Indianapolis Monthly

Indianapolis Monthly is a magazine based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was established in 1977 under the name Indianapolis Home and Garden. In 1988, Emmis Communications acquired the publication. The magazine's main office is located in Indianapolis, and it is part of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).

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Cheers: Bar Ellis

1 day ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

AFTER LISA AND BILL Wampler sold their decade-old Cicero restaurant, 10 West, “We took the summer off, then were like, ‘Should we do one more restaurant?’” Lisa says. Around the same time, they met the owner of a historic building just off Noblesville’s town square. “It was just a shell,” Lisa says of the 1869-built structure.
Easter Brunch Ideas, Thaitanium Controversy, Bars Brace For Little 500

3 days ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

BUNNY BRUNCH Mother’s Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter are the three biggest brunch days of the year, which means getting a restaurant seat for some Easter eggs this Sunday might be pretty tricky. The Star has pulled together an extremely helpful list of restaurants where you still might be able to score a table on Sunday, and there are a lot of IM favorites there, like Easy Rider Diner (1043 Virginia Ave., 463-224-0430), Gather 22 (22 E.
Review: Magdalena

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Terry Kirts

IF YOU’RE LUCKY enough to catch Nick Detrich out of the kitchen at Magdalena, the spirits-forward, New Orleans–inspired oyster bar and bistro he opened in the former Thunderbird space on Shelby Street late last autumn, he’s bound to tell you a story. It might be about the Murder Point oysters he’s sourced from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, with a deep bowl-like shell that’s great for presentation.
Pet Project: Crate Escapes

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

ANY PARENT knows that having kids brings built-in opportunities to socialize. But what if you’re mom or dad to a Frenchie? You head to Crate Escapes situated on 3 acres next to Grand Park. Pups romp off-leash in an indoor/outdoor space while their humans chill with fellow dog people. Sip a seasonal cocktail at the bar or amble over to the 20-tap, self-pour beer and wine wall. (To be clear, the canines aren’t bellying up to the bar.
The Hoosierist: Renting In Indiana

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Sam Stall

Q: Out-of-town investors are scooping up Indy-area houses to rent. Where is the problem worst? A:It’s getting particularly bad in Lawrence and on the east side, but just like black mold, you’ll find it almost everywhere. In Greenwood, Noblesville, and McCordsville, developers have gone so far as to build entire communities made up of houses destined to be rented.
Hooters Dumps Bikinis, Chuck-E-Cheese Calls It Quits

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

GOOD LUCK, CHUCK The last Skee-Ball has been tossed at the Chuck E. Cheese outpost at 10021 E. Washington St., the Star reports. The pizza and party spot was in the Washington Square area since 2011 and made national news in 2022 when an unknown person shot 34-year-old restaurant patron Anthony Tinnin in the parking lot while his wife and child dined inside. Police never made an arrest in the slaying, nor was a suspect publicly identified.
New In Town: TeaG

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

Derek Fong was born in Hong Kong but came to Indy in 1997, where he built a career as a real estate agent. It was in that role that he met April Sun, an aspiring restaurateur from Shanghai who was looking for a space to open a bakery specializing in adorably decorated Asian-inspired sweets and house-crafted boba drinks. The duo partnered to open TeaG, with Sun creating new dishes in the kitchen as Fong manages its business side.
Swoon: Bourbon and Branch

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

Bourbon and BranchWest Fork Whiskey Co. branches out this month with Rise & Revel, a coffee shop and craft cocktail bar on the ground floor of glossy new Fountain Square apartment building Union Square. During the day, expect java and pastries—both new offerings for the distillery. At night, expect high-end mixed drinks like The Afterglow, a refreshing combination of grapefruit and bourbon. It was concocted with people who shy away from unadulterated liquor in mind, says co-founder David McIntyre.
Wanted: Marble Table

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

THIS BRIGHT white marble table is a popular pick at Shine Design Home. That’s hardly a surprise: The modern aesthetic and sleek, tapered shape make it a stunning piece. At 40 inches across, it can elevate an entryway or, paired with banquette seating, leave an impact in a breakfast nook. “Our clients are drawn to this table because it definitely makes a statement yet also feels timeless because it’s marble,” says Shine Design owner Sunshine Brooks.
Rotating Restaurants, Weather Woes, Victorian Dining in Mooresville

2 weeks ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

Check in on your favorite local spots … especially on the east side. Last week’s water main break on 22nd Street prompted a boil water advisory that shuttered most of the area’s local businesses, including favorites like Strange Bird (128 S. Audubon Rd, 317-550-4115) and Beholder (1844 E. 10th St., 317-419-3471), an unexpected blow on what could have been a busy weekend.