Swoon List: Jack’s Donuts, Al Rayan Restaurant, and More

Five things we adore right now.
Blueberry cake donut from Jack

The sugar-encased blueberry cake doughnut from Jack’s Donuts (several locations).

The multilayered and complex saltah from Al Rayan Restaurant (4857 W. 38th St., 317-986-7554), a sizzling bowl of stewed root vegetables with lamb sauce and fenugreek foam served with pizza-sized flatbreads. Watch for Al Rayan’s new and expanded location opening soon just a few doors to the west on 38th Street.

Saltah from Al Rayan
Saltah from Al Rayan

Double-shelled veggie tacos (soft tortillas wrapped around blue-corn shells) filled with roasted zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, and red onions, with slices of avocado and Mexican crema at Rock Bottom (10 W. Washington St., 317-681-8180; 2801 Lake Circle Dr., 317-471-8840).

The veggie tacos at Rock Bottom
The veggie tacos at Rock Bottom

Spicy shrimp with basmati rice and naan from City Market’s Spice Box stall.

Spice Box lunch at City Market
A Spice Box lunch at City Market

A fat, cheesy calzone at Puccini’s Smiling Teeth (several locations).

The calzone at Puccini's Smiling Teeth
The calzone at Puccini’s Smiling Teeth