La Chinita Poblana

We know how to pick ’em.

“A lot of times people just want comfort, and tacos bring a lot of comfort.”

George Munoz, formerly of La Chinita Poblana, is taking over at Festiva. Founders Peter George and Tom Main to remain minority owners.

National recognition for Craig Baker, Ben Hardy, and Milktooth.

Where to find popsicles, tacos, jerk ribs, sundaes, and more summer staples paired with al fresco counter service.

Cheap eats doesn’t mean cheap flavor at these toothsome lunch spots.

Including a brightly flavored seitan banh mi from Three Carrots.

Including a sharing stack of still-crisp green beans, pan-fried and topped with crunchy bacon crumbles at Divvy.

Including the luscious filet mignon soaked in the richest bordelaise and propped up on roasted green onions over a mound of truffled mashed potatoes at The Butcher Shoppe Bar & Grill in Batesville.

Lick’s creamy root beer vanilla bean ice cream from Eggshell Bistro (51 W. City Center Dr., Carmel, 317-660-1616), served in an old-fashioned parfait glass with tiny, cute spoons. The vanilla beans give the treat a true flavor boost.