Swoon List: Stella, The North End Barbecue, And Nachos Galore
Bolinhos at Open Society (4850 N. College Ave., 317-999-8706), a savory mix of jasmine rice and black beans topped with queso fresco and a drizzle of sweet chile sauce.
The smoked turkey Cobb salad at The North End Barbecue and Moonshine (1250 E. 86th St., 317-614-7427).
Cobb salad at The North End BBQ
Decked-out beer-can chicken nachos laden with not-your-average toppings, like beer béchamal, pickled peppers, and avocado sour cream at Circle City Soups (222 E. Market St., 317-632-3644). After-hours, you can order them at the Tomlinson Tap Room (222 E. Market St., 317-423-2337) on the second level of City Market.
Nachos at Circle City Soups
Because one platter of nachos is never enough … the Willie Nelson at Salty Cowboy (55 E. Oak St., Zionsville, 317-344-0926), a heaping pile of lettuce, guajillo chile rojo chicken, sautéed poblanos and onions, pickled jalapeños and onions, queso, and pico de gallo topped with cilantro crema.
Willie Nelson at Salty Cowboy
A citrusy take on a gin and tonic at Stella (608 Massachusetts Ave., 317-685-2550): Fords Gin, hibiscus tonic elixir, orange, and juniper.
Gin & tonic at Stella
