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Features Which Side is the Best Side for Food & Drink?

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Maximizing the “Super” in Superfoods with Blake Kollker of Perfectly Fresh

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Food Justice: An Interview with Jen Chapin, Activist, Musician & Daughter of Folk Icon Harry Chapin

Page 10 Coffee is Alive & Well in the Tri-State

Local Craft Brews by the Season: Page 12

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Super’

Maximizing the‘ in Superfoods with

Blake Kollker of Perfectly Fresh Foods & Azzip Pizza

by Julie Lockhart

It’s true – we are what we eat. Our diets not only have an impact on our waistlines but also on our overall health, immune systems and energy levels. Eating healthy and incorporating superfoods packed with vitamins and antioxidants into our daily diets can be easy and delicious.

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ere are some favorite ways from home to include superfoods into every meal. It can be as simple as adding blueberries or walnuts to your oatmeal or cereal at breakfast. For lunch, rev up a plain turkey sandwich by adding leaf lettuce, sliced peppers and tomato. Try putting a little chopped spinach or kale into your chicken or tuna salad, or use leaf lettuce as a wrap. Turn an ordinary garden salad into a super salad by throwing in some broccoli, peas, tomatoes, avocados and red beans. For dinner, mix these same vegetables (or a variety there of) in with some brown rice along with your choice of herbs and spices - makes a great meal on its own or as a side dish for salmon or turkey. Stuff fresh portobello mushrooms with hummus and chopped red peppers.

Chef Blake Kollker of Perfectly Fresh Foods stated that red beans are very high in antioxidants. In fact, they have more than wild blueberries.

“Broccoli, may help prevent breast cancer by fighting excess estrogen. It is rich in vitamin C, and it’s a good source of vitamin A. Broccoli also helps you feel full on less than 30 calories per serving,” said Chef Kollker.

He also pointed out that crimini and portobello mushrooms are as high in antioxidants as string beans, red peppers and carrots.

“People think of berries, chocolate and kale when they hear the words ‘superfoods’ or ‘foods packed with antioxidants.’ The reality is that most fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you, and they all have their own special attributes. That’s what Perfectly Fresh Foods is all about,” Chef Kollker added.

He also suggested some healthy snacks (besides the dreaded celery sticks) to munch on - in moderation of course - due to the high fat contents including dark chocolate, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and cranberries. Perfectly Fresh Foods uses only fresh whole foods that are prepared daily by trained chefs.

Check them out on Facebook, or you can pre-order meals at any Bob’s Gym location. WC For a list of more superfoods to include in your daily meals, visit www.sunwarrior.com/ news/45-superfoods-to-add-to-your-diet/.

Beef and Quinoa Portobello 8 ½ oz. portobella mushrooms sliced 3/8 cup quinoa dry 7 ½ oz. zucchini diced 7 ½ oz. squash diced 3 oz. kale rough chopped 5 oz. tomato cherry halved 8 ½ oz. carrot diced 3/32 oz. thyme leaves chopped 3/32 oz. rosemary chopped 3 3/8 tsp. olive oil 7/8 tsp. kosher salt 2 ½ tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tbsp. garlic chopped 13/16 oz. raisins 1 ½ tbsp. parsley chopped 1 ½ tbsp. almonds 11 oz. beef ground lean

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Cook quinoa with water or stock until it opens up and is soft. In a large skillet, brown off beef – drain and set it aside. In the same pan, sauté diced zucchini, squash, carrots, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the remaining ingredients, and cook for 3-5 minutes while stirring. Enjoy!

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FOOD JUSTICE: An Inter view with Jen Chapin, Activist, Musician & Daughter of Late Great Folk Icon Harry Chapin

by Nick Durcholz

Needless to say, she knows her foodstuff.

But she fights to give people so much more! Jen took a moment out of her busy schedule to chat with What’s Cookin’ about food justice.

Q& A

What’s Cookin’ (WC): Define food justice... What do you fight for?

Jen Chapin (JC): Good food for all. Food that is produced and consumed with the health of our bodies, and our earth in mind. Real food for people, not food-like edible factory consumer products produced with intensive carbon and chemical inputs from government-subsidized commodity products, aggressively-marketed and widely-distributed for maximum shortterm profit.

WC: Can you share with us a story of how you have seen WhyHunger positively impact someone’s life personally?

JC: In Brooklyn, we’ve seen teenagers start finding themselves through work on urban farms - reconnecting to their bodies and the earth, creativity and health and a new sense of power and possibility, even spirituality that comes from being a player and not a pawn in the food system.

Planting a new crop of ideology in the minds of the masses when it comes to our nation’s food culture of convenience and subpar quality isn’t an easy one.

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ut if anyone has the resources to do it, it is Jen Chapin. She is armed with passion, compassion, her voice and experience serving as a chair, secretary and head of various committees for WhyHunger. WhyHunger is a charitable organization that is a leader in building the • 8 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. It was co-founded by Harry Chapin, Jen’s father and folk icon. She has also served as a member of its Board of Directors for 20 plus years.

WC: What do you think the main source of food injustice is in America? And how can we change?

JC: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Wages, Wages, Wages.

When people are not paid enough for honorable work as is the case for tens of millions of Americans, they cannot get beyond a life of reaction and crisis management to make plans or dream, let alone garden or shop and cook. Right now, our government and financial practices, even our foreign policies, subsidize junk food. When the true environmental and health costs of industrial agriculture are actually reflected in the price of processed food, the market will allow for more sanity and justice. The food movement is growing exponentially from the bottom up, with people across all cultures and incomes joining together to build up alternatives to the corporate food system. It’s amazing and inspiring. WC For more information on Jen Chapin, please visit www.jenchapin.com. For more information about WhyHunger, please visit www.whyhunger.org.

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Coffee is Alive and Well in the

Tri-State

by Thomas Ellis

If you absolutely can’t get your day started without a cup of joe, you’re hardly alone. Recent studies have shown that more than half of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day.

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nd while there’s any number of typical places to get coffee in the tri-state – from corporate giants like Starbucks to donut shops and convenience stores – keep in mind that we also have several locally-owned and operated businesses that offer so much more than just that morning jolt.

Penny Lane Coffehouse

first appeared downtown nearly 15 years ago. Owner Brian Bennett recently opened a new location on the east side that also functions as a pub with alcoholic beverages and classic bar food. Under his direction, Penny Lane has continued to evolve and thrive in the community as an alternative to the standard coffeehouse experience. “We believe in creating a place for people to come and just hang out and be who they are,” manager Meagan DeLong says.

“Customers often just start talking to each other and that’s how they meet and become great friends – it’s a very open place.”

Along with an eclectic atmosphere, Penny Lane is famous for its

menu, including carefully-crafted drinks (coffee, tea, smoothies, juice and more) and great food, including delicious breakfast options, sandwiches, wraps and much more – all made to order.

“There’s something for everyone,” DeLong says. Coffee-wise, she recommends Instant Karma (caramel latte with four shots of espresso) and the PL chais – apple, chocolate or regular. Look out for live music at both locations and upcoming bierstubes at the east side. Penny Lane is located downtown at 600 SE 2nd St. and

PG Gallery & Café is only a year old but has already made

sandwiches, burgers and dinner items using healthy, local and organic ingredients. Musically speaking, “anything goes” at PG – you can catch bands and artists from all genres. They also feature daily events/specials like Taco Tuesday, Game Night Wednesday, Sushi Fridays and more. PG Gallery& Cafe is located at

an impact on Evansville’s west side. Open to all ages, Manager Kate Horvath describes it as a “multi-faceted community space, restaurant, art gallery and music venue.” Featuring fair trade organic French press coffee and fair trade organic teas, PG also offers house-made soda, smoothies, beer and wine. The café serves a full breakfast until 2:30 p.m. as well as soups, salads,

Coffee Cottage & Café

has been serving the UE/ Weinbach area in Evansville for 10 years. Owner Jill Carter took over four years ago and quickly put her stamp on the business, attracting loyal customers with an impressive selection of specialty drinks and delicious food. “We do a great breakfast,” she says. “Everything is freshly made here including our pastries.

It’s not pre-prepared food that is brought in and heated up.”

Carter and her crew brew seven different kinds of coffee every

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on the east side at 2004 Washington Ave. For more info, find them on Facebook, visit pennylanecoffeehouse.com or call 812-421-8741 (downtown) or 812-473-4440 (east side).

1418 W. Franklin St. For more information, find them on Facebook, visit pgeville.com or call 812-402-4445.

day and the espresso drinks are individually made. Customer favorites include Taboo Passion, Snicker Latte and Iced Caribbean Getaway (coconut and caramel with espresso). While Carter acknowledges that the Coffee Cottage is hampered a bit by limited parking, she points out that her prices are cheaper than the big guys, especially from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. when specialty drinks are half-price. Coffee Cottage & Café is located at 612 S. Weinbach.

For more information, find them on Facebook or call 812-401-1930. WC

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LOCAL CRAFT BREWS

BY THE SEASON: Straight from the Mouths of the Head Brewers Compiled by Nick Durcholz

Jack Frey

of Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery Brewing Experience: 18 Years Awards: Highest score in competition achieved with Turoni’s Black Light Lager Favorite Type of Beer: Dark/hoppy or the one that is in front of me.

Favorite Season for Beer N/A

For Summer: Turoni’s Black Light Lager I’m really partial to it because it is my first recipe. I drink a lot of it in the summertime.

Even though it is dark, it’s very light in flavor and body. I like to take it to festivals and get people that don’t think they like dark beers to try it, and most of them do.

For Fall: Turoni’s Autumn Smoke Porter It’s got that smoky character – it’s getting cool – thinking bonfire-y thing. It’s not real heavy. A few years ago we aged some in a bourbon barrel and that was really nice. By the time we opened the barrel it was three years old.

For Winter: Turoni’s Ol’ 23 Chocolate Stout It’s got that chocolate-ty character. We try to have it out by February because of the chocolate.

For Spring: Turoni’s Hellesbock Year Round Drinker: Turoni’s Blue-Eyed Moose IPA or Double Blue-Eyed Moose

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John Mills

of Carson’s Brewery Brewing Experience: 20 years Awards: Indiana State Fair Best of Show 2010 & World Beer Cup Silver Medal

Favorite Type of Beer: Barleywine-style or Free (laughs) Favorite Season for Beer For Summer: Carson’s

Harlot Honey Blonde The definition of a ‘Lawnmower Beer.’

Generally, a beer you would guzzle right after mowing the lawn. Harlot is our lightest in alcohol. It is the lightest in all of the flavors. A pale, golden color.

For Winter: Carson’s

Brown Cow Brown Ale The darkest year-round beer we offer. It has a lot of chocolate-ty notes to it. Maybe some coffee… It’s not heavy-heavy with a lot of body.

So, you can enjoy a couple of them or more. It’s got a lot of bold flavors that fit well with the winter season.

Year Round Drinker:

Carson’s Pagan Pale Ale

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Late Fall to Winter because that’s when the ‘bigger beers’ are coming out. Bigger beers meaning higher strength alcohol beers. Also in that time of year, you have the pumpkin beers and winter beers with their spices in time for the holiday season. It’s the feel good time of year.

For Fall: Carson’s Red Dawn Amber Wheat Won Silver at the World Beer Cup, it has a lot of caramel-type flavors to it. Depending on how fresh the beer is from bottling or kegging, it can really have some assertive hop character to it that helps refresh my palate. When it ages a bit, some of those hops will die down and so, that caramel sweetness comes through. *Also consider Carson’s Jackie O’ Pumpkin Ale (Specialty)

For Spring: Carson’s Eville American Wheat

It’s heavily dry-hopped. When you dryhop beers really heavily you can get some grassiness off of it and spring time, it’s that first smell of somebody mowing grass. It’s here! It’s light like the Harlot. It’s got the hop zing that’s kind of nice and refreshing lingering with you. Some bitterness…Utilizes hops that are kind of on the citrus side, piney-type.

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Hornet’s Nest Restaurant & Bar 11845 Petersburg Rd. Evansville, IN (812) 867-2386 Find them on Facebook

The Review: Best Flame-Grilled Burger

Restaurants that have been around as long as the Hornet’s Nest share something in common – a commitment to fantastic food that keeps people coming back year after year. You simply can’t put a price on the reputation for excellence that this north side tradition has earned, though you can certainly taste it in classic entrees like the Nest Burger.

It takes confidence to name an item after your restaurant – it better be better than good. Not to worry in this case. The flame-grilled Nest Burger is full of flavor, topped with American and Swiss cheese, sweet BBQ sauce, sautéed onions and mushrooms, two slices of crisp platter bacon and fresh tomatoes and lettuce. With each bite, there’s a new zing, a near wallop to the taste buds. And the size of the burger is just right – that sweet-spot between not enough and too much. Like everything the Hornet’s Nest does, it’s the real deal.

Bits & Bytes Deli

216 N.W. 4th St. Evansville, IN 47708 (812) 423-5113 Bitsandbytesdeli.com

The Review: Best Signature Sandwich for Lunch

This downtown staple was here when old downtown was “cool” when it wasn’t - and now that it is again, I reassert: Bits N Bytes Deli.

This locally-owned and operated diner/deli just celebrated their 28th anniversary. That should be enough of a reason alone for you to try out this lil’ hidden icon. Any restaurant, lasting nearly three decades, has been doing the right kinda things. Serving up breakfast and lunch all weekday mornings and afternoons, these ladies and gents find themselves with a wonderful view, as well as a clientele that they have watched progress through the years. With a sandwich like the “Floppy Disk,” I can see why. Named before trendy names were a trend, this open-faced pita is served with your choice of meat, cojack cheese, alphalfa spouts and their own special sauce (mayonnaise-y, peppery and parmesan-y). After a couple bytes, it was easy to tell just why this family has been around for more than a bit. It was a quick, tasty treat of a sandwich, perfect for a hot day. So, next time you’re looking for a bit to eat, check out a downtown Evansville icon and become part of history.

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Turoni’s Main Street Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. Evansville, IN 47711 (812) 424-9871

Turoni’s For-Get-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 47711 (812) 477-7500

Turoni’s Newburgh

8011 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 47630 Turonis.com / Find them on Facebook

The Review: Best Pizza for Herbivores

To put things in perspective, JFK was still alive when Turoni’s first appeared on the scene over 50 years ago. Not only surviving but thriving for five decades in the restaurant business is not easy, but Turoni’s has sure made it look that way with consistently great cracker crust pizzas, fresh, handcrafted beers, a warm, friendly atmosphere and excellent staff. Ask around town, and you’re more than likely to find people who have been loyal to Turoni’s for years. And speaking of loyalty, their Veggie Dream pizza is a pizza to swear by, introduced way back before the health craze even started – and now more popular than ever: garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, onions, green peppers, green olives, zucchini and tomatoes. For starters, it just looks delicious, and then you bite into it – the crunch of the fresh veggies is a dream, a perfect combination of ingredients that works in perfect tandem with their classic, tangy sauce.

Backstage Bar & Grill

524 Main St. Evansville, IN 47708 (812) 424-5020 Backstageevansville.com / Find them on Facebook

The Review: Best Overall Sauces (Creole Mojo, Peppercorn Mayo) [Burger]

Since its grand opening two years ago, Backstage Bar & Grill has been one of the main establishments helping to revive Downtown Evansville nightlife. It’s perfectly positioned adjacent to the Ford Center, a prime location for pre and post-event celebrations – particularly for Icemen games. These guys know how to entertain big crowds with daily drink specials and the best in live music/DJs, but don’t forget about the great food. Their burgers, including the Showstopper, Hot Ticket and Blues Burger, are exceptional. All three are exceedingly tender halfpounders with very distinct flavors. The Showstopper features inhouse BBQ pork and onion rings for an incredible crunch and tender Apple wood bacon with peppercorn mayo that knocks it out of the park Tex-Mex style. The Hot Ticket features an in-house Creole mojo sauce for a slightly sweet, smoky flavor and jalapeno caps that provide just the right amount of heat. The Blues Burger also features bacon and peppercorn mayo but the addition of bleu cheese results in a signature taste that pops.

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Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar (CKB) 108 2nd St. Henderson, KY 42420 (270) 212-2133 ckbhenderson.com / Find them on Facebook

City Taco

2403 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 477-1955 citytaco.com / Find them on Facebook

The Review: Most Unique Wings

The entire menu at CKB is anything but typical. So, it only makes sense that they would come to the wing-laden table with something that was more than slightly off the beaten path. CKB weighed in with their Pig Wings. Comparable in size to a normal chicken wing, they are pork shanks that were incredibly tender and flavorful. As far as spice goes, these came in at about a low to moderate level. They were a hit with all who tasted them. These glorious nuggets of pork in chicken’s clothing are more then worth the trip across the bridge!

Lamasco Bar & Grill

1331 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 47710 (812) 437-0171 Lamascobarandgrill.com / Find them on Facebook

The Review: Most Meaty/ Biggest Wings

Amy and her cozy joint on Franklin Street both have many different notable “assets.” And sure enough, you can add another to the list!

Lamasco had the biggest and most meaty wings at the table. On top of ample size, Lamasco’s wings were some of the richest, most flavorful wings as well. The Cheesy Garlic wings especially, were sinfully rich and the Ass Kickin’ wings were a great option for those who like moderate to high heat. You certainly get the most meat per wing for your buck with Lamasco’s. Just be mindful you don’t bite off more than you can chew!

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NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 Indiana 66 Newburgh, IN 47630 (812) 853-9500 Nwchophouse.com or find them on Facebook

The Review: Best BBQ Beef Ribs

NW Chophouse in Newburgh, Ind. is a fairly new spot to go to enjoy great cuts of house-carved beef, chops and delicious pastas. But we’re talking about barbeque, more specifically about barbeque ribs.

We’re talking meaty, smoky, fall-off-the-bone, slightly-sauced and wonderfully charred ribs. Ribs that are slightly sweet, packed with meat and a little Asian flair kinda ribs. Yep, we’re talking about NW Chophouse’s BBQ Curry Beef Short Ribs, that’s right beef, not pork.

These beef short ribs are slow-cooked for around five hours making a fork or knife completely unnecessary. Before service, they go back to a hot grill, to add a nice char and smoke flavor. If you’re a BBQ person, or just a person who enjoys a really tasty meal, NW Chophouse & Wine Bar should be a must on your list. This pilot - turned restaurateur - has landed in Newburgh, with an upscale menu, in a relaxed and modern dining environment.

Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards 2315 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 47712 (812) 422-0801 Find them on Facebook

The Review: Most Beefy Burger

Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards is back this month to showcase another menu item that Franklin Street visitors have been raving about: the Two Fisted Jumbo Burger. This is not a burger for the meek or someone who is only mildly hungry. No, the name is spot-on – it requires that both hands be free at the time of ordering. Check it out: two burgers (six ounces each) with bacon, grilled onions, BBQ sauce and double cheddar cheese. Technically, it doesn’t look huge but, man, there’s a major amount of meat involved. Thankfully, this pseudo-giant of a burger has a big taste to match. Regulars at Sportsman’s know that their BBQ sauce is boss (i.e., try the BBQ Chicken Sandwich some time) – and that’s what really stands out here along with the grilled onions.

There’s a nice balance of sweet and salty going on that truly hits the spot. And really, you can’t have enough cheddar cheese. Two thumbs up for the Two Fisted Jumbo Burger.

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Texas Roadhouse

7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. Evansville, IN 47715 (812) 477-7427 Texasroadhouse.com Find them on Facebook

The Review: Most Tender BBQ

Here’s an interesting fact: Texas Roadhouse originated in Indiana.

Maybe you already knew that, but it’s good to remind people that this state is the birthplace of some legendary chains. Texas Roadhouse hit the ground running in the early 90s with a commitment to serving grade A, hand-cut steaks and took off from there. 20 years later, it’s still the place to go for the highest quality food, especially their handpulled pork which is tossed in TR’s signature BBQ sauce and slow cooked to perfection. It’s incredibly tender with just the right mix of sweet and smoky flavors. You can order it as a dinner portion or as a sandwich – OR go for the Texas Size Combo (with either grilled BBQ chicken, BBQ roasted half chicken and pulled pork and ribs). Another interesting fact: TR does not skimp on portions. So come in hungry and ready to eat – and be sure to try TR’s award-winning, slow cooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Smitty’s Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 47712 (812) 423-6280 Smittysevansville.com / find them on Facebook

The Review: Best Spicy Sausage [Pizza]

A favorite Franklin Street establishment, Smitty’s is famous for classic steaks, seafood and pastas. It was voted the #1 Local Italian Restaurant in 2012, a well-deserved pat on the back for consistently great food and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it an ideal destination for lunch, dinner or an after work bite. In addition to an award-winning menu, Smitty’s also offers an impressive list of wines and a full bar specializing in boutique spirits and craft beer. Of course, an Italian restaurant of this caliber should also know a thing or two about pizza, and Smitty’s absolutely nails it with their Special Deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives on top of a hand-tossed crust that melts in your mouth. Baked in a brick oven for that classic, wood-fired taste, the Special Deluxe has the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy flavors. Smitty’s can do it all.

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Old Chicago

6550 E. Lloyd Expy. Evansville, IN 47715 (812) 401-1400 oldchicago.com / find them on facebook

The Review: Best BBQ Style Pizza

Don’t get us wrong, having Old Chicago participate in both the wings and burger guides the last two months was fantastic – they wowed us with their selections and drove home the point that these guys are so much more than a pizza place. But to be honest, this is the guide that we were truly psyched about as Old Chicago’s reputation for Chicago style pizza is unparalleled. The reasons for this are many, but it all starts with the dough: hand-crafted from scratch by chefs who arrive at 6 a.m. every day, so it can be served fresh from the oven to your table – no artificial additives or fillers. The sauce is made from tomatoes that are specifically grown, harvested and fresh-packed for Old Chicago, and the cheeses are 100% real. Finally, all toppings are prepared fresh which means that every pizza on the menu is something special. We were treated to the Applewood-Spiced BBQ Chicken made with the highest quality ingredients and toppings: BBQ pizza sauce, sharp cheddar and Swiss, red onions, red peppers and Applewoodspiced chicken tossed in Old Chicago’s signature BBQ sauce – all on top of their classic Chicago Thick crust. Rest assured this gourmet pizza lived up to all expectations and then some. The chicken is seasoned with an in-house Applewood seasoning, grilled, roasted and sliced; the onions and peppers simply pop. Combined with the fresh cheeses and in-house sauces, it’s mind-blowing.

The Pizza Revolution Mobile (812) 430-5945 Find them on Facebook

The Review: Most Creative Pizza

The Pizza Revolution is all about taking the show on the road. With no fixed address, this mobile operation is indeed revolutionary.

You can find these guys at the Farmer’s Market all summer long or at any number of local events – just keep an eye on their Facebook page to find out where they’re setting up shop each day. Famous for amazing wood-fired pizza, it’s fair to say that their ingredients are also revolutionary – everything from honey to baby bellas to sour cream. Some of their unique pizzas include the B.L.T., the Buzz Kill’a and the Wake-N-Bake (no shortage of catchy names on the menu).

A big favorite is the Fig-N-Pig made with fig preserves, gorgonzola, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella on a thin crust. The combination of gourmet flavors is unlike most any pizza experience in Evansville – a hint of honey from the figs, smokiness from the prosciutto and a savory taste from the gorgonzola. Wow. Be sure to keep up with upcoming exciting news from the Pizza Revolution as it becomes more available with their wood-fired creations!

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Meat & Cheese Platter Sara’s Harmony Way

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Octopus Carpaccio Bella e Dolce Ristorante

Seared Ahi Tuna from Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro

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2014 is proving to be a tasty year indeed!

Riffle through these mouth-watering recipes and be inspired!

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Marinated Lamb Chops

Honey Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad

from Red Geranium

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Creamed Asparagus from NW Chophouse

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An Overview...

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Bazooka Guacamole from City Taco

from Biaggi’s

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Cincinnati Style Chili

Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake

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White Chocolate Brownie from Just Rennie’s

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The Lamasco Irish Wake from Lamasco’s

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Farmers Market Salad from Ivy Tech

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Grilled Chicken Marinade from Backstage

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Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie from The Log Inn

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KC’s Krazy Burger

from KC’s Time Out Lounge & KC’s Corner Pocket

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Jack Daniel’s BBQ Salmon from Cavanaugh’s

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Grandma’s Quick & Easy Casserole from Bits & Bytes

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad from Stoll’s

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Lasagna

from Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse

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Salsa

from Tin Fish

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Jerusalem Green Beans

Chicken Lemonati over Rice

from Manna

from Acropolis

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Meat & Cheese Platter Dewig Assorted Meats •Wisconsin Summer Sausage •German Bologna •Pepper Sausage Elnora Cheese •Smoked Swiss •Gouda •Butter Cheese •Pepper Jack Serve with Spicy Mustard.

Submitted by: Sara Brown of Sara’s Harmonie Way Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Marinated Lamb Chops Lamb Marinade: 1 Frenched rack of lamb separated into chops. Submerge the lamb chops in extra virgin olive oil and add 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary. 1 tbsp. crushed garlic, 1 tsp. fresh thyme. Marinate the lamb for up to 48 hours.

For the Red Pepper: Coat a whole red bell pepper in olive oil and roast at 400 degrees until the skin darkens and starts to loosen from the pepper. Peel the skin away from the flesh, de-seed and core out the pepper. Slice the red pepper into julienne.

For the Artichoke: Peel away the outer green leaves from the artichoke until the core/ heart is exposed. Using a paring knife gently shave the outer skin of the artichoke heart. Roast the heart at 400 degrees until golden brown. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the heart. Season with salt and pepper.

For the Cauliflower: Remove the core from the cauliflower, separate the florets into “large dice” sized pieces. Steam the florets until tender, season with salt and pepper.

For the Wild Rice: Cook on stovetop until the rice is tender. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, dried basil, fresh rosemary and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Submitted by: Chef Connor Odde of the Red Geranium Restaurant Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

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Honey Balsamic Dressing

In a large bowl whisk together ¼ cup of the Honey Balsamic Dressing, honey and salt & pepper. Add the beets and toss together until all pieces are coated. Place a sheet of foil on a sheet pan, transfer beets to pan and spread out evenly. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Transfer to mixing bowl and add the remaining Honey Balsamic Dressing, toss well and place in refrigerator to cool until ready to use.

In large bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey. Add the salt & pepper, whisk until well blended. While continuing to whisk, slowly add the olive oil. Place in refrigerator until ready to use. Yields 1 ½ cups of dressing.

4 oz. fresh arugula ¼ cup Honey Balsamic Dressing 3 cups fresh roasted beets 2 avocadoes, diced ¼ cup dried cranberries 10 oz. goat cheese 5 oz. walnuts, finely chopped Cracked black pepper

½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tbl. honey ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 cup. olive oil

Fresh Roasted Beets

2 lb. fresh, whole beets 6 cups water 4 oz. white vinegar Pinch kosher salt 1 cup Honey Balsamic Dressing 4 tsp. honey Dash salt & pepper Preheat oven to 400°. Rinse beets under cold water. Place water, vinegar and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Place beets in boiling water bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook the beets for 15 minutes. Allow beets to cool down in the pot for 1 hour or until cool enough to handle. Cut top and bottom off the beets, remove skin with a paring knife. Cut beets into quarters and then cut the quarters in half or thirds, depending on the size to yield 1” pieces.

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Honey Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad

Separate goat cheese into 10 equal portions; roll each portion into a ball and flatten to create patties; coat each goat cheese patt y with chopped walnuts. Arrange arugula on a large platter; evenly drizzle Honey Balsamic Dressing over arugula. Spread the fresh roasted beets, avocado and cranberries evenly across to top of the arugula. Place the pieces of goat cheese down the center of the plate. Garnish with cracked black pepper and serve Submitted by: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

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The Lamasco Irish Wake: Strong enough to wake the dead, and delicious enough to make it a party!

1.25 ounces of Jameson 1.25 ounces of Vodka 1.25 ounces of Blue Curacao 1.25 ounces Amaretto 2 ounces Orange Juice 2 ounces Pineapple Juice Pour in bar shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Serve in a pint glass and garnish wish an orange slice and cherry.

Submitted by: Amy Rivers-Word of Lamasco Bar & Grill

Octopus Carpaccio 1 baby octopus (head cleaned, eyes and beak removed) 3 large carrots (pealed and chopped) 2 stalks celery (washed and chopped) 1 large yellow onion (peeled and diced) ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorn 1 tbsp. sea salt 2 bay leaves 1 orange’s juice and zest 1 lemon’s juice and zest Water In a medium-small pot, add 5 cups of water and all ingredients but orange zest, lemon zest and octopus. Bring to a boil on high heat, and right before boiling point is reached, lower heat to a simmer. Add whole octopus and simmer for 45 min to 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Remove octopus and let cool, then drain on a plate at room temp. Once cooled, cut head from tentacles and toss in lemon and orange zest. Place the entire octopus on plastic wrap. Wrap in the shape of a 1 lb. sausage as tight as possible, squeezing out all air as you wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Octopus will congeal together.

The next day, remove plastic wrap and with a sharp knife, slice octopus as thin as possible. Add sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, lemon vinaigrette, pecorino Romano cheese and spring greens for garnish. Enjoy.

Submitted by: Jeremiah Galey of Bella e Dolce Ristorante Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

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Fresh, frozen or canned Asparagus Sweet onions 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup white cheddar cheese

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Creamed Asparagus

Process asparagus in a food processor, then sauté sweet onions with butter and add asparagus. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Place in single serving casserole dish and top with panko bread crumbs, then place in the oven for five minutes. Voila!

Submitted by: Nick Weisenborn of NW Chophouse & Wine Bar

Nick Suggests: Creamed Asparagus This dish goes great with Carson’s Eville Wheat

Cincinnati Style Chili 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. ground chuck 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 cups water 1 oz. of unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 tsp. basil 1 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 can of light kidney beans (Optional) Cook beef in a saucepan with heated oil until golden brown. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and cloves and cook for an additional minute. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Whisk mixture until smooth. Add chocolate, sugar, and basil and bring mixture to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and let simmer for one hour.

Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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Farmers Market Salad

1 medium size yellow squash (sliced thin) 1 green squash (sliced thin) 1 cucumber (sliced thin) ½ each medium sweet pepper varieties: red, yellow, green, purple ½ medium sweet or Vidalia onion (thinly sliced) 1 each of 3 varieties of heirloom tomatoes (wedge sliced into the desired size) 6 cloves of crushed garlic (cook on high heat for 1 minute in 2 tbsp. of olive oil) 6-8 oz. of your favorite oil and vinegar dressing (zesty Italian works great) 3 tbsp. of thinly sliced chives

Lightly toss all the ingredients together and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Serves 6.

To add some flare to the squashes and cucumber, prick the skin with the tongs of a fork and pull the fork down all sides of the squash and cumber. Once sliced, it adds very good eye appeal to the vegetable cut. This is a fantastic salad to accompany pizza, baked and grilled meats, barbeque or a cold or hot seafood preparation. You can even add it to various pastas to make a seemingly complex, yet simple pasta salad. You can also use it as a topping for fresh spinach or any type of lettuce. Other optional ingredients are pepperoncini peppers, capers, mushrooms, olives, baby corn and artichoke hearts. The list goes on and on. Except when it comes to adding cheese, because cheese should be added at the time of service and grated or small diced or cut into strips about ¼” x 1” strips.

Submitted by: Chef Watez G. Phelps, M.P.A., Program Chair for Hospitality Administration at Ivy Tech Community College Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

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½ C. 1/4 C. 1 T. 2 T. 1 T. 2 4 lb.

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Seared Ahi Tuna Soy sauce Green onions Sesame oil Minced garlic Crushed red peppers Whole limes Sushi grade yellowfin tuna Toasted sesame seeds Honey

Mix all ingredients in a bowl excluding tuna and sesame seeds for a marinade. Marinate tuna for two to four minutes.

Pre-heat sauté pan. Add 1 tsp. sesame oil to pan; sear the tuna for one minute on each side. After searing, roll in toasted sesame seeds.

Slice tuna into 1/4 inch cuts – serve and enjoy!

Submitted by: Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Jason Suggests: Ahi is a delicate fish, but the cumin rub packs a punch! I suggest Turoni’s Blue-Eyed Moose IPA. It has a strong district taste that won’t over power the rub, yet are still mild enough to not kill the fish.

Bazooka Guacamole 2 avocados 1/3 fresh jalapeño (roasted, de-seeded, diced) Juice of half a lime 2 tsp. garlic (minced) 2 tsp. cilantro (minced) 2 scallions (diced) Salt 2 tbsp. goat cheese Mix all ingredients and top with goat cheese, garnish with cilantro.

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White Chocolate Brownie ½ lb. White Chocolate ½ lb. of Butter 1 ½ cups granulated White Sugar 6 eggs 1/8 cup (2T) dark Rum 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla 1 ½ cups all-purpose Flour ¼ tsp. of Salt 5 oz. Chocolate Chips ¼ lb. Pistachio nuts

Whipped Cream

2 cups heavy Cream 2 tsp. pure Vanilla ¼ cup granulated White Sugar or Powdered Sugar Add the above ingredients until desired thickness.

Chocolate Sauce

8 oz. of Chocolate 8 oz. of Heavy Cream Heat the above ingredients over a double boiler until melted.

Submitted by: Chef Doug Rennie of Just Rennie’s Photo by: Nick Durcholz

Melt white chocolate and butter over water bath (or you can melt chocolate over a water bath and melt butter in microwave). Pour into mixing bowl, add in the following order: sugar, flour, eggs, rum, vanilla, salt and pistachios. Mix with paddle on first speed, increasing to second briefly at the end. Do not overwork or they become chewy and the top will flake off.

Pour batter into greased and parchment-lined 9x13 in. pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Use the side of the rubber spatula to pat them down. Bake at 350 degrees for 60+ minutes. Rotate every 30 minutes top to bottom and give a half turn. When done, top will be golden and the center will spring back. If center sinks upon removal from oven, return it to the oven ASAP and continue to bake. The brownies can be salvaged. Note: can be served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Serves 12.

Grilled Chicken Marinade 1 cup olive oil 11/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 Italian seasoning 2 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. sea salt 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper Whisk all ingredients in a bowl or pulse in blender until smooth. Pour mixture over six 4 oz. chicken breasts and marinade overnight. Chicken will be more moist and flavorful the longer you marinade. Grill for roughly 6 minutes total.

Provided by: Kevin Wilkerson of Backstage Bar & Grill Photo by: Nick Durcholz

Nick Suggests: Grilled Chicken Marinade Match this salad with a GREAT pale ale. Stone’s Pale Ale fits the bill, slightly hoppy but very clean. Won’t hurt the marinade and blends well with the chicken.

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Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie 3/4 cup of smooth Peanut Butter 1- 8 oz. cream cheese 1 cup of powdered sugar 1/2 cup of milk 9 oz. of Cool Whip 9 in. pie shell, graham cracker crust Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in peanut butter and powdered sugar then gradually beat together. Slowly add milk into the mixture. Fold in Cool Whip and pour into 9 in. crust. Set in freezer for 10 minutes to set up. Sprinkle over peanut butter and powdered sugar mixture. Remove from freezer and serve.

Submitted by: Kathy Holzmeyer of the Log Inn Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Grandma’s Quick & Easy Casserole 1 lb. ground Beef browned & drained (salt & pepper to taste) 1 can of Cream of Mushroom soup 1/3 cup of water 1 can of French-style Green Beans (drained) 1 can of French Onion Rings Tater Tots Mix the above ingredients and place in 2 quart casserole dish. Top with Tater Tots. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes to brown tots.

Provided by: Bits & Bytes Deli Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

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Lasagna 8 sheets Lasagna noodles 1 Tbl. Olive Oil 5 cups Spaghetti meat sauce 5 cups Marinara sauce 1 cup grated Romano Cheese 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese 5 Tbl. Fresh Parsley 1 Tbl. Salt and pepper 4 cups of Ricotta cheese 1 lb. ground Pork 1 lb. Italian Sausage Submitted by: Chef Romie Kimbrell of Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Jason Suggests: Lasanga Peroni is an Italian lager that really works with red sauces. If you refuse, you have to go with a Victory Pilsner, or hearty German beer like Hoegaarden or Augustiner.

KC’s Krazy Burger 1/2 lb Angus Burger With bacon and topped with fried egg dressed your way!

Available @ Both KC’s Time Out and KC’s Corner Pocket Submitted by: KC’s

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad 2 cups Fresh Broccoli Chopped 1 cup Fresh Cauliflower Chopped Crumbled Bacon (to taste) Sugar (to taste) Combine above ingredients and mix in 1/2 cup Salad Dressing to reach the correct consistency.

Submitted by: Carla Miller of Stoll’s Country Inn Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Salsa 8 small Tomatoes (diced) 1 can of petite Tomatoes (diced, drained) 1 head of Cilantro 1 Onion (diced) 2 roasted Anaheim Peppers 1 roasted Jalapeno 1/2 Tbl. of Salt 1/2 Tbl. of Black Pepper 3 Tbl. of Cider Vinegar Roast all pepper over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin becomes black. Blend peppers and vinegar in blender until smooth. In a large bowl, mix drained tomatoes, diced fresh tomatoes, peppers, spices and onions. Mince the cilantro and add to mixture. Allow salsa to rest for an hour to let the flavors blend. Enjoy with fresh chips.

Submitted by: Chef Morgan Castillo of Tin Fish Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Jason Suggests: A fantastic choice of cerveza to compliment this dish is Victoria Mexican Beer.

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Jack Daniel’s BBQ Salmon 8 oz. Salmon filet 2 Tbls. of olive oil 1 cedar plank Rub: 3 TB Smoked Paprika 3 TB Cumin 2 TB Brown Sugar 1TB Onion Powder 1 TB Granulated Garlic 1 TB Dry Mustard 1 TB Celery Salt 2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce: Jack Daniels, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup, or to taste.

1/2 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic (finely-chopped) 2 cups ketchup 1/3 cup vinegar 3 TB Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly-packed) 3/4 cup Molasses 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 TB salt 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 tsp. Liquid Smoke 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce, or to taste.

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To Prepare: Soak cedar plank the day before in water.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

First, prepare the barbecue sauce by combining onion, garlic and Jack Daniels in a 3 quart saucepan. Sauté until translucent for about 10 minutes, then add all remaining ingredients, and bring to boil.

Simmer uncovered until reduced and thickened, about 15 to 25 minutes. Add more Jack Daniels if a stronger flavor is desired.

Start by mixing all ingredients of the dry rub into a bowl until seasonings are well-blended. Next, place cedar plank in oven and allow to heat. Then, roll salmon into the rub and shake off the excess. Place the seasoned salmon into a hot skillet with olive oil and sear the salmon lightly for the crust to form. Remove the salmon from the pan and place in the oven on the cedar plank. Cook 5-7 minutes or until it reaches 120 degrees, remove from oven and brush on the Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. Then, place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the fish is glazed over.

Provided by: James Weflen of Cavanaugh’s / Tropicana Evansville Photo by: Nick Durcholz

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Jerusalem Green Beans 1 lb. Roast (cubed) 1 medium Onion (cubed) 3 large cloves of garlic (sliced) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Salt (to taste) 1 Cinnamon Stick 1 tbsp. 7 spice mixture 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 small can tomato paste 2 cans green beans or 1 lb. of fresh green beans Pour oil into pressure-cooker on medium. Add onion and meat.

Sauté until meat is browned and onions are clear. Add salt and spices. Stir until coated. Add garlic and fill with broth or water until meat barely shows. Cover and pressure-cook for 45minutes. Pop top off and stir in green beans and simmer on stovetop until green beans are tender and hot. Add small amounts of tomato paste to thicken. Serve over rice.

Submitted by: Kristi Manna of Manna Mediterranean Grill Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B

Chicken Lemonati over Rice 6 oz. diced Chicken Breast 2 oz. diced Tomatoes 1 oz. sliced Mushrooms 2 oz. quartered Artichokes ½ oz. sliced Onion 2 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 oz. Lemon Juice 2 oz. White Wine 2 oz. Heavy Cream Salt and Pepper to taste White Rice On a high heat, sauté chicken and onions in olive oil. When the chicken is about halfway cooked, add the tomatoes, mushrooms and artichokes. Add the white wine, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Reduce heat to simmer and let the sauce reduce. Add salt and pepper to taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Serve over a bed of white rice.

Submitted by: Doros Hadjisavva of Acropolis Photo by: Nick Durcholz

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AMISH

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/ MC/Visa/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/ Buffet-style menu Stoll’s Country Inn’s Amish and Mennonite home-style cuisine features a large selection of daily entrees on their delicious buffet. With a menu that changes daily, some of their entrees include succulent sliced roast beef, country pork chops, their signature meatloaf and smoked sausage.

BARBECUE Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 6636 Logan Dr. 812-401-9922 Under $10/Casual/No reservations/All Major CC/Full Bar Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia Ave. 812-205-4704 $10/Casual Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/AMEX J & B Bar-B-Q & Catering 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0033 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/All Major CC • 34 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 812-401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC

Marx BBQ Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Marx Barbeque & Catering has been going strong for nearly 60 years. And no wonder – their authentic barbecue is known far and wide. In fact, the original Marx sauces are so revered that they are bottled and sold at the Evansville location. With all this in mind, Marx is the ideal choice to cater your important event – big or small. There’s so much more than delicious BBQ available, including a great selection of entrees, fresh vegetables and salads and amazing desserts. Dine in or have them cater for you. Marx hits the mark either way.

Memphis & Main BBQ 4946 Hwy 261, Newburgh, IN 812-858-0111 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN 812-646-7110 Under $10/No Reservations/ Check and All Major CC/No Alcohol MoonLite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Check and All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. Northern Vanderburgh County, IN 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Peak Bros. Bar-B-Que 6353 Hwy 60, Waverly, KY 270-389-0267 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC

Thomason’s 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 812-424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC

BREWERIES/ WINERIES Carson’s Brewery 2406 Lynch Rd. 812-305-1436 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Tin Man Brewing Company 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Turoni’s Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Working with the philosophy that “life is too short to drink cheap beer,” Turoni’s is Evansville’s only Brewpub.

Head Brewer Jack Frey and crew are responsible for some of the finest handcrafted beer in America, including Vinny’s Lager, Thunderbolt Red Ale, Blue Eyed Moose India Pale Ale and seasonal brews like Helle’s Bock, Black Light Lager and Octoberfest. Stop in at the Main Street Brewery and try all of these creations and more!

Winzerwald Winery (Tasting Room) 2021 W. Franklin St. 812-423-2427

CASUAL THEME Al Dente 318 Main St. Suite 100 812-492-4567 Under $10/All Major CC

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) 7101 Hwy 41 N. 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 812-426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 US Hwy 41 N. 270-826-9427 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major CC

Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Under $10/No Reservations/All Major CC/Full Bar In a prime downtown location, Backstage is ideal for a night on the town with friends offering live entertainment nearly every day of the week. They also boast a full menu with an assortment of classic dishes with unique twists. From appetizers to tacos, Backstage has you covered.

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

812-476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Beans & Baristas (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-8566 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/All Major CC What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

CKB Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC This popular Henderson gastro pub features unique dishes such as pork belly hash, lamb meat balls, masitas de Puerco and seared scallops along with a full service bar.

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Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-1510 $10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Delizio Italian Eatery 145 Main St., Henderson, KY 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Double D’s 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 812-475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC/AMEX J. Gumbo 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 812-473-2951 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jake’s Wayback Burgers 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., Suite 4 812-475-9272 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol

KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC

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Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/Full Bar

Cheddar’s Casual Café 2100 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-9976 $10-$15/No Reservations/All Major CC/Full Bar

Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

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Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC

Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 812-868-4653 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major CC/ Full Bar

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill (Washington Square Mall) 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/Visa/MC/DSCVR King’s Kitchen 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC

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Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill (Ellis Park) 3300 US Hwy 41 N., Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 812-437-2363 (Henderson) 104 N. Water St. 270-212-2070 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 812-473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 812-437-2653 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 812-401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 812-402-7100 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar

Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Max & Erma’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC With a fantastic menu, Max & Erma’s sets the standard high for Tropicana Evansville and how their guests are treated when they are there. Pickle chips, pulled pork sliders and fish tacos are among some of the favorite dishes with the locals. Other all-American fare rounds out the rest of the menu and include plenty of choices to please any casino-goer or diner alike.

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. First Ave 812-602-1599 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol

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Temptations Buffet (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 ext. 6059 Under $10/Casual/CC Get ready for an all-you-can-eat feast that spans the culinary palette. Choose from breakfast or lunch served daily. Be on the look-out for “Themed nights” every Friday and Saturday.

Themes can range from Homestyle to Creole or Italian to Mexican.

Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 812-423-1800 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards

CHINESE Sports Book Bar & Grill (Tropicana Evansville) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar One of the newest additions to the dining line-up at Tropicana Evansville, Sports Book boasts a solid selection of salads, starters and ‘main events’ as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor screen TVs to display all the big games. In other words, this place has everything you need for a great night out with friends, including the hugely popular Buzztime Trivia – poker, blackjack or sports trivia right at your table. Sports Book is the ultimate gathering place for fans of all ages!

Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 812-424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/CC TGI Fridays (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-8443 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 812-428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ MC/VISA China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major CC Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-437-8833 Under $10/Casual/No checks/CC

Golden Buddha (East) 3221 Taylor Ave. 812-473-4855 (Newburgh) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/VISA/MC/DSCVR Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ All Major CC Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/No Alcohol Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-88881 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol/VISA/MC Mandarin House 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY 270-826-3001 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/All Major CC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 812-464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Sunny Buffet 4006 N. First Ave. 812-468-8888 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol

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Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 812-422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd. 812-474-6660 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/VISA/MC/DSCVR/ No Alcohol Two Brothers 3806 N. First Ave. 812-423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES

Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 812-42-GREEK Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC Aldente 318 Main St. 812-492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 919 North Park Dr. 812-470-7763 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks/ No Alcohol/MC/VISA Anthony’s is heaven, indeed.

All of their gourmet sweets and savory cheesecakes are madeto-order and made from scratch.

Available by the slice or whole, Anthony’s creations are sinfully good and utterly irresistible. The same goes for their café menu: delicious and healthy selections available on grilled wheat or spinach wraps, grilled ciabatta roll or rice bowl (buffalo chicken, turkey club and pulled pork to name but a few). Anthony’s also serves great breakfast sandwiches, bagels and muffins.

Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5713 Under $10/ Checks, All Major CC/ No Reservations/ No Alcohol All you could ask for in a casual, simple lunch or breakfast destination. Bits and Bytes offer a large variety of sandwiches, also soups, salads, and other finger foods. Their specialty is a sandwich dubbed the ‘Floppy Disc’ made with your choice of meat and cheese. Every day of the work week features a different lunch special.

Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 812-401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC/ No Alcohol

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Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/ MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol

Diamond Deli (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-6122 Under $10/CasualAll Major CC Looking for a quick bite that is fresh and delicious? Look no further than the Diamond Deli in the lower level of Casino Aztar.

Here you’ll find fresh baked pizzas, sandwiches and crisp salads.

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Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 812-426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 812-426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 812-477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 812-402-4111 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 812-422-3026/812-422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave. 812-402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC

Firehouse Subs (East) 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2141 (West) 222 S. Red Bank Rd. 812-401-0740 Under $10/No Reservations/All Major CC Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia Ave. 812-205-4704 $10/Casual Flying Saucer Café (Evansville Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. 812-421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 All Major CC

Granola Jar The 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 812-437-1899 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 812-476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Dr. 812-476-4999 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks and All Major CC/ No Alcohol HoneyBaked Ham (East) 1449 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks and All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jason’s Deli 934 N. Green River Rd. 812-417-9905 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 812-479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (East) 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 812-401-5400 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 812-491-7111 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC

Just Rennies Catering & Cookies 102 SE 4th St. 812-490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC Chef Doug & Marla Rennie open their doors to their comfortable, Tuscanyinspired bistro to Downtown diners daily. Classic beef or vegetarian lasagna, chicken and asparagus crepes and pecan-crusted pork tenderloin are among just a few of the lunch highlights. But be sure not to leave before you’ve had one of the almost-famous Just Rennie’s cookies.

McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 812-618-2050 $10-$15/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Café 1418 W. Franklin St. 812-402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major CC Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 812-402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 812-434-PENN (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Penny Lane Coffeehouse (Downtown) 600 S.E. 2nd St. 812-421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. 812-473-4440 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC Penny Lane is a downtown favorite. The atmosphere is relaxed with a cool vibe that attracts an artistic crowd as well as coffee lovers of all ages.

Plus, the menu includes a great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian sandwiches and specialty drinks. Penny Lane East recently opened to great reviews with the same fantastic menu and a pub atmosphere at night with alcohol and classic bar food.

Look out for live music at both locations.

Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/Checks/DSCVR/ VISA/MC This award winning bakery just keeps growing. The menu features an assortment of cakes, cookies, candy and pies – all made from family recipes both new and old. 15 years on, Piece of Cake continues to satisfy the Tri-State’s sweet tooth.

Pita Pit 1211 Tutor Ln. 812-402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC Planter’s Coffee House 130 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC R’z Café & Catering Co. 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted www.EvansvilleDining.com • 39 •

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Riverview Coffee Company (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4280 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/All Major CC This full-service coffee shop features Starbucks Coffee, cappuccinos and lattes, plus a variety of hot and cold beverages and frozen drinks. The food menu features assorted pastries, muffins, cookies, brownies, donuts, freshly-made chicken salad sandwiches and more.

Salad World Healthy Café (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expressway 812-467-7486 (North) 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Hwy. 812-867-2741 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 812-422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd. 812-490-6070 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-477-3354 (Deli) Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC

Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-402-8287 (Downtown) 101 N.W. 1st St. 812-402-7555 (Henderson) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Reservations/All Major CC • 40 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

A small joint with a big taste, Spudz-N-Stuff offers a comfortable atmosphere and some of the best-dressed spuds on the planet. All different styles are present in these potatoes from buffalo chicken to taco to garden salad-style tubers. Spudz-NStuff also offers tasty pitas and salads topped with anything from chicken to bar-b-que pork. You won’t find any other spuds like these!

Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 812-471-9464 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major CC

Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 812-424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major CC

Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Denny’s Restaurant (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1063 (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-423-9459 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC

Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 812-402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 812-421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen 14 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN 812-490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Zoup Fresh Soup Company (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664 (North) 4660 N. First Ave. 812-423-1800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ No Alcohol

FAMILY/ HOMESTYLE

Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-9320 $10-15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Princeton) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC

Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 812-479-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC The Carousel Family Restaurant is serving up a carousel of good, valued priced, family food every day. Located on Evansville’s East side, the Carousel is located just behind ARC Lanes. Offering up homestyle breakfasts, lunches and dinners, there is something for everyone in the family on this diverse menu. Bring the family or a few friends. You may even see a card game in progress!

Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/All Major CC Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 812-422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 812-437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA/ DSCVR

Elberfeld Korner Inn 15 W. Main St., Elberfeld, IN 812-983-4200 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Ellis Park-Clubhouse 3300 US 41 N., Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Five Guys Burgers & Fries 5402 E. Indiana St. 812-401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/No Alcohol Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 812-423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn 802 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, IN 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Dr. 812-475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

812-473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 812-422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major CC/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ No Reservations/No Alcohol Served/All Major CC

Ivy Room @ SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Perfect for wedding receptions, banquets, corporate events, holiday parties and more, the Ivy Room can accommodate up to 500 people – 700 with theater style seating. Features and services include bar service, tables and chairs, a large dance floor, ample parking and much more. The high quality hospitality services are very affordable; the Ivy Room is a real value and the ideal setting for an unforgettable event.

KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 812-437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

Log Inn Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E., Warrenton, IN 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Built in 1825, the Log Inn is the definition of a local tradition, officially recognized as the oldest restaurant in Indiana. If you need further proof, consider that Abraham Lincoln once dined there. The family style food is beloved – from the fried chicken to the ham and side dishes including mash potatoes, corn and green beans.

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 812-423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 812-479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Old Mill The 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC

Pie Pan The 905 North Park Dr. 812-425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol A winner of the Evansville Courier and Press Reader’s Choice Award for nine years running, the Pie Pan is on www.EvansvilleDining.com • 41 •

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everyone’s favorite restaurant list. Their breakfast menu will get your day off to a great start – eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and much more. The dinner menu includes beloved specials like country fried steak, open face roast beef and meatloaf. And don’t forget dessert! You can’t leave without trying a piece of their incredible pies. The Pie Pan is homecooked food at its best.

Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. First Ave. Under $10/All Major CC Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC

Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC From great salads to burgers, chicken, seafood and steaks, Rafferty’s can do it all. The secret is in the made from scratch recipes and fresh preparation.

It’s a great place to go for lunch or dinner – or if you just want to hang out at the bar.

Red Fez (Hadi Shrine Building) 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285 Red Wagon Hwy. 165 & I-64, Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks, MS, Visa, Discover/ Full Bar Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC

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Rose Hill Café 838 State St., Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Scheller’s Carriage Inn 103 E. Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6131 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Full Bar

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Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Evansville’s only west-side Italian dining experience. It boasts fresh, cooked to order steaks, pastas and more. With a quaint dining room and a cozy patio St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/ No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC

FINE DINING Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Madeleine’s CKB Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 N. 2nd St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood.

Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views.

Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening.

Limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. The casual upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s is the ideal place to meet friends - or clients. Enjoy signature martinis, delicious appetizers or indulge in the full dinner menu of Cavanaugh’s.

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/Reservations Recommended/ All Major CC Delizio Italian Eatery 145 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major CC Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC Jungle The 415 Main St. 812-425-5282 Over $25/Reservations Only/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Specialty Bar

Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 812-491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 W. State Rd. 66, Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar With fresh fish flown in daily, you are guaranteed the highest quality seafood experience at NW Chophouse. From the salmon filet to the crab cakes, every dish is bursting with flavor.

And if you truly enjoy a tender steak, NW Chophouse is your place. To top it off, they have an impressive wine list to perfectly complement your meal.

Red Geranium 504 N. St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant is one of the region’s most charming and romantic restaurants. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Red Geranium Restaurant offers seasonal American cuisine and Midwest favorites.

The restaurant also offers an extensive international wine list, and diners may enjoy three distinctively different dining rooms.

FROZEN TREATS Coldstone Creamery (East) 6401 E. Lloyd Expy.

812-437-2653 (West) 5435 Pearl Dr. 812-461-0100 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 812-479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC

normally find in these parts, try the lamb shanks or stuffed Greek chicken.

Orange Leaf 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-5215 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major CC

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Sweet CeCe’s (East) 4827 Davis Lant 812-477-5276 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major CC

Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd. 812-909-2880 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC

GERMAN

IRISH

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Experience the best in German food in an authentic beer hall atmosphere. Signature dishes include fresh wiener schnitzel, bratwurst and corned beef and cabbage. The Gerst Haus features giant frozen fishbowls of Gerst Amber beer as well as 26 draughts and a large selection of imported beers.

GREEK

Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/All Major CC From their popular Greek Night themed events to casual mid-week evenings, the best in Greek cuisine is always served up at The Acropolis. Doros, the owner/ operator, is originally from Cyprus, the Mediterranean island off the Greek coast, and it is from that background that he has designed the menu and flavor of Acropolis.

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INDIAN

Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Bella e Dolce 972 S. Hebron Ave. $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Head Chef Jeremiah Galey and his partners have dreamt up an amazing gourmet Italian restaurant. Located on Evansville’s east side by Schnuck’s, Bell e Dolce features a dynamic menu of chicken, pastas, pizzas, seafood, veal and much more. Highlights include Linguine al Pesto Genovese, Pizza Margherita, Salmone con al Almoriglio and Pollo alla Diavola. Whether or not you can pronounce the dishes is irrelevant – the taste is paramount!

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Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/VISA/MC With seductive décor and a beautiful menu filled with imported pastas, beef, chicken pork and seafood entrees, Biaggi’s is truly beyond the ordinary. It’s the perfect location for a group celebration, a night out with the family or an intimate dinner for two. Biaggi’s is a casual setting that offers one of the finest selections of wine in the area, making it easy to pair the right dish with the right glass. Don’t forget about their delectable desserts, too!

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Café Arazu 117 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Delizio Gourment Italian Eatery 145 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 812-422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar House of Como is truly one of Evansville’s best kept culinary secrets. Featuring Italian, Arabic and Lebanese cuisine, steak and seafood, it remains a cornerstone of the local dining

scene. Don’t let the eclectic exterior fool you. Inside you will find not only unique dishes but some of the best traditional food around, too.

Little Italy Italian 4430 N. First Ave. 812-479-7777 $10-$15/Casual Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria 2201 Hwy 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-212-2352 $10/Casual/All Major CC

Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 812-473-7005 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Oh, Manna, this place is good – fresh, flavorful and fast meals inspired by the regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Come in and try delicious, authentic Mediterranean dishes: beef gyros, lamb kabobs, chicken

shawarma, tabbouleh salad, fresh falafel and so much more.

This locally owned business is dedicated to serving you only the freshest vegetables, grains, legumes and meats flavored with exotic spices. Take a break from the usual and enjoy a Manna meal.

Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC

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Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Once a favorite tavern, Smitty’s has transformed into Evansville’s only west-side Italian dining experience. It boasts fresh, cooked to order steaks, pastas, and more. With a quaint dining room and a cozy patio, Smitty’s is ideal from a family outing or an unforgettable date night.

JAPANESE Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards Ginmaya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 812-471-8100 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks, All Major CC/ No Alcohol Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 812-471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro offers a different experience with the same great sushi that’s now ranked #1 on Urbanspoon.com in the area.

With something for nearly every taste, Kanpai’s menu includes not only a vast array of Asian favorites, but also an abundance of choices for beer lovers – nearly 30 craft brews are available as well as $15 bottles of wine.

Stop in or take advantage of their online ordering service for convenient carryout.

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Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 812-473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major CC Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Drive 812-424-3413 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major CC/ No Alcohol Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 812-437-5824 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major CC/ No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-1020 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 US Highway 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-869-1968 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/All Major CC Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

KOREAN Jaya’s 119 SE 4th St. 812-422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC

LIGHTER FARE

Sara’s Harmony Way 500 E. Church St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3611 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC www.EvansvilleDining.com • 45 •

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Sara’s is the coziest spot in New Harmony for a drink and a bite. Come in and sample some wine or specially brewed beer while enjoying assorted cheeses, sausages and savory cheese cakes. Sara’s always hits the spot for lunch – or any time.

MEXICAN

Acapulco Mexican 8480 High Pointe Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa Cancun Mexican 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major CC Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4973 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/All Major CC

City Taco 2403 Washington Ave. 812-477-1955 Under $10/All Major CC The culinary dream of Chef Jayson Munoz (Kanpai/CKB) and Dr. Mark Logan, City Taco is the newest hotspot on Evansville’s east side. The menu features inspired creations like the Ground Chicken Pesto Taco, BBQ Nachos and Bazooka Guacamole as well as a diverse wine list and over 80 bottled craft, domestic, imported and Mexican beers.

Inside, it’s a potpourri of pop culture – a fun, eclectic atmosphere.

El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 812-421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine • 46 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr., Boonville, IN 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC/VISA

El Patron 943 North Park Dr. 812-402-6500 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/All Major CC If you love great Mexican food, great service, and great prices, El Patron is the place for you.

This north side favorite is known for its welcoming atmosphere and different take on the usual Mexican fare – not to mention the “Gigante Burrito” challenge.

Lunch specials are only $7, drink and tax included! The portions are more than generous, so you always leave satisfied. Give El Patron a try – you won’t be disappointed.

El Rio Mexican Cuisine 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 812-423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 812-422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr., Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Check and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 812-490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar

Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662, Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 812-474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 812-424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.

812-464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX One of the area’s favorite and most authentic Mexican restaurants, Los Bravos is the place to go for fast and delicious burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos and so much more. Choose from the menu or create your own dish. They’re famous for their margaritas which go perfectly with most any appetizer but especially the chips and various cheese and salsa dips. Bravo, indeed!

Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-0566 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s 2810 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St., Henderson KY 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX

Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s 408 Southwind Plaza, Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant 8309 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Visa, MC Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-401-3572 $10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 812-434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Boston’s Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Los Tres Caminos 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX

Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ Non Smoking/VISA/MC

Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-491-6637 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC/Beer & Wine

Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC

Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC/VISA

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Full Bar/All Major CC

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Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Greek’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 812-437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC

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Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Lombardi’s New York Pizza 513 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY 270-854-4391 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/All Major CC Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria 2201 US Hwy 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-212-2352 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4227 Under $10/VISA/MC

Combining the best aspects of hometown joints and large chains, Mama Mia’s at Tropicana Evansville achieves a difficult balancing act. This Italian eatery has very reasonable prices and a great variety of dishes including a delicious Double Deluxe pizza and Parmesan Gnoochis and appetizers like the Calamari Fritti. Mama Mia’s also has a great wine list and amazing salads like the Mia Caprese, a wake-up call for the taste buds.

The atmosphere is instantly comfortable, casual yet classy.

Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings (East) 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 812-422-1212 3115 Covert Ave. 812-477-6262 (North) 3904 N. First Ave. 812-421-3000 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major CC

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar With a “beers around the world” tour one can drink himself through the greatest parts of the planet without ever leaving Evansville. All of the pizzas, calzones and other eats are cheesy and full of hearty toppings. There are even chunks of garlic under the pizza’s surface. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the chicken blat wrap or the guacamole burger! Friends, beer, an outdoor patio and pizza go together oh so well!

GUIDES

Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2141 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 812-402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC

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Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC

Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Beer & Wine/MC

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Papa John’s Pizza (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7700 5436 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5200 (North) 4204 N. First Ave. 812-425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy.

812-423-7272 (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272 (Henderson) 418 Center St. 270-826-4444 Under $10/Credit Cards

Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 812-423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine available/Checks/MC/VISA

the summer or at any number of local events – just keep an eye on Facebook to see where they’re setting up shop each day.

Famous for amazing wood-fired pizzas like the B.L.T., Bee Sting and Fig-N-Pig, they specialize in gourmet flavors created from revolutionary ingredients (i.e. honey, sour cream, baby bellas and so much more). It’s unlike most any pizza experience you’ve ever had.

Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898 Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar

Pizza Chef (Newburgh) 4938 SR 261 812-518-6443 (Boonville) 423 W. Main St. 812-897-1600 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC/VISA

Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1400 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

Pizza Depot 2801 Boonville-New Harmony Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Rounders Too 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC

Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-9441 (West) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-424-7976 (Newburgh) 7777 W. SR 66 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/ Beer available

Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 812-423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol

Pizza Revolution 812-430-5945 Check Facebook for Daily Location $10-$15 This mobile operation is indeed revolutionary. You can find PR at the Farmers Market during • 48 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

Rounders Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 812-424-4960

Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St., Ft. Branch, IN 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag Ave. 812-402-6776 $10-$15/Checks/MC/VISA

Susan Bobe’s Pizza 101 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 812-402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC

Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Over 50 years of pizza perfection and counting! Turoni’s has made it look easy with consistently great cracker crust pizzas, fresh, handcrafted beers, a warm, friendly atmosphere and excellent staff. And you can count on the same quality and service at all three locations. A great place to wind down after a long day or to celebrate with friends and family, Turoni’s is a tri-state tradition.

Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Turoni’s Pizza 8011 Bell Oaks Rd., Newburgh, IN 812-490-5555 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major CC Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. First Ave. 812-464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Woody’s Pizzeria 518 Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666 Under $10/All Major CC

PRIVATE DINING Edgewater Grille: La Veranda Banquet Room 5 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC/ Full Bar Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 812-467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC

Ivy Room at SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Perfect for wedding receptions, banquets, corporate events, holiday parties and more, the Ivy Room can accommodate up to 500 people – 700 with theater style seating. Features and services include bar service, tables and chairs, a large dance floor, ample parking and much more. The high quality hospitality services are very affordable; the Ivy Room is a real value and the ideal setting for an unforgettable event.

Just Rennie’s Catering 100 SE 4th St. 812-401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people Chef Doug & Marla Rennie open their doors to their comfortable, Tuscanyinspired bistro to Downtown diners daily. Classic beef or vegetarian lasagna, chicken and asparagus crepes and pecan-crusted pork tenderloin are among just a few of the lunch highlights. Lastly, be sure not to leave before you’ve had one of the almostfamous Just Rennie’s cookies.

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Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 812-422-2230 $20-$50/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major CC Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/ No Reservations/ Checks, All Major CC/ Full Bar Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards

PUBS

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) 7101 Hwy. 41 N. 812-867-7999 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC The perfect combination of class and comfort, Allegra Lounge has a cool, contemporary atmosphere. Each week, they feature intimate live music from some of the best local musicians around. The setting is ideal for an evening with friends or that someone special – or for a small to medium-sized special event.

backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 812-424-5020 Under $10/All Major Credit CC In a prime downtown location, Backstage is ideal for a night on the town with friends offering live entertainment nearly every day of the week. They also boast a full menu with an assortment of classic dishes with unique twists. From appetizers to tacos, Backstage has you covered.

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Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 812-297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar

CKB Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar 108 2nd St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC This popular Henderson gastro pub features unique dishes such as pork belly hash, lamb meat balls, masitas de Puerco and seared scallops along with a full service bar. Come in and check out the fantastic lunch combos or stay for the evening.

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 812-423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Cricket’s 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Joke Factory 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC www.EvansvilleDining.com • 49 •

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KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC KC (of the Time Out Lounge) has completely revitalized the old Corner Pocket and turned it into one of the coolest north side bars around. With a sizeable stage perfect for live, local music and Krazy College Nights with DJ Jon B, this place brings the rock. It’s also primed for pool sharks with five tables not to mention there’s electronic darts. Stop by and check out the new and improved Corner Pocket!

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill (Washington Square Mall) 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR KC’s Time Out Lounge offers excellent pub fare with a twist.

Long time favorites such as chicken tenders and onion rings are available. But, why not step out of the ordinary and try a few shrimp jammers, pork potstickers and a Greek gyro?

And, if you are feeling like some live music, KC’s brings in great entertainment throughout the week.

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/ MC

Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC • 50 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

Love a little variety in your music?

A little spice? Lamasco Bar & Grill is the place for you! Drawing talented bands from all over the region and beyond, Lamasco packs them in every week; the energy is always intense. You just never know what you may find when you arrive – Lamasco keeps things interesting and always entertaining. Dance the night away, karaoke, enjoy some tasty eats or all of the above. You’ll always leave with a smile on your face.

Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill (Ellis Park) 3300 US Hwy. 41 N. 812-425-1456 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill 100 2nd St., Henderson, KY 270-826-2424 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Pub The 1348 Division St. 812-423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898

Lyle’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar

Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only

Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St., Henderson, Ky 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC With a “beers around the world” tour one can drink himself through the greatest parts of the planet without ever leaving Evansville. All of the pizzas, calzones and other eats are cheesy and full of hearty toppings. There are even chunks of garlic under the pizza’s surface. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the chicken blat wrap or the guacamole burger! Friends, beer, an outdoor patio and pizza go together oh so well!

Sports Book Bar & Grill (Tropicana Evansville) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar One of the newest additions to the dining line-up at Tropicana Evansville, Sports Book boasts a solid selection of salads, starters and ‘main events’ as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor screen TVs to display all the big games. In other words, this place has everything you need for a great night out with friends, including the hugely popular Buzztime Trivia – poker, blackjack or sports trivia right at your table. Sports Book is the ultimate gathering place for fans of all ages!

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Despite Sportsman’s reputation as a west-side hotspot for college nightlife, they offer a variety of flavorful dishes that go way beyond your usual pub fare.

Sportsman’s offers hearty food accented by fresh herbs and veggies.

Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 812-425-1912 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks/MC/Visa/Discover/Full Bar Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Gator’s Hot Fish House 1203 N. Main St. 812-402-7775 Under $10/Casual Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (North Park Shopping Center) 812-426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Lure Seafood & Grill 401 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar

friendly and impeccable as the atmosphere. So, come in, eat, drink and even take in some live music on the patio. What ever your interest is, find them – it’s worth it!

SPANISH Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC

STEAKHOUSES NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 W. State Rd. 66, Newburgh 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC With fresh fish flown in daily, you are guaranteed the highest quality seafood experience at NW Chophouse. From the salmon filet to the crab cakes, every dish is bursting with flavor. The full service bar has a great selection of wines to complement the menu.

Par-K Seafood 757 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 812-477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Station, Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC A quiet little fish joint with a large bite of flavor! Try their fish & chips as well as their famous fish tacos. Then, check out the rest of the menu that boasts the largest oysters in the area that come fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. Morgan Close and her staff strive to make the service as What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333 Over $25/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood.

Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views.

Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening.

Limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. The casual upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s is the ideal place to meet friends - or clients. Enjoy signature martinis, delicious appetizers or indulge in the full dinner menu of Cavanaugh’s.

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Double D’s 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House 101 E. Haub St., Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC

House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 812-422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar House of Como is truly one of Evansville’s best kept culinary secrets. Featuring steaks, seafood, and Lebanese, Arabic and Italian cuisine, it remains a cornerstone of the local dining scene. Don’t let the eclectic exterior fool you. Inside you’ll find not only unique dishes but some of the best traditional food around, too.

Logan’s Roadhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 812-421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Logsdon Restaurant 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC/ Full Bar Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar

NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 W. State Rd. 66, Newburgh 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC If you truly enjoy a perfectly cooked steak bursting with flavor, NW Chophouse should be on your short list of restaurants to try. Along with tender ribeyes and filets, enjoy delicious chicken and seafood options and an impressive wine list.

Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 812-474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

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Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks, All Major Credit CC Once a favorite tavern, Smitty’s has transformed into Evansville’s only west-side Italian dining experience. It boasts fresh, cooked to order steaks, pastas, and more. With a quaint dining room and a cozy patio, Smitty’s is ideal from a family outing or an unforgettable date night.

Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

812-477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR It all began on February 17, 1993, when Kent Taylor opened the first Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville, Indiana. Kent’s goal was to own not just a family restaurant and not just a steak restaurant, but a place where everyone, of all ages, could come and have a great meal and great fun for a great price. www.EvansvilleDining.com • 51 •

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Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/ Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major CC Western Rib-Eye has been making people happy for nearly four decades with a menu featuring some of the tri-state’s best steaks, most tender ribs and freshest seafood. They also cook up a phenomenal burger that more than measures up to the quality of their signature plates. And don’t forget their hugely popular “create your own” salad bar – it’s always loaded with a great selection of fresh veggies and much more.

taverns 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 812-422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 812-425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 812-429-0055 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/ Full Bar Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar/All Major CC Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 812-424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC • 52 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC

Lyle’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar

Fat Boy Tavern 115 N. McCreary Ave., Fort Branch, IN 812-753-9914 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks, All Major CC/ Full Bar

Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 812-423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR

Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 812-423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. 812-423-0794 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 812-402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 812-491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W., Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 812-423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards

Yellow Tavern 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Credit & Debit Not Accepted

THAI Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Ln. 812-477-8424 Under $10/ All Major CC

VIETNAMESE Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 812-491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC Despite Sportsman’s reputation as a west-side hotspot for college nightlife, they offer a variety of flavorful dishes that go way beyond your usual pub fare.

Sportsman’s offers hearty food accented by fresh herbs and veggies.

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Cash Only/Full Bar TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 812-402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only

What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

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EAST Acropolis - Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-9320

Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-1510 Chipotle Mexican Grill 491 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4973

Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 812-471-0929

Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5551

Bandana’s BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 812-401-9922

Cici’s Pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2424

Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868

City Taco 2403 Washington Ave. 812-477-1955

Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

812-476-7069

Cleaver’s Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001

Bella e Dolce Ristorante 970 S. Hebron Ave.

Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-401-1930

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-421-0800

Cold Stone Creamery 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway 812-437-2653

Bob Evans Restaurant 1125 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-9022

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 812-479-6974

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-3474

Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-479-8788

Boston’s Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400

Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-437-8833

Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) 713 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9464

Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 812-437-3333

Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 812-401-8111 Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 812-479-6388 Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-9976 Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 812-475-1074

Dave’s SportsDen Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-479-8887 Denny’s Restaurant 351 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-1063 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 5 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 812-477-2711

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1200 Lincoln Ave. 812-402-4111 El Rio 1919 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-2141 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 5402 E. Indiana St. 812-401-1773 Flames Grille 1200 W. Columbia Ave. 812-205-4704 Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3800 Get and Go Casseroles 6840 Logan Drive 812-475-8830 Ginmaya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-471-8100 Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 812-473-4855 Golden Corral 130 Cross Point Blvd.

812-473-1095 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-6666 Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 812-476-7212 Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 812-476-4999 Greek’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-4733

HoneyBaked Ham 1446 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-2940 Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 812-475-0229 House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 812-422-0572 IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-0510 J. Gumbo’s 1211 Tutor Ln. 812-473-2951 Jake’s Wayback Burgers 115 N. Cross Pointe Blvd.

812-475-9272 Jason’s Deli 934 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-9905 Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 812-479-8272 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 812-401-5400 KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 812-437-9920 Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 812-471-7076 Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 812-479-1542 La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-3351

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 990 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-1635

Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-7444

Harbor Bay Seafood 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122

Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 812-471-88881

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-471-8403 Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2400 Los Bravos 834 Tutor Ln. 812-474-9078 Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 812-475-0566 Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 812-479-5006 Lyle’s Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 812-425-7729 Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 812-422-1212 Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 812-476-7088 Manna Mediterranean Grill 2913 Lincoln Ave. 812-473-7005 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-8780 MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 812-475-2888 Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-3663 McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 812-618-2050 Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-491-6637 Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 812-473-1442 What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-4630 O’Charley’s 7301 E. Indiana St. 812-479-6632 Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

812-401-1400 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 812-473-2903 Orange Leaf 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-5215 Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 812-474-0005 Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 812-476-7477 Papa John’s Pizza 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7700 5436 E. Indiana St. 812-473-5200 Par-K Seafood 757 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-5222 Penn Station East Coast Subs 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-PENN (7366) Penny Lane East Coffeehouse & Pub 2004 Washington Ave. 812-473-4440

Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-479-9166 Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 812-477-9227 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Expy.

812-473-4100 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd. 812-477-4088 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expy.

812-437-2653 Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 812-437-5824 Rounders Too Pizza 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Salad World 3311 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-5083 Schlotzsky’s Deli 301 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-4011 Show-Me’s 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 812-401-SHOW Slice The 2011 Lincoln Ave. 812-476-8518

Pita Pit 1211 Tutor Ln. 812-402-6205

Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-477-3354

Pizza King 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-476-9441

Spudz–N–Stuff 812 S. Green River Rd. 812-401-7783

Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 N. Burkhardt Rd. 812-401-0800

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 812-476-2384

Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 812-471-0024

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730

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Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. Suite E 812-402-3889 Sweet CeCe’s 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 812-477-5276 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 812-479-7600 TGI Fridays (Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 812-491-8443

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181

Cavanaugh’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4333

Zoup Fresh Soup Co. 6240 E. Virginia St. 812-477-2664

Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816

Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 812-477-9854

Diamond Deli (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-6122

DOWNTOWN

Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 812-402-8226

Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 812-42-GREEK

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 812-476-5000

Aldente 318 Main St. 812-492-4567

Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd. 812-909-2880

Angelo’s 305 Main St. 812-428-6666

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd. 812-474-6660

Babel Bar & Lounge 323 Main St. (Downstairs) 812-204-0193

Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

812-477-7427

Bagelrama (Old Post Office Plaza) 101 NW 1st St. 812-402-2435

Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 812-401-1020

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 812-297-2337

Turoni’s Forget-Me-NotInn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 812-477-7500

Bits & Bytes Deli 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113

Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 812-491-1884 Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 812-476-5405 Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 812-474-0181

Eclipse Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 812-463-6040 Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 812-422-3026/812-4227030

Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St 812-424-5020

Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Ln. 812-477-8424

Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 812-428-3004

Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 812-467-4255 Fresh Harvest Deli (Inside Old National Building) 1 Main St. 812-421-0407 Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 812-454-9791 HoneyBaked Ham Express 101 NW 1st St. 812-421-0407 Jaya’s 119 SE 4th St. 812-422-6667 Jungle The 415 Main St. 812-425-5282

Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar (Tropicana Evansville) 615 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4700

Just Rennie’s Catering 100 SE 4th St. 812-401-8098

Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 812-475-2265

Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 812-422-2230 Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 SE 2nd St. 812-491-8611

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GUIDES listing by location

Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 101 NW 1st St. 812-437-2363 Mama Mia’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 Max & Erma’s (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4258

Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 812-425-1912 Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 812-421-0606

CENTRAL/SOUTH

Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 812-484-2222

Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 812-491-9868

Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 812-423-5171

Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 812-434-6909

Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 SE 2nd St. 812-421-8741

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 812-425-2515

Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 812-424-2253

Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 812-423-8040

Red Fez The 6 Walnut St. 812-423-4285

Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 812-402-7775

Ri Ra Irish Pub (Tropicana Evansville) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-426-0000

Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 812-422-6919

Riverview Coffee Company (Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 812-433-4280 Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 812-464-2769 Sports Book Bar & Grill (Tropicana Evansville) 701 NW Riverside Dr. 812-401-0309 Spudz–N–Stuff 101 NW 1st St. 812-402-7555

House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-0572 Pub The 1348 Division St. 812-423-2121 Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 812-422-7782 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 812-402-9273 Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 812-402-8696

Temptations Buffet (Tropicana Evansville) 421 Riverside Dr. 812-433-4000 • 56 • www.EvansvilleDining.com

NEARBY Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant 8309 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-490-7778 Acapulco Mexican 8480 High Pointe Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-490-9464 Cancun Mexican 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 Café Arazu 117 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200 China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 CKB (Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar) 108 N. Second St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2133 Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St., (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Cricket’s 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-827-2206 Delizio Gourmet Italian Eatery 145 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-212-3566

Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 3988 SR 261, Newburgh, IN 812-858-9911

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 1600 Leonard Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339

Double D’s Bar & Family Inn 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN 812-897-8813

Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Inlumi Café & Bakery 4833 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, IN 812-490-9205

Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 El Maguey 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666

J & B Barbecue & Catering 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0033

Ellis Park-Clubhouse Hwy. 41 North, Henderson, KY 800-333-8110 Fat Boy Tavern 115 N. McCreary Ave., Fort Branch, IN 812-753-9914 Firedome Wood-Fired Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-831-1977 Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Gemeca Inn 802 E. Locust St., Ft. Branch, IN 812-753-4441 Gene’s Restaurant & BBQ 1095 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-827-8576 Golden Buddha 5066 S.R. 261, Newburgh, IN 812-853-2680 Golden Corral 1320 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-869-9310 Haub Steak House 101 E. Haub St., Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln., Newburgh, IN 812-490-2814 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 8680 High Point Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-491-7111 King’s Kitchen 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2070 Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 West, Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 KT’s Fire Grill 7427 Main St., Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996 Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. Warrenton, IN 812-867-3216 Logsdon’s Restaurant 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Lombardi’s New York Pizza 513 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY 270-854-4391

What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Los Toribio’s 2810 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill (Ellis Park) 3300 US Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 812-425-1456 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria 2201 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-212-2352 Lure Seafood & Grill 401 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 270-686-8202 Mandarin House 1111 Barrett Blvd., Suite G, Henderson, KY 270-826-3001 Major Munch 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY 270-212-2070 Memphis & Main BBQ 4946 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, IN 812-858-0111 Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY 270-684-8143 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-9999 NW Chophouse & Wine Bar 7799 State Hwy. 66, Newburgh, IN 812-853-9500 On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill 100 Second St., Henderson, KY 270-826-2424 Peak Bros. BBQ 6353 Hwy 60, Waverly, KY 270-389-0267

What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

Penn Station East Coast Subs 8887 High Point Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-401-4366 1111 Barrett Rd., Henderson, KY 270-826-7361 3625 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 270-683-1515 Pizza Chef 938 SR 261, Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN 812-897-1600 Pizza King Hwy. 66 & 261, Newburgh, IN 812-853-3368 Planter’s Coffee House 130 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 Pony Express Pizza 343 Third St. Henderson, KY 270-826-2770 Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880

Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St., Henderson, KY 270-826-1106 Rose Hill Café 838 State St., Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-985-5558

Tumbleweed Southwest Mesquite Grill & Bar 1868 U.S. 41 North, Henderson, KY 270-869-9800 Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 8011 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-490-5555

Salad World 4222 Bell Rd., Newburgh, IN 812-490-6070 Sandwich Shop The 230 Second St. (Citi-Center Building), Henderson, KY 270-830-9224

Woody’s Pizzeria 518 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-6666

Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St., Ft. Branch, IN 812-759-3972

Yellow Tavern 521 Church St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303

Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566 812-774-6547

R’z Café & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main St. 812-615-0039

Spudz–N–Stuff 192 Garden Mile Rd., Henderson, KY 270-212-1777

Red Geranium 504 North St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431

Susan Bobe’s Pizza 101 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN 812-385-2554

Red Wagon Restaurant & Bar Hwy. 165 & I-64, Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210

Tequila’s 408 Southwind Plaza, Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392

Riviera Mexican Grill 10640 SR. 662, Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936

Thomason’s Barbecue 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0654

Rockhouse at Wolf’s 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1151

Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Station, Newburgh, IN 812-490-7000

Rockhouse Pizza 14274 U.S. Hwy. 41 S., Robards, KY 270-521-1000

Tokyo Teppanyaki 2222 Hwy. 41 North, Henderson, KY 270-869-1968

Bob Evans Restaurant 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) 5404 Pearl Dr. 812-471-9464

Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 812-422-6464 Denny’s Classic Diner 5212 Weston Rd. 812-424-4472 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 812-426-1011

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 5440 Pearl Dr. 812-422-2055

Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 812-422-1757

Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5727 Pearl Dr. 812-426-2006

Cold Stone Creamery 5435 Pearl Dr. 812-461-0100

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1420

Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. 812-423-0794

WEST SIDE

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 812-423-0726

Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave. 812-402-9788 Franklin Lanes 1801 W. Franklin St. 812-423-5355

Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen 14 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 812-490-7879

Sara’s Harmony Way 500 Church St, New Harmony, IN 812-682-3611

El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 812-421-1986

Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 812-491-6229 Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. 812-437-5010 Ivy Room at SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. 812-464-7800 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 812-437-0171 Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 812-401-7427 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 812-464-8300 Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse 5645 Pearl Dr. 812-421-0908 Los Bravos 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.

812-464-3136

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GUIDES

Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 812-425-1616

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O’Charley’s 5125 Pearl Dr. 812-424-3348 Old Mill Restaurant 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 PG Art Gallery & Café 1418 W. Franklin St. 812-402-4445

Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 812-423-3339 Penn Station East Coast Subs 5310 Pearl Dr. 812-434-PENN Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 812-401-1699 Pizza King W. Franklin St. 812-424-7976 St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware St. 812-423-3160 Show-Me’s West 5501 Pearl Dr. 812-402-7100 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 812-423-6280

Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260

Denny’s Restaurant 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-423-9459

Tin Man Brewing Company 1430 W. Franklin St. 812-618-3227

Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 812-424-4677

Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Winzerwald Tasting Room 2021 W. Franklin St. 812-423-2427 Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 812-424-1416

NORTH SIDE Allegra Lounge 7101 Hwy. 41 N. (Inside Holiday Inn Airport) 812-867-7999 Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake & Café 919 North Park Dr. 812-470-7763 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 812-425-4929 Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 812-429-0055 Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 812-428-6611 Carson’s Brewery 2406 Lynch Rd. 812-305-1436

Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag Ave. 812-402-6776

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-9897

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 812-422-0801

China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 812-423-1896

Spudz–N–Stuff 5225 Pearl Dr. 812-402-8287

Daily’s Annex Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 812-484-6635

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Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 812-401-1201 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 2128 N. First Ave. 812426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 812-426-0011 El Patron Mexican Restaurant 943 North Park Dr. 812-402-6500 Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 812-425-6569 Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-423-1113 Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Granola Jar The 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 812-437-1899 Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 711 N. First Ave. 812-423-6355 Harbor Bay Seafood (In the North Park Shopping Center) 4428 N. First Ave. 812-426-0133 Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 812-437-4343 Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 812-402-8900

Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 N. 3rd Ave. 812-423-0872

Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318

Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898

Horstketter’s Tavern 5809 Stringtown Rd. 812-423-0692

Rounders Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 812-424-4960

Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830

Salad World 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Hwy. 812-867-2741

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 130 N St. Joseph Ave. 812-402-9944

Steeplechase Café 4101 Hwy. 41 N. (Clarion Inn Airport) 812-424-6400

KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 812-428-2255

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730

Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 812-437-3040

Sunny Buffet & Grill 4008 N. First Ave. 812-468-8888

Little Italy 4430 N. First Ave. 812-401-0588

Two Brothers 3806 N. First Ave. 812-423-6188

Los Bravos 3534 First Ave. 812-424-4101

Walther’s Golf & Fun 2301 N. First Ave. 812-464-4472

Los Tres Caminos 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8550

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6000 First Ave. 812-424-8891

Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 812-423-6388 Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd., Northern Vanderburgh County, IN 812-963-9305 Penn Station East Coast Subs 4827 David Lant Dr. 812-402-PENN

Zoup Fresh Soup Co. 4660 N. First Ave. 812-423-1800 MOBILE / OFF-SITE Pizza Revolution Check Facebook for Location 812-430-5945 WC

Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 812-425-2261 Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburg (812)-867-9131 Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. First Ave. 812-401-1773 What’s Cookin’! 2014 - 2015

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Page 66 – Bits & Bytes Deli Page 67 – City Taco Taqueria Page 68 – El Patron Mexican Restaurant Page 70 – The Hornet’s Nest Page 71 – House of Como Page 72 – Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro Page 73 – K.C.’s Timeout Lounge Bar & Grill / K.C.’s Corner Pocket Page 74 – Lamasco Bar & Grill Page 75 – The Log Inn Page 76 – Manna Mediterranean Grill Page 77 – NW Chophouse & Wine Bar Page 78 – Old Chicago Page 80 – Penny Lane Coffeehouse & Pub East Page 81 – The Pub Page 82 – Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar Page 83 – Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse Page 84 – Sportsman’s Grille & Billiards Page 85 – Spudz-N-Stuff Page 86 – Stoll’s Country Inn Page 88 – Texas Roadhouse Page 90 – Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery

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