Food & Drinks

Comforting, satisfying, and distinctly Midwestern, a well-balanced seafood dip can't be beat.

or more than half a century, the Caplinger name has been synonymous with Indianapolis seafood. Nick Caplinger (owner and operator of the 56th Street Fish Market) started in the business in the 1970s, and today his son, Andrew, carries on as president of Caplinger’s Fresh Catch Seafood Market. Andrew has seen it all, from shifting consumer tastes to the eternal Midwestern question of just how “fresh” a fish can truly be.

Satisfy that oyster craving with these specials and cheap happy hour deals.

Indianapolis-area seafood markets scour the world, angling to bring in the most popular and unusual products.

Seafood comes with its own vocabulary, much of it delivered confidently from behind glass cases and printed on menus in fonts that imply authority. The problem is that many commonly used terms are fluid at best, unofficial at worst, and occasionally meaningless. Here’s a plain-English guide to terms used in seafood marketing.

Zero-proof Lambrusco and alcohol-free coffee liqueur make for a bold and sophisticated drink that you can make at home.

Most alcohol-free cocktails are made with sweet-tasting syrups and juices, but those who prefer tart, bitter, or savory drinks have a growing range of options.

Some consumers balk at a booze-free drink that costs as much as one with alcohol. Here’s why that thinking misses the mark.

Life might feel more stressful than ever, but people are definitely drinking less. We talked to some of Indy’s busiest bartenders to determine why that is—and how they’re adapting.

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.