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Big Woods Brewing Company in Nashville, Indiana

Every year, swarms of leaf peepers make their pilgrimage to Brown County in southern Indiana to admire these woods at their finest, when fall is putting on its show of color. But every hiker, shopper, and autumn lover has to Read more >

Brugge Brasserie: Belgian Food in Indianapolis

No one does fries better than the Belgians. With a father from Holland, and several trips to Holland under my belt, I’ve had more than my share of fries — frites, they’re called over there (pronounced like “freets”). So I Read more >

#7. St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail (#50Things)

A lifelong Hoosier, Emily Metallic is an Indiana University student who was somewhat disillusioned with her home state. After reading the 50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do article in the August 2010 issue of Indianapolis Monthly, Emily made it her Read more >

Madison Lighthouse Restaurant for Riverfront Dining

I’m someone who typically judges a restaurant almost exclusively on the quality of the food. Bad service? I can forgive the occasional rude server or mistake in my order. Atmosphere? I’m as happy at a dive bar as I am Read more >

Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop’s Famous Hamburgers

Remember the Super 46 sandwich competition that was featured here on the Indiana Insider as part of the Super Bowl hoopla back in January? In case you missed it, voters from all over Indiana selected some of their very favorite Read more >

La Margarita in Indy’s Fountain Square Neighborhood

As a mom of a very picky eater, when we find a dish that our 3-year-old enjoys, we go with it. Because cheese quesadillas are on a very short list of acceptable food to my oldest, Mexican is often a go-to Read more >

Musillami’s in Columbus, Indiana

One of the best aspects of being from wherever you’re from is that you know all the hidden gems in your town or city. One of my favorite off-the-beaten path treats in Columbus is Musillami’s. Musillami’s is a drive-in restaurant, similar Read more >

Burn Baby Burn – Firehouse BBQ & Blues

When I was in high school and college, it was a summertime Richmond tradition to cruise by the fire station on South A Street and wave to the cute firemen hanging out on the bench by the street. I’m happy Read more >

Yogi’s Grill & Bar in Bloomington

Last weekend, we took advantage of the Good Friday holiday and spent a wonderful spring day in Bloomington, Indiana. It’s long been one of my favorite day trip destinations in the state, and it certainly didn’t disappoint on this particular Read more >

10-01 – The Inside Scoop

During Butler University’s parents weekend I wanted a place to take my parents to dinner that was unique and would offer them an experience they don’t normally get.  During the search, I could recall a newer restaurant in Broad Ripple Read more >