Food & Drinks

Inspired by the historic Coca-Cola Bottling Plant next door, The Fountain Room specializes in steaks, cocktails, and casual opulence.

The new cocktail bar at Folktale tells a good story in Greenwood.

A star is born in downtown Plainfield, inside the landmark Prewitt Theatre.

For its next location, Upland Brewing Company will take over the former MacKenzie River Pizza Grill & Pub, which includes some prime patio space, in Castleton.

At Farmhouse Brunchery, chef and caterer George Watson’s dresses up a strip-mall spot with rustic wood tables and plenty of cheery country decor.

Sparkling teas from Indy’s Rare Brew are a refreshing alternative to beer.

Social Cantina brings its festive Mexican fare to downtown Indianapolis, moving into the spot formerly occupied by longtime sushi restaurant Mikado.

Guests gathered in Ivy Tech’s historic restaurant, Courses, on the 12th floor for panoramic city views and a multi-course dinner (with drink pairings) prepared by the chef teams from some of the city’s most acclaimed dining establishments.

In Nashville, a former hotel and one of the oldest buildings in the village has been transformed into a foodie cafe.

The Bulldog’s new owners added flat-screens, a menu of burgers, pizzas, and smoked meats, and an automated tap wall.

Bowl-based chain restaurant Sweetgreen opens a location at The Fashion Mall.

The self-made distiller and grassroots entrepreneur is taking his corn-forward bottle brand West Fork Whiskey to the big show at a new destination spirits venue in Westfield.

Fried chicken fans take note: Naptown Hot Chicken has moved, and Raising Cane’s is open in Bloomington.

A new flock of hot chicken sandwiches is bringing the heat to adventurous local eaters. Keep a cold glass of milk on standby.

For those who prefer their cocktails stirred, not shaken, this classic old fashioned captures the rich legacy of Indiana whiskey.