Naisa Pan-Asian Cafe

Indy dining news this week includes a new Mexican restaurant opening downtown, Gino Pizzi’s recently launched venture, and Naisa Pan-Asian Cafe’s return.

Including the smoky bacon-wrapped barbecue shrimp from Eddie Merlot’s.

Including the tart Plantation Daiquiri from Ball & Biscuit.

Including the skillet blondie at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.

Including the pan-fried Dijon Chicken Schnitzel at Meridian Restaurant & Bar.

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.

Cerulean’s (339 S. Delaware St., 317-870-1320) pitch-perfect pair of vanilla-bean macarons—one big and one little—on a plate artfully balance with freeze-dried raspberries. Tiny pan-fried bluegill filets atop stone-ground grits at

The miniature cheeseburger off the kid’s menu at Oh Yumm Bistro (5615 N. Illinois St., 317-251-5656), a juicy little slider, respectfully seasoned and chargrilled, tucked inside a soft pretzel bun.

An ice-cold shot of house-infused banana liqueur delivered by self-appointed house mixologist Jarod at