Terry Kirts

A preview of his upcoming Eating Fresh Vietnamese restaurant coming to Broad Ripple this summer, co-owner Ricky Phan shares this easy recipe for an egg baguette.

An innovative latin upgrade for Virginia Avenue’s favorite Mexican sandwich shop.

The universal symbol for pastry-based decadence, chocolate eclairs are both light and airy and dense with a creamy core. These chocolate eclairs are piped dreams.

Tradition may dictate bourbon, sugar, and fruit garnishes, but the muddled history of this drink that’s often synonymous with “cocktail” means the old fashioned is ripe for improvisation.

Once a company town famous for repairing railroad cars, this Marion County burg has been revitalized in recent years, especially its main drag.

A Beech Grove native’s coffeehouse is filled to the brim with family history.

Lockerbie Square’s famous 501 Tavern has a new life as The Beerded Swine, a new neighborhood spot for deli goods and drinks.

Slapfish, known for its lobster rolls and power bowls, sails the high seas in a second spiffy oyster house concept.

A decades-old Southside watering hole set out to create a true speakeasy vibe by updating their upstairs bar area into a series of private, richly appointed interiors.

Fans of this Fishers Farmers Market sweets stand wouldn’t let its owners take the winter off.

Hawaiian flavors get a lighter touch at Craig Barnum’s Manelé Café.

The well-traveled chef is taking on some of the wildly popular private dinners at Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta Market.

Since turning over a new leaf regarding her work and diet, everything has been coming up roses for Growing Places Indy’s executive director.

New Palestine native Tanya Khokhar’s counter-service business serves smoothies in reusable glass jars customers can bring back for rewards.

Instant coffee or espresso enhance the cocoa flavor in these black bean brownies that Growing Places Indy executive director Victoria Beaty will feature at her upcoming plant-and-coffee shop, Botanical Bar.