Food & Drinks

Libertine’s country-style slab emerges from the oven unadorned, heavier than most but sporting the nearly silken texture of a fine French terrine.

Of all the Hoosier cultural emblems, none is as sweet and soothing as sugar cream pie.

The Indigo Duck in Franklin, known for its rich Lowcountry cooking with a French accent, embraces the essential accompaniment for Fried Green Tomatoes.

As far as soup-and-sandwich combos go, nothing beats the pairing of toasty grilled bread loaded with warm, melting cheese alongside a bowl of sweet, soothing tomato soup.

The homey sides get special attention, too: luscious creamy grits, lightly sauteed fresh greens, and smoky barbecued black beans cooked until al dente.

Housed in a revamped storefront full of intimate tables and timber-chic accents, this cozy family tavern has been packed to its exposed brick walls on the past two weekends that we popped in.

Including the vegan cookies-and-cream cake at the Mass Ave and Carmel Bazbeaux locations.

Casserole is a one-pot dish that can be prepped ahead. Self-reliant and relaxed, it takes care of itself in the oven by bubbling and browning away, allowing you to get on with your life.

A gifted chef can make a dish look simple when it is anything but. Case in point: these skillet-formed hash browns.

Only one state prohibits the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages on Sunday while also allowing it to be served at bars, restaurants, and events. Spoiler alert: It’s us.

Including the Mozzarella con Prosciutto starter at Ristorante Roma.

All six of its gourmet flavors begin with a base of smooth, crunchy honey-roasted peanut butter, with add-ins not found in your average jar of Jif.

This small sit-down eatery offers Asian dishes including hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings.

He had no interest in cooking until high school, when he taught himself to whip up scrambled eggs.

It seems the key to the heart of Indianapolis’s most notables bars will always be red.