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Bloomington restaurants, bakeries, shops offer Thanksgiving fare

It's not yet mid-November, but Thanksgiving is fast approaching. For restaurants, bakeries, grocers and catering businesses that means it’s time to prepare items and meals for their customers. Here’s a listing of many of the options available in the Bloomington area for people looking for a special addition to their Thanksgiving meal or a whole meal. Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci have a special collaboration for Thanksgiving this year. Combining the Brick House expertise on breads and yeasted doughs with Piccoli Dolci's experience with Italian and European foods has resulted in three dishes available for the holidays. A savory option is the French onion panade, with hand-crafted bread layered with caramelized onions and Gruyere-Emmental cheese melded with veggie stock. Focaccia rustica is a savory pie of focaccia dough filled with ricotta and spinach, Recla Speck and Italian crescenza cheese. A vegetarian option will be available. Stella is a star-shaped vanilla brioche layered with an orange-cardamon filling and finished with pearl sugar. Orders must be received by Nov. 21 at www.piccolidolci.net , info@piccolidolci.net, www.brick-house-bakery.com or brickhouse.1865@gmail.com. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. Nov. 25 at 223 Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 27. Samples will

Bloomington, IN · 2d

The Herald-Times

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New alcohol permits offer cheaper option in Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington businesses can apply for new three-way alcohol permits that cost $25,000 and allow restaurants to serve beer, wine and liquor. Applications are open through Nov. 30, according to a community announcement. The new permits are intended to give locally owned restaurants a less expensive option than traditional alcohol permits, which have reached $250,000 under Indiana's quota system, according to the announcement. Businesses can apply at bton.in/civic . Ordinance 2026-18, approved by the Bloomington City Council, made additional permits available through two eligible state programs: the Downtown Redevelopment District and Courthouse Square Historic District. Unlike traditional permits, the new district permits cannot be sold or transferred. A permit must be returned to the state when it is no longer being used. The $25,000 fee is set by the state. How Bloomington's alcohol permit process will work The application period runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. City staff will first review applications for eligibility before a committee reviews them. Staff will then make recommendations to the Common Council, which will review applications and recommend permits to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Applicants who receive a Common Council recommendation must complete a second application process directly with the state

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Bloomington invites residents to share big ideas for Gateway North’s future over free pizza and community conversation

Bloomington, Indiana – What should Bloomington’s Gateway North area look like in ten years? The city is putting that question to the people who know it through their daily routines, inviting them to help shape a long-term plan for its future. A community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Bloomington, IN · 1d
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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Indianapolis that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Indianapolis — a city where red-brick warehouses and glass towers rise above the White River, where the laughter of families mingles with the hum of engines and the scent of something simmering in a hundred kitchens. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of newcomers and old-timers, by the rhythms of jazz, gospel, and the roar of the Speedway. It’s a place where the heartland’s bounty finds its way to every table, where the city’s soul is fed by the stories and flavors of its people.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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Stepping Into Edwards Drive-In In Indianapolis Feels Like A 1950s Summer Night

Some places in Indianapolis serve lunch, and a few serve a whole decade along with it. On the south side of the city, carhops still walk orders out to parked cars, and a jukebox in the dining room keeps playing tunes from the 1950s. The star of the menu is...

Indianapolis, IN · 12d

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This Indiana Diner Serves a Pork Tenderloin So Big It’s Literally Named the Hubcap

A real 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air sits inside one Indiana diner, and it’s been turned into a booth. You can eat lunch in a classic car. I can’t think of a more fitting seat for a giant sandwich. That sandwich is a breaded pork tenderloin called the Hubcap....

Bargersville, IN · 6d

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The Absolute Best Dinner in Bloomington

Bloomington has a dinner problem: too many options, too little time. You could blow a paycheck at The Elm, then follow it with a $9 lamb shank at Layali Feast, where the owner treats strangers like cousins. I checked the bacon at Southern Stone, the anchovies at Max’s Place, and...

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Chef Spotlight on Chef Cindy Hawkins of Circle City Sweets

Cindy Hawkins got her start in 2006, whipping up scratch-made pastries and selling them at local spots like the Carmel Farmers Market. What started as a local market stall quickly grew into one of central Indiana’s favorite sweet spots. Today, you can find Circle City Sweets inside The AMP at 16 Tech in Indy, where she serves up everything from delicate French macarons and flaky croissants to gorgeous custom desserts. Cindy’s taking her talents to the main stage this October as she steps back into the spotlight to battle top culinary pros at the 2026 World Food Championships. When Cindy isn’t competing in world food competitions or running her bustling bakery, she loves sharing her passion with aspiring bakers as a baking and pastry arts instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Indianapolis Pizza Week returns with $11 specialty pizzas at restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS — Pizza lovers can explore creative flavors and support local restaurants as Indianapolis Pizza Week returns through Nov. 15. The annual event features $11 specialty pizzas at more than 20 participating restaurants across central Indiana, giving diners seven days to try unique combinations beyond traditional toppings. Tyler Murphy of Byrne’s Grilled Pizza discussed the […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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People Travel From Every Corner Of Indiana Just To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

There are restaurants that advertise themselves into your awareness, and then there’s Mug-n-Bun in Speedway, Indiana, which has never needed to do anything except be completely, stubbornly, wonderfully itself. Word of mouth has done all the heavy lifting here, and judging by the cars lined up in the lot...

Speedway, IN · 3d

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This Hidden Indiana Lakeside Town Spot Turns Lunch Into a $12 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Situation

Unlimited pizza, deluxe breadsticks, and cinnamon bites for about the price of a single takeout pie? That deal shows up at lunch twice a week at a family-run pizza spot in central Indiana. I like how simple the idea is. You grab a plate, pick a slice, and go back...

Cicero, IN · 5d

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Hit The Road For This Indiana Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely

Somewhere off East Main Street in Plainfield, there’s a restaurant quietly serving up one of the most impressive buffets you’ll find in this part of Indiana. It’s called Fu Yuan Hibachi Buffet, and if you haven’t made the trip yet, you’re going to want to change that soon.

Plainfield, IN · 6d

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Hoosiers Have Been Driving To Bonge’s Tavern In Perkinsville For Perkinsville Pork Since The 1930s

Some dinners start with a menu. This one starts with a long country drive, a gravel parking lot, and a group of strangers setting up folding chairs like it is game day. In the farm country near Perkinsville, Indiana, a modest building has been pulling Hoosiers off the highway since the 1930s. People book tables weeks ahead, show up early on purpose, and still talk about the meal on the ride home.

Indiana · 3d

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Wake Up Early For 8 Indiana Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Indiana that’ll make your mornings worth getting out of bed?. These 8 bakeries serve fresh-baked treats and cozy flavors that’ll have you setting your alarm with a smile!. 1. Long’s Bakery (Indianapolis) Some places just feel like home the moment...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Seven Indiana Family Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Three Generations

Keeping a restaurant open for one generation is hard work, so keeping it in the same family for three or more is close to a small Hoosier miracle. The seven spots on this list have outlasted trends, highway changes, and plenty of copycats, and the same family names are still on the deed.

Indiana · 2d

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Turchetti’s Meats offers locally crafted meats and holiday gifting options

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is a time for gathering around the table, sharing good food and finding thoughtful gifts for friends, family and colleagues. Turchetti’s Meats is helping make the season easier with fresh Thanksgiving turkeys, handcrafted salami and customizable holiday gift boxes. Founded by chef and butcher George Turkette, Turchetti’s Meats is on […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Vino Mobile Bar prepares for holiday sip and shop benefiting Indiana Mustangs

INDIANAPOLIS— Holiday shopping, wine and community support are coming together for an upcoming Holiday Sip n Shop hosted by Vino Mobile Bar. Melissa Libs, owner of Vino Mobile Bar, and Jenn Kampmeier are highlighting the event, which will feature a variety of vendors offering items for holiday shoppers. Proceeds from the vendor market will benefit […]

Indiana · 2d

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The Absolute Best Chicken Sandwich in Indianapolis

With a passion for food that rivals my love for the Colts, I’ve embarked on a mouthwatering adventure through Indianapolis, sampling the city’s most talked-about chicken sandwiches. After tasting my way through 12 top locations, I can confidently say that I’ve found some true gems that will make your taste buds dance.

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Walmart Was the Priciest Store 10 Weeks Running in a Fort Wayne Grocery Test That Hoosiers Should See

If Walmart is your go-to because you figure it’s always the cheapest, a weekly price check in Fort Wayne might change your mind. They put the same groceries through each store’s checkout every week, and the results shifted from one year to the next. Here’s how the Fort...

Fort Wayne, IN · 2d

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This Family-Owned Indianapolis BBQ Institution Has Kept Indiana Locals Coming Back For Ribs Since 1952

Some restaurants chase trends. Others simply keep the doors open, the pits busy, and the ribs coming for more than seven decades. On the west side of Indianapolis, one modest building has been doing exactly that since 1952, long before most of today’s customers were born. Families who came here as kids now bring their own children, and folks who moved across the country make it their first stop when they land back home.

Indianapolis, IN · 11d