Swoon List 12.30.14

The Swoon List compiles our latest food-and-drink favorites. They’re not ranked, just delicious.

1. Luscious arancini from new Broad Ripple hotspot Public Greens (900 E. 64th St., 317-964-0865). Three white cheddar–infused risotto balls rest on a bed of crushed-tomato sauce.
2. Perfectly crisp yuca fries from Shoefly Public House (122 E. 22nd St., 317-283-5007), with aji sauce for dunking.
3. The hulking, glorious porterhouse at casual Bloomington chophouse Janko’s Little Zagreb (223 W. 6th St., Bloomington, 812-332-0694).
4. Bluebeard transplant Andrew Whitmoyer’s juicy, pickle-brined fried chicken on the newly retooled menu at Thunderbird (1127 Shelby St., 317-974-9580).
5. The classic retro wedge at St. Elmo Steak House (127 S. Illinois St., 317-635-0636), heavily dressed with bleu cheese and a tumble of chewy, salty bacon chunks.