Indiana
This former general store dating to 1851 (tin roof and metal facade still intact!) drips with countrified rustic charm, beckoning foodies for culinary…
Must-see restaurants in Indiana
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Indianapolis
Breakfast lovers of the world unite at artsy Milktooth, a can't-miss morning hot spot set in a tchotchke-peppered garage. In 2015, Jonathan Brooks was…
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Indiana
Octave Grill's burgers made with grass-fed beef and piled high with gourmet goodness were voted best in Porter County. Indeed, they are cooked to…
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Indianapolis
Fork into seasonal dishes such as Indiana mushroom stroganoff with pappardelle, sherry, crème fraîche and parsley pistou or an incredible pork belly with…
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Indianapolis
This nearly 120-year-old carnivore haunt is Indy's best – and one of its only – independent steakhouses. It receives consistent accolades for service,…
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Indiana
This cute little grocery store and deli features toasted sandwiches, heaps of cheeses from the region (including awesome housemade goat's-milk cheese),…
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Bloomington's only craft distillery makes fantastic spirits with local botanicals, but their equally interesting, seasonally changing food menu is one of…
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Sitting on privileged real estate along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, this precious 1904 home's epic patio makes for a fine refueling stop with…
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All things considered, New Albany's best restaurant is a one-stop evening out. Sky-high exposed-brick walls and and true-to-their-name Big Ass Fans…
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Punching above its culinary class by Columbus standards, HSC's seasonally changing menu satiates local foodies (and visiting architects) and is the best…
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Indiana
Now a Northern Indiana chain, it started here in Middlebury and all because of the sought-after cinnamon-caramel donuts known locally as 'Amish crack.'…
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Indianapolis
This rock 'n' roll craft-beer pub has Indy's heart, serving up innovative vegan and vegetarian fare until 2am, when most (drunk!) vegans are relegated to…
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Indianapolis
A smattering of food stalls fill the city's old marketplace, which dates from 1886. The 2nd-floor bar (open 2pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday and noon to 9pm…
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Indianapolis
James Beard–nominated chef Abbi Merriss creates the city's most raved about upscale comfort food. Her daily changing menus call on the freshest local…
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Indiana
This good-time bar and grill toes the line between diner and dive bar and manages to do both well. Come for well-done burgers, sandwiches and wraps (along…
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Indianapolis
Cafeterias are an Indiana tradition, but most have disappeared – except for Gray Brothers. Enter the time-warped dining room, grab a blue tray and behold…
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Nashville's most popular restaurant is a simple but fine spot to dig into wholesome, home-cooked Hoosier fare. The wonderful pot roast – juicy, tender and…
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You cant go wrong at this gourmet taqueria on Valparaiso's pretty and revitalized main square: douse your Handle Bar (spicy skirt steak, avocado, queso…
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This colorful Greek family diner sits right in front of a steel mill, whose workers pile in for the cheap, hearty pancakes, chopped steak burgers, bacon…
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With a lively location right on Bloomington's town square, Samira's is justifiably crowded for its somewhat upscale take on traditional Afghani cuisine…
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Indiana
Set in a converted grain storage building, this atmospheric little spot cooks up surprisingly good steaks, burgers and comfort foods such as meatloaf-and…
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Indianapolis
The on-site micro-farm raises kale, beets, eggs and other ingredients for this eatery's homey dishes; 100% of the profits are then plowed back into the…
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Indiana
A town meeting point, coffeehouse, bar and wine shop, and restaurant, Sara's Harmony Way is a little bit of everything with a whole lot of cozy. Pop in…
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It's hard to beat a plate of mini burgers and a caramel milkshake while sitting at the counter on a twirly stool. Hinkle’s is an old-school diner in…
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A genuine butcher befitting of a much larger town than Columbus, the Savoury Swine offers an array of deli sandwiches in addition to gourmet provisions…
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Indianapolis
A local favorite, Bazbeaux offers an eclectic pizza selection, such as the 'Tchoupitoulas,' topped with Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage. Muffaletta …
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Indiana
This down-home charmer inside a funky historic bungalow serves tempting breakfasts (sweet-potato waffles, farm-fresh egg scrambles, fried green tomatoes…
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Rocco's is a South Bend institution, ladling marinara sauce since 1951. After football games, lines of Notre Dame alums craving pizza, pasta and other…
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A Bloomington classic. The Uptown Cafe offers Cajun/Creole–inspired American fare alongside Italian and other Mediterranean specialties right on Kirkwood…
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Indiana
The Village Inn sells sublime pies, such as the best-selling rhubarb custard. Bonneted women in pastel dresses come in at 4:30am to bake the flaky wares…
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Indiana
Judging by the crowds, the whole of Southern Indiana heads here to escape all things fried. There's a lovely array of internationally flavored grain bowls…
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Indiana
This is a homey favorite for Italian-American staples – fettuccine alfredo, veal marsala, linguine with scallops – in a cutesy clapboard home in…
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Indianapolis
The mugs are frosted and filled with a wonderful home-brewed root beer. The buns contain burgers, chili dogs and juicy pork tenderloins (Indy's best!)…
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Indiana
Grab a counter stool, chat to the servers and let the sugar buzz begin at retro, stained-glass-packed Zaharakos, a 1909 soda fountain. The attached museum…
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Indiana
Little Tibet offers specialties from the Himalayan homeland, including Tibetan dumplings (momos) and noodle stew (thukpa), as well as Indian and Thai…
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Indiana
This is a decent spot for a ham-bean-and-cornbread lunch, but the pies and cakes are the main reason to come. Coconut cream and carrot take the prize…
