Swoon List: Rev Edition

This special edition of the Swoon List compiles our top five dishes from the Speedway’s third annual Rev event. They’re not ranked, just delicious.

A layer of pureed hominy laid the foundation for bold flavors and textures in JW Marriott’s (1o S. West St., 317-860-5800) dish: shredded chicken thigh in a rich, slightly spicy chile sauce crowned with a pile of crispy yucca straws.

Bluebeard’s cod brandade with curry aioli and pickled mustard seeds

Abbi Merriss of Bluebeard (653 Virginia Ave., 317-686-1580) topped off a crostini with a layer of light, flaky cod brandade and curry aioli and cut through the savory notes of the dish with tangy, pickled mustard seeds.

Cerulean’s pork escabeche with green-tomato gazpacho and sesame

Cerulean’s (339 S. Delaware St., 317-870-1320) Alan Sternberg dunked tender bits of pork escabeche into a cup of green-tomato gazpacho.

Georgia Reese’s Nashville Hot Chicken sliders

Georgia Reese’s (14 E. Washington St., 317-986-7883) signature hot fried chicken, flavored with spicy chili oil, was served slider-style with a pickle garnish.

Delicia’s shrimp cocktail in a mint-watermelon broth

Delicia’s (5215 N. College Ave., 317-925-0677) head toque, Ricky Martinez, put his spin on shrimp cocktail with a refreshing mint-watermelon broth infused with basil, serrano pepper, avocado, corn, and red onion.