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February 10, 2015

Your guide to dining and activities for winter and early spring

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Ready for a good cup of coffee?

Commentay by Dan McFeely Here in Carmel, one does not have to go far for a good cup of coffee. We are fortunate to have a number of places – from donut shops and restaurants to true and trendy coffee shops – that take special care to serve some awesome java. Some are well known to local coffee fans. Others might be a bit of a secret. But speaking as a loyal coffee snob, here is a list of shops that you must try if you want to enjoy a great cup o’ Joe!

SQUARE DONUTS, 14 S. Range Line Rd.

This one may surprise some folks, unless you know Wes Kerlin, one of Carmel’s best coffee gurus. Wes offers up a fresh selection of coffee beans roasted by Julian Roasters in Zionsville. Not only are the beans roasted to perfection, they are also perfectly brewed. A real treat, to go along with the square donuts! And Wes always makes a few choices. Try the Yergacheffe!

SOHO CAFÉ & GALLERY, 620 S. Range Line Rd.

One of Carmel’s gems, this cool coffee shop and art gallery features some great coffees from mostly small, independent roasters across the nation. Perfectly brewed by the pot or by the cup, the coffee here never disappoints. The atmosphere – including Monon Greenway views from the patio (when it’s warm) – adds to the flavor of a great time.

Try a siphon brew!

HUBBARD & CRAVENS, Carmel City Center

A local institution, Hubbard & Cravens has been roasting beans in Indy for many years.

This coffee shop, which includes a kitchen, wine and beer, serves up its own beans in an upper-scale setting that fits its location at the beautiful City Center.

Great views of The Palladium from both inside and outside on the patio.

And these guys know their beans! Try a pour-over!

EGGSHELL BISTRO, Carmel City Center

Many professional coffee snobs say this

Just the dispatches Indy and China information day – At 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11, pay a visit to the Indianapolis International Airport to learn about Indy connections to China. This lecture series is hosted by the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and will explain all the ties Indy has to China.

Wizard World Comic Con – Pop culture and comics collide during the comic convention Feb. 13-15. The event will be on South Capital Avenue in Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.iccrd.com.

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place serves the best cup of coffee in Carmel, if not the whole state of Indiana! Trained and certified as one of the few places to serve Blue Bottle Coffee (Google it) from California, the experts at Eggshell know what they are doing. There are no pots. Each cup is made one at a time. And ask about their iced coffee! While you’re there, you should also enjoy one of the best gourmet breakfasts available anywhere. A real treat.

BUB’S CAFÉ, 220 2nd St. SW

Just a short walk down the Monon from its more famous “Big Ugly” brother, the Bub’s Café is just an awesome place to enjoy a great breakfast with a nice, bold cup of coffee. The outside patio in the spring and summer is especially nice as you can sit, sip and watch the trail users pass by. One of Carmel’s best places to enjoy a meal.

PETIT CHOU BISTRO, Clay Terrace Mall

Omelet, anyone? Indeed, Petit Chou in the heart of Clay Terrace, is known for its fantastic omelets and thick cinnamon toast. But the coffee experience is pretty good, too. After you grab your real mug off the cup tree, Petit Chou offers at least three java choices a day – a single origin, a blend and a flavor. They mix it up well, too, so you never know what your taste buds will be enjoying!

JACK’S DONUTS, 516 Carmel Drive

In addition to the great donuts made fresh in-store daily, the folks at Jack’s also feature their own line of coffees that pair well with the sweetness of their donuts. Along with the variety of donuts, Jack’s serves up several selections of coffee and will also brew up an espresso on demand.

Syrup festival – This year the National Maple Syrup Festival, which launched in 2010 in Medora, is relocating to Brown County. The festival runs from March 5-8. For more information, visit nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com.

Devour Noblesville – The second Devour Noblesville, a downtown dining event promoted by Noblesville Main Street, runs until Feb. 12. Downtown Noblesville restaurants featured in this year’s event include: The Ville, Syd’s Bar and Grill, The Hamilton, Noble Coffee & Tea, Matteo’s, Copper Still, Ginger’s Cafe, Sunrise Cafe at Uptown, Barley Island Brewing Company, Courtney’s Kitchen, Rosie’s Place and Sweet Home Cupcakes.

BLUE MOON CAFÉ, Indiana Design Center

Located at the base of the beautiful Indiana Design Center, this trendy little café always has good, fresh coffee brewed to go along with a surprisingly diverse menu of breakfast and lunch items.

EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS, 623 E. Carmel Dr.

Always good coffee here whenever we stop for bagels. One of our favorite treats is the annual appearances of “Autumn Blend” and “Winter Blend” coffees each fall and winter season. But the regular “Neighborhood Blend” is more than satisfactory.

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I’d be remiss if I did not mention the fact that you can also get a pretty darned good cup of coffee at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Panera and at some of the other breakfast nooks in town, including Brunchies, Egg & I, First Watch, LePeep and Sunrise Café. You can even get a great cup of coffee with dessert at Donatello’s!

AND FINALLY … THE BIG SURPRISE

I’d hate to lose my coffee snob card, but I have to mention the new Ricker’s Gas Station at 146th and Carey Road. If you have not been yet, check out the coffee machine they have invested in.

Rather than making coffee by the pot – and run the risk of trying to sell old, burnt java to customers, this new station has state-ofthe-art machinery that will grind the beans and brew your coffee, one cup at a time. And for gas station coffee, it’s pretty good!

So what’s the best cup of coffee in Carmel? A very wise man once told me that the best cup is the one you are enjoying right now.

Cheers!

Carolina Grill live music – At 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Kendall and Purdy will play hits from the past and present, with vocals and guitars.

The Expendables performance – At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, The Expendables with Ballyhoo and Katastro will perform at the Old National Centre.

Dark Star Orchestra – On Feb. 12 at Old National Centre the Dark Star Orchestra will perform original classics by the Grateful Dead. For more, visit oldnationalcentre.com.

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Tasting the city, one restaurant at a time Devour Downtown puts Indy’s best on your plate, and comes to Hamilton Co. next month

Justin Moran’s favorites from Devour Downtown this year: Ribs, from Webber Grill

Commentary by Justin Moran Devour Downtown just celebrated its 10th anniversary. The two-week event ran until the first of this month, with more than 70 restaurants offering signature selections at discounted prices. In fact, the venues included some of Indy’s finest, most highly-rated (and expensive). All-time favorites like Skyline Club and St. Elmo Steakhouse were joined this year by newcomers such as Bru Burger and Spoke & Steele.

Participating eateries offered unique combinations of appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks chosen to give visitors a taste of their unique flavor. In the past, prices were set at $30 for two; restaurants now price at their discretion (still a considerable discount). The flexibility allows for a wider range of choices and cuisines. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for burgers, pizza, steak, salad or sushi. The best part is, these dishes are available year-long so my favorites can be had time and time again.

“These two weeks... are usually a restaurant’s two slowest weeks out of the entire year,” said Susan Decker, who coordinates marketing for the event. “They have now become some of the most profitable.” The experience went beyond food this year, with attractions like the Indiana Historical Society, Pacers Bikeshare, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Eiteljorg Museum offering limited-time discounts.

The Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association created Devour Downtown as an annual event, with just over 20 restaurants. Now it takes place each summer and winter, with more than three times as many venues. InRLA will also be bringing tasty meals and low prices to Hamilton County with Northside Nights, a similar event that runs for two weeks starting March 16.

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Five chef secrets everyone should adopt Commentary by Emily Holder Everyone always wants to know, ‘what are some of a restaurant chef’s secrets?’ As a chef, this is a difficult question to answer, mostly because over the years I have realized there really are no secrets. There are however, small yet important steps in order to execute a dish properly in terms of searing, purchasing the right ingredients, cook time and seasoning. Here are my top five tips, or ‘chef secrets’ to making sure each dish is packed full of flavor and will make each and every customer come back for more.

Searing meat

It is extremely important to blot the surface of your meat with a paper towel so the meat doesn’t release moisture when it hits the hot oil. Too much moisture makes the meat steam instead of sear and you will lose that rich brown crust.

Purchasing produce

When choosing your produce, it’s important to note that the smaller the produce item yields more flavor. For example if you are shaving fennel for a salad, try to pick out the smallest fennel bulb because this will have much more flavor than a large bulb.

Lemon or lime

If you are like me, I am a sucker for lime and

lemon juice. However it is crucial when adding this acidic ingredient, to always add it at the end.

If it is added during the cooking process, a bitter unpleasant taste will form.

Cook time

During my time at the Culinary Institute of America, my chefs always would say: “When its done, it’s done, not when the timer goes off.”

Now this sounds silly, but many people don’t realize that every oven is different. It’s important to use all your senses when deciding if something is actually “done.” Does it smell done? Does it look done? Does it feel done? A timer should only be used as a reminder.

Taste and season

Lastly, you should always taste, season, taste, season. The best chefs are the ones that use their intuition as their guide. Good chefs use a recipe as a guideline, but taste and evaluate during the whole process. Does it need more salt?

More acid? More sweetness? Constantly adjusting will yield a much better product.

Emily Holder is a native Hoosier, a local chef and a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. She can be reached at eholder88@ gmail.com.

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“This is a meet and greet singles mixer,” McGill said. “We will use art activities to allow everyValentine’s Day at Nickel Plate Arts is no typione to get to know everyone else. It is a fun cal “Hallmark holiday.” Art-infused events and acsocial event designed to get people talking and tivities for singles, couples, children and groups interacting.” go way beyond candy hearts and red Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Family roses this February. Holiday-themed Valentine’s Day with children’s activities, events this month include: crafts and sweet treats. There is no Now through Feb. 28 – Love, Lust charge for admission. & Poetry (Part Trois) – Nickel Plate Arts’ “This is traditional activities – making third annual Love, Lust & Poetry Februcards, crafts and fun. Some are free and ary gallery show features artwork from some are $5. It depends on the materilocal artists that evoke a feeling of love, McGill als used,” McGill said. inspire a sense of lust or embrace poFeb. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. – Date Night – Make this etic sentiments. Admission to the gallery is free. the most creative stop on your Valentine’s Day “We love the exhibit, which is why we are evening. Enjoy live performances, music, wine/ doing it for a third time in a row,” NPA Director beer and snacks for sale and The “Love, Lust & Aili McGill said. “It pushes the art envelope here a Poetry” art show and sale will be open. McGill little bit. It’s a subject to get out of comfort zone said the event, which is free, will have a number with art.” of art stations designed specifically for couples, McGill said the exhibit opens up realms of art such as cupcake art with cakes from The Flynot typically seen in Hamilton County including Cupcake. Each station is $10 per couple and ing risqué and nude pieces done in a tasteful guests will leave – or eat – with a piece of artfashion. work they create.

“It’s really fun for us to spice things up in the “We’re tweaking the event so it is easier for middle of winter,” she said. “It makes things a people to come and go,” McGill said. little steamy in February, which is nice.”

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Chasing spirits: a highlight on bourbon Commentary by James Feichtner I’m a bourbon guy. I have been since day one... year 21, that is. Since then I have treated myself to a variety of different marques of the stuff, as well as become accustomed to where to find them.

But I’m not writing to boast about my practiced palate. I’m writing to help you get your hands on a bottle of the good stuff without having to travel the acclaimed “Bourbon Trail,” nay, outside Hamilton Co., although I highly recommend you venture the “Trail”… if you’re serious about the drink.

There are several locations around Hamilton Co. where you can find a great bottle of bourbon, and many of you probably have your go-to spots.

(It’s no secret that if you are trying to find a cheap bottle of Maker’s Mark, look to your local 24-hour pharmacy chain, but for those who want more than your average Wild Turkey or Buffalo Trace, listen up.)

Twenty-First Amendment Liquors is one I grew up knowing through family more than through experience. It is a popular place, and a popular hideout for select spirits, if you know what you’re after. They have an above average selection for any enthusiast, but if you’re chasing anything from the Van Winkle family, you won’t

have much luck.

Another great store that supplies great bourbon options is Payless Liquors. The location off West Carmel Drive, is a great place to search for that special spirit. It’s got a great selection for those who have their favorites, but also for anyone who hasn’t braved the more than $30 mark to try something new.

Crown Liquors is my most frequented franchise. This may not come as a surprise to many of you, but if you’re new to the bourbon game then it’s a good spot to start looking. Crown does an outstanding job of bringing select bourbons and whiskies to your menu, if you get them at the right time. Their selection can change often.

Two I recently came across at Crown were semirare bottles of Four Roses Single Barrel that I haven’t seen much since my time at their distillery in Lawrenceburg, Ky. It’ll set you back just shy of $60, but they’re darn good, high proofed bourbons. I like the lower proofed of the two best.

If you already fancy a Crown for your normal hooch run and you’ve exhausted your options on the shelves, then I suggest you start talking with the manager of your nearest Crown. If you stick with them, they know you and they know that you appreciate good bourbon then you can probably find something of gem in the form of 750ml. My favorite Crown is the store located at 116th and Michigan Road, but I haven’t visited one I didn’t like.

Finally, a pronounced place to find bourbon you’ve likely never seen in any other store is Vine and Table. While it features an overwhelming plethora of wines and cheeses, they have a distinguished selection of fine bourbons, as well as scotch, but that’s another story. I would recommend the other locations before venturing to this one. Happy hunting.

For a great local bourbon cocktail, try the Kentucky Mule from Matt the Miller’s in Carmel. It’s made of bourbon, goslings ginger beer, fresh mint and lime, and will only set you back $9.

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By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com With snow and ice on the roads, bicyclists and those looking for a workout can still turn their tires while staying safe and warm at Rally. Rock.

Ride. Indoor Cycling. Lisa Herrmann said the name is based on the concept of her business at 14660 Herriman Blvd., Suite 700, Noblesville.

“We want to rally people together for motivation and inspiration; rock out to good music; and ride using outdoor best practices inside,” she said.

Herrmann, who opened Rally. Rock. Ride. on opened Oct. 13, said she found indoor cycling seven years ago.

“I’m a big runner – long distance, marathons, but I was injured all the time,” she said. “I was hooked from my first class.”

Herrmann went from dedicated participant to instructor and has three certifications since she began teaching four years ago. Rally. Rock. Ride. has eight instructors with more than 50 years of experience.

“We want every ride to be a quality ride for people. We want to help improve health and fitness and performance in general,” she said.

Herrmann said cycling also is a way for athletes to keep their cardio up while rehabbing injuries or during the off-season.

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Family cooks up Cajun creole menu

By Dawn Pearson • editorial@youarecurrent.com

As a family the Borels loved to cook, together, and for others. And cooking was one of their bonds that reached far back into their family tree.

So why not branch out and open a restaurant?

Borel’s Cajun and Creole Cookery in the Willow Lake Plaza, 2274 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis, at the intersection of 86th Street and Township Line Road, has everything from crawfish etouffee, to Po’Boys, to gumbo.

And these recipes came from their annual Fat Tuesday parties and family tradition spanning from New Orleans, throughout Tennessee and Indiana.

Owner’s Becky and Arthur John Borel opened Borel’s Cajun and Creole Cookery to be a business. Their two daughters, Tracy and Therese Borel are the managers and the whole family cooks.

“This is our first adventure into a restaurant,” Tracy said. “My dad is a firefighter (deputy chief for logistics at the Indianapolis Fire Department) and my mom worked for a funeral home, and when my mom retired she wanted to do something different.”

Which led Becky Borel to listen to her friends and family, after their Fat Tuesday parties kept growing through out this past decade, and open a restaurant.

“My grandparents were born and raised in New Orleans in the Parish District and my grandfather joined the service and moved here (to Indianapolis) starting his family so we have all the southern Cajun recipes from it’s origins,” Tracy said. “Our parents met here in high school.”

John went to Cathedral High School and Becky went to Broad Ripple. They met, feel in love and got married, and the cooking is history.

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Haven’t made a Valentine’s reservation?

Here are some tips to get in at the last-minute Commentary by Adam Aasen It’s only a few days from one of the busiest days in the restaurant industry: Valentine’s Day. And you haven’t made a reservation. Uh, oh…

Maybe you spaced it. Maybe you assumed your significant other wanted to just stay in. Maybe you suddenly found unexpected babysitter help.

Tipping the maître d’ really only works in movies and the table in the kitchen/back alley – like “Lady and the Tramp” – doesn’t exist anymore thanks to health departments. So you need a new strategy.

Trying to make a reservation might seem like a lost cause, but here are a few tips:

Go the day before

From left: Tracy, John, Theresa and Becky Borel.

Tracy is a trained chef but still learned most of the good stuff from her family.

“My great grandmother Mary Moore, loved to cook, she cooked most things from scratch, so growing up we always had homemade foods and baked goods,” Tracey said. “She grew up on a farm in Tennessee so we knew all about fresh food from the farm, getting our eggs from chickens and would have fresh produce. She is still alive and is 104.”

Their secret isn’t a certain spice or ingredient, but their strong family ties and love.

“We wanted to do as a family,” Tracey said. “We love to cook traditional tastes, and we all are foodies through and through. We just want people to smile when they eat our food.”

The menu reflects the name and has seafood gumbo, creole chicken pasta, crawfish etoufee, hoppin’ john gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, soft-shell crabs, oysters and other seafood and a New Orleans staple; beignets for dessert.

Tracy said to come in and have their Trio for only $9, a sampling of three four-ounce cups of most of their dishes.

“We are not out in competition, we are a new place that, people will enjoy our food,” Tracey said. “We want them to leave and say ‘Wow that is a great place to go and enjoy great food.’”

They are closed on Monday but open Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday noon – 8 p.m. Visit them at https://www. facebook.com/Borelscookery.

This seems like a cop-out, but it’s probably your easiest option. Although, with Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, it might appear that Friday and Thursday could be pretty busy as well, especially since those are already typically busy days at restaurants.

Eat early or eat late

The coveted 6 to 7:30 p.m. spots might be taken, so you might want to try to dine at less busy times such as 5:30 or earlier or at 8 p.m. or later. Plan a movie or an activity before or after so it doesn’t seem like the time is such a burden.

Ask if there’s a communal table

On Valentine’s Day, most reservations are going to be for tables of two and sometimes four. While there are a few larger tables of single friends commiserating or lady friends celebrating “Galentine’s Day,” often the larger tables are going unused. Some restaurants will actually move these large tables out of their dining room or break them apart, but sometimes a large circular round table has to stay where it is. In that case, some restaurants use this table as a “communal table” where you might end up sitting next to other couples.

Join up with another couple’s reservation

As I’ve already said, most reservations will be for two people, which means that you’ll have some couples sitting at tables that could easily seat more people. Maybe your friends are already planning a dinner at a nice restaurant and you could join up with them to make it a double date.

Try more casual fare

There are plenty of nice restaurants that aren’t considered “fancy” and when you pair the food with a fun activity or show, then the sum total is a great evening. Ethnic fare such as Cajun, Thai or Chinese might not seem like the typical Valentine’s Day dinner, which means you could find a great meal at a great time.

Try a restaurant that doesn’t take reservations

There are plenty of restaurants that won’t even take reservations on weekends or holidays, so you can go early and wait for a spot. It can be annoying or awkward to have to wait, but you can enjoy a drink and relax and it won’t seem like a problem at all.

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The grill at Hino Oishi

More than sushi at Hino Oishi

LORETTA LYNN

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Miso soup with a side of sushi, anyone? Then Hino Oishi is the place you need to visit. At 10491 Walnut Creek Dr. in Carmel, this Japanese restaurant is sure to please any palate. There are also offerings of milder dishes such as chicken teriyaki. To make reservations, call 228-0888. (Submitted photos)

Cooper’s Stardust Bowl 845 Westfield Rd., Noblesville • 773-3381 Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The pro shop is typically open until 8 p.m.

Price per person per game: $3.25 Monday through Thursday and $4.05 Friday through Sunday. Shoe rental is $2.50. Reservations are accepted for open bowling.

Lane rental: $17 an hour Monday through Thursday and $20 an hour Friday through Sunday.

What are your specials: “On Sundays, we have Fiesta bowling all day. It’s a $5 cover charge and its 50 cents for bowling, shoe rentals and soft drinks,” food/beverage manger Brandy Smith said. “We have family Cosmic bowling sessions on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and its $12 per person.”

Food offerings: “We have a full Pub menu and full cafe menu,” Smith said. “We have a full bar. On Saturdays, there are trivia contests from 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. We have a DJ from 10 p.m. to close.” The restaurant is called the Q. Pub & Grub.

What is the most popular package? “You get a lane for up to six people with your shoes, a 14-inch pizza and pitcher for soft

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Season-ending tournament: Cooper’s Stardust Bowl’s “Best of the Best” tournament is set for May 10. The tournament is for traditional fall league bowlers and is free to enter.

Other amenities: Arcade games, glow-inthe-dark nine-hole miniature golf course. The cost for golf is $6 per person and includes eight arcade tokens.

For more information on weekly specials, corporate, youth group or birthday parties, visit coopersstardustbowl.com. For league information, contact facility manager Michelle Sutton.

-Compiled by Mark Ambrogi

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For tickets, call 317.843.3800 or visit TheCenterPresents.org