Swoon List: Oca, La Parada, And More
Smoked salmon dip from the Oca counter at Sun King Spirits Julia Spalding
Five things we’re craving right now.
A creamy mound of smoked salmon dip from the Oca counter at Sun King Spirits (351 Monon Blvd., Carmel, 317-843-6250) sat atop sheets of seeded crackers for scooping. Pickled onions, capers, and a caper berry add some pops of tartness.
A smear of lemon- and honey-sweetened ricotta, halved figs, and crushed pistachios top the Zoff toast at Caffè Buondi (11529 Spring Mill Rd., Suite 250, Carmel, 317-564-8092).
The #23 from La Parada (1642 E. New York St., 317-917-0095) is two tacos of your choice (in this case, spicy pork) and a perfectly steamed pork tamale with a side of rice and beans.
Two salads from Public Greens (multiple locations), the first: an asparagus caesar with asiago and croutons, the second: broccoli with red onions and golden raisins in a poppy seed dressing.
The expert baristas at Provider (1101 E. 16th St., 317-550-5685) blend the bright taste of ginger with citrusy galangal (another aromatic rhizome) and warm turmeric for an uplifting ginger latte.
Gallery:
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- Smoked salmon dip from the Oca counter at Sun King Spirits
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- The Zoff toast at Caffe Buondi
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- Two spicy pork tacos and a pork tamale from La Parada
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- Two salads (asparagus caesar and broccoli) by Public Greens
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- An uplifting ginger latte from Provider
