The Tamale Place

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Fried mac & cheese bites on a burger, you have our attention.

Loaded breakfast fries, that’s right, breakfast fries: beer-battered fries topped with gravy, eggs, shredded aged cheddar, & your choice of bacon, ham, or chorizo from Ralston’s Drafthouse (635 Massachusetts Ave., 317-493-1143). The mild chicken in green sauce taco from The Tamale Place at City Market (222 E. Market St., 317-423-2203). Subito (44 Virginia Ave., 317-220-8211) […]

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Avoid eye contact with the vendors. Or leave with soft pretzels and crockpot mix.

Including the crab-topped salmon at Harry & Izzy’s.

Including the spicy chicken chipotle tacos from The Tamale Place.

1. Bakersfield Mass Ave’s (334 Massachusetts Ave., 317-635-6962) fiery Red Headed Stranger—Buffalo Trace bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, bitters, and fresh lemon set ablaze with cayenne pepper. It’s garnished with a slice of candied ginger that you can nibble en route to the emergency room.
2. Scallop sandwich from Panini-Panini (1720 Franklin St., Michigan City, 219-873-1720), stacked with plump grilled scallops, sliced pears, goat cheese, and prosciutto.
3. The bibimbap from Cafe Korea (7262 Fishers Crossing Dr., Fishers, 317-578-1987). The white rice dish is topped with seasoned carrots, cucumbers, beef, and an egg, served in a hot stoneware pot.
4. A warm, crisp oatmeal-raisin cookie topped with a jumbo scoop of chocolate-raspberry ice cream at The Legend (5614 E. Washington St., 317-536-2028).
5. Elotes in a cup—like spicy, cheesy creamed corn—from The Tamale Place (5226 Rockville Rd., 317-248-9771).

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