Dining Articles

These summertime sips are too cool for school.

Few would connect this drink-slinger’s surname to the 88-year-old square-meal shrine, Gray Brothers Cafeteria.

Patachou Inc.’s Martha Hoover on the chili-cheese fries and cheeseburgers at Steak n’ Shake: “After every gala and fundraiser my husband and I attend. You can be guaranteed bad food even at the best cause’s fundraiser.”

In this perfect marriage of flavors and textures, cream cheese cuts the bite of jalapeño, bacon adds crunch, and honey brings the sweetness.

Craig Mariutto, a transplant from the state of New York, says the menu will feature rustic pub food with a modern touch.

Lobby Bar at JW Marriott? Plat 99 at The Alexander? See what others made our roundup of pristine watering holes at the city’s hotels.

A pierogi parade kicks off the weekend, and a full schedule of cooking demos, live bands, and dance troupes provides the entertainment.

From the tomato soup–red brick exterior to the landscaped patio, the cafe has brightened a once-blighted block.

Great dishes—from salads to main courses—at Bluebeard, Topo’s 403, and Delicia.

Try this adapted Mexican recipe using Indiana corn—smothered in mayo, crumbly cheese, cayenne pepper, and lime.

A self-proclaimed workaholic, Kornmeyer spends a minimum of 70 hours a week experimenting with creative ways to rework the expected American classics.

Taste Cafe & Marketplace. Breaded calamari rings sit atop an Asian-inspired toss of edamame, daikon, spinach, cucumbers, and tomatoes—all bound with miso vinaigrette.

Soft-serve cones are handed out of the window of this tiny hut painted a cheerful yellow. Tenderloins, elephant ears, and other State Fair grub headline the menu.

To Patachou Inc.’s 32-year-old executive chef, Tyler Herald, they’re not just diners seeking sustenance—they’re fans gathering before his live rock concert–esque performance.

Queisser and his crew have largely re-created the Locals Only vibe, down to the Sunday Bears-game specials (and the open-mic poetry nights that are on the horizon).