- Blarney Puffballs at The Irish Lion in Bloomington (212 W. Kirkwood Ave., 812-336-9076), savory little dollops of cheesy mashed potatoes deep-fried to a crispy golden brown.
- Crazy delicious Camarones Momias at La Casa de los Mariscos (7940 Michigan Rd., 317-228-9550): big juicy shrimp wrapped in cheese and thick-cut bacon, served with rice, seasoned fries, and a spicy side of mariachi music played right at your table.
- The White at Coal Pizza Company (36 E. Washington St., 317-685-2625), a clever free-form pie, characteristically bubbly on the edges and wafer-thin at the center, that combines fresh spinach with salty feta blazed just to the point of creamy.
- A cheese-encrusted crock of French onion soup at Dawson’s Too Sticks and Stones (773 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 317-858-8400). Poke through a molten layer of provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan to get at the seasoned toast points and thick ragout of onions, mushrooms, and capicola.
- Burrata from Taste (5164 N. College Ave., 317-925-2233). The soft and luscious fresh cheese is made with cream and unspun mozzarella. Taste serves it over arugula, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic.
