Indianapolis Monthly

The recent writer-at-large and former associate editor at IM will return to the magazine full-time on April 1.

More than 100 judges from the likes of Esquire, Bon Appetit, and Vanity Fair narrowed the field of finalists, including these from IM’s 2013 issues.

The sisters and their ethereal harmonies graced the Best of Indy stage on Dec. 5 for a rare local performance, and they refused to be upstaged by one of the evening’s other stars—an owl.

When Garuda, the short-lived Indonesian restaurant around the corner from Taste Café and Marketplace closed last summer, we weren’t planning on the owners reopening its doors just a few months later. We were surprised to hear that original owner Peter Oomkes’ son, Helger Oomkes, recently reopened the spot as SoBro Cafe (653 E 52nd St., 317-920-8121).

We love the holidays, but let’s face it—those annoying, meddling mamas (honey, where are your cheekbones?) and out-of-control little ones hopped up on sugar (vroom) make them a challenge. A few tips on how to cope: