Indianapolis Monthly

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Andrea Ratcliff

WHEN I SURVEYED the magazine staff to collect their best camping tips, I picked up a new travel hack or two. But I can’t say I was surprised to receive a couple comments from the non-campers among us who prefer their accommodations indoors, climate-controlled, and equipped with plumbing and electricity, please. While there is something very enticing and romantic about escaping the hustle and bustle of the city to unplug and commune in nature for a few days, roughing it can be … well, rough.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

(1) Flavors of the Heartland – June 11 Enjoy the stories, smells, and tastes that make up our food heritage at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. June’s presentation is on native plants and foraging. Recipes to take home will be provided. indianahistory.org/events(2) Wicked – June 18–July 6The Broadway and film phenomenon Wicked, called “the defining musical of the decade” by The New York Times, is equally thrilling at the Old National Centre.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto

Tell us about your outfit. Why did you choose this particular ensemble for your photo? As soon as I put on a bright pair of dress pants, it puts me in a happy spring mood. I wear boots or booties almost every day in winter, so I’ve paired it with pumps, which are another part of spring I’ve been waiting for!How do you manage to be perfectly pressed, accessorized, and polished day after day, regardless of weather?

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Eve Batey

BRUNCH BUMMER Fountain Square’s Easy Rider Diner swiftly built a loyal fan base when it opened in late 2022 for its loose attitude and comforting, playful menu. (We called it “effortlessly cool” when we reviewed it in 2023.) But like its namesake film, the restaurant might be best remembered for its abrupt end (spoiler alert for a movie from 1969, I guess). Via Facebook, its owners (who also own the neighboring Hi-Fi music venue) say the restaurant’s last day in business will be May 24.

1 week ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Terry Kirts

NEW CARMEL SPOT Freeland’s Restaurant certainly shares some similarities with founder Tom Main’s Herron-Morton standard bearer, Tinker Street. There’s the same spirited chatter of happy diners packed into a modest array of close-set tables, the trademark complimentary toast that’s poured almost before you take your seat, and a consistent attention to detail, plating, and customer comfort.