DINING: New Mass Ave gyro joint won’t bust your budget
Just don’t expect all the info you need to be on the menu.
Dining Reviews
DINING: Distinctive sauces make seafood spot worth a visit
Chef Oya’s The Trap is a hole in the wall with its own flavor.
DINING: New Zealand burger spot opens first stateside restaurant
Broad Ripple’s new BurgerFuel piles on the unexpected toppings
DINING: Unexpected sushi stop added to Westfield’s Park Street
A spin-off of a New Orleans sushi restaurant, Chiba is owned by a couple who met during their work with Andretti Autosport.
DINING: Taking a slice of the Hoosier Pie Trail
From a diner that opens at 5 a.m. to a classic cafeteria that seems to have a slice for every year it’s been around, a sampling of the upper crust of Indiana pie-making.
DINING: Broad Ripple staple Mofoco expands to downtown
The new variant has streamlined the menu, cut back on the seating, and shifted to an order-at-the-counter setup.
DINING: Hidden dining adventure awaits just off Mass Avenue
From the outside, The Owner’s Wife seems to be doing its best to keep anyone from knowing it’s a restaurant and bar.
DINING: Butcher shop also cuts it as a sandwich maker
Without inside tables, a wait staff, or even plates, Joe’s Next Door is still worth visiting.
DINING: New steakhouse is no Fogo de Chao (or Tucanos either)
Rodizio Grill brings Brazilian-style table-side meat cutting to Carmel.
DINING: New pizza outfits sell by the slice
In Fountain Square and on Mass Ave, dining options expand.
DINING: Revisit yields rewards at new Mile Square Bistro
After a second trip to Mile Square Bistro, what lingered were the flavors and not the cost.
DINING: Mass Ave newcomer Garden Table is fine spot for a fresh, midweek brunch
The airy spinoff of its farm-to-table Broad Ripple namesake stresses simple dishes with natural ingredients.
DINING: Outsider becomes stakeholder in local steakburgers match
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers dares to tread in Steak n Shake territory.
DINING: New sister to Northside Social delivers … through the front door
Broad Ripple’s The Nook manages nicely, even without its own kitchen.
DINING: In the heart of Broad Ripple, The Vanguard vies for attention
If you’ve been in Indy long, you should know exactly where I’m talking about when I say The Vanguard is above The Casba Bar.
DINING: Louisville poultry purveyor turns up heat on 96th Street
Hot Chicken, a Southern treat, dominates the menu at this newcomer.
DINING: New Asian spot offers mixed bag for downtown dining crowd
The unexceptional exterior hides a comfortable restaurant where friendly service, nice presentation and fair prices cover for adequate food.
DINING: Delicious elk burger lights up West Clay’s Lit Moose eatery
Making a restaurant succeed anywhere is a challenge. Trying to make it work in the Village of West Clay has proven to be an even greater one.
DINING: Go beyond the drink menu for tasty grub at new brewpub
Cannon Ball Brewing Co. stands out among recent brew-focused additions.
DINING: Getting a new handle on The Mug’s fare
In Irvington, the Mug’s mug is decidedly less “American Graffiti” and more strip-center handsome. But the food remains the same.