Jonathan Brooks

Your guide to Indy’s 2016 James Beard Awards semifinalists.

Milktooth earns a spot on Bon Appetit’s Hot 10, and a new dessert cafe sets up shop downtown.

These supper clubs showcase the talents of Indy’s most adventurous chefs.

Jonathan Brooks lavishes the bed-head crowd with creative takes on the morning meal at Milktooth.

For one, brunch is served on the third Sunday of each month in Mass Ave’s low-lit speakeasy.

After months of anticipation and a slow, sexy rollout that included a series of preview brunches, Milktooth was finally ready for business in October.

“Classics” include a host of homey breakfast dishes such as a Belgian waffle with plums and cocoa nibs or a Dutch baby with berries and creme fraiche.

Jonathan Brooks credits his playful palate to the 12 foreign exchange students his family hosted while he was growing up. Here, he imparts a hearty take on arepas, glorified flatbreads that were an ancient Venezuelan staple.

Get to know eight couples operating some of Indy’s favorite restaurants and food services.