dining

That third course and others over the course of the night, as well as the prior tasting time, saw delectable plates of food paired with choice wines, beers, and cocktails.

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.

Spanning over 25,000 square feet, with spacious aisles stocked with kim chee, spices, sauces, and other Asian-dinner staples, Viet Hua opened just over a month ago.

Including Taste Cafe & Marketplace’s grilled bacon chop.

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

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

Sixteen competitors manned their grills and put their best beef forward at Saturday’s Bull Burger Battle.

Including the crisp, fragrant veggie fritters at The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe.

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.

While The Libertine has featured daylight hours in the past, this is its first attempt at a selection of elevated lunch offerings unique from its dinner menu.

Including halo halo, a doubly sweet parfait of taro-soaked shaved ice over jellied fruits, coconut gel, and sweet red beans—a classic Filipino treat that somehow makes perfect sense at Wyliepalooza’s Ice Cream Emporium.

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

Including the Cheese Brioche from Sweet Claire Gourmet Bakery in Bloomington (309 E. 3rd St., 812-333-6000), a fluffy, cheddar-infused roll that makes for a fine bagel substitute at breakfast time.

The “cronut” (a portmanteau of croissant and doughnut) has a sophistication—and a quasi-French pedigree—that makes it a tad classier than the deep-fried Snickers bars and Twinkies