Swoon List: The Golden, B Spot, and More

Five Things We Adore Right Now

The Swoon List compiles our latest food-and-drink favorites. They’re not ranked, just delicious.

A roasted-carrot dish at Fort Wayne’s new hotspot The Golden (898 Harrison St., Fort Wayne, 260-710-8368). The starter dish is layered with flavors and textures, including the sweet, slightly charred carrots, tufts of fresh herbs, and slivers of onion in a tart yogurt base.

What the Pho! from ClusterTruck
What the Pho! from ClusterTruck

ClusterTruck’s What the Pho!, a to-your-door version of the savory, slurpy Vietnamese soup. More noodles than broth, it’s loaded with hunks of beef short rib and mushrooms.

Strawberry Shortcake from Public Greens
Strawberry shortcake from Public Greens

A dish we can’t stop thinking about—the strawberry shortcake at Public Greens (900 E. 64th St., 317-964-0865). The pound cake is grilled, resulting in perfectly caramelized edges, and topped with fresh strawberries and a cloud of light, fluffy whipped cream.

A build-your-own burger from B Spot
A build-your-own burger from B Spot

A bleu cheese–loaded burger from B Spot (Ironworks at Keystone, 2727 E. 86th St., Ste. 165, 317-802-7678), crowned with a crispy stack of bacon and hunks of avocado.

The Vitality Bowl from Vitality Bowls
The Vitality Bowl from Vitality Bowls

After a Saturday bike ride on the Monon, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as the namesake creation at Vitality Bowls (110 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-581-9496), packed with antioxidant-rich acai berries, bananas, strawberries, granola, honey, and a sprinkle of goji berries for just enough chew. Add peanut butter for the ultimate sweet-salty combo.