Best Of Indy

The spicing is subtle in some dishes, striking in others, but always precise. Sometimes the combination of ingredients challenges our middle-American notions. When was the last time you had chilled, spiced mashed potatoes molded around chicken salad? But dishes assembled with such care and presented so lovingly can grow on you and become familiar. As Indy’s ethnic food scene expands and (hopefully) fills in all of our international cracks, Mama Irma gives us a place to call home.

Indy continued to solidify itself as one of the best in the Midwest when it comes to food and drink, with new pizzerias, dirty soda bars, and more among the must-order items of 2025.

New BoutiqueSame name, same brands, yet somehow an exciting, fresh vibe—just one more reason to love Uber, an independent decor-and-clothing shop that opened a...

The Indiana Fever and other women's sports teams of Indianapolis stole the spotlight this year while podcasts, theater, and art house movies took center stage.

Whether it's nail art, spas, or tattoo parlors, there was plenty to be had when it came to the best services of the Circle City this year.

Animal encounters, book bars, and dance classes for adults were just a few of the fun and leisure activities that Hoosiers loved most this year.