Amanda Heckert

Editor’s Note, February 2016: Emerging Indy Coffee and Tech Scenes

How many brilliant tech concepts have been honed over the rich Morning Sky blend at Hubbard & Cravens, or an El Eden roast at Quills?
Recess

February’s Swoon: Sea Change at Recess

Last fall, Hardesty (whose first Indy restaurant was H2O Sushi, let’s not forget) added a selection of raw-bar nibbles, like $3 Montauk oysters and bowls of scattered sushi, to the standard set.
Papaya carrot cake at Rook

Swoon List: Rook, Taste Cafe, and More

The five dishes you must try this week, including Rook's papaya carrot cake.
adobo

Patty Timmons’s Pork Adobo

Serve this classic meaty dish over rice.
Rook employees readying the kitchen for today

The Feed: Rook, Vida, and More

Rook's relaunch, Vida's grand-opening date, and Chris Baggott's upcoming ventures.
Shrimp and grits at The Local Eatery & Pub

Swoon List: The Local, Diavola, and More

The five dishes you must eat this week, including The Local's shrimp and grits.
City Guide 2014 Hometown Favorites Eagle

Your Indy Valentine’s Day Guide

For lovers of luxury, sports, Downton Abbey, and everything in between.
JowlBacon

Flavor of the Month: Jowl Bacon

Goose the Market sells the home version, maple sugar–cured, hickory-smoked, and rubbed with peppercorns and coriander.
Eagle

Devour Downtown Highlights

Whether you’re participating in Devour Downtown for the first time or the 11th, be sure to take a few friends along to sample as much Indy cuisine as possible.
Endangered Species Chocolate

The Feed: Endangered Species Chocolate, Dufour’s, and More

Endangered Species launches a new chocolate bar, a longtime family restaurant announces plans to close, and a popular food truck prepares to open a pop-up restaurant.