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Dawn Olsen

Hidden Gems: Five Speakeasies to Visit in Indianapolis

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Well, five secrets, anyway. Here are five modern speakeasies that embrace the cocktails, ambiance, and mystery of the ‘20s and ‘30s. Bootleggers Bootleggers is on point . (That’s a hint.) This brick-walled bunker is gritty in all the right places, with…

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Go Bananas at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle. For the second year in a row, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park has been named one of North America’s top aerial adventure parks. Initially, the outdoor treetop experience was one of 20 nominees for USA Today’s “10 Best Aerial Adventure Parks.” After USA Today readers…

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James Beard Award Semifinalists Include Vida Executive Chef

Thomas Melvin remembers the first time he diced an onion perfectly. Or thought he did, anyway. When Thomas offered up his onion for inspection, his chef tossed it and said, “Do it again.” Now, Thomas is the executive chef at Vida and a first-time James Beard Award semifinalist. At first, Chef…

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Indy Architecture Through the Ages

It’s not every day you turn 200. This year, Indianapolis celebrated its bicentennial by recognizing twenty decades of innovation, expansion, and civic pride. Part of the city’s history, though, lies in its architecture. Through these iconic buildings, you can explore Indy’s architectural styles—and…

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New IMS Museum Exhibit Celebrates Rocket Rick Mears

In final laps of the 1991 Indianapolis 500, “Rocket” Rick Mears and Michael Andretti dualled for the win, trading the lead back and forth. Longtime Indy 500 fans remember the drivers’ dramatic outside passes, but it was Mears who ultimately pulled ahead, winning his fourth Indy 500. With that…

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A New Exhibit Opens at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

For residents of Indianapolis, June 25, 1888 was a day (and night) of celebration. In an unexpected turn of events, one of the city’s most respected citizens, Benjamin Harrison, had won his party’s nomination for President. The news flashed across the city, excited voices swelled, and a spontaneous…

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The Chit-Chat about SoChatti’s New Tasting Room

When Matt Rubin and his wife learned she had a dairy allergy, Matt spent two days researching how to make dairy-free chocolate. He bought some whole cacao beans, an $11 coffee grinder, and a mortar and pestle. A couple hours and some elbow grease later, Matt had his first batch of dairy-free…

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Restaurants That Opened in 2020

Coronavirus didn’t stop these Indianapolis restaurants from opening in 2020. From a downtown pastry bar to Indy’s “Best New restaurant,” here are five new food establishments to check out. Blupoint Oyster House 5858 N. College Ave. From Thursday to Saturday, Blupoint Oyster House shells out oysters…

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