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.
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LOU’S VIEWS: New Chicago museum focuses on write stuff
American Writers Museum includes Vonnegut, Riley and even a few scribes not from Indiana.
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.
Check out what’s new in attractions across Indiana
A mascot museum, a hydroplane race and new sections of an existing southern Indiana cave are among the newest adventures awaiting tourists.
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: On Mass Ave, punny name masks a welcome addition
Thaitanium Restaurant and Bar has an $8.99 lunch special with a choice of 17 entrees and rounds out the meal with a spring roll, soup and salad.
LOU’S VIEWS: When Earth attacks
In one of the more science-focused exhibitions it has featured in quite a while, the Indiana State Museum is housing an interactive, informative tutorial titled “Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters.”
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.
LOU’S VIEWS: Marching to the movies with ‘Beauty,’ ‘Kong,’ more
A batch of interesting fantasy films have crept into the cineplexes in the often-shallow, post-Oscar/pre-Memorial Day period.
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.
LOU’S VIEWS: Dog days at the Eiteljorg
The biggest downside to “Dogs: Faithful and True&rdquo is that you can’t bring your own pup to it.
DINING: Louisville poultry purveyor turns up heat on 96th Street
Hot Chicken, a Southern treat, dominates the menu at this newcomer.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum reclaims circus joy
“Circus … Starring YOU” offers a three-ring fantasy of circus life with just enough well-integrated physics lessons.
DINING: Noble Roman’s redo includes craft pizza and local beer
I can’t recall ever paying this much attention to a Noble Roman’s pizza. That says something about the success of the makeover.
DINING REVIEW: Craft goes beyond beer at pub near Keystone at the Crossing
Craft Street Restaurant & Bar has turned an oft-turned-over spot on 82nd Street into an upgraded neighborhood bar with potential.
LOU’S VIEWS: Garfield’s winter oasis among offerings at Indy’s parks
Indianapolis’ parks have a range of activities to choose from year-round, many at low or no cost.