dining

You’ve probably seen the Portlandia “Is the chicken local?” scene by now. It’s the one where a bistro-aproned restaurant server tells her customers that “The chicken is a heritage breed, woodland-raised chicken that’s been fed a diet of sheep’s milk, soy, and hazelnuts … His name was Collin. Here are his papers.” Snarky people like […]

Including the strawberry-banana waffle at Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery.

“Sometimes when you’re going down—when a dish doesn’t work out the way you want it to—you have to keep a smile on your face.”

Chef Abbi Merriss and pastry chef Allison Durst at Bluebeard collaborate on kiddie faves with a playful adult twist.

Its eclectic playlist consists of songs by Lady Gaga, Doris Day, Maroon 5, and more. “It’s my ice-cream truck, and I’ll play what I want to,” Patty Timmons jokes.

Whether nestled within a quaint town square or bordering a bustling highway, these treasured ice-cream haunts stand the test of time.

Whether topped with a bright lemon curd flecked with zest or a sweet raspberry puree atop layers of chocolate, this has all the delicacy of traditional crepes with the rich texture of an actual cake.

There might be no such thing as a fountain of youth, but ice cream sure makes you feel young again.

Rachael’s Cafe in Bloomington has built a new fan base across the pond, thanks to a play by the same name that debuted at the Edinburgh fringe festival in 2011 and had a run at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London that ended this past March.

Including the summer gumbo at Bluebeard.

While no one would ever confuse chef Layton Roberts’ menu of dolled-up poutine, charcuterie boards, and fusion comfort creations with the fish fries and chili pots of yore, the Cunningham Restaurant Group has retained the essential charm of those Rust Belt social clubs at Union 50.

Just as exciting as the fresh fish options are the baskets of tasty fried fish sandwiches and other seafood specialties the Caplingers are serving up for what has become a dedicated clientele in just over 6 months in business.

Including the Cuban Slide panini from Chilly Water Brewing Co.

After stints at Louisville’s Milkwood and Proof on Main, former Bluebeard chef John Adams is back cooking for the hometown crowd.

Customers order online, choosing from about four $13 options, and then retrieve the plastic containers of food at their respective gyms.