello,<br />I grew up in Indianapolis [live in Philly now] and, to be honest, the restaurant scene is pathetic. <br /><br />But...there are a few great things.<br />1) All Patachou restaurants (as some have mentioned). Go to the original at 49th and Penn for breakfast. <br />2) I've traveled all around the US and gone to lots of good Mexican restaurants, but, strangely, the best, at least as far as the quality of the food if you're into good authentic Mexican is still in Indianapolis at El Sol on East Washington Street...this place has truly excellent food. http://elsoldetala.com/ Full Disclosure, the surrounding area is not exactly going to win any safety awards...drive there and lock your car. <br />3) On the other hand, if you're less of a foodie and just want a fun really old-school Mexican place, Acapulco's Joe's downtown is a winner. Oldest Mexican restaurant (possibly oldest "ethnic restaurant" in the city?)<br />4) Yats is good<br />5) If you're not a midwesterner, and like Fast Food, and haven't been...go to a Steak n Shake. It's good.<br />6) Monon Coffee Shop in Broad Ripple is a wonderful place. Go there and chill out. <br /><br />-JeremyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-60761200134146549922012-01-25T08:57:35.750-05:002012-01-25T08:57:35.750-05:00Great list. I'd add Milano Inn at 231 South Co...Great list. I'd add Milano Inn at 231 South College. I know you're not a huge fan of Indy's Italian offerings, but we love it. Get soup instead of salad with your meal (no extra charge) and the sausage tortellini soup is fantastic. <br /><br />Also, the End of the Line Public House in Fountain Square has 10 local beers on tap and good burgers and pizza.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087137298497756587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-58200146663992396522012-01-25T07:57:25.663-05:002012-01-25T07:57:25.663-05:00I want to throw on another rec, for a place that j...I want to throw on another rec, for a place that just opened yesterday. The chef from Ripple Inn has opened Coal Pizza Company downtown on Washington, right next to Libertine. It's pizza in the style of Pizzology or Napolese (I guess Napoli style pizza?) and I dont think any other pizza spots are making that kind of pizza in central downtown (although I could be wrong).<br />I tried 2 of the pizzas, the margherita would have benefited from more basil and a touch of salt. However the pizza with bacon, onion and gruyere was really good.indyLindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-71949550623448466172012-01-23T22:32:58.177-05:002012-01-23T22:32:58.177-05:00Thanks for the link to Hoosier Beer Geek, Erin. Th...Thanks for the link to Hoosier Beer Geek, Erin. This week, we'll be adding lists of good beer-drinking spots for downtown and Broad Ripple, so stay tuned.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-21619837829093722992012-01-23T20:45:08.253-05:002012-01-23T20:45:08.253-05:00Great list, Erin!
Downtown for lunch I'd add ...Great list, Erin!<br /><br />Downtown for lunch I'd add Shapiro's Deli (www.shapiros.com) for killer Reubens.<br /><br />For North Side/Hamilton County, I'll add The Local (localeateryandpub.com) for great locally-sourced burgers made with elk, goat and turkey, as well as a changing weekly menu and tasty goat cheese cheesecake. For a more casual lunch/dinner place, Sahm's is an old reliable with several locations (www.sahms.com) and top-notch fried mushrooms, really good steak specials and a rich clam chowder. For the best Sunday Brunch in Hamilton County, check out Kelties in Westfield (www.kelties.com).Jessica in Noblesvillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-44458219783188541232012-01-23T10:59:19.997-05:002012-01-23T10:59:19.997-05:00Erin
Let's not forget the higher end non-chai...Erin<br /><br />Let's not forget the higher end non-chain restaurants to show some of the best food in town: Meridian Restaurant (5694 N. Meridian); Oakley's Bistro (86th & Ditch); Peterson's (96th & I-69); and Amalfi's (1351 W. 86th). Dress nicely and enjoy a great meal.Aardvarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612505081537478792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-50576728493864803562012-01-23T10:25:31.637-05:002012-01-23T10:25:31.637-05:00For a tenderloin I would like to give a shout out ...For a tenderloin I would like to give a shout out to the Bourbon Street Distillery and for a burger Bearcat's is a must.<br /><br />Both are conveniently located downtown.Jeff Downer Indianapolis, INhttp://jeffdownerbailbonds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-54168807095371383802012-01-23T10:12:36.919-05:002012-01-23T10:12:36.919-05:00Don't forget the new addition of Chef Joseph&#...Don't forget the new addition of Chef Joseph's. Lunch has been awesome and the atmosphere is very warm and inviting.Localfoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467858090593521107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-62063478992340955632012-01-23T08:51:55.712-05:002012-01-23T08:51:55.712-05:00Erin, you really hit one out of the park with this...Erin, you really hit one out of the park with this list. The ICVA should include it on their page! I'm really happy to see Workingman's Friend on here! Such a great Indianapolis staple that is often overlooked. Would have liked to see at least one other restaurant from Fountain Square listed, though. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to do this!Melanie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053703024766732597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-16846598574725861752012-01-23T07:07:29.596-05:002012-01-23T07:07:29.596-05:00Would also just mention that Neal Brown will have ...Would also just mention that Neal Brown will have a tent where he will be serving Smoking Goose brats and a limited release Sun King. Not sure if he will be setting it up in front of Libertine, or somewhere else. Should be memorable "haute tailgating."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-73012031737719960922012-01-22T21:44:11.188-05:002012-01-22T21:44:11.188-05:00Broad Ripple:
Yats (also a downtown location on Ma...Broad Ripple:<br />Yats (also a downtown location on Mass Ave)<br />Zest<br />Ripple Bagel and Deli<br />India Garden<br />Mama Carolla's<br />Morning Mama's<br />Sinking Ship (smoking establishment)<br /><br />Downtown - Fountain Square<br />Pure Eatery<br />La Margarita<br />La Revolucion<br />Siam Square<br />Naisa<br />Smokehouse<br />End of the Line<br />Tortas<br /><br />Coffee<br />Hubbard & Cravens<br />Henry's on East<br />Calvin Fletcher's<br />Monon Coffee<br />Cornerstone Coffee<br /><br />Fishers<br />Nickel Plate for the tenderloinJoe Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097539639192569296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-58000281747222226282012-01-22T20:41:12.176-05:002012-01-22T20:41:12.176-05:00In the spirit of the great sporting event that is ...In the spirit of the great sporting event that is occurring, I would suggest King David Dogs to visitors. I'm sure there will be plenty of hot dog vendors spread throughout the city but searching out King David's will be worth it for the difference of quality in the actual dog and toppings.IndyLindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-30920872113192856542012-01-22T19:26:09.424-05:002012-01-22T19:26:09.424-05:00Yes, great list! (I only wish I'd had this whe...Yes, great list! (I only wish I'd had this when we moved here... it would have saved us some unfortunate meals.)<br /><br />My only addition would be grabbing a lunch sandwich at <a href="http://www.goosethemarket.com>Goose the Market</a> -- a bit of a hike for pedestrians from downtown, but great for those renting places in Fall Creek.Katy @ KatySheCookshttp://katymcarter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-77000653716410893692012-01-22T19:13:41.036-05:002012-01-22T19:13:41.036-05:00Erin, thanks for taking the time to compile such a...Erin, thanks for taking the time to compile such a great list of local winners. If you spare even one soul the pain of Seasons 52, you will have done a great culinary service indeed. I noticed you did not have any Patachou or Napolese locations on the post. Although I prefer Taste or Hoaglin's for breakfast, Patachou is consistently tasty and I like the pizza at Napolese a lot. Also, I would be remiss if I did not suggest a trip to Cork and Cracker to see the cute, knowledgable blonde there and to buy one's Super Bowl wine. You sure don't want to be caught serving grocery store swill.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125151984176755551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-27966646386284820812012-01-22T17:09:29.367-05:002012-01-22T17:09:29.367-05:00i see we have some eating to do . . . we've ea...i see we have some eating to do . . . we've eaten at several you've listed but there are also several we've not checked out BECAUSE we are pretty particular and didn't have reviews . . . . great list Erin!!SMITH BITEShttp://smithbites.comnoreply@blogger.com