Indianapolis Monthly

3 days ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

CIRCLE CITY KOLACHE co-founder Chris Good first encountered the comforting Eastern European hand pies on the road between the Ritter’s Frozen Custard locations he co-owns with partners Brock Craig and Brant Stockcamp. The filled pastries offered a more delicious way to fuel up than other offerings along the interstate, so when the team decided to move beyond frozen desserts, kolache were their first pick.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

NACHO NEWS Near-southsiders are rejoicing this week at the news that La Margarita—which closed its decades-old spot in Fountain Square in March, is reopening nearby, a brisk walk up the street. The family-owned favorite for tacos and cocktails will open a new location at 501 Virginia Ave. on the ground floor of the Slate Apartments. It’s the space last occupied by a location of Aroma Indian Cuisine, which quietly shuttered in recent weeks. (“How quietly?” you might ask.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

FlowersWhile Dollie’s specializes in lavender, it grows others blossoms and incorporates them into the bunches club members receive. Bouquets are delivered every Friday from early June to mid-September. (Lavender skincare products and fresh eggs can be ordered for porch pickup year-round, by the way.)3961 County Rd. 425 E, FranklinNeed a bouquet to bring to a dinner host or just want to brighten up your space after a long work week?

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

From late June through September, amble through alleys of peonies, lilies, bells of Ireland, snapdragons, and cosmos, to name only a few. Beyond the Field: Wedding in the family? The Bridal Bouquet Workshop includes nibbles, beverages, and all supplies. 2284 W. County Rd. 300 S, Frankfort, 765-532-4841Starting in July, this is the place to be if you’re into zinnias. You’ll find 19 varieties of the dahlia dupes, including Benary’s Giant, Queeny, Oklahoma Mix, Uproar Rose, and Zowie Yellow Flame.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

AugustPeaches and their smooth-skinned siblings, nectarines, are synonymous with pool days, picnics, and sticky chins. Both get rounder as they ripen, so keep an eye out for full-bodied fruit. Beyond the Field: Flaky, warm pies await in the market store. 9624 W. 75 S, West Lafayette, 765-430-0405This diminutive variety of clingstone fruit is prized both for eating fresh and for cooking. Beyond the fruit: In August, pick your own sunflowers. 369 E.