- Thunderbird‘s (1127 Shelby St., 317-974-9580) confit jumbo Thunderwings, presented in a pool of lick-the-plate-worthy bleu cheese and spicy “Thunder Sauce.”
- Crisp and fork-tender chicken-fried steak under loads of peppery breakfast gravy at Lincoln Square Pancake House (8041 Madison Ave., 317-534-0001).
- Palomino Restaurant & Bar’s (49 E. Maryland St., 317-974-0400) Elderflower Lemon Drop—a frothy, tart blend of vodka, St. Germain liqueur, fresh sweet and sour, and Hendrick’s gin.
- The Pig Vicious panini at Tow Yard Brewing (501 E. Madison Ave., 317-638-9273), laden with tender pork shoulder, ham, bacon, and Swiss cheese and topped with onion jam and ale mustard.
- Bite-sized duck gizzards at Plow & Anchor (43 E. 9th St., 317-964-0538), fried in popcorn butter and drizzled with rich chicken-liver mousse.
