Abbi Merriss

After a series of delays, including a global pandemic, chef Abbi Merriss did not stray far from her original European-inspired concept.

The one-of-kind independent cinema and culinary collab, makes its debut after a long delay.

This week serves up a full course of events dedicated to Indy’s chefs.

The Course Instructor

Grab your popcorn, downtown Indianapolis’s first art-house cinema will open its doors just after the start of the new year.

Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss balances the richness of roasted chicken and cream sauce with the bright flavors of an Indiana summer farmers market.

This is the fifth Beard Foundation nod for Abbi Merriss (four for Best Chef, and one for Best Restaurant).

Multiple Best Restaurants Winner

Triple crème cheese, please.

“I don’t want to be too cheeky about pairing food with the movies.”

How should one sum up Bluebeard, which doesn’t fit neatly into one culinary category, but is the most delicious version of all things to all people?

Will this be the year for James Beard semifinalists Martha Hoover, Alan Sternberg, Steven Oakley, and Abbi Merriss?

Indianapolis restaurants receive attention from one of the most-prestigious awards in the dining industry.

Lots of cheese. Lots of wine. Lots of James Beard snubs.

The James Beard nominees are announced, as well as an opening date for The Owner’s Wife.