Vol. 37 » Issue 10
Get the May 2014 digital edition now. Editor’s Note
Amanda Heckert introduces our May issue and makes new friends over food from Indy’s best eateries. Features
COVER STORY: 25 Best Restaurants From latecomers (Shoefly Public House) to old favorites (Peterson’s) to new classics (Recess), we celebrate the places that make Indy’s culinary scene worth toasting. » PARTY PHOTOS: Best Restaurants Event See which of the city’s rockstar chefs gathered to feed us. (Warning: These pics will make you hungry.) DINING: Recipe for Success With his latest restaurant, Union 50, Mike Cunningham expands his total to 13. Here are a few of the secret ingredients he used to build one of the biggest dining empires in town. ATTRACTIONS: Animal House The Zoo hangs its future on the International Orangutan Center, opening this month. If you’re as curious as the apes, you’ll want to see what’s inside. » VIDEO: The Zoo’s New Hangout Those ballyhooed orangutans make their debut this month, and we’ve got the footage to prove it. Check out their pad! PROFILE: The Survivor He lived through civil war, a landmine explosion, and a deep-jungle journey to safety. One blood transfusion, two refugee camps, and 8,000 miles later, Kaw Lah is among the thousands of refugees who fled Myanmar in search of peace—and a home—in Indy. THE BEAT: Burned As the main suspect in the Little Nashville Opry fire goes free, a small town smolders. Circle City
FRONT & CENTER: China Town Terra Cotta Warriors at the Children’s Museum (and this time, they mean it!). ASK ME ANYTHING: Raj Danala Is that two-time cancer survivor on a unicycle? REALTY CHECK: $675K in Pike Township Eighteen wooded acres, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a classic midcentury-modern look. AT HOME: Graham Rahal’s Racing Room Eight years into his IndyCar career, the driver’s shelves are stocked with memorabilia. » VIDEO: Fast Times Coming soon: Take a live-action tour of Rahal’s digs. STREET SAVVY: Mooresville Antiques, crawfish, a new zip line, and more. TRAVELER: Return to Eden Indiana’s most peaceful town, New Harmony, turns 200. Shopping & StyleWANTED: Flashy Bike There’s gold on them thar wheels. EVERYWHERE WE LOOK: Sharp Angles Let’s get to the point. MY LOOK: Bronte Tagliani’s Chic Mohawk The Fashion Mall blogger and driver wife’s hairstyle is daring enough for both the runway and the racetrack. SHOPTALK: Good Dirt Lush addition Planted takes root in Carmel. EXPERT ADVICE: Custom-Crafted Stool Says Chip Kalleen, “I love the sleek, minimal lines and the blend of American Shaker and Asian elements in this piece.” MORE! THE THREAD » See The Thread, our shopping and style e-newsletter. » Get it delivered to you each month. Arts & CultureCULTURE COUNTER: A Reel Mensch Quit your kvetching! Indy has a Jewish film fest at last. » EXTRA: Trembling Before G-D The film about LGBT Orthodox Jews trying to reconcile their beliefs and sexuality lends a stirring look at a vibrant but conflicted subculture. CULTURE Q&A: Christine Vanloo The Cirque de la Symphonie acrobat comes down to earth for a chat ahead of her Hilbert Circle Theatre performance. CULTURE CALENDAR: Apes, Art, and Azaleas Plus: John Legend, a new race at the Speedway, and the Mini. MORE! THE TICKET » See The Ticket, our arts and culture e-newsletter. » Get it delivered to you near the top of each month. Eat + Drink
FOODIE: King of Pop Move over, microbrews. Handcrafted sodas might be the next big thing on tap. VIDEO RECIPE: Totally Stacked New brunch spot Milktooth delivers a surefire recipe for savory Venezuelan arepas. FLAVOR OF THE MONTH: Lessons from Mom Two generations of restaurant insiders share their dining tips. SWOONED: Doissants At Circle City Sweets, the new cronuts. NEW IN TOWN: Soupremacy A chef-led soup shop pops up near Monument Circle. THE DISH Because food and drink news is a dish best served bold. » Read The Dish blog. » Get it delivered fresh to you each week. RESTAURANT GUIDE Welcome to the city’s most authoritative dining directory. » Search our online listings. » See upcoming Indy dine and drink events. Columnists
BACK HOME AGAIN: Phony Pages People magazine stopped being about people a long time ago. by Philip Gulley THE HOOSIERIST: A Rumor with Legs Sam Stall on one terrifying bike lane, Lilly’s proximity problem, and a lurid neighborhood name. DEBORAH PAUL: A Grand Old Time The pros and cons of having grandkids. Get the May 2014 digital edition now.
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