Swoon List: Brugge Brasserie, Natural Born Juicers, and More
The Swoon List compiles our latest food-and-drink favorites. They’re not ranked, just delicious.
Full-flavored seared duck and sweet-onion confit rolled inside a delicate, mustard-drizzled crepe at Brugge Brasserie (1011 E. Westfield Blvd., 317-255-0978).
The Protein Junkie smoothie at Natural Born Juicers
The ultimate post-workout refresher: A sweet and creamy Protein Junkie smoothie from Natural Born Juicers (865 Massachusetts Ave., 317-797-4254) infused with homemade almond milk, protein powder, mixed berries, banana, apple, and agave.
The Butcher Shop Meatballs at Plat 99
Plat 99’s (333 S. Delaware St., 317-624-8220) Butcher Shop Meatballs crowned with a slightly spicy fennel-tomato sauce, a favorite selection from Chef Eli Laidlaw’s new menu.
Shrimp Kisses at McCormick and Schmick’s
Fat and scrumptious Shrimp Kisses, stuffed with pepper jack cheese and wrapped in a tight cocoon of crispy bacon at McCormick and Schmick’s (110 N. Illinois St., 317-631-9500). Frizzled onion rings and a sweet corn relish complete the plate.
A frozen-mango margarita at El Meson
A sugar-rimmed frozen-mango margarita—summer in a glass at El Meson (see elmesonmexicanrestaurant.com for locations).
