The cinnamon caramel donuts from Rise’n Roll Bakery (1277 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, 317-300-1841) are yeast raised and covered in a homemade caramel icing and heavily powered with cinnamon and sugar.
Decorative chocolate skulls perfect for Halloween and Día de Muertos expertly crafted by bakers at Artisan Bakery (7341 Rockville Road, 317-292-9324).
The Rosino sandwich from Turchetti’s Salumeria (1106 Prospect St., 317-426-3048) is piled high with finocchiona, calabrese, capocollo, prosciutto cotto, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and giardiniera atop a Pullman baguette baked by Amelia’s.
Luscious chimichurri-topped lamb ribs nestled into a perfectly tangy cucumber yogurt sauce from Alan Sternberg’s inventive list of finger foods at the stylish new Field Brewing in Westfield (303 E. Main St., 317-807-9780).
A supremely moist vanilla butter cake a la mode with bananas Foster at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (51 N. Illinois St., 317-536-0270).