Food & Drinks

Deciding from more than 60 northern-Indian specialties while standing at the counter of this walkup that opened in late March can leave you wishing you could try it all.

Including Union 50’s ribeye cap with a Thai chili demi-glace.

You’ve probably seen the Portlandia “Is the chicken local?” scene by now. It’s the one where a bistro-aproned restaurant server tells her customers that “The chicken is a heritage breed, woodland-raised chicken that’s been fed a diet of sheep’s milk, soy, and hazelnuts … His name was Collin. Here are his papers.” Snarky people like […]

Do barbecue joints need board of health clearance to set up grills in their parking lots (where the flies, stray dogs, and hobos live)?

Including the strawberry-banana waffle at Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery.

“Sometimes when you’re going down—when a dish doesn’t work out the way you want it to—you have to keep a smile on your face.”

The ultimate taste test may come soon at the State Fair. Though only Indiana breweries and wineries have been invited to participate this year, Carmichael would like to add the much-larger brands.

Bitter-cold Indiana winters actually aid the nutrients in the soil, so expect our beloved sweet corn to be just right this harvesting season (July to November), making it the ultimate base for this ice-cream recipe from Tulip Noir.

Chef Abbi Merriss and pastry chef Allison Durst at Bluebeard collaborate on kiddie faves with a playful adult twist.

Its eclectic playlist consists of songs by Lady Gaga, Doris Day, Maroon 5, and more. “It’s my ice-cream truck, and I’ll play what I want to,” Patty Timmons jokes.

Whether nestled within a quaint town square or bordering a bustling highway, these treasured ice-cream haunts stand the test of time.

Including a trio of braised pork-belly sliders at Plat 99.

Whether topped with a bright lemon curd flecked with zest or a sweet raspberry puree atop layers of chocolate, this has all the delicacy of traditional crepes with the rich texture of an actual cake.

Who better to help us review 30-plus ice creams from parlors across the city than a distinguished panel of experts: the Hancock County dairy club, whose members range from ages 5 to 14.

There might be no such thing as a fountain of youth, but ice cream sure makes you feel young again.