Juniper on Main

Steps off the Monon Trail in the Carmel Arts & Design District, Juniper on Main brings a dash of Southern charm to the heart of the Midwest. Here, big flavor meets small-town charm, with Southern coastal cuisine and Lowcountry recipes served inside the historic cottage and out on the tranquil pergola. “Under the stars and twinkle lights, with the breeze coming through the garden, a summer night on the pergola feels like you have stumbled upon a hidden gem in a quaint, little seacoast town,” says co–owner Diane Cannon.

This summer, the menu reflects a day at the beach, with authentic dishes from the Georgia and Carolina coastline. The fresh and hearty Lowcountry Boil is a Tybee Island beach favorite, featuring Gulf shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn on the cob and boiled red potatoes, tossed in Old-Bay butter broth, with fresh creamy coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and a squeeze of lemon. Also new is the Bay Street Seafood Pasta, served with blackened shrimp or salmon, smoked sausage, caramelized sweet onions and peppers and a parmesan cream sauce.

Known for their shrimp and grits, Cannon says the specialties don’t stop there. “We also specialize in coastal dishes with a French Caribbean flair known to the region,” she says. The Southern Coastal Plate is a great example, with jumbo Gulf shrimp drizzled with sweet-chili sauce, a Lowcountry crab cake topped with lemon aioli, and fresh pineapple salsa served over coconut rice with asparagus.

Stroll into Juniper on Main at 110 E. Main Street in Carmel to satisfy your Southern summer cravings. Follow @juniper_on_main on Instagram or visit juniperonmain.com for more information and menu offerings.

By SuSaN Salaz