Where to Eat Near IMS During Brickyard Weekend
The town of Speedway has its own dining strip walkable from the track. Here's what's worth your time, what to skip, and how to beat the post-race crush.
By Tom Callahan ·
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What Indianapolis Restaurants Have Outdoor Patios Worth Sitting On This Summer
National lists rank Indianapolis patios. None of them tell you the patio is full sun at 6 p.m. on a Saturday, that the kitchen closes at 9, or that the dog policy on Yelp is three years out of date…
By Tom Callahan ·
Where to Eat Near Gainbridge Fieldhouse Before a Pacers or Fever Game
Organized by how much time you have — from 20-minute counter options to full sit-down dinners — with actual walk times and what game nights look like in the Caitlin Clark era.
By Tom Callahan ·
LGBTQ-Welcoming Bars and Restaurants to Know in Indianapolis This Pride Month
Every June, the rainbow flags go up on storefronts across Indianapolis. On Mass Ave, along Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square, in the windows of restaurants that spend the other eleven months with …
By Tom Callahan ·
What Indianapolis Rooftop Bars Are Open This Summer and What to Expect at Each
Most articles ranking for this search are running on information from 2023 or earlier. Several list venues that have changed operators, gone private-events-only, or quietly closed. A few apply "stu…
By Tom Callahan ·
What Late-Night Food in Indianapolis Actually Looks Like After a Concert or Game
Forget the lists that still say "Bankers Life Fieldhouse." Here's where to eat right now — organized by kitchen closing time, verified in person, and honest about what's actually worth ordering at …
By Tom Callahan ·
Where Indianapolis Goes for Burmese and Southeast Asian Food
Along East Washington Street and into Lawrence Township, a largely self-contained dining corridor has developed around the city's Burmese and Southeast Asian refugee community. National platforms h…
By Tom Callahan ·
Are There Any Michelin-Recognized Restaurants in Indianapolis?
The short answer is no. The longer answer tells you something real about the city.
By Tom Callahan ·
Is St. Elmo Still the Best Steakhouse in Indianapolis
After 120-plus years, the South Loop institution still commands the room and the check. But the 2026 competition is closer than the legend admits.
By Tom Callahan ·
The Best Cocktail Bars in Indianapolis With Something Actually Worth Ordering in 2026
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the city's most serious cocktail programs — with specific drinks, real prices, and a frank look at where the scene still has gaps.
By Tom Callahan ·
How Indianapolis Food Halls Compare and Which One Is Worth Your Time
The Garage at Bottleworks, AMP at 16 Tech, and Indianapolis City Market, evaluated on vendor stability, parking costs, real meal prices, and who's actually in the seats on a Tuesday.
By Tom Callahan ·
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