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This + That 10 Southside news and notes Fairs and Festivals 12 Not-to-be-missed events Community 30 Greenwood’s GROW program Goodwill 36 Be Your Own Hero Health & Fitness 38 Dancers’ workouts Arts & Lifestyles 44 Cheer groups Food + Drink 60 Noodle dishes Ice cream treats Instagram-worthy cocktails

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Discover the Southside is now in its sixth As we put this publication together year. A product of the Daily Journal for its 2019 incarnation, I was impressed newspaper in conjunction with South once again by the southside. To be fair, magazine, this guide highlights the each time I put together our quarterly businesses, schools, hospitals, churches, publication, South, I am bowled over by eateries and cultural attractions that make the range of entertainment opportunities the southside shine. the southside has to offer. If you’re looking for green spaces, the southside is full of » parks. If you’re looking for recreation, there are golf clubs, water parks and gyms. If 135 you’re looking for cultural experiences, the GREENWOOD southside offers museums and theaters, art 65 attractions and performance spaces.

37 If shopping is your bag, you’re in luck: The 31 Johnson County southside is home to Greenwood Park Mall, Edinburgh Premium Outlets and plenty of WHITELAND 135 independent boutiques, each catering to its own fun niche market. Want to stroll around BARGERSVILLE a quaint location? There’s Franklin and Old Town Greenwood. And if you’ve worked up 144 an appetite after all of this exploring, the southside offers chain and independent 44 FRANKLIN restaurants alike, with new spots cropping 135 up monthly, each serving its own delights and delicacies. I get hungry just thinking 44 31 65 about it. TRAFALGAR Welcome to the southside, where for 252 every ask there’s an answer.

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SOUTHSIDE 9 Southside This + That Roots By the by greg seiter It’s a dirty job, but she’s happy to do it. In fact, Carol Michel loves dirt to the extent Numbers that she has made a career of playing and working in it, writing about her experiences Earlier this year, Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett and giving advice to others through presenta- and Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers gave their tions. Her area of focus, as it relates to dirt, is annual State of the City addresses. Here are gardening, a topic she has embraced since her some of the numbers they delivered. childhood in Greenwood. “My dad always had a garden, and I enjoyed helping him out there,” she says. “I think I Franklin Greenwood started gardening at the age of 2.” Now a published author and public speaker, the Indianapolis resident’s interest in gar- $1 million 20 feet dening ultimately drew her to undergraduate The amount the city of Franklin The height of the cube-shaped pursuits at Purdue University. “I went there was awarded for its Commu- play tower for children, as to get a degree in horticulture, but I quickly nity Crossings grant applica- proposed in the designs to realized I wouldn’t make much money in that tion. Community Crossings is reimagine Old City Park. a partnership between INDOT field,” she says. “I was also good at computer and Hoosier communities. programming, so I ended up in information technology.” 2 Michel spent 33 years working with com- The number of Fortune 500 puters but continued to garden along the way. $550,000 companies Greenwood has Finally, before retiring from her profession, attracted in recent years. The The amount of money depos- Michel launched her own gardening blog, ited into the city’s rainy-day companies drawn to Greenwood MayDreamsGardens.com. The blog developed fund in 2018; the fund contains are Amazon and Pitney Bowes. $4.6 million total. a strong following. “It was popular; after I re- tired, I turned my writing into books,” she says. Her first publication, “Potted and Pruned: 65 percent, Living a Gardening Life,” received the 2018 13 Garden Media Gold Award for Best Book from The number of new police cars $1 million The Association of Garden Communicators. the city purchased in 2018. The increase in membership at and revenue generated by Michel authored another book, “Homegrown Greenwood’s most popular park and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life,” space, Freedom Springs, in 2018. in 2018. 150 tons A self-proclaimed humorist, she expects The amount of asphalt used for to launch a third book, “Seeded and Sodded: street repairs in 2018. Thoughts from a Gardening Life,” this year. 50,000 “I like to think humor is a reflection of my The square footage of the planned building that will house the personality. In fact, I use humor in most of my 18 miles Department of Public Works. talks,” she says. “You have to go with what you The amount of storm drain got. I don’t think I can speak without humor.” lines cleaned in 2018 by the Michel has one other claim to fame. She has Franklin Department of Public what she describes as the world’s largest hoe Works. 50 collection, which features somewhere between The percentage increase in 60 and 70 pieces. The collection is stored the amount of recycling ton- nage collected in 2018. mostly on hooks in her garage. “Sometimes 550 people think they’ve discovered the world’s The number of dog park greatest hoe so they send it to me and want memberships. 122,000 me to try it out. That’s how my collection con- The number of visitors to tinues to grow,” she says. “I also have a fairly the reimagined Greenwood large collection of old gardening books.” Community Center in 2018, Ultimately, gardening seems to be therapeu- up from 20,000 in 2017. tic for her. “You take a tiny seed, plant it, and it grows. The next thing you know you have tomatoes coming out of your ears,” she says. “I just can’t think of a better place to be than in a garden.”

10 SOUTHSIDE by greg seiter BEFORE

Dan Hickey and Dave Apple After Get your motor runnin’ (again) by Julie Cope Saetre

The 1970 Pontiac GTO sat abandoned in dad work on (and) that got me interested corner panels and the wheel wells.” a barn. It had been there awhile. A long in cars. After a few fender benders, I always Everything in the front, however, could while, actually: around 24 years. Its once dreamed of restoring it back to original. be restored. Even the original transmis- shiny, sporty wheels had sunk six inches Dave drove the car back and forth to work sion, rear axle, radiator and engine could into the barn’s muddy dirt floor. Raccoons at Cummins Engine until my mom told be salvaged, despite the large raccoon nest had established a boarding house that him to park the car. It looked horrible.” prominently positioned over the latter. The welcomed countless residents over the His parents’ overseas trip gave Hickey wiring, however, had been chewed through decades. Cornstalks and straw had found the leeway to jumpstart the long-desired and needed to be replaced. their way inside, too. restoration. He freed the GTO from its Jamie Edgerton with Reliant Automo- “It was,” says Dan Hickey, owner of barn accommodations, parked it in- tive and Machine restored the engine, Natural Stone Creations in Franklin, “very side Natural Stone Creations and began while Jon Travers of Coverall Custom Up- rough.” researching shops that specialize in car holstery brought the interior back to life. The GTO, however, was about to have a restoration. On his frequent trips to see a “It was really special,” Riley says of the Cinderella moment. It belongs to Hickey’s certain client, he always passed Riley Cus- project. “I love doing Pontiacs, period. My father, Dave Apple. And Hickey was plan- toms in Martinsville. One day, he swung car is a Pontiac, a 1963 Tempest. I’ve had ning a complete restoration of the GTO as left into the shop’s parking lot. it for a number of years. I’ve always had a a surprise gift for his dad. “I met with Phil (Riley, the shop’s Pontiac in my garage.” Shortly before Hickey’s parents em- owner), was impressed by his shop and de- After wrapping up 672 hours of manual barked on a European river cruise, the cided he was the man for the job,” Hickey labor on the GTO, Riley drove the pristine, couple revealed that Apple had been diag- says. gleaming, transformed vehicle to Green- nosed with prostate cancer. “Don’t panic,” Riley had a waiting list of five months. wood’s The Suds drive-in restaurant, where they told their son. “It’s been caught early, After that, it took another four months crowds gather on summer Saturdays to see and we have a plan.” to restore the GTO. But restore it he did, classic and muscle cars proudly displayed “That was it,” explains Hickey. “I de- although it was no simple job. by owners. There, Hickey revealed his cided that night that I was going to have “It sat there in the dirt so long that it surprise to Apple. (the GTO) restored. It was the least I could just sank into the ground and the back end A video made for Riley Customs cap- do after all he has done for me.” of the car just got eaten up,” Riley says. tures the moment, including Apple sliding Apple owned the GTO when he married “The frame was actually in the ground, into the driver’s seat of his GTO for the Hickey’s mother. It was the first new car he and it deteriorated the frame so badly that first time in 25 years, wiping tears from had ever bought. it was broken in a couple of places and his eyes as he says, “This is unbelievable. I “We took many trips in the car,” Hickey was so rusty that we couldn’t fix it. So we got a car back that I bought in September says. “Many hot rides in the car that had had to buy a new frame. We had to put a of ’69.” no air-conditioning. It was the first car lot of new sheet metal in. It was a trunk “It was amazing,” Hickey says. “It was that I drove. It was the car I watched my floor and the whole tail light panel and the well worth the wait.”

SOUTHSIDE 11 upcoming Events

Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair

On the southside, there’s never a shortage of fun things to do. Here you’ll find year-round adventures.

June 4 and 18 June 7-8 June 28 Yoga at the 2019 Hoosier Hills Sparks in the Park Sycamore at Fiber Festival Johnson County Park Johnson County Fairgrounds, Head to Johnson County Park Mallow Run 250 Fairground St., Franklin 6964 W. Whiteland Road, for a little Independence Day Bargersville pre-gaming. There, you’ll find Annual festival celebrates the live music, beginning at 6 p.m., world of fiber arts and long- Consider these mini festivals of and a free fireworks show at held artisan skills. In addition to inner peace. Join the friendly dark. Information: a marketplace, where vendors faces at Mallow Run Winery’s (812) 526-6809, will showcase their products, event space for a yoga session festivalcountryindiana.com/ the event offers a variety of that’s accompanied by an adult sparks-in-the-park. workshops by skilled instructors beverage. Information: as well as competitions, demon- mallowrun.com. strations and other entertainment. Information: (317) 403-5667, hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com.

12 SOUTHSIDE June 29 July 12 Greater Greenwood Daily Journal Freedom Festival Street Party Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley East Court Street, Franklin Road, Greenwood The Daily Journal will host its Now in its 34th year, Freedom annual free summer fest down- Festival draws more than town in front of the newspaper 50,000 people to Craig Park office. East Court and Monroe each summer to celebrate the streets will be closed to allow community and American spirit. guests to enjoy food trucks, Features include a noon parade a beer garden and live music. WAMMfest kickoff and food, beer and craft Information: (317) 736-2777, vendors. The fourth annual dailyjournal.net. Freedom Jam competition showcases local and regional July 14-20 musicians on two stages. Infor- mation: (317) 881-4545, Johnson County Aug. 17 greenwood.in.gov/Festival. 4-H and Classic Car Show & July 3 Agricultural Fair Johnson County Fairgrounds, Golf Cart Show Franklin 250 Fairground St., Franklin Johnson County Park 2949 E. North Road, Edinburgh Firecracker Festival Johnson County’s family- Downtown Franklin friendly event is a fair to re- Open-class car and golf cart member. Highlights include 4-H show, music and food highlight Annual event opens with com- exhibitions, grandstand events, this event. Information: munity band performance and a livestock auction, style show, (812) 526-6809, jocoparks.com. continues with a family parade. Little Miss and Mister Contest, Bounce houses and horse Aug. 17 parade, live entertainment and wagon rides, food vendors and crowning of the fair queen. fireworks round out the night. WAMMfest Information: (317) 738-3247, Information: (317) 736-3689, Craig Park johnsoncountyfair.com. franklin.in.gov. 10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood Aug. 3 July 4 Hops & Vines Sertoma Club of Greenwood’s Edinburgh 10th annual fundraiser ben- Festival efits more than two dozen Firecracker Festival Franklin Town Square Edinburgh Parks & Recreation local groups and organizations through a celebration of wine, Discover Downtown Franklin microbrew, music and art. Enjoy Annual free patriotic event fea- presents Hops & Vines, featur- an eclectic lineup of musical tures music in the shelter house, ing a stellar lineup of breweries entertainment on east and west games, activities and contests. and wineries. Classic car cruise- stages, along with wine and Fireworks begin at dark. Infor- in on North Main Street, with beer from regional wineries, mation: (812) 526-3535, live music and presentations of food from more than a dozen edinburgh.in.us. “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” at the restaurants and regional artists’ Artcraft Theatre. Information: works displayed in the Artist (317) 346-1258, Alley Gallery. Information: discoverdowntownfranklin.com. (317) 881-7575, wammfest.com.

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Aug. 24 Sept. 15 dachshund derby at Province Park. Information: Ethos Celebration of Compass Park (317) 346-1258, the Arts Festival discoverdowntownfranklin.com. Downtown Franklin Red Skelton Circle In its inaugural year, this juried fair Indiana Masonic Home Com- Oct. 19 showcases original art — for sale pass Park, 690 State St., — in different categories. You’ll Franklin Fall Craft Fair Johnson County Fairgrounds also find live entertainment, activ- The gang’s all here, celebrating Scott Hall, 250 Fairground St., ities for all ages and plenty of fun. this annual event that features Franklin Information: a parade, entertainment, food, It’s never too early to shop for (317) 346-1258, vendors, children’s games and the holidays. This annual fall discoverdowntownfranklin.com. more. Information: fair showcases more than 50 (317) 346-1457. vendors featuring craft and arti- Aug. 31 san products, including jewelry, Fall Frenzy Bazaar & Sept. 20-21 clothing, home decor, health products and more. Hosted by Car Show Hoosier Vintage the JoCoEHA. Information: Edinburgh Parks & Recreation (317) 736-3724, 722 Eisenhower Drive, Wheels Show facebook.com/pg/jocoeha. Edinburgh Johnson County Fairgrounds 250 Fairground St., Franklin Craft booths and vendors, includ- Oct. 29 ing food, will offer a wide variety Huge swap meet and vintage of products, while a car show will vehicle show. Information: Carni-Fall feature great vintage vehicles; you (317) 501-5266, Independence Park, 2100 S. can enter your own. Information: johnsoncountyfair.com. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (812) 526-3535, facebook.com/ Johnson County Parks and the Sept. 28 Edinburgh-Parks-and-Recreation. Johnson County Public Library Rock the Clock are teaming up to offer trick-or- Sept. 7 Historic Downtown Greenwood treating along the story walk, City Center Parking Lot crafts, games and more. Infor- Heartnut Festival mation: (812) 526-6809, Johnson County Park 300 S. Madison Street, festivalcountryindiana.com/ 2949 E. North Road, Nineveh Greenwood carni-fall. Craft booths, entertainment and Join the fun in this third annual community festival that cele- activities, demonstrations, chil- Dec. 7 dren’s activities, food and train brates downtown Greenwood. rides highlight this event, which It’s a block party with live Downtown Holiday also features the 19th annual Train music, a zip line, local beer and Show & Swap meet, presented by wine vendors, food trucks and Lighting Downtown Franklin the Columbus Area Railroad Club. more. And it’s free. Information: It’s a day filled with holi- Information: (317) 881-4545, day-themed events, all in down- (812) 526-6809, jocoparks.com. visitgreenwood.in.gov. town Franklin. Visit with Santa, take in beautiful Christmas trees Sept. 11-14 Sept. 28 and peruse the winter market Edinburgh Fall Franklin Fall during this annual event. You’ll Festival find a day’s worth of happiness Festival and enough cheer to carry you Main Street, Edinburgh Downtown Square, Franklin to the new year. Information: Edinburgh rolls out the fall carpet Bring the family and fall for (317) 346-1258, with this fun event that features Franklin at this day-long annual discoverdowntownfranklin.com. a midway, parade, entertainment, event, which features a down- food and more. Information: (812) town street fair, entertainment, 526-3535), facebook.com/Edin- food vendors, a parade, bounce burgh-Parks-and-Recreation. houses, carriage rides and a

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Wine at the Line

Be it Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville, Edinburgh, Whiteland, New Whiteland or Trafalgar, you’ll find welcoming places, friendly faces and a lot of fun. Here are some cool, family-friendly events planned on the southside.

Concerts offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and fresh flowers on Saturdays Greater Greenwood beginning May 11 through Sept. 7. Information: Community Band Concerts (317) 346-1258, discoverdowntownfranklin.com. Celebrate the seasons with free concerts by the Greater Greenwood Community Band, in Greenwood Farmers Market and around the southside. Outdoor shows, Pledging to offer only Indiana produce, weather permitting; bring a lawn chair this 501(c)3 organization market at the and alcohol-free beverages. Information: Greenwood United Methodist Church (317) 881-4545, greenwoodband.org. parking lot showcases seasonal vegetables and fruits along with locally raised meats, Mallow Run Winery 2019 baked goods, eggs, handmade soap and a Picnic Concert Series limited number of crafts. Saturdays through Escape to Mallow Run Winery for summer mid-October. Information: (317) 885-7665, on events filled with food, wine and live music. Facebook at Greenwood Farmers Market. Weekend events run May 25 through Sept. 22. Sponsored by Hubler Indianapolis. Southport Farmers Market Information: (317) 422-1556, mallowrun.com. Vendors at southside Indy’s newest markets offer produce, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, Farmers Markets sweets, plants and seeds, health/beauty products and handmade crafts. Tuesdays Franklin Farmers Market and Thursdays beginning May 14 through This market, held in the downtown Franklin late September. Information: (317) 431-3267, parking lot two blocks west of the courthouse, facebook.com/SouthportFarmersMarket.

16 SOUTHSIDE Fundraisers $ Indy Oktoberfest Held for more than 40 years the weekend following Labor Day, Indy Oktoberfest in German Park in Indianapolis is the premier cultural 5 event and major fundraiser for the German American Klub of Indianapolis. Food and drink, entertainment on two stages, dancing and fun OFF greet you at this colorful festival. Information: (317) 888-6940, indianapolisgak.com. Mon-Thurs Strawberries on the Square Franklin’s longest-running fundraiser celebrates DINE IN the very merry berry in this Discover Downtown Franklin festival. Event features include the ONLY Franklin Heritage Garage Sale, Lions Club Fish Fry Minimum $30 purchase and Classic Car Cruise-in. Screenings of seasonal films at the Artcraft Theatre. Information: (317) A Place to Wine, Expires 346-1258, discoverdowntownfranklin.com. A Place to Dine Runs, Walks and Rides 4-30-20 Franklin Family Fun Color Walk/Run You and your family can join friends and neighbors to raise awareness of sexual abuse 275 S State Rd 135, Greenwood, Indiana and money for a nonprofit designed to build safer communities. Participants 15 and younger are discounted, and 5 and younger 317.889.0886 are free. Information: runsignup.com/Race/ IN/Franklin/FamilyFunColorWalkRun5K. Memorial Day Mile The city of Franklin hosts this annual event, which includes one-mile competitions for “The Company with the Boss on the Job” men and women and a family jog/walk, starting at the Johnson County Courthouse. An awards ceremony follows the event, with an 11 a.m. Memorial Day service honoring those men and women who have served their country. Information: memorialdaymile.org. Sparkler Sprint 5K Celebrate Independence Day with a morning dash in Franklin. Race event begins and ends at Province Park. Age groups range from 14 and younger to 60 and older. Information: (317) 525-7742, indianatiming. com or sparklersprint5k.weebly.com. A-1 GARAGE DOORS Wine at the Line Serving Indianapolis, Greenwood, Franklin, Columbus, Tenth annual 5-mile run and 5K run/walk Nashville & Greensburg on Mallow Run Winery’s grounds and Bargersville’s county roads. Post-run celebration includes wine tasting, food trucks and music. Information: (317) 422-1556, mallowrun.com. FREE ESTIMATES! Theater 515 W. OLD SOUTH ST. • BARGERSVILLE, IN “The Company with the Boss on the Job” Edinburgh Pixy Theatre Community theater features concerts ranging 317-422-5225 from old-school country to bluegrass and contemporary folk/pop music, in addition to www.a1garagedoors.com Happy Place Comedy. Bring the family and SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION | OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS Coachman Gallery Reserve Value enjoy G-rated entertainment. Information: FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED | FREE ESTIMATES | SENIOR DISCOUNT Collection Collection Collection Plus (812) 526-6513, theedinburghpixy.com. Grand Avante Premium Classic Harbor Collection Series Line SOUTHSIDE 17 A-1 GARAGE DOORS 515 W. Old South Street Bargersville, IN 46106 317.422.5225 1.800.755.6351 Q FREE ESTIMATES Q www.a1garagedoors.com [email protected] annual Events

Seasonal Events Franklin Halloween Town Day-long event in downtown Franklin begins with a 5Krun/walk and one-mile family walk, followed by activities and food vendors. Kids can trick-or-treat safely from stores, decorated trunks and trucks. Catch a Halloween movie at the Artcraft Theatre. Information: (317) 346-1198, franklin.in.gov.

Mike Kaiser Haunted Maze Enjoy Halloween with both non-frightening and eerie happenings at this “spooktacular” event. Fun dusk to dark hayrides, plus a walk through the haunted corn maze. Information: (317) 736-9192, mkpf.com.

Monster Mash Celebrate boos in the night, as boys and ghouls dress for a “spooktacular” annual free night of trick-or-treating with fun attractions, including music, dancing, a hayride, Halloween treats and more at the Greenwood Community Center. Information: (317) 881-4545, greenwood.in.gov. Music at Apple Works At peak apple time this event hosted by Apple Works Orchard showcases Johnny Appleseed’s Music at Apple Works favorite fruit in desserts and pastries. Roam the pumpkin patch, watch the youngsters enjoy fun building for the 62nd annual Winter Market Holiday of Lights Winter Wonderland activities, and sit back and relax in the autumn and stop by the courthouse lighting. Online Edinburgh residents know how to celebrate weather as a host of musicians entertain you. market vendor applications. Information: (317) the holidays, kicking off the season with a Information: (317) 878-9317, apple-works.com. 346-1258, discoverdowntownfranklin.com. parade, lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, carriage rides and a refreshment station with hot Sparks in the Park Greater Greenwood Community chocolate and cookies. Santa will be on hand This annual community event in Johnson Band Christmas Concert for photo taking. The family event kicks off at County Park features live music, food vendors Enjoy Christmas favorites performed by the East Side Elementary School, 810 E. Main Cross and free fireworks at dark. Rides offered by band in this free holiday concert at Greenwood St. Information: (812) 526-3535, edinburgh.in.us. Indiana Live Steamers. Information: (812) Community High School. The stage will be 526-6809, facebook.com/pg/injocoparks. decorated, and your neighbors are expecting Holiday Open House you. Information: greenwoodband.org. Santa rocks the house in this lively event 6:30 to CHRISTMAS 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Franklin Cultural Arts and Greenwood Aglow 2019 Recreation Center. Features a holiday concert Breakfast with Santa: Franklin Greenwood lights up with its annual tree and refreshments. Information: (317) 736-3689, Breakfast with the jolly old soul is made lighting, holiday craft-making, carriage franklin.in.gov. even jollier with pancakes, sausage, eggs, rides and a live animal show. Get your fruit, doughnuts and beverages served at photo taken with Santa and join in the ho- Kid City Christmas Beeson Hall. Each child will receive a photo ho-ho season caroling with your friends. Bring your inner child and kick off the holidays with Santa and participate in a craft project. Information: restoreoldtowngreenwood.org. with a visit to Kid City. Event attractions include Information: (317) 736-3689, franklin.in.gov. decorating Christmas cookies, making a holiday Holiday Craft & Gift Show craft and viewing a holiday movie on the big Breakfast with Santa: Greenwood Just in time for last-minute holiday shopping, screen. Tickets on sale at the Community Center. Join Santa during his annual breakfast stop in this popular annual event offers handmade Information: (317) 881-4545, greenwood.in.gov. Greenwood. Admission charged; youngsters 1 clothing items, gifts for the home, baked and younger free. Information: (317) 881-4545; goods and more. Information: (317) 882-4810, Santa at the Johnson County Museum greenwood.in.gov. thesocialofgreenwood.org. Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations are the showpieces of this free Downtown Holiday Lighting Holiday Music annual event, held in the museum’s auditorium. and Winter Market Enjoy the songs of the season, a free Vote for your favorite. Winners will be awarded Join the special annual holiday celebration presentation by The Voices, an a cappella a small grant. The museum will be decorated, in downtown Franklin. Help the city light up group, at the Johnson County Museum. Cookies and little ones can have their photo taken for Christmas and enjoy the parade, which and punch will be served. Information: (317) with the official parade Santa. Information: features Santa Claus. Visit the local Elks Lodge 346-4500, johnsoncountymuseum.org. (317) 346-4500, johnsoncountymuseum.org.

18 SOUTHSIDE Miscellaneous Events Timbergate Antique Show & Sale Delta Theta Tau, Lambda Eta Chapter, sponsors Daily: All fees include Green Fees & Cart Weekday (18 Hole) the annual event that showcases antiques at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Food is available, $39 | Weekdays • Sat, Sun & Holidays $44 so come on out and enjoy a day-long shopping spree, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10. Information: Twilight Rates: After 2 PM• Every Day $34 (317) 736-9680, johnsoncountyfair.com. Senior Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Anytime Columbus Area Railroad Age 60 or over $29 Club Open House (RATES GOOD THROUGH 2019) Whether you’re young or just young-at- heart, you’ll want to climb aboard this free display of model trains and layouts the third Saturday of the month except September at Johnson County Park. Models include N, Z, HO, DCC, ON30 and O gauge trains. Information: columbusarearailroadclub.com. Enchanted Evening Enjoy a concert, appetizers and dancing at A FUZZY ZOELLER SIGNATURE COURSE the annual event sponsored by the Branigin Foundation. Entertainment by the Franklin Community Band, 5:30 p.m. Aug 18. Information: Located in the Heart of Central Indiana (317) 736-3689, festivalcountryindiana.com. 151 ST. ANDREWS AVE., EDINBURGH IN 46124 PRO SHOP: (812) 526-3523 Indiana Live Steamers Public Rides www.timbergategolf.com Between May and October, the public is invited to hop on board for a 20-minute ride on this scaled train on the third Saturday of the month. Information: indianalivesteamers.org. Just Plane Fun Free aircraft rides, a simulator and hands-on wine. food. music. displays will make your youngsters think they’re out of this world. Greenwood’s police and fire departments present this popular annual event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10. Information: (317) 881-0887, greenwood.in.gov. Movies in the Park Free admission to these summer showings of family movies Friday nights at Craig Park’s east softball diamond. Bring your own blankets, chairs, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Second Saturday Johnson County Antique Market Day-long market showcases goods from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky vendors, who gather at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Find antiques and vintage collectibles, furniture, jewelry, glass, linens, tools, toys, advertising and more. Information: (317) 412-3381, jcantiquemarket.com. Make Mallow Run Winery your new South Magazine’s Ladies Night Out Southside women are invited to enjoy a spot. We’ll save a glass for you! free night of pampering and entertainment. The evening features product vendors, food samples, free gifts and demonstrations. A portion of proceeds benefits local breast work hard. picnic often. cancer awareness programs and provides free mammograms for under-served women in www.mallowrun.com Johnson County. Information: (317) 736-2730.

SOUTHSIDE 19 hospitals schools Center Grove Community School Corp. centergrove.k12.in.us Center Grove Elementary 2455 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 881-1720 Center Grove High School and Administration Office 2717 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 881-0581 Center Grove Middle School Central Community Hospital South 4900 W. Stones Crossing 1402 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis Road, Greenwood (317) 887-7000 (317) 882-9391 ecommunity.com/s/communitysouth/community-hospital-south Center Grove Middle School North 202 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 885-8800 Maple Grove Elementary 3623 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville (317) 881-0561 North Grove Elementary 3280 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood (317) 881-5653 Pleasant Grove Elementary 5199 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood (317) 887-8525 Johnson Memorial Health Sugar Grove Elementary 1125 W. Jefferson St., Franklin 4135 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 736-3300 (317) 887-4707 johnsonmemorial.org Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. Administration Office 50 Center St., Whiteland (317) 535-7579 cpcsc.k12.in.us Break-O-Day Elementary School 900 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland (317) 535-7536 Clark Elementary School 5764 E. Road 700N, Franklin (317) 535-8503 Clark-Pleasant Middle School Franciscan Health Indianapolis 1354 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood Indianapolis Campus (317) 535-7121 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis (317) 528-5000 franciscanalliance.org/hospitals/indianapolis

20 SOUTHSIDE Grassy Creek Elementary School Franklin Community High School 2111 Sheek Road, Greenwood 2600 Cumberland Drive, Franklin (317) 535-3980 (317) 346-8100

Pleasant Crossing Franklin Community Middle School Elementary School 625 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin 3030 N. Road 125W, Whiteland (317) 346-8400 (317) 535-3244 Needham Elementary School Sawmill Woods 1399 Upper Shelbyville Road, Franklin Elementary School (317) 738-5780 Comprehensive 700 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland (317) 535-2069 Northwood Elementary School Health Care 965 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin Whiteland Community (317) 346-8900 High School It’s All Right Here 300 Main St., Whiteland Union Elementary School (317) 535-7562 3990 W. Division Road, Bargersville We treat the whole family, (317) 346-8200 from pediatrics to geriatrics Whiteland Community High School – Ninth Grade Center Webb Elementary School 222 Tracy St., Whiteland 1400 Webb Court, Franklin Franklin (317) 535-3855 (317) 738-5790 1300 West Jefferson Street Whiteland Elementary School Greenwood Suite C 120 Center St., Whiteland 317.736.8474 (317) 535-4211 Community School Corp. Edinburgh Edinburgh Administration Office 201 West Main Cross 605 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood 812.526.0261 Community (317) 889-4060, gws.k12.in.u School Corp. Trafalgar Administration Office Greenwood Community 106 South State Road 135 202 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh High School (812) 526-2681 615 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood Suite C ecsc.k12.in.us (317) 889-4000 317.878.4972 East Side Elementary School Greenwood Middle School New Whiteland 810 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh 1584 Averitt Road, Greenwood 520 Tracy Road (812) 526-9771 (317) 889-4040 317.535.7447 Edinburgh Community Middle Northeast Elementary School Indianapolis School and High School 99 Crestview Drive, Greenwood 8523 Madison Avenue 300 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh (317) 889-4080 (812) 526-5501 Suite A Southwest Elementary School 317.888.2811 Franklin 619 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 889-4090 Community Welcoming new patients School Corp. V.O. Isom Elementary School and most insurance plans. Administration Office 50 E. Broadway, Greenwood 998 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin (317) 889-4070 (317) 738-5800 franklinschools.org Westwood Elementary School 899 Honey Creek Road, Greenwood Creekside Elementary School (317) 859-4200 700 E. State Road 44, Franklin (317) 346-8800 Nineveh-Hensley- Custer Baker Intermediate School Jackson United 101 W. State Road 44, Franklin School Corp. (317) 346-8600 Administration Office 802 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar ahni.com (317) 878-2100, indiancreekschools.com

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You moved to the Indianapolis area from Las Vegas. Why the change, and how does Indy compare to the City of Lights? I had been living in Las Vegas for 11 years when I first visited Indianapolis and was charmed by its Midwest character and values. My wife is originally from the south side of Indianapolis, and I was ready for a change. I grew up visiting my grandparents in Wisconsin each summer and loved the fishing in the Midwest. Indianapolis is much more relaxed and laid-back than Las Vegas.

What are your favorite drinks to mix, and why? My favorite drinks to mix are our handcrafted martinis, because it means so much more than a shake and a stir. I approach each cocktail as a work of art, fine-tuning the perfect flavors to make every cocktail unique and memorable for guests.

How does “the neighborhood bartender” play an integral role in his community? The experience we give is based on the premise of simplicity, consistency and a strong commitment to escaping the ordinary.

People are known to talk to their favorite bartenders. What’s the most unusual story you’ve heard from a guest (anywhere, not just at Bonefish Grill)? There are many stories that come to mind. One that stands out is a very earnest gentleman who came in with his wife. They both seemed to be rational and productive members of the community. He told me he had been at a drive-in movie theater in the Indianapolis area in the early ’90s where a large spacecraft and a smaller spacecraft flew at a low level over the drive- in before departing at a high rate of speed. So, now Walt Spaulding you know extraterrestrials love Indianapolis, too. What are a few key do’s and don’ts for being a good bar guest? As lead bartender at Bonefish Grill in Greenwood, Walt Do’s: Spaulding meets plenty of people as he crafts cocktails. »Do come in, have a great time, relax and While the southside setting certainly differs from his enjoy a drink and a bite to eat. previous home base of Las Vegas, some universal elements »Do visit us and spend a few minutes getting to come with the territory, wherever it may be. Here, know your fellow bar guests and our staff as you Spaulding chats about life behind the bar. enjoy your evening. You may make a new friend. Don’ts »Don’t be disrespectful or rude to the people around by Julie Cope Saetre // Photography by april knox you. They are trying to enjoy themselves. »Please do not express political views in an overly vocal fashion. Some people around you may have different views or be trying to avoid politics and relax.

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Indian Creek Jeremiah Gray- Greenwood High School Band Elementary School Edison Elementary 1002 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar School (317) 878-2150 5225 Gray Road, Indianapolis Indian Creek High School (317) 789-4300 and Learning Center 803 W. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar JWR Alternative (317) 878-2110 Education Programs Indian Creek 5401 S. Shelby St., Intermediate School Indianapolis 1000 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 789-3986 (317) 878-2160 Kitley Elementary Indian Creek Middle School School 801 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar 8735 Indian Creek Road (317) 878-2130 South, Indianapolis (317) 803-5900 Perry Township Mary Bryan Schools Elementary School Administration Office 4355 E. Stop 11 6548 Orinoco Ave., Indianapolis Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-3700 (317) 789-2600 perryschools.org Perry Meridian Abraham Lincoln High School Elementary School 401 W. Meridian School Southport Sixth Crabapple Creek 5241 Brehob Road, Indianapolis Road, Indianapolis Country Day School (317) 789-3800 (317) 789-4400 Grade Academy 5715 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis 1448 S. Runyon Road, Greenwood Bunker Hill Perry Meridian (317) 789-1400 (317) 889-6941 Elementary School Middle School William Henry Burkhart Discovery Child, a Service 6620 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis 202 W. Meridian School of Compass Park (317) 787-3421 Elementary School Road, Indianapolis 752 International Drive, Franklin (317) 789-4100 5701 Brill Road, Indianapolis Clinton Young (317) 789-3600 (317) 736-3361 Elementary School johnsonmemorial.org/discovery- Perry Meridian Sixth child-development-center/ 5740 McFarland Road, Indianapolis Grade Academy Winchester Village (317) 789-3400 202 W. Meridian School Elementary School 1900 E. Stop 12 Road, Indianapolis Early Learning Road, Indianapolis Community Preschool Curtis Wilson Primary (317) 789-1300 (317) 789-2700 School & Academy 99 Crestview Drive, Greenwood (317) 889-4080 7850 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis Rosa Parks-Edison Specialty and (317) 882-8636 Elementary School Parochial Greenwood Bible 7525 Wellingshire Baptist School Douglas MacArthur Blvd., Indianapolis Schools Elementary School 1461 Sheek Road, Greenwood (317) 789-2900 (317) 859-9440 454 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis Calvary Lutheran School 6111 Shelby St., Indianapolis (317) 789-2500 Southport Elementary (317) 783-2305 Greenwood Christian School Academy Glenns Valley 261 Anniston Drive, Indianapolis Elementary School Center Grove 835 W. Worthsville (317) 789-3300 Road, Greenwood 8239 Morgantown Montessori School 1607 W. Smith Valley Road, (317) 215-5300 Road, Indianapolis Southport High School Suite A, Greenwood gcak12.org (317) 789-2800 971 E. Banta Road, Indianapolis (317) 883-0335 (317) 789-4800 Homecroft Elementary centergrovemontessori.com Greenwood Christian School School Southport Middle School 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood 1551 E. Southview Central Nine Career Center 5715 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis 1999 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 881-9336 Drive, Indianapolis (317) 789-4600 (317) 888-4401 greenwoodchristian.com (317) 789-3500 central9.k12.in.us

SOUTHSIDE 23 The Goddard School Southside Christian School – 2 Locations 6801 S. East St., Indianapolis 5044 Bancroft Lane, Greenwood (317) 787-9120 (317) 884-1850 southsidechristian.info

7909 McFarland Lane, Indianapolis St. Jude School (317) 888-4998 5375 McFarland Road, Indianapolis (317) 784-6828 by greg seiter Greenwood Montessori Children’s House St. Mark Catholic School 622 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood 541 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis (317) 289-1962 (317) 786-4013 Warming greenwoodmontessori- childrenshouse.com St. Rose of Lima Catholic School up with furry Head Start 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin 486 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 738-3451 friends (317) 346-0000 stroseschool.stroselions.net Rosie Ellis is more than just a typical animal lover. In fact, Honey Grove Suburban Christian School Educational Center 722 E. County Line she has built an entire career around rescuing, caring for and 1709 S. State Road 135, Greenwood Road, Indianapolis placing at-risk dogs and cats in loving homes. (317) 887-5500 (317) 888-3366 Before opening Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter in the suburbanbaptist.org late 1990s, Ellis, a longtime Indianapolis resident, was al- Indianapolis Southside ready unofficially working in the animal care arena. Christian Academy Tabernacle Christian School “I went to a local feed store to buy grass and bird seed, 4801 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis 701 S. Main St., Edinburgh and I noticed there was an area there where people could (317) 207-4182 (812) 526-0191 drop kittens off and pick them up,” she recalls. “Those indy-isca.org k12.niche.com/tabernacle- kittens sometimes looked sickly and had eye problems, so christian-school-edinburgh-in/ I would take them to a local vet and pay for the treatment Kid City Academy 1950 Graham Road, Franklin Victory Christian myself. That’s how I got started.” (317) 736-2489 Church Preschool Her level of involvement quickly expanded. “It got to the 1720 Graham Road, Franklin point that so many kittens were being left at the feed store Lutheran High School (317) 736-8364, ext. 238 that the conditions weren’t really livable. I started bringing 5555 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis victorycc.life/preschool/gen-info some of them home with me,” she says. “I placed newspa- (317) 787-5474 per adoption ads and took animals in for their shots. I had Colleges and Our Lady of the Greenwood people coming all the way from Lafayette to get kittens from Universities me.” Catholic School In 1995, after purchasing a southside Indianapolis prop- 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood Franklin College (317) 881-1300 erty along Edgewood Avenue with her son and securing 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin school.ol-g.org the appropriate zoning and (317) 738-8000; (800) 852-0232 franklincollege.edu “Some animals nonprofit status she needed Risen Lord Montessori have a lot of fur and to own and operate an animal School Indiana University-Purdue can tolerate cooler shelter, she was able to officially 3758 W. Whiteland University Indianapolis temperatures, but you commit herself to full-time Road, Bargersville 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis can’t just leave a dog animal care. (317) 535-6728 (317) 274-5555 or cat outside or even When it comes to match- risenlordlc.org/school iupui.edu in an unheated garage ing her animals with potential to fend for itself pet owners, Ellis is cautious; Roncalli High School Ivy Tech Community College 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis during the winter.” applications are reviewed by Central Indiana Region (317) 787-8277 —Rosie Ellis adoption counselors there. 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway, roncalli.org “(Applications) may or may not N. Drive, Indianapolis (317) 921-4800 be passed,” Ellis says. “We don’t approve every adoption, Saints Francis & Clare ivytech.edu and I’m sorry if that makes you mad, but we want each ani- Roman Catholic School mal to go to the best home for it, and some of these animals 5901 W. Olive Branch Ivy Tech Community College are not good with kids.” Road, Greenwood Franklin Campus Ellis also reminds current and future pet owners that win- (317) 859-4673, ssfcschoolss-fc.org 2205 McClain Drive, Franklin ter months can be especially difficult for animals. (317) 738-9489 “Some animals have a lot of fur and can tolerate cooler Smart Start Childcare ivytech.edu temperatures, but you can’t just leave a dog or cat outside & Preschool 203 Commerce Drive, Franklin or even in an unheated garage to fend for itself during the University of Indianapolis (317) 738-9200 winter,” she says. “They are truly part of your family, and 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis (317) 788-3368 they need to be well taken care of. It’s very important that Southport Presbyterian uindy.edu they be treated humanely.” Christian School To learn more, visit the facility’s website, ssasi.org, or call (317) 781-0755. 7525 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis (317) 534-2929

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Churches Amity Baptist Church 3597 S. Old Highway 31, Franklin (317) 736-4101 Apostolic Gospel Church 5549 State Road 44, Franklin (317) 738-2632 Bethel AME Church – Franklin 499 W. Madison St., Franklin Services (812) 272-0753 Massage Body Treatment Skin Care Treatments Calvary Baptist Chemical Exfoliations 200 Sunset Blvd., Greenwood Hair Removal (317) 881-5743 Makeup cbcgreenwood.com Eyebrow Treatments Eyelash Enhancements Center Grove Church Nail Services 2340 S. State Road 135, Greenwood Hair Cutting and Styling Hair Color (317) 535-9007 Fashion Colors centergrovechurch.org Perms and Relaxers Special Occasion Services Church of the Bible Luxury Spa Day Retreats 211 Hamilton Ave., Franklin (317) 738-0203 The Church of God Franklin 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 403-4236 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 201 Eastview Drive, Franklin (317) 736-4846 City Life Church Book your appointment online 50 Airport Parkway B, Greenwood Tr ansformationssalonandspa.com (317) 360-5151 8083 S. Madison Ave. // (317) 882-1773 College Park Church Voted Indy’s Best Day Spa 10 Years in a Row 1222 Demaree Road, Greenwood (317) 535-5774 Community Baptist Church 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin (317) 474-6224 MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Community Church of Greenwood 1477 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 888-6024 To be a church that is locally focused and globally engaged Community Congregational Church with an for 4592 N. Hurricane Road, Franklin undeniable IMPACT Christ. (317) 736-4281 franklinccc.org

Concordia Lutheran (ASL Interpretation available at 10am service) Church & Preschool MPCC LIVE: live.mpcc.info 305 N. Howard Road, Greenwood SUNDAY 10AM/ET (317) 881-4477 concordia-lcms.com

SOUTHSIDE 25 organizations Connection Pointe First Presbyterian Church Grace United Holy Trinity Catholic Church Church (Pentecostal) 100 E. Madison St., Franklin Methodist Church 100 Keeley St., Edinburgh 303 S. Pleasant St., Trafalgar (317) 736-6952 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin (812) 526-9460 317-878-4939 ffpc.us (317) 736-7962 franklingrace.org Impact Christian Church Edinburgh Church First Separate 2800 N. Graham Road, Franklin of the Nazarene Baptist Church Gracepoint Church (317) 346-0452 716 S. Eisenhower Drive, Edinburgh 300 Ohio St., Franklin 330 W. Whiteland Road, (812) 526-2289 (317) 738-3143 New Whiteland Journey Church edinburghnazarene.com (317) 535-3512 870 Mallory Parkway, Franklin Franklin Church gpindy.net (317) 560-2144 Edinburgh Wesleyan Church of Nazarene 500 N. Clay St., Edinburgh 140 County Road 260N, Franklin Great Harvest Church Lifehouse Church (812) 526-5343 (317) 738-3355 720 E. Main St., Whiteland 1500 Tracy Road, Whiteland (317) 372-3493 (317) 535-1777 Elevation Franklin City Church 8902 S. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis 230 Commerce Drive, Franklin Greenwood Christian Lifepoint Church (317) 882-0008 franklincitychurch.com Church 8540 Combs Road, Indianapolis elevationindy.com 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood (317) 881-4010 Franklin Community Church (317) 881-9336 Emmanuel Church 2005 Upper Shelbyville greenwoodchristian.com Light of Life Banta Campus, Road, Franklin Lutheran Church 6602 S. Harding St., Indianapolis (317) 738-9039 Greenwood 2234 Sheek Road, Greenwood (317) 535-9673, ext. 203 franklincommunitychurch.com Presbyterian Church (317) 586-1916 Franklin Campus, 102 W. Main St., Greenwood lolgreenwood.org 550 Homestead Blvd., Franklin Franklin Faith Chapel (317) 881-1259 (317) 535-9673, ext. 224 401 E. Madison St., Franklin greenwoodpc.org Morning Star Greenwood Campus, Baptist Church 1640 Stones Crossing Road Franklin First Greenwood United 3039 W. Road 300S, Trafalgar West, Greenwood Assembly of God Methodist Church (317) 878-5100 (317) 535-9673 , eclife.org 1035 Hospital Road, Franklin 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 736-7793 (317) 881-1653 Mount Auburn United Fair Haven Christian Church franklinfirstassembly.org greenwoodumc.org Methodist Church 1476 W. Road 300S, Franklin 3100 W. Stones Crossing (317) 878-4670 Franklin Wesleyan Church Greenwood Wesleyan Road, Greenwood fairhavencc.org 238 Lynhurst St., Franklin Church (317) 535-8555 (812) 988-4324 198 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood mtauburnumc.org Faith Missionary (317) 888-7563 Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church Mount Pleasant 1400 Graham Road, Franklin 1600 Westview Drive, Franklin The Grove Baptist Church Christian Church (317) 738-9822 400 Tracy Road No. 7, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood First Baptist Church friendshipbaptistfranklin.net New Whiteland (317) 881-6727 of Franklin (317) 800-0515 mpcc.info 201 E. Jefferson St., Franklin Friendship Church (317) 736-6753 963 E. Worthsville Road, Harvest Indy South New Beginnings franklinfirstbaptist.org Greenwood 1354 E. Worthsville Community Church (317) 535-2544 Road, Greenwood 600 Ironwood Drive, First Baptist Church experiencefriendship.com (317) 883-9312 Suites D-F, Franklin of Greenwood (317) 494-6037 99 W. Main St., Greenwood Good Shepherd Heartland Church of Christ newbeginningscommchurch.org (317) 881-3064 Lutheran Church 1693 W. Main. St., Greenwood firstbaptistgreenwood.org 1300 S. Morton St., Franklin (317) 883-2687 New Life Baptist (317) 736-7849 heartlandcoc.org Church – Nineveh First Christian Church gslcfranklin.org 751 S. Nineveh Road, Franklin of Bargersville Honey Creek United (317) 738-4643 101 East St., Bargersville Grace Assembly of God Methodist Church (317) 422-5701 6822 N. U.S. 31, New Whiteland 2722 S. Honey Creek Nineveh Christian Church (317) 535-5640 Road, Greenwood 1261 E. Road 775S, Nineveh First Mount Pleasant graceassembly.org (317) 535-8851 (317) 933-3514 Baptist Church 952 W. State Road 44, Franklin Grace Bible Church Hopewell Presbyterian Open Door Fellowship (317) 736-6757 560 E. Tracy Road, New Whiteland Church Baptist Church fmpbc.net grbible.org 548 W. Road 100N, Franklin 250 14th St., Franklin (317) 736-6829 (317) 736-8345 hopewellpc.org

26 SOUTHSIDE Our Lady of the Samaria Christian Church Greenwood Church 4779 W. State Road 135, Trafalgar 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 878-4718 (317) 888-2861 samariachristianchurch.org The Point Church & Second Baptist Community Center Church – Franklin 2578 Donica Road, Greenwood West Madison St., Franklin (317) 418-8755 (317) 738-3078 visitthepoint.com Second Mount Pleasant Prince of Peace United Baptist Church Church of Christ 1540 N. 800E, Franklin 3050 W. Smokey Row (317) 738-3581 Road, Bargersville secondmountpleasant.org (317) 535-7712 uccprinceofpeace.com Shiloh Community Church Greenwood’s Newest Assisted 5117 E. Greensburg Road, Franklin Providence Christian (317) 736-4832 Living & Memory Care Option Church shilohcommchurch.org 4080 W. Road 100N, Bargersville As a licensed community, (317) 422-9331 Smith Valley United Demaree Crossing Assisted Living pccbargersville.org Methodist Church 5293 Old Smith Valley & Memory Care proudly offers Restoration Church Road, Greenwood world class, state-of-the-art senior 2425 S. Emerson Ave., Greenwood (317) 881-1641 (317) 690-2428 smithvalleyumc.org care living, on one level, in a brand therestoration.church new community setting. Demaree Solid Rock Church Crossing is affordable, individually Risen Lord Lutheran Church 69 Center St., Whiteland 3758 W. Whiteland (317) 535-8949 needs-based care with a wealth of Road, Bargersville on-site amenities and special interest (317) 535-6727 South Pointe Church 70 West. St., Whiteland activities and wellness programs. Rocklane Christian Church (317) 430-4685 4430 Rocklane Road, Greenwood (317) 862-4555 Southport Presbyterian Because rocklanechristian.org Church 7525 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis Everyone Deserves St. Andrew’s Anglican (317) 534-2900 Catholic Church southportpc.org 920 N. Main St., Franklin a Great Life! (317) 738-4499 Southwood Assembly of God 8700 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis Call or stop by today ... we’d St. George Lutheran Church (317) 888-5683 10931 S. Road 600W, Edinburgh southwoodassembly.org love to meet you and show you (812) 587-5024 around. Mention this ad and enjoy stgeorgelutheran.net Stones Crossing Church a delicious restaurant-style, chef- 7000 W. Stones Crossing St. Mary of Egypt Road, Greenwood prepared lunch on us while visiting. Orthodox Church (317) 893-2483 102 E. Broadway St., Greenwood stonescrossing.com; facebook. (317) 883-9151 com/stonescrossingchurch St. Rose of Lima Suburban Baptist Church Catholic Church 722 E. County Line 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin Road, Indianapolis 1255 Demaree Road (317) 738-3929 (317) 888-7289 strosechurch.saintrose.net suburbanbaptist.org Greenwood, IN 46143 317.316.8380 St. Thomas Episcopal Church Sycamore Bible Church 600 Paul Hand Blvd., Franklin 699 E. Park St., Trafalgar www.meridiansenior.com (317) 535-8985 (317) 878-9141 stthomasfranklin.org sycamorebible.org

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Tabernacle Christian Church Nonprofits Habitat for Humanity (317) 738-4544 198 N. Water St., Franklin of Johnson County jcseniorservices.org (317) 736-5088 ABATE of Indiana Inc. 401 Mooreland Drive, 51 N. Baldwin St., Bargersville tabernacle-christian- New Whiteland KIC-IT (317) 422-8040 church1.e-zekielcms.com 317-530-9222 592 Ironwood Drive, Franklin [email protected] habitatjohnsoncounty.org (317) 412-4973 Thy Kingdom Come Ministries 3091 S. Honey Creek American Legion Franklin Habitat for Humanity of Leadership 1200 Park Ave., Franklin Road, Greenwood Johnson County ReStore Johnson County (317) 738-9934 (317) 294-6887, tkcministries.com 6720 U.S. 31, Whiteland 101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin (317) 535-6720 (317) 738-8264 Trafalgar Bible Apprisen Wesleyan Church 3725 E. Southport Road, Helping Heroes of America Masonic Lodge Suite E, Indianapolis 200 S. Hougland St., Trafalgar 8130 S. Meridian St., No. 592 N. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 266-1300 4A, Indianapolis (317) 881-0303 Trafalgar Christian Church (844-585-8184 (Disciples of Christ) Artcraft Theatre Nonviolent Alternatives 57 N. Main St., Franklin 300 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar Hope Center Counseling Service (317) 736-6823 (317) 878-4161 65 Airport Pkwy., No. 110, 3209 W. Smith Valley Road, historicartcrafttheatre.org Greenwood No. 137, Greenwood Trafalgar United (317) 889-4673 (877) 545-7698 Methodist Church Aspire Johnson County, nonviolentalternatives.com 375 Pleasant St., Trafalgar Johnson County Human Services Inc. (317) 878-4893, trafalgarumc.com Development 600 Ironwood Drive, Franklin The Social 2797 N. Morton St., Suite F, (317) 736-0755 of Greenwood Turning Point Church Franklin 550 Polk St., Greenwood (317) 736-4300 3600 N. Morton St., Franklin Humane Society of (317) 882-4810 aspirejohnsoncounty.org (317) 535-5200 Johnson County thesocialofgreenwood.org franklinchurch.org 3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin The Boaz Project Inc. (317) 535-6626, hsjc.org United Way of Union Christian Church 622 N. Madison Ave. Johnson County (Disciples of Christ) No. 3, Greenwood Humble Hands 594 Ironwood Drive, Franklin (317) 889-7606 1331 E. Road 300S, Franklin 400 Tracy Road, Suite 1, New Whiteland (317) 736-7840 boazproject.org (317) 736-4077 (317) 210-0624 uwjc.org unionchristiandoc.org Boys & Girls Club of Franklin Interchurch Food Pantry Warriors Hope Inc. Victory Baptist Church 101 Hurricane St., Franklin of Johnson County 430 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 736-3695 1340 E. Tracy Road, Whiteland 211 Commerce Drive, Franklin (317) 883-9331 (317) 535-4304 (317) 736-5090 victorybaptistwhiteland.org Franklin Elks Lodge Youth Connections 56 E. Jefferson St., Franklin Johnson County 1195 N. Morton St., Suite A, Victory Christian Church (317) 738-9924 Community Foundation Franklin 1720 Graham Road, Franklin 398 S. Main St., Franklin (317) 738-3273 (317) 736-8364 Friends of the Greenwood (317) 738-2213 youthconnections.org victorycc.life Public Library jccf.org 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood Community Village Bible Church (317) 881-1953 JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY greenwoodlibrary.us/friendsgpl.asp 695 Pushville Road, Greenwood Pageafterpage.org Centers (317) 414-9477 Clark Pleasant Branch Franklin Cultural Arts villagebiblechurch.net Gateway Services 530 Tracy Road, New Whiteland 3500 N. Morton St., Franklin Recreation Center (317) 535-6206 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin (317) 738-5500 Vineyard Community Church Franklin Branch (317) 736-3689 512 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood 401 State St., Franklin franklinparks.org (317) 882-8463 Girls Inc. of Franklin (317) 738-2833 200 E. Madison St., Franklin Trafalgar Branch (317) 736-5344 Greenwood Whiteland Missionary 424 S. Tower St., Trafalgar girlsincjc.org Community Center Baptist Church (317) 878-9560 100 Surina Way, Greenwood 210 N. Front St., Whiteland Great Harvest Food Pantry White River Branch (317) 881-4545 (317) 750-8780 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood greenwood.in.gov 6766 U.S. 31, New Whiteland (317) 885-1330 Whiteland United (317) 657-4998 Point Church & Methodist Church Greenwood American Legion Johnson County Community Center 309 E. Main St., Whiteland Senior Services 2578 Donica Road, Greenwood 334 U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 535-4287 731 S. State St., Franklin (317) 418-8755 (317) 881-1752

28 SOUTHSIDE Dialogue Marie Storm Registered nurse Marie Storm and her husband, chiropractor Kevin Storm, own Storm Chiropractic Clinic in Greenwood. Marie, a native southsider with a degree in nursing from Purdue University and experience garnered in a neurology unit in a St. Louis hospital, received health coaching training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Outside of the clinic, Marie is a mom twice over. She also teaches a variety of fitness classes. At Storm Chiropractic, she offers health coaching, drawing on her expertise in nutrition, nursing and fitness. Here, she shares some details about her passion and profession.

By Katie MacDonell // Photography by april knox

What made you want to he was going to grad school, them accountable along the how chiropractic care, open a chiropractic clinic and comparing notes. That’s way. It’s not a cookie-cutter acupuncture or nutrition can with your husband? kind of how it all evolved. approach because everyone is maybe benefit them. So many When I was in St. Louis so different that everyone has people have never tried it, working as a nurse, I chose to How do you provide their own treatment plan. or maybe they’ve heard of it work in neurology, so I took holistic care to a client once but don’t understand it. I care of patients right after they when health coaching? How do you motivate think it’s definitely becoming had back surgery or if they had It’s something that’s always individuals to make more mainstream, but I think migraines, seizures or strokes. fascinated me, how the body lifestyle changes? a lot of people don’t even The schedule wasn’t awesome, works together as a whole. We Typically, with clients, it’s know that’s an option, so but I knew that’s what would don’t really want to separate all not just a one-time meeting. they kind of have lost hope prepare me best for us the different areas and systems You can talk about things, almost. It’s really exciting eventually opening our own because they do impact each but if there’s no follow up, to give people hope and a clinic. When I saw everything other. I look into not only the then you don’t really know. solution to their problems so that was involved with back physical, but the mental side of Did it happen? I think that that they can live a better life. surgery and the recovery things as well. Stress is always it’s crucial that I do meet with process, I did a lot of my own a big one that we spend some people every other week for What do you enjoy research by talking to patients, time on because that impacts several months at a time for doing outside of work? asking, ‘Have you ever been your health. It helps you that accountability piece, I do teach fitness classes. Also, to a chiropractor?’ A lot of choose what you eat. If you’re offering advice and helping just being a mom takes up people hadn’t, and I wondered feeling down, it’s harder to them figure out what works a lot of time. That’s a huge if they did, would they maybe eat healthy and decide you’re in their life for making their blessing, so I’m thankful that not have needed surgery? going to work out. I definitely goals actually come to fruition. I’m able to do that. But I feel People maybe didn’t know take that into account. like beyond that, with working there was another option Everybody is so individual, What is the most and then being a mom and or how to pursue a more it’s kind of based around their satisfying part being a fitness instructor, preventive route instead of goals and what they want for of your job? there’s not a whole lot of jumping to surgery. It was themselves. So I kind of let I love being more on the extra room outside of that. interesting working full time them lead the way, and then .preventive side of things and Hanging out with family and as a nurse in the hospital while I make suggestions and hold helping people understand friends is always good, too.

SOUTHSIDE 29 community Taking Care of Business

Greenwood’s Granting Revitalization and Opportunity for the Workplace program, more commonly known as GROW, has continued to steadily grow in its efforts to improve underdeveloped and underused areas in the city since being launched in 2016. While utilizing a yearly renewable $500,000 matching grant fund through the Greenwood Redevelopment Commission, the program has Greenwood's steadily impacted the Greenwood community by aiding in the exterior restoration, upgrading and enhancement projects of local business applicants. GROW program Initially proposed with a specific goal of improving the aesthetic appeal of grants some businesses along some of the city’s most-traveled corridors, GROW-eligible projects continue to include facades, signage, art installation, landscaping, wishes green infrastructure, lighting and decorative fencing, to name a few. “Community aesthetics play a fundamental role in attracting and retaining both residents and businesses,” says Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers. “We’re By GREG SEITER investing in making public spaces more appealing, and this initiative creates an PHOTOS BY SCOTT ROBERSON incentive for local businesses to follow suit.” But the program addresses more than just physical eye appeal. “We’re en- couraging additional private investment in these areas, helping to preserve and raise property values as well,” Myers says.

Here we GROW The GROW program’s first project was a 2016 office complex initiative at 622 N. Madison Ave., owned by Kevin Storm and his wife, Marie, of Storm Chiroprac- tic Clinic. “We took ownership of the building maybe about a year before we knew Gabout the GROW program,” says Marie Storm, a health coach at the clinic. “For

30 SOUTHSIDE improvements, we planned to focus on along with immediate needs and eventually get to various legal aesthetic things as we could afford them. documents But the GROW program made it all hap- including pen a lot sooner.” confirma- The Storms made $50,000 worth of tion that improvements using a $25,000 private in- mortgage, vestment and $25,000 in matching grant property funds. Specific enhancements included insurance, new signage, windows, landscaping, property tax lighting and fencing. payments, “We were very pleased with the re- sanitation sults. We love working, living and playing and stormwa- in Greenwood, and we’re so pleased that ter fees are all the city values its small businesses and current and understands the significant positive in good standing. Additionally, appli- check. Every dollar goes into making impact they provide to our community,” cants must submit photographs of the the property look better,” he says. “And she says. existing project site’s condition, sketches thanks to the grant, with what I’ve been Another early GROW-assisted project or conceptual drawings of improvements able to save on the outside, I’m now able involved the exterior renovation of three that will be funded by the program and to spice up more on the inside.” buildings located on two Main Street evidence demonstrating an ability to In working with Greenwood officials, parcels. For complete facade replacement privately fund the applicant’s share of the Wood has been particularly impressed and the construction of a patio, the city overall project cost. with the level of involvement city rep- provided much-needed matching funds. From a financial perspective, appli- resentatives have shown throughout his With an apparent increase in the con- cants may receive a one-for-one matching renovation project. version of former residences into small grant totaling no less than $10,000 and no “It feels like the city is almost a partner businesses throughout Johnson County, more than $50,000 in public investment in what I’m doing,” he says. “Everybody fund requests targeted specifically toward (total project investment must be between I’ve worked with from the mayor on old home face-lifts have been on the rise. $20,000 and $100,000). Additionally, ap- down has been unbelievable. They’re In fact, Dr. Rick Ruegg, a psychologist plicants may only receive one grant, per very detail-oriented. They’ve walked us who runs a private counseling practice parcel, per year. Grant-awarded projects through this entire project. We’ve defi- out of a former home at 399 W. Main St., must also be completed within 12 months nitely felt wanted, but it has also felt like received a grant for work that included of an executed project agreement. everyone involved wants our business to window, siding, front step and garage “For obvious reasons, it can’t be an succeed.” door replacement along with repairs to ongoing project,” Storm says. “You have Wood has nothing but praise for the structure’s brick and mortar. to accomplish everything you say you’re GROW. “I’m old school. I grew up in going to.” Whiteland, and I really like to see people Applying yourself who are innovative,” he says. “I think this Of course, a few GROW program modifi- Growth is the goal program is brilliant. It’s a low-cost way to cations have occurred since its inception. Business expansion plans helped Mike attract business, and the city is going to For example, in 2018, the redevelopment Wood, founder and manager of Bailey & get its money back ten-fold.” commission selected the Greenwood Wood Financial Group, which is based Greenwood redevelopment commis- Community Development Corp. to re- in Whiteland, discover GROW. In fact, sion member Bryan Harris says GROW view applications and administer project with pre-existing plans to open an office is living up to expectations. “Small grants. GCDC promotes the welfare of in Greenwood, Wood almost accidentally businesses are the driving force behind Greenwood residents by enhancing and stumbled onto the program. Greenwood’s economy, and the GROW improving the social, cultural and eco- “I’d heard of GROW, but I really didn’t Greenwood initiative is an effective nomic conditions in and around the city. know much about it,” he says. “We were mechanism to facilitate growth while Now projects eligible for grant funding coming to Greenwood regardless, but also providing aesthetic benefits to the have specific geographic requirements. when I found out how much the program community as a whole,” he says. “The Additionally, only improvements to could help us with exterior improve- initiative aligns perfectly with one of the non-residential properties are eligible for ments, I was really excited.” Greenwood Redevelopment Commis- incentives. Thanks to grant money, Wood has sion’s primary objectives, which is grow- The application process itself is rela- been able to address various external ing and attracting businesses to the city. tively simple. In addition to submitting needs at his new office at 612 N. Madison GROW has proven to be an extremely ef- a short narrative that outlines the nature Ave., including siding and gutter replace- fective public-private partnership model, and impact of the proposed project, ment as well as window-related work. and we believe it will continue to generate detailed cost estimates must be turned in “They don’t just hand you a blank a positive impact for Greenwood.”

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SOUTHSIDE 33 Johnson Heating, Jewelers Road, Indianapolis shopping Cooling and Plumbing (317) 881-2957 555 Industrial Drive, Hoosier Jewelry pipepuffer.com 1745 E. Road 500N (Whiteland Suite 100, Franklin Road), Whiteland (317) 671-8994 Red Dog Books – Greenwood (317) 535-5500 TLC Salon 1001 N. State Road 135, hoosierjewelry.com Suite D2, Greenwood 85 E. Main St., A, Greenwood Marshall Mechanical (317) 851-9107 (317) 888-5542 3604 U.S. 31, Suite B, Franklin (317) 738-5940 J.L. Johnson Fine Jewelers facebook.com/RedDogBooks 1263 N. State Road 135, Greenwood marshallhvac.com Transformations (317) 888-7662 Salon & Day Spa Wild Geese Bookshop jljohnsons.com 107 S. Water St., Franklin 8083A Madison Ave., Indianapolis POOL CITY (317) 494-6545 (317) 882-1773 1211 N. Madison Ave., Suite F, Greenwood Leo Sanz Jewelers wildgeesebookshop.com transformationssalonandspa.com 172 Melody Ave., Suite E, Greenwood (317) 888-3933 (317) 886-7795 poolcityindy.com Urban Euphoria facebook.com/leo.jewelers.7 Motorcycles 450 S. State Road 135, Suite C, Greenwood Dreyer South Powersports Home Goods McGee & Co. Fine Jewelers 595 E. Tracy Road, Whiteland (317) 882-8400 and Décor 880 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 535-3700 Urbaneuphoria.com (317) 882-0500 Blackbird Nest mcgeejewelers.com Indianapolis Southside Wavelengths Hair Design 498 E. Jefferson St., Franklin 862 S. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 346-0033 Harley-Davidson Reis Nichols 4930 Southport Crossing (317) 885-0850 facebook.com/ 789 U.S. 31, Greenwood Place, Indianapolis OfficialBlackbirdNest/ (317) 883-4467 Wild Root (317) 885-5180 reisnichols.com southsideharley.com 243 W. Jefferson St., Franklin Farm Girl Mercantile (317) 736-0815 436 E. Jefferson St., Franklin Rogers & Hollands Jewelers (317) 476-3235 Mann’s Harley-Davidson 1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood 3250 W. Market Place Wildflowers facebook.com/farmgirlmerc (317) 851-5500, Drive, Edinburgh 1251 N. U.S. 31, P150, Greenwood rogersandhollands.com (812) 526-3485 (317) 865-0187 Honey Creek Cottage mannsharleydavidson.com 2908 N. Graham Road, Franklin Sanders Jewelry Store Home Services (317) 300-8760 16 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville shophoneycreek.com (317) 398-8750 Musical A-1 Garage Doors Instruments 515 W. Old South St., Bargersville Take Root Country Store (317) 422-5225 202 N. Madison Ave., No. 1, Malls Frank’s Guitars Old Town Greenwood Edinburgh Premium Outlets 55 E. Jefferson St., Franklin America’s Water (317) 882-0497 11622 N.E. Executive (317) 738-4497 Heater Service Drive, Edinburgh franksguitarshop.com 749 Earlywood Drive, Franklin Trinkets N Threads (812) 526-9764 (317) 738-0138 229 W. Jefferson St., Franklin premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh Guitar Center (317) 412-2091 1256 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood Beeson Mechanical trinketsnthreads.com Greenwood Park Mall (317) 884-3887 501 E. Main St., Whiteland 1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood guitarcenter.com/Greenwood (317) 535-9338, beesonco.com Interior Design (317) 887-8601 simon.com/mall/ Guitarworks Carter’s Plumbers D Ray Décor greenwood-park-mall 996 S. State Road 135, Greenwood 886 N. State Road 135, 1799 Michele Lane, Greenwood (317) 885-1510, guitarworks.in Suite A, Greenwood (317) 300-1000 (317) 859-9999 draydecorhome.com Miscellaneous Personal The Book Rack Services DANNEMILLER TRUE VALUE Dale Hughes Interior 1930 E. Stop 13 Road, Indianapolis HARDWARE & SERVICE CENTER Design Co. (317) 881-3010 HeartSpace 2991 South Grove Blvd., Bargersville 981 W. Jefferson St., Franklin 77 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 888-4109 (317) 698-3253 Comic Book University (317) 889-3612 dannemillertruevalue.com dalehughesinteriordesign.com 7623 Shelby St., Indianapolis (317) 885-6395 Sporting Goods Dan Vandeventer & Sons Kitchens by Teipen comicbooku.com 2400 W. Road 900S, Trafalgar 2801 Fairview Place, Greenwood Gray Goat Bicycle Co. (317) 878-5792 (317) 886-7128 Half Price Books 25 E. Court St., Franklin; 844 U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 494-6967 Earl Gray & Sons Lehner Design (317) 889-1076 7750 S. Meridian St., Suite A, Plumbing Service 1290 Old Heritage hpb.com Indianapolis; (317) 780-4628 749 Earlywood Drive, Franklin Place, Greenwood graygoatsports.com (317) 736-0372 (317) 888-7086 Pipe Puffer Smoke Shop earlgrayandsons.com lehnerdesigns.com 2306 E. County Line

34 SOUTHSIDE Honey Creek Tackle SHOP 2380 State Road 135, Bargersville (317) 422-0102 honeycreektackle.com Bargersville JackRabbit 1251 U.S. 31, Greenwood OVER 20 (317) 887-0606 VENDORS jackrabbit.com The Outdoorsman Sport Shop 1010 S. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 881-7446 outdoorsmansportshop.com Featuring: Recreated Play it Again Sports 8923 S. Meridian St., B2, Indianapolis Furniture - Antiques - Crafts - Unique Home Decor (317) 859-8080 playitagainsports.com 291 Two Cent Road, Bargersville • 317-431-7591 Open Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon-4pm The Runners Forum 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 865-7463 runnersforum.com

Markets/ Grocery Stores Aldi 300 S. State Road 135, Antiques • Vintage Greenwood; (855) 955-2534 Home Decor 1595 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood; 158 N. Main St. | Bargersville, IN 46106 • 317-458-0456 (855) 955-2534 aldi.us Open Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. 12-5pm • Mon. CLOSED [email protected] Archer’s Meats & Catering 259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 881-9300 cateringbyarchers.com Country Nutrition Health Food Store 1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Suite 700, Greenwood GALLERY AND ART STUDIO (317) 889-1305 Commissioned art, Illustration, & Classes countrynutritionofin.com Dianna Porter - Owner Earth Fare 2110 E. County Line Road, Greenwood 10 Plummer St., Bargersville, IN 46106 • 317-458-0446 www.portalunlimited.com • [email protected] (317) 881-7360 DJ-35004078 earthfare.com/our-stores/greenwood Pools, Spas, Chemicals, Grills, Fireplaces, Franklin Cornucopia ~~ Health Foods Gas Logs and Accessories 2797 N. Morton St., Suite C, Franklin (317) 736-8300 Fresh Thyme 8750 U.S. 31, Indianapolis (317) 215-5185 freshthyme.com Hampton’s Market Sugar Grove Shoppes 4800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 881-1067, “We keep you cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold” hamptonsmarketgreenwood.com 1211 N Madison Ave Suite F, Greenwood l 317-888-3933 l www.poolcityindy.com

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As a youngster growing up in Ar- kansas, Quinton Moore didn’t have many opportunities to participate in the extra- curricular activities that a lot of his peers enjoyed. His parents worked hard but often couldn’t afford the registration and equipment fees that are part and parcel of youth sports and clubs. This left Moore, a lifelong sports fan, frustrated and wishing there were other options for some fun, organized community activities. “My parents did the best they could, but Athere were a lot of things that I just missed out on because of the expenses involved,” he recalls. “After I moved to Indiana, I started coaching basketball and tutoring kids. I thought that if I could ever create my own organization so kids wouldn’t have to feel what I felt — which was being left out — then that’s exactly what I would do.” Moore, now a Greenwood resident, turned that strong conviction into a reality by founding Be Your Own Hero Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides local youths with free activities approximately once per month. Moore noticed a lack of free opportunities for youth-based activities in Johnson County and promptly set to work gathering volunteers, posting fliers and spreading the word via social media for what would become his inaugural BYOH event: a day of outdoor games and complimentary snacks Heroes at a park in his neighborhood. “I decided to just organize the kids in my neighborhood and play games with them on a Saturday, and see what it would Welcome look like,” Moore says. “We had a blast doing it, and one Saturday turned into Nonprofit provides kids two Saturdays and then three. The next thing you know, some of my friends said with exercise, entertainment and we should just start our own organization a little empowerment since there’s evidently a need in the community for something like this.” As a basketball coach, Moore says he By Jon Shoulders came to notice that many kids simply get left out. It’s a feeling he knows well from his own younger years. “They’re maybe not the most athletic

36 SOUTHSIDE or not the most academic or don’t have a Above from left, board members Haley Wade, David Stater, Sean Wall ton of confidence. Where do those kids and founder, Quinton Moore go?” he says. “There are programs around the state that offer activities, but there are families who can’t afford to get their kids “We don’t have anything like it around toy donations and do that every year,” involved.” here, where it’s free for the families and Stater says. “We also want to have our Moore and his three fellow board mem- you can really have fun,” she says. “Up in own permanent building eventually, so bers typically meet quarterly to plan the Indy they have the Boys and Girls Club, we can have a safe place where kids can go following quarter’s BYOH events, which but you might not be able to go all the and have fun at our functions. It’s been a have included flag football, face painting, way up there. We have the Community struggle getting funds together, but that’s skating parties, outdoor movie nights, and Center in Greenwood, and it has a lot something we’re definitely looking into.” outdoor game days with classics like ring going on, which is great, but again it can The concept of being your own hero toss and duck-duck-goose. True to Moore’s get expensive.” isn’t directed solely at kids attending the vision, all events are free of charge, with Each BYOH event lasts between two events; Moore feels every person, retreats included. and three hours. Moore typically chooses a gardless of age or circumstance, can take “We’ve gotten some great volunteers one-word theme for each event. He makes control of their own life. He hopes the for our activities, and we’re consistently sure to speak to the group message spreads to parents, looking for more,” says BYOH board about that word at some “If we want teachers, coaches and local member and Greenwood resident David point throughout the day. to see a leaders throughout central Stater. “You don’t have to be a certain age “It might be a word like change in our Indiana. to volunteer, and the age range of the kids ‘respect’ or ‘responsibility’ “Everyone gets to make who show up is loose, too. We’ve had 3- or ‘character.’ I talk to them neighborhoods, a choice of how they live and 4-year-olds and teenagers.” about how we apply the word then we need their life,” he says. “Set your Wendy Cagle, a Greenwood resident in our lives,” says Moore to do it.” own goals because you get who got wind of BYOH from a friend who, in addition to running to dictate what you do; your —Quinton Moore via Facebook, realized the organization’s BYOH, works full time at mom or dad can direct you, skating party at Franklin Skate Club fell Church Brothers Collision Repair in but they can’t live your life out for you. So on her daughter Tabi’s 12th birthday. She Greenwood. we try to impart responsibility for your gathered a group of Tabi’s friends, and While the majority of monthly events own actions.” they headed for the event. Cagle was pleas- have been largely funded by Moore and his Moore says the name of his organiza- antly surprised by what she found. board members, the group accepts dona- tion also serves as a reminder to himself, “It was perfect for my daughter’s birth- tions through the official BYOH website his board members and the volunteers day, and they had cookies and cupcakes,” and has managed to bring a few sponsors who help run each event to avoid compla- Cagle says. “Everybody was really nice, on board, including Coffey Connection on cency in the face of ongoing challenges. and the organizers had their Be Your South Morgantown Road, which provided “If we want to see a change in our neigh- Own Hero shirts, and that livened it up. T-shirts for a recent event as well as a borhoods, then we need to do it,” he says. Everyone gets some positive interaction sponsorship sign. “We need to be our own heroes to our city with other people, and the kids can make Last year the Sertoma Club of Green- and our communities. The name also goes friends and even have some good role wood donated funds that helped Moore with the people who created this, not just models with the organizers there.” continue another important BYOH mis- the people we come in contact with.” By offering a diverse range of activities sion, that is, to provide underprivileged For more information on Be Your each month at no charge to participants, families with meals and groceries around Own Hero Inc., including an events Cagle feels BYOH provides a much-needed Thanksgiving and toys at Christmas time. page and sponsorship details, visit filler of a community gap. “We hope to expand on the meal and beyourownheroinc.com.

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Raising Celebrities are doing it. Athletes swear by the results. Pilates, barre training and yoga are effective exercise techniques that have been used by dancers for decades. The public is realizing the benefits of these the barre exercise forms as studios pop up across the country. And Traditional forms of it makes sense. If you want a dancer’s body, you exercise like a dancer, right? Barre training, Pilates and yoga use exercise for dancers keep different techniques but have similar results, such as fitness seekers on their toes toned muscles, better balance and improved flexibility. These practices are now widely used to increase endur- ance and strength. By Angela Hurley Jorden C

38 SOUTHSIDE The barre essentials Remember the barre you clung to during your first ballet classes? Well, the barre, that is, is the horizontal handrail dancers hold while practicing moves and techniques, is back in the incredibly popular barre training. Barre-style workouts were inspired by classic ballet warm-up exercises, but they’ve evolved into much more to attract a wider audience. “Most of our classes mental results of this 50-minute work- is there to be their best selves and support have a good mix of push-ups, sit-ups and out. Variety is key to client commitment, each other.” Barre classes aren’t exclusive: planks,” says Jessica Kilburn, owner of too. “We are always working to pro- Even male clients and pregnant women Pure Barre Greenwood. “We use the barre vide the same great low-impact tech- can do the workouts. And better yet, the itself for support during different sections nique while changing the class to make workouts at Pure Barre require minimal of class, but we also offer a cardio-centric sure we are constantly providing a chal- equipment; participants need sticky socks class called Pure Empower, so clients can lenging workout,” Kilburn says. “You will — to prevent heat from leaving your body get the most of their membership.” never have the same class twice.” Barre and to allow your feet to grip the floor Barre training focuses on lengthening routines are combined with upbeat music well — as well as water and a towel. and strengthening muscles while using to sustain the energy of the workout. small, isometric, low-impact movements The Pure Barre clientele is diverse, says Pumped for Pilates that are driven by music. Kilburn, but they have one similarity. When classically trained dancer Brienne Barre retains bragging rights when it “The one thing we all have in common Christopher opened PurposeFit Pilates in comes to quick results. In just 10 classes, is our intentions when we walk inside Greenwood, she came home to her roots. clients may start seeing the physical and those studio doors,” she says. “Everyone After years of performing on stage, living in the limelight in Los Angeles and raising children, she desired more. “My family and I recently moved back to Indiana after living in California for 12 years,” Christopher says. “We wanted to be closer to family and give our kids the Midwest childhood we enjoyed growing “The one thing we all have in up.” Christopher’s husband, actor Tyler common is our intentions when Christopher, still works in Los Angeles on the soap opera “Days of our Lives.” After we walk inside those studio doors. coming back to Indiana, Brienne Christo- Everyone is there to be their best pher felt unfulfilled and restless before she selves and support each other.” was inspired to open the southside studio. The name PurposeFit comes from her — Jessica Kilburn intention to help clients find their purpose

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and physically prepare for it; as a practic- clientele. Christopher knows better. “The and physical toughness. ing Christian, it is her hope to marry faith biggest misconception is that ‘Pilates is Although most of PurposeFit’s clientele and fitness. for girls,’” she says. “My husband is an hails from Greenwood, Center Grove and Christopher firmly believes in the avid CrossFitter who uses Pilates to work Bargersville, Christopher streams a live power of Pilates, an exercise system de- on his core and maintain flexibility. In fitness ministry class worldwide, three veloped by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th fact, most major professional sports teams days a week. The location also serves as century, as well. “The best part of Pilates use Pilates to keep their athletes in top a school, offering teacher training and is the way it transforms people’s bodies,” shape and prevent injury.” For example, certification for barre and Pilates. she says. “You get the benefit of resistance Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio training. We are always working the mus- Brown and former Chicago Cubs pitcher The mind-body connection cles in a lengthened state, which creates Jake Arrieta are big proponents of Pilates; Yoga classes today focus more on con- long and lean ‘dancer bodies.’” Arrieta credits Pilates for his successful necting mind, body and spirit, with a con- As with many studio exercise routines, pitching season in 2015, with benefits centration on body awareness, breathing Pilates is subject to fallacies about its including improved balance and mental and stretching to create balance within

40 SOUTHSIDE WEDDINGS PARTIES PROFESSIONAL EVENTS the body. Like Pilates, yoga is widely used by professionals who rely on physical strength to succeed. “The physical practice of yoga is a great way to get in tune with your body,” says Jeremiah Elliott Jr., yoga instructor at BodySpace Yoga & Wellness in Fountain Square. “Many athletes, dancers included, use yoga to better understand their bodies. When you understand your body, you know your limits. You know where the edge is and when to push the edge and when to carefully approach it.” One meaning of yoga in Sanskrit is “union,” marking the synchronization of body, mind and spirit. Unlike Pilates and barre training, it includes many mental and spiritual practices that complement the physical ones. Elliott iterates its complete approach. “People like yoga because of the variety of classes available. You can take a restorative class that focuses on www.SycamoreEvents.com deep relaxation or a yin class that focuses on deep release of muscle connective tissues.” And the clientele is as varied as the offerings. “The practice of yoga is for everyone,” says Elliott. “We have students who are athletes and students who are office professionals that use yoga to help de-stress and unwind from their work.” You can help BodySpace’s origin story is similar break the cycle of poverty for to those of PurposeFit and Pure Barre. one child. And their children. Owner Olivia Openshaw was involved And their children. in gymnastics and competitive dance as a young woman and performed several times as a ballerina. After a bout with body image distortion, she discovered yoga and used it to reconnect with her body. She fell in love with the Indianap- olis area of Fountain Square, but noticed a lack of workout space or anywhere to be physically active. The studio opened in early 2016 to a strong reception from locals. BodySpace offers yoga, but it’s all about wellness and being physical. Barre Your sponsorship of $35 per month will provide one classes, kickboxing and Pilates are part child with the resources and supportive relationships of the studio, hence the name BodySpace. needed to succeed in school and life. “Our studio is welcoming to anybody,” shepherdcommunity.org/sponsortoday Elliott says. “BodySpace was created in an act of love for the community.” DJ-35004046

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Cheer AboutLocal groups bring it on

By Rebecca Berfanger

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Fierce Allstars Cheer

During the last weekend of January, a sea of young athletes in satiny track jackets, sequins, glitter and giant hair bows took over the Indiana Convention Center for the JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals. A billboard near the Indianapolis International Airport — the same one that also welcomes visitors to the Indy 500 every May — welcomed them to the Circle City. The cheerleaders had all worked on their two-and-a-half minute routines for months. But it turns out that it’s not only the awards that mattered that day, or at other competitions, but what the cheerleaders did leading up to and after the big event, that their coaches say make the sport important to these girls and boys. While the young athletes came from all over the Midwest and even as far as Texas, Florida and New York to compete at the DJAMfest event, at least three of the teams were from much closer to home: VIP Athletics in Franklin, Tiffany’s Cheer & Dance Studio in Greenwood and Fierce Allstars Cheer in Franklin.

46 SOUTHSIDE Each of these organizations has different VIP Athletics co-owners Aaron Riley ing local fundraisers and then put their tool uniform colors, routines and coaches — all and Amy Rock have members of their belts on and stood by us as we once again of whom are extremely qualified with years gym who not only come to their classes, put our blood, sweat and tears into another of their own experiences as cheerleaders. but might stay at the gym for additional home.” But what they do have in common are a hours to watch other classes. They also The bond formed among teammates is love of the sport and a shared sense of the have members who tend to hang out for also important to Tiffany Messersmith, values the athletes learn from participating weekend slumber parties, even though owner and coach at Tiffany’s Cheer & in cheering. they’ve already spent several hours together Dance Studio, because, she says, “we are While most of us probably think of mov- that week. a second family to a lot of our kids in the ies like “Bring It On” and the many sequels, “We are a family-owned and operated program.” Many of the children stick with or even the cheerleaders who perform on gym, therefore each member of Fierce the program from a young age through the sidelines of middle school and high Allstars is our family,” says Crystal Dyer, high school, and some even compete at the school sports, the athletes who participate who co-owns Fierce Allstars with her sister, college level. Those who have been in the in all-star cheering are more into the com- Sara Hawkins. program long enough have even received petitive side of the sport. When the Fierce gym was ravaged by a college scholarships from the gym. They spend several hours a week at and devastating fire, the organization and the Like any family, there are different levels outside the gym, not only practicing their community pulled together. “The amount and personalities, even from the beginning, routines, but getting stronger through con- of support was breathtaking. Every day, but cheer helps bring them all together. ditioning, learning new stunts, sharpening every hour someone was reaching out to us For instance, Rock says, “We often see their tumbling skills and perfecting their and offering support. Our parents, athletes, older ones take responsibility for their choreography. friends, community and complete strangers actions or help little ones understand a Unlike the drama in the movies, the were eager to help in any way possible,” routine. It’s a lot like a big sister-little sister coaches say the athletes form a bond simi- Dyer says. “Our parents immediately held relationship. Throughout the season, the big lar to that of a family. a prayer vigil in our honor, started organiz- sister is like a support for the little sister.”

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VIP Athletics

These relationships also help build “Now I can hand her a microphone and part of an organized sport and team. They confidence. “It takes a lot of confidence to she’ll confidently say her name, age, how are learning life skills that will help them perform, even in practice,” Rock says. long she’s been cheering and a little about navigate through every area of their life For instance, Rock and Riley men- herself,” Riley says. The girl’s mom was while growing into adulthood.” tioned a girl at their gym who, the first “ecstatic” to see her daughter being brave. Messersmith credits the team atmo- year she came in, seemed very shy. She Dyer has had similar experiences at her sphere for the sense of camaraderie the was so quiet that the coaches had to stand gym. cheerleaders form. right next to her to hear her talk. But “While we are here to compete and ev- “It’s a team sport, not an individual with a little help from some of the other eryone loves to win, this sport truly is about sport,” she says. “They learn to work girls and the coaches, within a couple of so much more than winning,” she says. together as a team, make lots of friends, do seasons she came out of her shell and was “It’s about the leadership skills, confidence, conditioning games, and we make it fun.” able to perform well at an event for the teamwork abilities, lifelong friends and Of course, the athletes all know they will athletes’ families to come watch them. memories these athletes gain from being a eventually have an audience. For instance,

48 SOUTHSIDE Messersmith’s gym has girls who are Pacers performing instead of competing. Cheer Pals, that is, members of a cheer When they go in front of the NBA team put together by Messersmith and crowd, it’s pretty exciting for the Indiana Pacers basketball team to help them. They’re back in the locker encourage crowd involvement and enter- room area, they’re like little mini tain at select Pacers home games. A former Pacemates, they get to see Boomer, cheerleader for the Pacers (aka Pacemate), they see the Pacemates, they have a Messersmith started the partnership as a lot of fun.” way for the girls to get the experience of While there are a few options in performing in front of big crowds. The girls, the area for all-star cheering, most ages 5 to 11, must be members of Tiffany’s cheerleaders do the work because they’re All-Star cheer program when they audition. in love with it, not necessarily with the A coach for the Pacemates holds the tryouts dream of going pro. and makes the decision of which girls will “When you talk to someone who plays cheer at a Pacers game once a month. basketball or baseball or soccer, they say, ‘I thing you decide you want to do. After you “They love all of it,” she says. “They get play basketball,’ ‘I play baseball,’ ‘I play soc- decide to try it in the beginning, you adopt to learn different routines each month. It’s cer,’” Rock says. “But cheerleaders will say, the lifestyle of fitness and health, and you also a little more relaxed because it’s about ‘I am a cheerleader.’ It’s more than some- become this person that is a cheerleader.”

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52 SOUTHSIDE 1823 Bakehouse Arni’s Restaurant food, drinks and live entertainment. Guests If you love baked goods but can’t do gluten, First opened in Lafayette in 1965, Arni’s rave on hand-breaded tenderloins, fish you’ve found your spot. 1823’s enticing quickly became a Hoosier destination with and chicken sandwiches. Open Monday menu includes cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, locations throughout south-central Indiana. through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., quiche, sandwiches, biscuits, two types of Moderately priced menu items include Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 70 chili and a host of cookies to choose from, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 366-6036, and it’s all gluten-free, with keto and vegan pasta, pizza, platters, burgers, tacos and bargersvillebarandgrill.business.site. options available for some offerings. Wash wraps. Top it off with a decadent dessert. Bar Louie your feast down with a beverage from Lunch combos served Monday through Circle City Kombucha. Open 7 a.m. to 7 Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open Sunday Appetizers, flatbreads, burgers and p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday sandwiches meet martinis, cocktails, p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1691 sangrias and wine in this eclectic urban 25 E. Court St., Suite A, Franklin. (317) W. Curry Road, Greenwood, (317) 881- bar. Weekday specials. Open 11 a.m. 739-0800, 1823-bakehouse.business.site. 0500, meetyouatarnis.com/greenwood. to 2 a.m. every day. 1251 N. U.S. 31 (Greenwood Park Mall), Greenwood, Alex’s China Garden Restaurant Athens Restaurant & Steakhouse (317) 215-5400, barlouie.com. Opened in 1988, this landmark family- Operating since the 1970s, family-owned Benjamin’s Coffeehouse & Delicatessen owned restaurant has built its reputation venue offers authentic Greek and standard Deli sandwiches, homemade soups and on friendly service, customer loyalty American dishes. Customers rave about salads, baked goods and gourmet coffee are that extends to three generations and the saganaki, moussaka, bean and cabbage just a few of the attractions that draw guests consistent menu items that include fresh soup, and liver and onions. Open 11 to this friendly restaurant and coffee shop. noodles. Family recipes include Peking, a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. 1800 For a special treat, try the freshly baked Hunan, Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine, Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 736-8677. along with standards such as chow mein Greek quiche. Open Monday through Friday and General Tso’s Chicken. Catering Austin’s Bar & Grill 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. available. Open Tuesday through Sunday In the mood for bar fare noshes? Austin’s Kitchen closes at 4 p.m. weekdays, beverages 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m. to Bar & Grill which is, yes, in a bowling only. 49 E. Court St., Franklin, (317) 736- 2:30 p.m., dinner all day. 7015 Madison alley, has three kinds of fries — french, 0048, facebook.com/BenjaminsCoffeehouse. — Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 781-0943. cheese and seasoned curly mozzarella Between the Bun sticks, jalapeno poppers and burgers. With Voted “Best Burger in Indy 2017,” BTB is Ann’s Restaurant its later hours (they’re even open until 1 more than a burger joint: It’s an experience. Home-cooked favorites are staple menu a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), you have Gourmet burgers, never frozen, vie for items at Ann’s, a downtown Franklin a Franklin spot to quell those bar food attention along with specialty hot dogs, landmark since 1952 and the city’s oldest cravings when they strike at night. Open 10 veggie options, appetizers and more. Try the independently owned family restaurant. a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, PB&J Burger, a fire-grilled burger covered Ann’s operates in partnership with 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 400 with peanut butter, topped with pepper Tara Treatment Center, with proceeds N. Morton St., Franklin. (317) 738-3026. benefiting that organization. Breakfast is jack cheese, smoked bacon and jalapenos, served all day from an extensive menu. Bamboo Chinese Restaurant and drizzled with maple syrup. Delivery Weekday luncheons feature salads, The Bamboo offers an extensive menu and takeout. Open Tuesday through burgers, wraps and homemade desserts. of authentic Chinese food. Think: three Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Catering services and takeout available. dozen luncheon specials and two dozen Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon Open Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. combination platters. Accompany them to 9 p.m. 2222 W. Southport Road, Suite A, to 2 p.m. 77 W. Monroe St., Franklin, with fried or white rice and a pork egg Indianapolis, (317) 300-8327, btbindy.com. (317) 736-5421, annsrestaurant.com. roll or two. Specials include poultry, Big Woods Franklin pork, beef, seafood, sweet and sour, Located on the grounds of Franklin’s A Piece of Cake and tofu. Luncheon specials served Hillview Country Club, this venue is the Baking goodies is a piece of cake for Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 latest addition to the Big Woods family. this company, now celebrating its 25th p.m. Open Monday through Thursday 11 Offering dining indoors or al fresco, the anniversary. The staff specializes in a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday restaurant highlights an array of menu wedding, dessert and all-occasion cakes, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to items ranging from starters to seafood, and but also offers pies, tarts and bites, 9 p.m., pickup available. 4800 W. Smith includes Big Woods Smokehouse selections, and seasonal desserts. Allergy needs Valley Road, Suite 1, Greenwood, (317) grilled burgers, entrees and signature accommodated. Open Monday and Friday 893-5600, bamboochinesefood.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday sandwiches. Enjoy with craft beer and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 Bargersville Bar & Grill artisan spirits. Sunday through Thursday p.m. 1275 W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) A staple in the Bargersville community, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 887-2253, apieceofcakegreenwood.com. the Bar & Grill is a fun setting to enjoy a.m. to 10 p.m. 1800 E. King St., Franklin, (317) 739-0378, bigwoodsrestaurants.com.

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BJ’s Brewhouse & Restaurant Ever been to BJ’s Brewhouse & Restaurant? It’s boisterous and happy, with an equally fun menu. The chain features appetizers, soups and salads, pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and desserts. Pizza and cookies are available in deep-dish format, the latter topped with ice cream (ignore the calorie counts listed plainly on the menus). If you want to eat the lighter side of BJ’s, fear not: The restaurant serves turkey and bison burgers, slimmed- down main dishes, and plenty of entrée salads. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. 1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood. (317) 881-3500, bjsrestaurants.com. Bojak’s Bar and Grille A fun place to meet friends and enjoy drinks and games, Bojak’s has been a Franklin favorite since 2008. Appetizers, pizza and wings, burgers and sandwiches are on the menu, along with spirits, wines and beers, including on-tap beer from local brewers. Watch HD television and enjoy pool and darts in a kick-back atmosphere; add live music on Fridays and DJs on Saturdays. Warm weather is patio time, so come on over. Open Court Street Cafe Monday 4:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., York’s signature crust, the eatery’s famous 11 a.m. to midnight. 7799 S. U.S. 31, Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. 377 E. Jefferson buttery garlic knuckles and authentic Greenwood, (317) 883-4833, bubbas33.com. St., Suite E, Franklin, (317) 346-0310. Italian dishes. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, calzone, pasta and sides. Dine in, take out Buck Creek Winery Bonefish Grill Greenwood or let Brozinni’s pizza truck cater your As Indianapolis’ only commercial This upscale destination has you covered event. Open Sunday through Thursday vineyard, award-winning Buck Creek from brunch through lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday Winery showcases a wide range of dry, with daily specials, a full bar — a large 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8810 S. Emerson Ave. semi-dry and sweet wines. Enjoy daily selection of wines, martinis, beers and Indianapolis, (317) 865-0911, brozinni.net. year-round tastings. Saturday concerts signature cocktails — and Bang Shrimp, the begin in May, featuring live entertainment grill’s signature appetizer. Happy hour kicks Bubba’s 33 with no cover charge. Bring your lawn off at 4 p.m. daily, martinis are $5 each Hand-tossed pizza and hand-crafted chair and appetite; a food truck will be on Monday. Open Monday through Thursday 4 sandwiches make this family sports site. Open Monday through Saturday 10 to 10 p.m., Friday 4 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday restaurant a crowd favorite. Party starters, a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. 11747 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 wings, burgers, dinners and salads are Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis, p.m. 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, also on the menu, along with specialty (317) 862-9463, buckcreekwinery.com. (317) 884-3992, bonefishgrill.com. drinks, wines and draft picks. Build your own burger during Monday Madness The Clay Oven Indian Restaurant Brozinni Pizzeria and enjoy Tuesday Pizza Night. Online Founded in 1977, Clay Oven presents Cut a slice (or more) of the Big Apple at ordering. Open Monday through Thursday a wide variety of authentic East Indian Brozinni Pizzeria, which features New 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday through Sunday cooking in a casual, family-friendly

54 SOUTHSIDE setting. Select from chicken, lamb, goat, 323 Market Plaza, Greenwood, (317) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 seafood and vegetarian dishes, along with 300-4330, coffeehousefive.com. p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. 49 N. a sweet selection of desserts. Catering Main St., Franklin, (317) 868-8050, The Columns Ballroom & The Atrium facebook.com/DJsSweetRetreat. available for any event. Open Tuesday Banquet and Conference Center through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Columns, a Victorian-style ballroom, Don & Dona’s Restaurant and 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to offers full-service, on-site catering Established in 1986, Don & Dona’s has had 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday in the restored historic ballroom or three owners and is proudly family-owned and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 at your location of choice. The venue and operated. At this community staple to 10 p.m. 7415 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, can accommodate up to 225 guests. you’ll find home-style breakfast, lunch (317) 888-2600, clayovenindy.com. Established in 1998, the full-service and the occasional dinner. Craft your own Atrium hosts 50 to 800 guests. Family- breakfast or opt for the fried biscuits, eat Cheddars Scratch Kitchen owned and operated facilities offer elegant your fill, then stick around for lunch. The If you’re looking for comfort food, the accommodations and service for any menu for later meals includes burgers, Greenwood location of the national chain special event. The Columns Ballroom: 230 Reubens, patty melts and double decker might be the right direction for you. Pot W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 887-6631. BLTs. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m. pies, pasta, country-fried steak, meatloaf The Atrium Banquet & Conference Center: to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 3143 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis, draped with tomato glaze, yes, it’s all here. 188 W. Jefferson St., Franklin. (317) 474- (317) 782-4467, theatriuminc.com. 7611, facebook.com/dondonasfranklin. And if you want lighter options that aren’t boring, try the lemon pepper chicken or Court Street CafE Edelweiss Restaurant grilled tilapia and shrimp with mango Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Casual, family-friendly restaurant is salsa. Signature dishes include New Orleans the popular Court Street Cafe features owned and operated by the German pasta, Santa Fe spinach dip and honey an extensive, budget-friendly menu that American Klub of Indianapolis. butter croissants. Open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. includes comfort foods (homemade Traditional American and German Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11:30 soups, burgers and home-style meatloaf fare and brews are featured and include p.m. Friday and Saturday. 5151 Noggle Way, platter) along with sliders, flatbreads, an all-you-can-eat Wednesday night salads and appetizers. Try a Court Street Indianapolis. (317) 807-0248, cheddars.com. buffet. Outdoor patio for fair weather Favorite and wrap it up with a dessert. A dining; takeout and catering available. Cliff’s Bar & Grill special menu for private dinner parties Lederhosen not required. Restaurant Hometown gathering spot with casual is available for 20 to 50 guests. Delivery open Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 9 atmosphere and a cool bar draws folks and carryout available. Open Monday p.m. 8602 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, of all ages for lunch, dinner and great through Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday (317) 888-6940, indianapolisgak.com. service. Grab a half-pound cheeseburger 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 39 E. Court St., Franklin, or toss down a cold beer and sing karaoke (317) 739-0208, courtstcafe.com. El Abuelo Whiteland restaurant serves authentic each Friday night. Live entertainment Crowbar Inn Restaurant & Lounge Saturday nights throughout winter. Open Mexican food for lunch and dinner. Duck in to Crowbar Inn Restaurant & Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to Traditional dishes — burritos, enchiladas Lounge for family fare that includes 10 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to midnight, and vegetarian options — are on the pizza, wings, pork tenderloin sandwiches, Friday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday 10 menu, along with desserts and drinks spaghetti, daily lunch, dinner and drink a.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. that include margaritas, tequila, cocktails, specials, and I Love Friday Night Prime 113 E. Main Cross, Edinburgh, (812) beer and wine. Prompt service and great Rib. Stay for a beer and a round or two 526-5687, facebook.com/cliffs.bar.5. prices, with takeout available. Open 11 of karaoke on Thursday. Open Monday a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Coffeehouse Five through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 989 U.S. 31, Coffeehouse Five is more than a place Sunday noon to 11 p.m. 209 S. State Road Whiteland, (317) 535-1508, on Facebook @ to relax, meet friends and grab a cup of 135, Trafalgar, (317) 878-4030, on Facebook El Abuelo. organic, house-roasted java. It’s also a @ Crowbar Inn Restaurant Lounge. El Beso Mexican Restaurant & Bar place where profits from each espresso, DJ’s Sweet Retreat smoothie, sandwich and muffin help Tex-Mex restaurant serving lunch, dinner Using many of her great-great- to provide free marital and addictions and drinks in a fun, family environment. grandmother’s recipes, owner Darla Jo counseling for community members. Menu items range from salads, seafood Parker has been bringing sweetness to Merchandise and fair-trade coffees for and sizzling fajitas to authentic Mexican downtown Franklin for nearly three home brewing available for purchase. favorites, veggie combos and pork, beef years. Custom orders are available, along Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. and chicken entrées. Extensive luncheon with specialty and holiday cookies, to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1 menu served until 3 p.m. weekdays. cakes, cupcakes, muffins, brownies and p.m. Worship service 5 p.m. Sunday. Drink options include draft, domestic more. Open Wednesday and Thursday and Mexican beer, margaritas and

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Gigi’s Sugar Shack Cafe Ella’s Frozen Yogurt + Ella’s Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shop Locally owned and operated, the faith-based venues focus on customer satisfaction. Frozen yogurt — 8- or 12-ounce cups or weighed — includes a variety of toppings. Sweet and unique treats at the Candy Shop include Albanese Gummies, made in Merrillville, and favorites from your past. Rent on- site party or meeting space or select your location. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Extended summer hours. 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite W, Indianapolis, (317) 801-0055 and 520 N. State Road 135, Suite A, Greenwood, (317) 985-3232, ellasfrozenyogurt.com. Flap-Jacks Pancake House Serving the community for 70 years, this casual, family-friendly restaurant is renowned for breakfasts served all day. In addition to flapjacks, waffles, French toast and omelets, the eatery offers a luncheon menu, served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dinner menu includes old-fashioned favorites such as country meatloaf, beef Manhattan and lasagna. Open Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2991 Fulmer Drive, Bargersville, (317) 458-0345, flapjackshouse.com. Flashbacks Family Bar & Grille wine. Open Sunday through Thursday years, family-friendly El Pueblo has a Pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday loyal group of regulars who enjoy house burgers, wraps and dinner entrees — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2993 S. Grove Blvd., specialties and traditional Mexican including beer-battered fish and chips Bargersville, (317) 535-3355, on Facebook cuisine — quesadillas, tostadas, tacos and and an 8-ounce sirloin — are served @ El Beso Mexican Restaurant. combination dinners. Weather permitting, for lunch and dinner at Flashbacks, a dine al fresco. Takeout, delivery and popular hangout for local regulars. Online El Meson catering available. Open Sunday through ordering and catering available. Open at Maybe you want to head to this cheery Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and 11 a.m. Monday through Sunday. 6835 location of the small local chain for taco Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 1904 E. Southport Road, Suite E, Indianapolis, Tuesday. But why not think creatively Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 736- (317) 215-4109, flashbacksbarandgrille.com. and go for torta Tuesday, fajita Friday or 4144, on Facebook @ Franklin El Pueblo. chimichanga Wednesday (hey, we tried). The Flying Cupcake With its bright décor and fun atmosphere, El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant & Bar Have your cupcake and eat it, too, you can go loco with its pollo. Ever Enjoy the food, atmosphere and adult from the array of artful edibles offered daring, El Meson features on its dessert night life at this Greenwood restaurant. by this Greenwood bakery. Regular, menu not only fried ice cream but also Menu lists appetizers and salads, filled and vegan cupcakes are available, fried cheesecake. Open 11 a.m. to 10 vegetarian combinations, specialties, à la along with cakes, cookies, brownies p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. carte items and daily bar-drink specials. and bars. Gluten-free options. Services to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2522 Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. include special events, on-site private E. County Line Road, Indianapolis. (317) to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., cupcake parties, cupcake truck rental 851-8113, elmesonmexicanrestaurant.com. Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 3113 and shipping. Bakery hours Monday W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant 883-0379, on Facebook @ El Rodeo. Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 Serving the Franklin community for 14 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., 789 N. U.S.

56 SOUTHSIDE 31 at Fry Road, Suite D, Greenwood, (317) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, along with specialty and build-your-own 396-2696, theflyingcupcakebakery.com. on-site party space available Sunday. pizza, feature hand-tossed crusts, salads, 377 E. Jefferson St., Suite B, Franklin, sandwiches and pasta. Takeout available. Four Seasons Family Restaurant (317) 868-8888, gigissugarshack.com. Call for catering, private parties, special Four Seasons for three meals. For events or free delivery. Open Monday 4:30 breakfast, signature dishes include Gold Coffee Pancake House to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 11 crepes, fried biscuits and a variety of Look familiar? This pancake house a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 skillets. Stick around for lunch or dinner shares a space with Gaucho’s Brazilian a.m. to midnight, Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 and opt for a mushroom burger, which Steakhouse, but you won’t find the p.m. 18 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) features sauteed mushrooms and Swiss meat-heavy full Rodizio here. Instead, 739-3900 and 1642 Olive Branch Parke cheese, served on a toasted bun. Feeling you’ll find breakfast classics: pancakes, Lane, Greenwood, greekspizzatapproom. like some French fare? Try the L’Italia, crepes, waffles, omelets, skillets and com, on Facebook @ Greeks Franklin. La Francaise, La Grecque and more, all some sandwiches and burgers thrown served on a croissant rather than a bun. in for good measure. Create your own Green Ginger Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 omelet or opt for signature dishes like A relative newcomer to the southside scene, p.m. Monday through Saturday. 1140 N. the Chilaquiles breakfast, featuring Green Ginger has captured rave reviews for State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 859- corn tortilla chips cooked with green high-quality Asian cuisine served in a cozy, 1985, facebook.com/fourseasonssouth. sauce, jack cheese, two eggs, chorizo intimate setting. Try the crab rolls, chicken and sour cream. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. soba noodles or mackerel, or select from a Friends Diner daily. 8810 S. Emerson Ave. Greenwood. dinner box or among non-seafood options. True to its name, this local diner is just (317) 851-8614, goldcoffee-indy.com. Beer and wine available. Takeout offered; that: friendly. It’s also a good spot to wheelchair accessible. Open Monday stop in for a quick breakfast, lunch or Great American Grill at the Hilton through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. dinner. Menus for each mealtime include Garden Inn, Indianapolis South/Green- (closed 3-4:30 p.m.), Friday and Saturday tried-and-true favorites: Chicken and wood 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 to 9 p.m. 1675 dumplings, grilled ham and meatloaf Hilton Garden Inn’s restaurant serves Smith Valley Road, Suite E1, Greenwood, rank among their signature dishes. Open freshly prepared breakfasts and (317) 743-8287, greengingergreenwood.com. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, nightly dinner specials. A full menu 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. features appetizers, homemade soups, Grill Bar 989 U.S. 31, Whiteland. (317) 530-2254, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast Cooked to order burgers — with or facebook.com/friendsdinerindiana. hours 6 to 10 a.m. weekdays, 7 to 11 without cheese — have earned the Grill a.m. weekends. Dinner served 5 to 9 honors on the “Indy A List.” Grilled and Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5 to breaded tenderloin and friendly staff are OK, this probably isn’t the best place to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 5255 also reasons locals hang out at the bar. take a vegetarian. Open during the dinner Noggle Way, Greenwood, (317) 888- Catch Taco Tuesdays, wings on Thursday hours only, this restaurant doubles as Gold 4814, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com. night, weekly live music and monthly Coffee Pancake House. Gaucho’s offers a karaoke. Also enjoy daily drink specials. hefty selection of meats: sausage, chicken Great Wall Open Monday through Saturday at 11 and steak as well as a salad bar. Open 4 to 9 Great Wall’s extensive menu includes all a.m. 138 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) p.m. Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through of your favorite Chinese food offerings. 738-9936, on Facebook @ The-Grill-Bar. Friday, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. 8810 S. Scroll through the dense three-page Emerson Ave., Greenwood. (317) 300-1306. menu to find crab Rangoon, egg drop The Healthy Food Cafe soup, fried rice and all the usual Wraps. Salads. Organic stir grill bowls. Gigi’s Sugar Shack cafe suspects. You’ll also find Cantonese If those options didn’t get you jazzed, Sweet treats and country-style cooking dishes – including lemon chicken, how about triple tacos, grilled flatbread are hallmarks at Gigi’s, a family-owned shrimp with cashew nuts and wonton pizzas and quesadillas? Whatever your and operated restaurant and bakery. – and hot and spicy Szechuan dishes. healthful pleasure is, it’s on this menu. Breakfast, served all day, means comfort Open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, All The Healthy Food Café’s offerings food ranging from buttermilk pancakes, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through walk on the lighter side, with keto, paleo French toast and breakfast burritos Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and vegan options in the mix. Signature to Hannah’s Hoosier Benedict. Lunch and Saturday. 1840 Northwood Plaza, dishes include vegan barbecue jerk tofu features wraps, salads, sandwiches and Franklin. (317) 736-5538, on Facebook triple tacos, grass-fed steak quesadillas soup of the day, along with daily lunch @ Great Wall Chinese Restaurant. and the keto paleo champion, that is, a specials. Assist someone in need by salad featuring grilled chicken, smoked bidding on a cake or pie. Weekly raffle Greek’s Pizzeria and Tapp Room natural bacon, sliced turkey breast, sliced proceeds buy a warm meal through the Greek’s Pizzeria and Tapp Room’s ham with spinach and low-carb dressing. Soup for the Soul program. Open Monday locations are friendly, family-owned Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through through Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday destinations and an Indiana franchise Saturday. 8028 Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. and after hours by appointment. Delivery that dates to 1969. Daily menu specials, (317) 476-2361, thehealthyfoodcafe.com.

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Hoosier Cupboard Candy & Snacks soups and salads, don buri, fried rice p.m. to close (generally 2 a.m. or later). 90 Offering more than 500 varieties of and noodles, teriyaki and sushi and E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 738-5350, on chocolates and candies — including sashimi deluxe are reasons that locals Facebook @ Jefferson Street Pub Franklin. nostalgic kinds — this popular venue choose Ichiban. Luncheon specials, conveys the real meaning of sweet party platters and bento boxes are also Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza somethings. Family-owned and operated on the menu, along with select wine and Offerings include specialty pizzas in and located in a historic train station that beer. Enjoy happy hour roll special 5 10-, 12- and 16-inch sizes, and a variety displays memorabilia from the Franklin to 7 p.m. Monday (dine in only). Open of toppings ranging from meatballs to Railroad, the venue also showcases Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to scrambled eggs. Or build your own with chocolate-dipped goodies, truffles, 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and homemade sauce and toppings. Enjoy lollipops, gummies and jelly beans. And Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to starters, salads, sandwiches and desserts, that’s just for starters. Grab a glass-bottled 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 along with wine, draft or bottled beer, soda or select from nearly two dozen to 9 p.m. 8265 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, many from Hoosier breweries. Gluten- flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Sugar- (317) 883-1888, ichiban31.com. free options. Lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays include slice-of-the-day free varieties and seasonal specialties The JC Crab available. Open Monday through Saturday and premium slices. Takeout and delivery. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Have a seafood boil without the trip Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 370 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 346- to the East Coast. At JC, you’ll find a 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 0680, hoosiercupboardcandy.weebly.com. wide selection of seafood, including the 10:30 p.m. 401 Market Plaza, Greenwood, eponymous crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, (317) 883-8993, jockamopizza.com. House of Thai/ThaiTanium calamari and catfish, along with some House of Thai offers traditional Thai chicken for the people who just can’t do Johnson’s BBQ Shack cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Here, seafood (you’re missing out!). The JC Crab If you’re looking for slow and low-heat you’ll find a vast menu with appetizers, also has a basic beer and wine menu, as smoked meats, enhanced with a local entrées, soups and salads. Whether well as an array of sushi, sashimi and shag bark hickory wood and apple wood you’re trying the Mussamun curry – temaki. Open 1 to 10 p.m. Monday through rub, you’ve come to the right place. Years with coconut milk, potatoes, pineapple, Thursday, 1 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and of experience contribute to pulled pork carrots, onions and peanuts, or the pad Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. 7327 or chicken, beef brisket, boneless pork prik khing – stir-fried meat with bell S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis. (317) 851-8986. chop and variations of all beef hot dogs. Or try a full or half-rack of ribs. Nachos peppers and green beans in curry paste, Jack’s Pizza it’s sure to be a taste adventure. Don’t and tacos are also available, along with overlook House of Thai’s wine list or Operating from three Greenwood savory sides and party packs that serve its sister restaurant, ThaiTanium, on locations, Jack’s has been serving Indy’s from three to six. Takeout and catering Indianapolis’ Mass. Ave. House of Thai is southside for 30 years. Order 10-, 14-, available, in addition to food trucks open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. 16- and 18-inch pizzas and select from for special events. Open Monday 4 to to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through more than a dozen toppings, or choose a 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 11 Thursday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 premium topping with white meat grilled a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. chicken. Jack’s also offers sandwiches, 82 South Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 275 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. breads, salads, hot wings, boneless chicken 458-4660, johnsonsbbqshack.com. (317) 889-0886, indyhouseofthai.com. bites, dessert and soft drinks. Order online and take out or call for delivery. Open Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse House of Tokyo Monday through Thursday 4 to 11 p.m., and Sushi Bar Owners Hai and Den Duong welcome Friday 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 3 p.m. Half the fun is in watching the hibachi guests with a menu focusing on appetizers, to midnight. Sunday (spring/summer) 3 chef prepare steak, chicken and seafood at sushi, maki and sashimi. Lunch and to 10 p.m., (fall/winter) noon to 10 p.m. your table, or in bellying up to the sushi dinners are offered, along with house Locations: 2801 Fairview Place, Suite G, bar for raw or cooked fish. The other half specials and a children’s menu. Hibachi Greenwood/Center Grove, (317) 885-1344; is in savoring the flavor. Hibachi lunch or grill tables seat eight with a party grill 8069 S. Madison Ave., Southport/Beech dinner features chicken, steak, veggie or table for up to 20. Open daily for lunch Grove (317) 887-1344; 707 S. Madison Ave., seafood. Enjoy a Kabuto dinner special 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. Suite D, Whiteland/New Whiteland, (317) of lobster, filet mignon and shrimp or Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. 882-4600, jackspizzagreenwood.com. scallop. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. seven days a week. Dinner hours Monday Friday and Saturday. 172 Melody Lane Jefferson Street Pub Shopping Center, Unit A1, Greenwood, through Thursday 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday (317) 889-6037, houseoftokyo.net. Franklin’s hometown bar since 1998, the and Saturday 4 to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 downtown pub offers music, beer, pizza, to 9:30 p.m. 8719 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, Ichiban Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine burgers and more. Open Monday 4 to 10 (317) 887-6000, indykabuto.com. A wide array of appetizers, anchored p.m., Tuesday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday by Cher’s Specialties and enhanced by 4 to 11 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 4

58 SOUTHSIDE Kacey’s Pizza Spot of the same name — serves authentic Friday and Saturday 4 to 10 p.m. 201 N. This down-home family restaurant is Japanese cuisine. Lunch specials, available Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-0487. now celebrating its 40th year serving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, include sushi bar lunch and The Legendary Kitchen at the Whiteland community. Nostalgia The Legends Golf Club — including 5-cent bottles of Coca- maki lunch special, with a lineup of two Cola — fills the eatery; sandwiches and dozen options, each served with miso For dinner with a view, you’ll find The pasta options fill the menu, along with soup or green salad. Dinner selections Legendary Kitchen, overlooking the golf specialty pizza, soup and salad. Open include special (cooked) rolls, sushi or course at The Legends Golf Club, well Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 sashimi à la carte, sushi bar entrée, maki above par. In addition to on-site dining p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and temaki hand rolls (raw or cooked), and catering service, the restaurant has a 4 to 10 p.m., Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. 89 N. kitchen entrée and hibachi dinner. Open food truck that operates at food festivals U.S. 31, Whiteland, (317) 535-5525 or Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to throughout central Indiana and at private (317) 535-5515, kaceyspizzaspot.com. 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. holiday and special events. The Legacy to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1251 Bar & Grill is open each spring through Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café N. U.S. 31, Unit P210, Greenwood, (317) the late golf season. Open Friday 11 a.m. Whether a premier custom cake, full- 360-6060, kumoatgreenwood.com. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to sized or mini cupcakes, cookies, breads, 6 p.m. 2555 N. Hurricane Road, Franklin, gourmet chocolates or specialty items La Cocina Mexican (317) 736-8186, thelegendsgolfclub.com. Restaurant are on your list, you can count on Kim’s Lincoln Square Pancake House Kakery. Serving the community since Meeting your friends at this friendly 2010, Kim’s also offers breakfast, lunch Franklin joint wouldn’t be a bad way Family owned and operated since 1989, and coffee, with gluten- and dairy-free to spend an afternoon or an evening. this casual diner serves breakfasts that menu options. Open Tuesday through Specialties include Steak Toluqueno will start your day off right every day Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday and the Parrillada Grande Mexicana of the week. For lunch, the eatery offers 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to for two, with steak, chicken, shrimp, burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and 5 p.m. 5452 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, carnitas and chorizo, grilled with melts. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days (317) 784-5253, kimskbc.com. onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Open a week. 8041 Madison Ave., Greenwood, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through (317) 534-0001, eatatlincolnsquare.com. Kimu Asian Restaurant Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lindo Mexico Vietnamese, Japanese and authentic Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burmese cuisine are specialties of this Sunday. 2797 N. Morton St., Franklin. Brightly colored, this festive spot offers restaurant. Try the Japanese ramen (317) 346-0717, lacocina-franklin.com burritos, tacos, chips and salsa and noodles, stir-fried pork with pickled three-drink margarita flights, so you mango or Kimu Special Soup. Open La Rosa Mexican Restaurant can sample Lindo Mexico’s sweet flavors Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 Friendly and efficient wait staff, by the glass. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. 1280 N. U.S. consistently good food and margaritas Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 31, Suite U, Greenwood, (317) 893-2221, are just some of the reasons La Rosa’s is p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Facebook @ Kimu-Asian-Restaurant. a favorite go-to for southsiders. Lunch to 9 p.m. Sunday. 997 E. County Line and dinner options include traditional Road, Greenwood. (317) 859-1336. Kumo Japanese Steak House Mexican dishes, along with seafood, Long’s Bakery Recognized for high quality ingredients specialty steaks and chicken and and modern interpretations of classic vegetarian plates. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carl and Mildred Long’s family-owned dishes, Kumo’s is open for lunch and Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 business has been drawing crowds for dinner. The luncheon menu features a p.m. Friday and Saturday. 50 N. State Road doughnuts since the mid-1950s with sushi bar, bento box and hibachi lunch, 135, Suite A, Bargersville, (317) 458-0287. yeast, iced, round or long-john varieties. while an all-day menu has dishes ranging Brownies, cream puffs, cookies, cakes, from appetizers, sushi, special maki and La Trattoria Restaurant pies and pastries are also part of Long’s a hibachi dinner. Takeout and catering Family-owned operation serves authentic baked-daily goodies. Bulk orders welcome; available, along with online ordering. Italian cuisine in a restored historic all sales cash only. 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. home, providing a cozy, comfortable seven days a week. 2301 E. Southport to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to environment. Customers rate steak Road, Indianapolis, (317) 783-1442. selections the area’s best, with thumbs 10:30 p.m. 1051 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, Lotus Garden Restaurant (317) 736-5838, kumofranklin.com. up to the chicken with penne pasta and vodka sauce and pasta with Locally owned and operated for more than Kumo Japanese Steak House creamy Alfredo sauce. Does not accept 45 years, Lotus Garden offers Chinese Located in Greenwood Park Mall, Kumo reservations; carryout available. Open and American food and a full bar menu. — not affiliated with the Franklin venue Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., The Tam brothers present an upscale,

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SOUTHSIDE 59 Food + Drink Noodling Around Whatever the format, they’re tasty anytime

Whether they’re stir-fried, deep fried or boiled, there’s something about noodles that always delights us. Although the traditional flour-and-egg pasta might be the first noodle to pop into your noodle, remember that noodles can also be made from rice flour or mung bean starch. A versatile food, they are used in a variety of ways: cold, hot, in salads, soups, as main or side dishes. Here, four noodle dishes from in and around the southside of Indianapolis.

By Sara McAninch Yum Wun Sen with Shrimp Photography by stacy able at House of Thai

60 SOUTHSIDE Vito Provolone’s Italian Restaurant garlic, white wine, clam juice, clam stock, red pepper and sea clams. While the menu touts linguine and clam sauce this as spicy fare, you can ask your server for 8031 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, (317) 888-1112, vitoprovolone.com less red pepper if you prefer a milder meal. With the merger of noodles, clams and sauce » Starting its life as a Pasquale’s Pizza, Vito you’re looking at just over a pound of food to Provolone’s slowly evolved from a gourmet pizza satisfy your Italian craving. shop to what it is today: a fine dining Italian If clams aren’t your thing, then any of the restaurant complete with white tablecloths and pasta dishes with a red or Alfredo sauce are linen napkins. While both restaurants belong sure to please. The original red sauce recipe to the same family, Vito’s offers “a potpourri of comes from DeCamp’s mom; it has an authentic different Italian dishes,” according to founder American-Italian flavor. The Alfredo sauce and owner Jim DeCamp Jr. contains triple the Parmesan cheese than what Every dish is unique, and several have you’d typically get anywhere else. changed over time based on feedback from The extensive wine menu features several customers, but one of the classics is the options that go great with the menu, including linguine and clam sauce. It starts with a the Riserva Ducale Chianti, DeCamp’s generous portion of linguine noodles. Next recommended accompaniment to the linguine is the clam sauce, which is a combination of and clam sauce.

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Shallos Antique Restaurant & Brewhaus fettuccine alfredo 8811 Hardegan St., Indianapolis, (317) 882-7997, shallos.com

» Shallos Antique Restaurant & Brewhaus has a menu that includes burgers and steak, chicken and pork entrees. You’ll find several items that are “swamp-style,” that is, a protein of your choice piled high with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, honey mustard, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, American cheese and a homemade Caribbean marinade. Now imagine what they can do with noodles; the restaurant’s fettuccine Alfredo might exceed your wildest dreams. The dish starts with enriched boiled fettuccine noodles, which are blanketed in a basic Alfredo sauce that’s given a special touch: garlic, a proprietary blend of seasonings and extra Parmesan. The result, according to owner Paul Zoellner, is “cheesy creaminess.” While the dish is served with chicken or shrimp, some customers opt to stir in a side of steamed vegetables (a mix of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots). If you’re a fan of fungus, ask your server for a mushroom addition. All options are served with the restaurant’s warm homemade bread topped with butter and garlic. While the food menu is enough to make anyone pop in for a sit down and eat, Shallos is more widely known for its extensive beer menu. Boasting more than 500 distinct types, the restaurant and brew house has more than 400 bottles that are cold and ready to serve at any time along with its 48 beers on tap.

62 SOUTHSIDE Gigi’s Sugar Shack Cafe homemade chicken and noodles

377 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 868-8888, gigissugarshack.com

» Gigi’s Sugar Shack Cafe is more than the sweet treats the name implies. Although the restaurant does offer a wide variety of homemade confections — including cheesecakes, doughnuts, cookies, fruit pies and cakes — you’ll also find full meals on the menu. One of the more popular dishes is the scratch-made chicken and noodles. Starting with egg noodles prepared from flour, eggs and water, the dough then sits for a while before it’s rolled out and cut into thick noodles. The chicken is simmered for several hours in a slow cooker before it’s shredded and added, along with the noodles, to a pot with chicken stock, roux, salt, pepper and a whole stick of butter. The result is “really creamy, down-home like your mom used to make,” says Amber Schall, who co-owns House of Thai the café along with her husband, Greg. One of the first things you’ll yum wun sen notice upon entering Gigi’s Sugar 275 S. State Road 135, Greenwood Shack Cafe is the eclectic decor (317) 889-0886, indyhouseofthai.com and dishes. Each table has a different tablecloth. The dishes » House of Thai offers food with an authentic twist. Sure, it offers the familiar are a combination of family Thai noodle dishes (such as pad thai) that many of us would recognize on a heirlooms from Schall’s mom menu, but it prides itself on freshly made food, so customers can make special and her husband’s grandma requests. You need it gluten or allergy free? No problem. You want your dish (the “Gigi” of the name) and with no spice or extra spicy? Sure thing. donations from customers. One of the many noodle dishes on the menu is Yum Wun Sen, a salad that Gigi’s gives back to its begins with silver noodles, which are made from mung bean starch. These community through its Soup for clear, thin noodles are boiled first and then given a cold-water bath. The final the Soul program. It offers a free product is served at room temperature. warm bowl of homemade soup Once the noodles are prepared, chili paste, chili lime juice sauce, fresh mint to anyone who asks for it. Schall and cilantro are added for flavor. According to House of Thai owner Kanlaya says a lot of people rely on it. Browning, the salad is “going to taste a little bit spicy, sour and hot, which is “We don’t judge anybody who the most common flavor in Thai food.” It is served meatless, but you can opt comes in and asks for it. It makes for chicken, pork or shrimp; Browning recommends shrimp as a tasty addition. us feel good that they use it.”

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Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. 11 a.m. to midnight. 200 S. Emerson Ave., Suite F, Greenwood, (317) 215- 4326, mainstgrillegreenwood.com. Mallow Run Winery The Richardsons’ 600-acre farm draws guests from throughout the state to enjoy fine wines, year-round events and camaraderie on the family’s 8-acre vineyard. Take a leisurely stroll through the vineyard, visit the tasting room in the hayloft of the barn and sip varietals grown from American and French hybrid grapes. Premium beef, raised on the Johnson County farm, can also be purchased. The bucolic setting offers food, wine and live music Saturday evenings May 25 through Sept. 22 at the annual Picnic Concert Series. Open noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, (317) 422-1556, mallowrun.com. Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican fare — nachos, fajitas, and create-your-own dinner combos — are hallmarks of Margarita’s, now serving the southside from two Greenwood locations. House specials include steaks and fajitas, and the bars offer a wide selection of tequila, along with beer and libations. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 59) 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. casual setting for fine dining or a Chinese Main & Madison Café Special lunch pricing 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., buffet, with menu items that include Located just north of the courthouse along with a full dinner menu; takeout a wide selection of appetizers, soups, in Franklin, Main & Madison serves available. 1675 W. Smith Valley Road, vegetarian and traditional Chinese and pastries, including sugar cookies, ham Greenwood, (317) 859-4500; 7763 S. U.S. American dishes. Open Sunday through and cheddar scones and croissants, mini 31, Greenwood Place Shopping Center, Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and pies, sandwiches with local ingredients (317) 859-1009, margaritasindy.us. Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch served and coffees. Open 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, daily. 100 N. Main St., Franklin. (317) MashCraft Brewing Co. dinner specials served daily. Relax in the 736-6246, facebook.com/100northmain/ Welcome to the home of ales and lagers Tropical Lounge and enjoy karaoke 8 to hand-crafted by head brewer Andrew 11:30 p.m. Fridays. Takeout available. Main St. Grille Castner. Order carryout brews to 49 W. Mercator Drive, Greenwood, (317) From starters through soups, salads, take home or stay for live, local music 881-5531, lotusgreenwoodsouth.com. sandwiches, specialty burgers, wood-fired beginning at 7 p.m. each Thursday and pizzas and entrées, Main St. Grille offers Greenwood Fast Fridays 4 to 10 p.m., as Luca Pizza Di Roma more than menu items. The family-owned you enjoy snacks, wines and exclusive This chain eatery serves New York- venue welcomes guests with friendly beers. Private event room and food style pizza daily. Here, find pizza by wait staff and quality products from truck available. Open Monday through the slice, lasagna, calzones, cheesecake local sources. Pizza dough, sausage and Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m., Thursday 4 to and cannoli. Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. sauce (and soups) are homemade. Daily 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to daily. 250 State Road 135, Greenwood, drink specials include locally crafted 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m., 1140 N. (317) 888-5822, and open 9 a.m. to 9 beers, bottle imports, and wine and State Road 135, Suite M, Greenwood, p.m. at Greenwood Park Mall location, craft flights. Sunday through Thursday (317) 215-4578, mashcraftbrews.com. 1251 N. U.S. 31, (317) 882-4764. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday

64 SOUTHSIDE Metro Diner cranberries, house-made croutons and p.m., Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. Carryout available. Metro prepares traditional American made-from-scratch sherry vinaigrette. 997 E. County Line Road, Greenwood, (317) food, served for breakfast, brunch and Also look for spicy shrimp pizza, six 888-3535, theoriginalpasquales.com. dinner. Breakfast favorites include fried cheese pimiento with bacon macaroni chicken and waffles, along with griddle and cheese, and finish it off with a slice Pho Lai Restaurant greats and omelets and platters. You of the six-layer strawberry cake. Open Pho Lai offers sushi, pho and Asian fusion can’t go wrong with a meatloaf or hot 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through cuisine, along with Vietnamese, Burmese, chicken plate, half-pound Angus burger Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Chinese and Thai dishes. Menu items or Big Bern’s pork tenderloin sandwich. Saturday. 1279 N. Emerson Ave. No. 1, are prepared with fresh ingredients and Open Sunday through Thursday 7 a.m. Greenwood. (317) 882-2300, newks.com. artfully presented. Select from among an to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. array of rolls, fried rice and vegetables and to 9 p.m. 7225 U.S. 31, Indianapolis Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. soups. Breakfast menu includes spring (317) 285-0149, metrodiner.com. This brewpub showcases a family section, rolls, pakoda and samosa. Open 11 a.m. to two bars, a small banquet facility, alfresco 9 p.m. seven days a week. 1000 N. Madison Mi Mi Asian Restaurant dining and a local vibe. Open for lunch Ave., Suite B, Greenwood (317) 641-7479, Plenty of Midwesterners haven’t been and dinner seven days a week, the venue on Facebook @ Pho-Lai-Restaurant. exposed yet to Burmese food. If you’d is renowned for hand-crafted ales and a unique nouveau-American menu. Try Pico D’Gallo Mexican like to try it, look no further than Mi Mi. Restaurant & Cantina Influenced by Chinese, Thai and Indian mesquite-smoked ribs, Claus’ sausage cuisines, Burmese food has a flavor all its sampler, sesame filet or the shrimp wrap. Enjoy Tex-Mex favorites in a cheery own. Here, try the hot pot, the pineapple Burgers and pizza are also available, along setting. Try seafood enchiladas, tacos and shrimp fried rice, the fish soup and the with weekend dinner specials. Takeout margaritas, and top them off with a slice seafood curry. Warm up with Burmese available. Open Monday through Thursday of chocolate peanut butter pie. Lunch, hot tea as you take in a new experience. 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday served until 3 p.m. weekdays, includes Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 8055 Madison 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 nearly three dozen choices. Open Monday Ave., Indianapolis. (317) 893-2751. p.m. 50 N. Airport Parkway, Greenwood, through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., (317) 887-2287, oakenbarrel.com. Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 Mucky Duck Pub p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 226 S. Casual south Indy pub serves lunch, Pasquale’s Pizza State Road 135, Bargersville, (317) 422- dinner, drinks and fun. Applause for Established in Cincinnati more than 8226, on Facebook @ Picodgallo135. the Philly cheese steak and grilled 60 years ago, Pasquale’s first opened turkey and Swiss on sourdough. Live on Greenwood’s Madison Avenue in Pizza King Express entertainment and dancing on Saturday. 1974. The restaurant is renowned for its Can you ever go wrong with pizza? The Takeout and seasonal dining on the stromboli steak sandwich, a customer answer is: No. You cannot. Pizza King patio. Open 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday favorite. Menu items include specialty Express features your favorite savory pies, through Sunday. 4425 Southport Crossings pizza, 8-inch oven-baked sandwiches, then adds unexpected toppings, such as Way, Indianapolis (317) 887-3825, on breads, pasta, salad and soups. Takeout ranch dressing, Sriracha ranch dressing, and Facebook @ Mucky Duck Pub Indy. includes a stromboli kit to make at home. chicken, for surprising twists on old favorites. Restaurant hours Sunday through Thursday The Whiteland Pizza King Express is locally Mumbai Grill 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday owned and operated by lifelong friends. Mumbai Grill offers Indian and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet 30 U.S. 31, Whiteland. (317) 736-5464, Pakistani entrées based on chicken, Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 facebook.com/pizzakingexpresswhiteland. goat and lamb. Extensive selections of tandoori, vegetarian and non- vegetarian dishes, along with menu specials and a dish of the day. Open “Best fresh cut meats in town” Tuesday through Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Available by the pound or in bulk Beef Sides • Beef Hinds • Meat Bundles 916 E. Main St., No. 203, Greenwood, • BBQ Hogs • Meat Processing (317) 882-3333, mumbaigrillindy.com. Catering for all budgets! Newk’s Eatery Weddings Lunches Receptions Company Picnics This regional chain features an Banquets Open Houses approachable menu of salads, sandwiches, Parties Business Meetings pizzas, soups, macaroni and cheese and desserts. You’ll find Newk’s favorite salad: sliced flame-grilled chicken breast, Arcadian mixed greens, Meats & Catering crumbled gorgonzola cheese, sliced 317-881-9300 www.cateringbyarchers.com Hours: T-F 9-6; Sat 9-4; Closed Sun & Mon grapes, artichoke hearts, pecans, dried 259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN

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Puerto Vallarta Mexican Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant It’s always party time at Puerto Vallarta, a kid-friendly, family-owned establishment serving authentic Mexican dishes and sides. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 893 E. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 865-6100, on Facebook @ Puerto-Vallarta. Revery Locally owned restaurant in Old Greenwood serves locally and regionally sourced Indiana craft beers, produce, livestock and wild game. Enjoy dinner and Sunday brunch in the relaxed, upscale environment from an ever-changing menu of tasty, fresh and carefully crafted ingredients. The bar offers a top-notch drink menu, hand-picked bourbon and an exceptional whiskey selection that includes nearly a dozen special bottled- in-bond selections. Reservations online or by phone. Lunch Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Tuesday through Thursday 4:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4:30 to 11 p.m., Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bar is open Tuesday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and during Sunday brunch. 299 W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 215-4164, reverygreenwood.com. Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza Located in downtown Franklin, Richard’s has been serving great food and spirits or fillers. In the mood for a larger meal? Sassafras Lunch & Tea Room since 2004, initially specializing in seafood Try a super sampler or lumberjack pack Whether they’re celebrating a special and steak. In 2009, owners Richard and from the value menu. Then select from occasion or just enjoying a spot of tea, Meg Goss introduced wood-fired pizza in among six secret sauces. Roscoe’s has three diners prefer tea time at Sassafras Lunch & a venue that allows patrons to watch pizza southside locations. Open Monday through Tea Room. English tea time after 2:30 p.m. being made. Brick Oven Pizza also offers Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday Monday through Saturday; reservations pastas, salads, specialty pizzas, calzones, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all locations. 642 S. required. Select Princess or Duchess Tea, desserts and a full bar showcasing locally Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-0043; each offering tea, scones, sandwiches and crafted beers and fine wines, along with 912 N. Morton St., Franklin, (317) 494- treats. The luncheon menu draws from build your own dishes. Catering available, 6173; 260 Southbridge St., Mooresville, long-established standards that include seasonal alfresco dining in a garden (317) 245-6028, roscoestacos.com. Monte Cristo sandwiches, chicken salad patio. Open Tuesday through Thursday and homemade chicken velvet soup. 5 to 9 p.m., Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant Desserts are also available. The venue hosts 4 to 9 p.m. 229 S. Main St., Franklin, Fans of Rosita’s say it’s the real deal for weddings, parties, special and corporate (317) 738-3300, richardskitchen.com. Mexican cuisine: regular margarita events. 229 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, specials, specialty chicken and steak, (317) 888-8449, sassafrastearoom.com. Roscoe’s Tacos seafood, and all the classics, including Roscoe’s recipes are strictly from south freshly made guacamole. Order online; Shale Creek Brewing Co. of the border. But the menu names — takeout available. Open 10 a.m. to 9:30 Welcome to Franklin’s hometown John Henry Bean Burrito, Chicken Paul p.m. seven days a week. 8908 Saint brewery, established in 2013. Enjoy Bunyan Taco and Butch Cassidy Taco Peter St., Indianapolis, (317) 215-4656, house brews and cocktails. Belly up — announce they’re all-American meals. rositasmexicanrestaurant.eat24hour.com. to select menu items from Triple Play Chili meat is lean beef chuck, without soy BBQ, which shares the downtown space.

66 SOUTHSIDE Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and Blackberry Lemonade or the Smoked uppity,” Greenwood’s oldest coffee entrées featured. Live music on weekends. Maple Old-Fashioned. Open 11 a.m. to shop serves locally roasted coffee along Open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 10 2 a.m. daily. 780 U.S. 31, Greenwood. with good vibes and a mellow, retro p.m., Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday (317) 859-6499, smokeybones.com. environment. Now celebrating its 14th 11 a.m. to midnight, Sunday noon to 8 year in business, owners Daniel and p.m. 178 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) South of Chicago Pizza and Italian Beef Toni Carr have developed a following 868-2200, shalecreekbrewing.com. Serving the community from two Indiana that enjoys a wide selection of coffees locations, this popular venue features from locally roasted beans. Strange Shallos Antique Restaurant traditional Chicago deep dish and thin- Brew serves espresso, mochas and chai, & Brewhaus crust pizzas, Italian beef sandwiches and lunch specials and baked goods, vegan Shallos is a purveyor of rare and exotic pasta entrées, along with local craft beers. doughnuts, and cakes and breads made brews, also showcasing made-from-scratch Patio seating, online ordering, carryout with beer mash from Oaken Barrel food items. The vintage restaurant and and delivery. Monday through Thursday Brewing Co. Open Monday through brewhouse boasts imported, bottled, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. micro-brewed and draft beers. Selections p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. 4800 W. include burgers, sandwiches, steaks, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Greenwood location Smith Valley Road, Suite G, Greenwood, chicken dinners, pork chops, fajitas and at Stones Crossing, 2550 S. State Road (317) 881-5282, strangebrewcoffee.com. pasta. A beer museum and antique gallery 135, (317) 534-0424, nobspizza.com. showcase memorabilia from the Hoosier Sushi Club state and beyond. Open Monday through Stacked Pickle Sushi Club’s menu features Asian fare Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday If you’re looking for great food and that includes tempura, rolls and barbecue and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday a fun experience at a neighborhood squid. On weekends, it showcases more 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 8811 Hardegan St., sports bar, consider the Stacked Pickle. unique menu items, such as Dancing Indianapolis, (317) 882-7997, shallos.com. Locally owned and operated by former Yellowtail roll and black pepper tuna, Indianapolis Colts player Gary Brackett, along with a three-page, all-you-can- Small Town Pizza & Sub Co. the casual dining destination offers a wide eat (sushi, rolls and appetizers) menu. Wings, subs and a variety of pizzas fill the range of pub food. Also choose from more Beer and wine are served. Takeout menu at Small Town Pizza & Sub Co., now than a dozen draft beers and top-shelf service available. Open Monday celebrating its 20th anniversary. Three spirits and house wines. Carryout, delivery through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., locations serve the southside, offering and catering available. Greenwood: Open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 specialty pizza in several sizes topped Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m. 8028 S. with a four-cheese Italian blend, salad, a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 Emerson Ave., Suite BB, Indianapolis, pizza rolls and fried pickles. Carry-out a.m. 172 Melody Lane Shopping Center, (317) 497-8097, sushiclubindy.com. and delivery available. Greenwood: Open Greenwood, (317) 300-9462. Southport: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to Taste of China p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 midnight, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 You won’t find anything too daring at p.m., buffet available. 11 Declaration a.m. 7040 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis, Whiteland’s Taste of China, but that’s Drive, Suite S, Greenwood, (317) 887- (317) 884-9024, stackedpickle.com. more than OK. You will find beloved 9988. Franklin: Friday and Saturday 11 staples, including fried wontons, lo a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Thursday Stone Creek Dining Co. mein, egg foo young and shrimp with 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., buffet available. 1940 Innovative cuisine, a friendly ambiance cashew nuts. Order online and have it Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 738- and excellent service are hallmarks of delivered, and you don’t even have to 4477. Trafalgar: Monday through Thursday this upscale, casual dining destination. leave the house for all of your Chinese 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 Select from a comprehensive dinner food favorites. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 menu featuring a range of appetizers Monday to Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. p.m. 106 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar, (317) and entrées, sandwiches, salads, chef’s Sunday. 989 U.S. 31, Whiteland. (317) 878-9988, smalltownpizzaonline.com. favorites and signature dishes. Gluten- 535-5882, tasteofchinawhiteland.com. free dishes, private dining and parties- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill to-go are among several options. Early Taxman Brewery Fiery tastes await you at the Greenwood Bird menu served 4 to 6 p.m. Monday Belgian-inspired artisanal ales and location of this national chain. Start off through Friday only. Open Monday seasonal farm-to-table offerings are the with the fried pickles, barbecue street through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and heart of Bargersville’s Taxman Brewery & tacos, loaded nachos or fried green Saturday 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to Gastropub, located in a restored industrial tomatoes. Move on to wings, burgers or 9 p.m. 911 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, space. The upscale brewery serves local barbecue combos of hand-pulled pork, (317) 889-1200, stonecreekdining.com. ingredients, paired with house-made Texas-style beef brisket or grilled bourbon craft beers. Lunch/dinner options range chicken. Wash it all down with a signature Strange Brew Coffee Shop from braised lamb shank to salads, with cocktail, such as the Smooth Bourbon Described by one patron as “artsy, not sandwiches and frites, mac and mussels

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and appetizers as additional options. For Sunday brunch, draw from menu items that include fried oyster benedict and comfort foods such as biscuits and gravy. Select from beer, bourbon, wines and ciders. The second-floor loft showcases a space that accommodates up to 80 guests. Open Monday 4 to 8 p.m. (growler fills and pints only, no kitchen service), Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with brunch served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kitchen reopens at 4 p.m. for dinner. 13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 458-0210, taxmanbrewing.com. Thai Spice Thai Spice offers more than a dozen lunch menu selections, in entrées primarily based on noodles or fried rice, with a choice of chicken or vegetarian. The dinner menu features appetizers, spicy salads, soup, fish and seafood, curry made with coconut milk, Thai noodles and fried rice and stir-fry entrées. Beverages include hot tea and coffee, soft drinks, coconut juice, beer and wine. Children’s menu available, along with carry-out and catering. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2220 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis, (317) 881-2243, thaispiceindy.com. That Place Bar & Grill For more than 15 years, this place has been billed as an “amusement park for adults.” Taxman Brewery Enjoy liquor, draft and bottled beer, and pub fare such as pizza, wings, nachos and munchies, burgers, specialty sandwiches lobsters and lobster tail. Oh, and blue crab. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and and salads as you watch your favorite team Pick a sauce to top your seafood, choose a 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday. 8028 S. on TV. Or try your hand at shuffleboard, side, and boom, you’ve got boil on. Open Emerson Ave., Suite V, Indianapolis. darts, pool tables, air hockey and more. 4 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; (317) 851-9983, thetailgatebar.com. That Place offers weekly and monthly 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through drink specials, Wednesday night karaoke Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Time Out Bar & Grille and Friday night live entertainment. 2316 E. County Line Road, Greenwood. Time Out, a sports-themed restaurant Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. (317) 997-7468, theboilingtogo.com. and bar, offers burgers, pizza, wings, to 3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight. tenderloin, domestic and imported 8810 S. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, (317) The Tailgate beer and wine. Open Tuesday through 888-7100, thatplacebarandgrill.com. This friendly neighborhood bar features Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday char-grilled burgers and homemade ice noon to midnight. Karaoke 8:30 p.m. The Boiling Southside cream. Want something you don’t get Friday and 6 p.m. Sunday; live music If you’re craving East Coast tastes in a every day? The Tailgate serves funnel 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 1000 Hurricane Midwest setting, The Boiling might have cake fries with your choice of caramel St., Franklin, (317) 736-9400. an answer for what you need. Its menu or chocolate syrup. Open 3 p.m. to includes crawfish, mussels, clams, shrimp, midnight Monday through Wednesday; Tom’s Pancake House snow crab legs, king crab legs, whole 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. Try Tom’s for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

68 SOUTHSIDE Gourmet pancakes, waffles, crepes, French beginning at 11 a.m. 200 N. Madison Ave., with pork, the papaya salad or the special toast and eggs top the menu. Lunch Greenwood, (317) 882-9463, vinovilla.com. tilapia. Feeling less adventurous? Stick includes sandwiches, croissants, wraps and to tried-and-true chef’s specials such as paninis, along with comfort foods: turkey, Which Wich Superior General Tso’s chicken, the sesame chicken beef, pork tenderloin and country-fried Sandwiches or the fried noodles. Open 8:30 a.m. to steak. Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days The Greenwood location of this natural 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a week. 1071 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, chain has vegan and vegetarian and a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; (317) 346-6414, tomspancakehouse.us. gluten-free options, all customized 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.7371 Madison through its- unique ordering process. Ave., Indianapolis. (317) 641-0883. Tomo Japanese Restaurant That is, you get a brown paper bag, which Have a delightful taste of Japan any serves as your order form. Using a marker, Yats day you’d like (except Sunday; they’re you conjure up the sandwich you want. Self-described as “Cajun, Creole and crazy,” closed on Sundays) at Tomo Japanese Wait for your name to be called and this eatery features a rotating daily menu Restaurant in Franklin. With a menu voila! You have a customized sandwich. of seven to 10 dishes that go far beyond featuring tasty, approachable sushi rolls, Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 862 S. jambalaya and étouffée and include an you’ll find plenty of favorites here. Try State Road 135, Suite A, Greenwood. extensive selection of hot sauces and the US 31 sushi roll, with deep-fried spicy (317) 743-8972, whichwich.com. spice additions. Customers order at the tuna, avocado and a house special sauce. counter from a chalkboard menu, and the Tomo also offers noodles and soups. Whit’s Inn Bar and Grill food is up within minutes. Carryout and Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through This locally owned bar and grill serves catering. Open Monday through Saturday Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner with rotating 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 Saturday. 1874 Northwood Plaza, Franklin. daily specials. Menu items include p.m. 1280 N. U.S. 31, Suite W, Greenwood, (317) 494-6367, tomofranklin.com. wings, ham and cheese turkey melts, (317) 865-9971, yatscajuncreole.com. homemade chicken and noodles with Tried & True Alehouse mashed potatoes, and pork tenderloins. Yiayia’s House of The folks at this joint take pride in Join in Honky Tonk Saturday with live Pancakes serving made-from-scratch food as entertainment at noon the first Saturday This restaurant is a fun place to take well as super-cold beer and equally of each month, and karaoke at 8 p.m. the family for home-style breakfast or cool live music. Signature items include each Wednesday. Kick back and enjoy a classic lunch, and a popular meeting chicken-and-waffle “bytes,” Lulu’s cold brew in the beer garden or carry out. destination for friends. Customer favorites Buffalo chicken dip, taco salad made Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. include hash browns, country-fried steak with seasoned tortilla chips and topped 1020 N. U.S. 31, New Whiteland, (317) and almond French toast, all served in with horseradish guacamole, and pub- 535-9511, on Facebook @ WhitsInnBar. generous portions and at reasonable prices. style fish and chips. Open 11 a.m. to Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 The Willard Breakfast specials 7 to 11 a.m., luncheon a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Burgers, signature and build-your-own specials 11 a.m. to close. Breakfast served and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. 2800 pizzas, chicken wings, starters and sides, all day; carryout orders welcome. 1694 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. (317) sandwiches, wraps, burgers and salads W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 888-6800, 530-2706, triedandtruealehouse.com. are mainstays at The Willard, located in on Facebook @ Yiayias Pancakes. a restored 1800s building in downtown Vino Villa Franklin. Proprietors Tony and Emily Yokohama Japanese Cuisine Look to Vino Villa and owners Paul Priola offer lunch specials along with an and Sushi Bar and Laura Jacquin for fine wine, artisan extensive lineup of draft and domestic In addition to lunch and dinner menus, cheeses and a beautiful setting in beers and red and white wines. Dine on the family-owned and operated restaurant downtown Greenwood. The restaurant the veranda or rent the private bar for showcases sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, offers more than 450 wine varietals, 70 special occasions. Takeout available. Open vegetarian dishes, bento dinners, beer, saki gourmet cheeses from around the world, at 11 a.m. seven days a week. 99 N. Main and wine options. Other options include specialty meats and desserts. Second- St., Franklin, (317) 738-9668 (bar) or (317) signature maki at the sushi bar, and nigiri floor Vino Bistro provides private space 738-9991 (carryout), thewillard.com. sushi and sashimi combos. Takeout, for a party or meeting, or just a place to catering and party rooms are available. unwind on comfortable couches. Or dine Yangon Restaurant Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday alfresco on the shaded patio. Enjoy a wine Did you know the Greenwood area has through Friday only. Dinner hours Monday tasting, join the wine club and browse in a large Burmese population? Lucky for through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday 4 to the wine and cheese shop. Open Tuesday Greenwood, as this means the southside 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday 3 to through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., has even more delicious food. At Yangon, 9 p.m. Sushi service ends 30 minutes prior Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., try the samusa (the Burmese send-up of to closing. 67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch served Indian samosas), the kone bong kywa (317) 859-1888, yokohamagreenwood.com.

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Ice Cream of the Crop Get the scoop on beating the heat

By Sara McAninch // Photography by stacy able

No matter the season, the lure of ice cream endures year-round. This list will help you get the dish on these cool southside treats.

Superman Mini-Cone at Scoops & Treasures

70 SOUTHSIDE Cake Batter at Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream 370 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 346-0680, facebook.com/HoosierCupboardCandy

☛ Walking into Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream is an experience in and of itself. Built in 1909, the building used to be a train depot that welcomed passengers and freight. Owners Craig and Kim Smith preserved the history by adding a train museum that contains hundreds of memorabilia. The experience doesn’t end there, though. The shop also offers more than 700 Cold-Brewed Caramocha candy items all sold in bulk; old-fashioned at Scoops & Treasures glass bottles of soda; an assortment of 300 Tracy Road, New Whiteland milk, white and dark chocolate truffles (317) 530-9900, scoopsandtreasures.com displayed in a 120-year-old case; and 22 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. ☛ Along with Hershey’s brand hand- One of the most popular flavors of ice dipped ice cream, Scoops & Treasures in cream at Hoosier Cupboard is Cake Batter. New Whiteland also has a variety of locally Unlike the usual white cake batter frozen handcrafted items for sale. treat, this version has soft chocolate ribbons Here you’ll find 24 flavors of ice cream weaving through a yellow cake flavor. Eating on a rotating basis throughout the year. it is nostalgic; you’ll be whisked back to child- While it might be hard to choose one, hood days when Grandma or Mom would the Cold-Brewed Caramocha —one of make yellow cake with chocolate frosting. the newest flavors from Hershey’s — has quickly become a customer favorite. The ice cream starts with cold-brewed coffee, which is brewed with room temperature or cold water during a 12- to 24-hour period. Ice cream made, it’s then combined with nuggets of fudge. As if coffee and fudge aren’t enough, ribbons of salted caramel round out this decadent dessert.

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Fennel Vanilla Bean at Lick Ice Cream 125 E. Brookside Ave., Suite C-11, Indianapolis (317) 979-0237, facebook.com/LickIceCreamIndy

☛ When some people think of vanilla bean ice cream, they think it’s the most boring of all flavors. It is, after all, vanilla. The Fennel Vanilla Bean ice cream at Lick Ice Cream is anything but dull. The secret to Lick’s extraordinary vanilla bean ice cream is its ingredients: The base consists of custard made from Traders Point Creamery’s organic grass-fed milk and cream. Added to that is a mix of real cane sugar, sea salt, egg yolks and organic vanilla or vanilla beans. Yellow Snow Combined, the components of this at Lickity Slick Snowball Shop

treat make up a cool concoction 1540 N. Morton St., Franklin where every flavor emerges as you (317) 946-3222, facebook.com/lickityslick eat it. To make the Fennel Vanilla Bean ice cream, Lick employees ☛ Growing up most of us were told cream and other toppings to make infuse crushed fennel seeds into a to not eat the yellow snow because, distinctly delicious desserts. vanilla bean ice cream base. Pair it well, gross. But taste the yellow snow Yellow Snow, one of the restau- with a waffle cone made with farm at Franklin-based Lickity Slick Snow- rant’s most popular options, starts fresh eggs for a unique indulgence. ball Shop and you may reconsider with a vanilla ice cream base. Shaved that childhood warning. ice is added; the flavor is amplified You’re likely familiar with the by layers of piña colada-flavored snow cone, an iced confection made syrup, crushed pineapple, coconut of crushed ice cubes and then fla- flakes and a dash of sweet cream vored with a syrup. At Lickity Slick, to top it off. If you’re not into piña you’ll find a snowball, which is made colada, never fear: There are 30 to 40 of shaved ice and then flavored other flavor options available. Some with cane-sugar sweetened syrup. of the other more unique ones in- Sugar-free syrups are also available. clude tiger’s blood (tropical coconut), From the snowball base, staff mix dill pickle and silver fox (vanilla and the shaved ice and syrup with ice almond).

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SIP &SNAP

You sit down at a restaurant

and order a cocktail. Maybe

you’ve ordered it before, or

maybe it’s the first time

you’ve tried it. Regardless,

you’re pleasantly surprised

when it arrives at your table

and there’s that little some-

thing extra that begs to be

shared with others. Excited,

you pull out your smartphone,

snap a picture and post it to

your Instagram account. Here

are four such cocktails from

in and around Indianapolis.

By Sara McAninch Photography by STACY ABLE

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Tiki Bowl at Lotus Garden

49 W. Mercator Drive, Greenwood (317) 881-5531 lotusgreenwoodsouth.com

Located just off U.S. 31 in Greenwood, »Lotus Garden is a family-owned Chinese restaurant that’s been in business since 1965. With its traditional decorations in vibrant red (and heavy on the lanterns) Lotus Garden might not seem like the best spot for a tiki-style drink to accompany your sweet and sour chicken. But there it is, right on the menu: the tiki bowl. At the base of the beverage is Bacardi black and light rums and soda water. house specialty, Dr. Wong’s Tonic. This other room has a full buffet containing ap- Pineapple, orange and lemon juices, along slightly sweet drink is a mix of black rum, petizers, salad and more than 10 popular with crème de banana, give the cocktail a sweet vermouth, grenadine, almond-fla- entrees. Have a large group? That’s not a tropical flavor that brings to mind warm vored liqueur, coconut-flavored liqueur, problem at Lotus Garden. Its party room sand, a lot of sun and palm trees. Served soda water and a splash of pineapple and can easily hold 50 to 60 people, and you in a special glass that has a hollowed-out lemon juices. Like the tiki bowl, this drink can order off the regular menu or request a center, the drink is lighted on fire when is also served in a unique glass. special one. If you’re not a fan of Chinese it’s brought to your table. Lotus Garden also has two dining food, the restaurant also serves American Not into flaming concoctions? Man- rooms. In the first room you are served by fare: prime rib, chopped steak, hamburg- ager Jeff Tam’s alternative cocktail is the staff members and order off a menu; the ers and cheeseburgers.

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S’mores Martini at Bar Louie

1251 U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 215-5400 barlouie.com

Spring means that colder temperatures are »slowly shuffling out, but the evening air still feels a bit frosty. The s’mores martini at Bar Louie is the perfect cocktail to make you think about nights snuggled up near a warm bonfire as you chase away the chill. The beverage’s base is Absolut Vanilia vodka and Godiva chocolate liqueur, which infuses the cocktail with flavors of comfort- ing vanilla and rich chocolate. Half-and- half and toasted marshmallow syrup round out the flavors. To build on the s’mores taste, Bar Louie’s bartenders add a drizzle of Hershey’s chocolate syrup and a mini marshmallow garnish. Before arriving at your table, the martini glass is rimmed in more chocolate syrup and crushed graham crackers. The result is a picture-worthy cocktail that still has the taste of gooey marshmallow without the sticky fingers. Looking for the perfect food pairing to go with your s’mores cocktail? General Manager Dan Bennett recommends the chocolate cake. With six layers of cake and proprietary blend of spices, combined with friendly place has booths for cozy con- mousse, both chocolate of course, plus a sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, onion, versations and televisions at the bar with fudge topping, this decadent dessert is a peppers, garlic, parsley and cavatappi all the big sports games playing. In the sweet treat lover’s dream. If that pairing is pasta, is a savory counterbalance. warmer months, the outdoor patio is open, too much sweetness for one sitting, how- If you’ve never been to Bar Louie, and it’s perfect for sipping a cocktail while ever, Bennett also recommends the voodoo expect to experience a trendy restaurant enjoying the gas fireplace and live music on pasta. The house-made spicy sauce with its that also has a laid-back feel. This family- Thursday nights.

76 SOUTHSIDE bigwoodsfranklin The Aviator at Big Woods Franklin

1800 E. King St., Franklin, (317) 739-0378 bigwoodsrestaurants.com/franklin/

The aviator cocktail at Big Woods Franklin contains a »heap of flavor in a chilled coupe glass. The main spirit is Fords Gin, which contains pine and juniper flavors when you first taste it and ends with notes of orange and lemon. The result is a “really refreshing gin,” according to Harrison Downing, beverage and hospi- tality manager for Big Woods Quaff On Hard Truth. This Prohibition-era drink also contains fresh lemon juice, a Luxardo cherry on the bottom of the glass, a little bit of cherry syrup and the crowning in- gredient: crème de violette. Not only does the liqueur add a floral and sweet violet flavor, but it also lends the concoction its famous pale purple color. If you want to grab a bite to go with your beverage, Downing recommends the shrimp egg rolls because the bright citrus mandarin dipping sauce will “bring out some of the notes of the gin.” While Big Woods Franklin is located on the grounds of Hillview Country Club, the restaurant is open to the public.

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Painkiller at The Inferno Room

902 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 426-2343 theinfernoroom.com

When you step into The Inferno Room, you quickly lose track of »time. From the jungle vibe and Polynesian décor, to the exotic music softly playing over a hidden speaker system, it’s easy to forget that downtown Indianapolis is only a few blocks away. Throw in a couple of drinks from the extensive bar menu and the only reason you’ll pick up your phone is to take a picture of your cocktail. One of the more popular tiki drinks, and a best-seller at The Inferno Room, is the painkiller. Served in a hollowed-out coconut shell, the concoction contains a taste of the tropics with rum, coconut and pineapple. Once the garnishes, including a pineapple leaf and wedge, a live orchid and custom swizzle, are added, the drink gets a dash of fresh grated nutmeg. The combination is “the perfect storm of ingredients,” according to co-owner Ed Rudisell. Should hunger come knocking at your tiki hut, he recommends the crab Rangoon. Made with fresh lump crab meat and tarragon, the appetizer continues the tropical taste bud teasing. Other com- plementary dishes are the pork or jerk chicken kabobs. The authentic décor of preserved palm trees, skulls, handmade wood carvings and rattan was purchased at an estate sale from a man who spent 16 years conducting anthropological studies in Papua New Guinea.

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Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair 2018 Johnson County Fairgrounds

1. Kelsie Risk-Reyes talks with 10-year-old Ethan Wood 2 3 2. Josie Sodrel 3. Johnson County fair queen Hartlee Chadwell and Kierstin Snyder 4. Sophie Harrell 5. Brittany Porter 6. Caitlin Booe, 2017 Johnson County fair queen 7. Riders on the Fierce Soda Shop float 8. Lauren Peddycord 9. Morgan Hendley and Alyssa Pruitt 4 5 10. Gail Patrick 11. Cole Shireman

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Dancing with the Johnson County Stars 2018 The Historic Artcraft Theatre

1. Erin Vance and her partner win the mirrored ball. 2. The Artcraft’s marquee

3. Guests read their programs. 3 4 4. Chris Baldwin, left 5. Rafael Sanchez 6. Jane Johnson 7. Fans with Jake Sappenfield 8. Monica Magna, right 9. Caleb Drake, center 10. Barb Miller 11. Jordon McClain, left 12. Emily Mansfield, right 5

photos by Renee Kean

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Johnson County Community Foundation’s Mural Painting Days 2018 Franklin and Edinburgh

1. Artist Andrea Light 2. Kathy Riesenmey 3. From top, Mia Dodson, Robbin Henderson and Addy Johnson 2 3 4. Vale Bogue 5. Erin Davis, Dave Windisch, Kevin Walls, Danny Causey, Don Cummings and Rhoni Oliver 6. Nancy Olsen with grandsons, Brayden and Finley Markham

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