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Holy smokes!: Carmel pastor wins World Barbecue Championship

The dishes that helped Jordan Davis win the 2026 World Barbecue Championship are some of the same ones he serves at no cost to people in need in Indiana and beyond. That validation makes the victory extra savory for Jordan Davis, a Carmel resident who founded The Smoking Pastor in 2022 after noticing a lack of protein options at the food pantry run by Church at the Crossing, where he worked as a children’s minister for seven years.

Carmel, IN · 8d
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McDonald’s introduces 5 new holiday beverages for limited time

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is getting a festive new flavor at McDonald’s, with five limited-time beverages featuring cranberry and cookie butter flavors. Zack Wojtowicz, a local McDonald’s owner and operator, introduced the new holiday beverage lineup and gave viewers a taste of the seasonal offerings. The lineup includes the Frosted Cranberry Splash, Red Bull […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

myfamilytravels.com

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This Giant Italian Wonderland in Indiana Makes Fresh Pasta Daily and Serves Wall-to-Wall Comfort

The phrase “I’ll just have a pasta dish” sounds reasonable until the menu arrives. Then the bread appears. Something comforting catches the eye. Another dish sounds too good to ignore. This Indiana restaurant gives diners plenty of reasons to rethink a modest order, with fresh pasta made...

Carmel, IN · 3d
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fastfoodclub.com

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Got A Craving For Real Family Recipes? These 6 Indiana Italian Restaurants Have Them

Some Italian restaurants follow a corporate playbook, and some follow a recipe that has been handed down for generations. This list is all about the second kind. Across Indiana, from Indianapolis to Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend, a handful of family-run spots are still making sauce from scratch, rolling homemade pasta, and serving dishes that taste like Sunday dinner at a relative’s house. A few of these places have been open for decades, and one has been feeding Hoosiers since 1933.

Indiana · 2d
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hoodline.com

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Indiana State Fairgrounds Distillery Throws Prohibition Party Before THC Drinks Vanish

Shake-Up, a canned-cocktail brand with a distillery at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, will mark the end of its Delta-9 hemp beverage line with a free, prohibition-themed party. The November 7 event is also a final discounted sales opportunity before a federal rule change takes effect. The party runs from 5...

Indiana · 2d

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Ford’s Garage offers free burgers to veterans & active-duty military

This Veterans Day, Ford’s Garage is honoring the brave men and women who have served our country with a free burger or up to $16 off an entrée!. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a complimentary American Standard Burger entrée or up to $16 off any other entrée at participating Ford’s Garage restaurants nationwide.

Noblesville, IN · 1d

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This Hidden Indiana Dinner Theater Pairs A Homemade Buffet With Incredible Broadway Musicals

The menu here actually changes to match whatever musical is on stage. A dinner themed around the show you’re about to watch?. I need to know who plans that. The owners named the place after the dating site where they met. They also got married in a small Indiana town that shares the same word.

Hillsboro, IN · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Steak ‘n Shake Memories Hoosiers Over 50 Share

At Steak ‘n Shake, you used to flash your headlights for service and eat off a tray hooked to your car window. If you’re a Hoosier over 50, you can probably still picture it. Here are the Steak ‘n Shake memories many Hoosiers over 50 share. 1....

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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Indiana’s Small-Town Bakeries Like These 6 Still Open Before Dawn For Fresh Donuts

Some Indiana bakers start work while most of us are still asleep, and in a few small towns the doors open before the sun is up. That early start matters if you work a first shift, coach a morning practice, or just want first pick of the donut case. This...

Indiana · 2d

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Graeter's Ice Cream Opens in Plainfield

Plainfield has a new place to grab a scoop. Graeter's Ice Cream opened a location in town, and the occasion was marked with an official ribbon cutting. Graeter's announced the opening in a Facebook post Wednesday. The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the company's team. Graeter's traces...

Plainfield, IN · 1d

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Paradise Pizza & Pretzels brings pizza, handmade pretzels and dirty sodas to Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A unique combination of pizza, handcrafted soft pretzels and specialty drinks is bringing a taste of fun to Indianapolis’ East 82nd Street. Paradise Pizza & Pretzels is a Hawaiian-themed, fast-casual restaurant built around a simple idea: bringing made-to-order pizza, handmade pretzels and dirty sodas together under one roof. Life.Style.Live! reporter Nataliya Oliynyk talks […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Five Indiana Diners Built Inside Gas Stations And Depots That Locals Still Fill Every Morning

Some of the best breakfasts in Indiana come from buildings that were never meant to serve pancakes. Old filling stations and former train depots across the state now pour coffee for regulars before most people finish their first alarm snooze. The five diners on this list keep that roadside spirit...

Indiana · 20h

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Foodie Fix: Fuji Sushi & Hibachi is more than just an average lunch

Eating at a fast food restaurant nowadays can easily cost $10, sometimes more. But at Fuji Sushi & Hibachi, $13 gets you a full meal of steak and chicken, fried rice, and your choice of either onion soup or a salad. Located in Muncie and about 30 minutes from Taylor’s campus, this secret gem is seemingly unrated.

Muncie, IN · 14h

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Thirty years of celebrations: Chef Nancy Nearon brings “An Old World Affair” to The Mill Top

For more than 30 years, Chef Nancy Nearon has been the cook behind the table at celebrations across central Indiana. On Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m., she will play host to her most personal one yet: An Old World Affair, an evening of wine, cuisine, and storytelling at The Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center, 802 Mulberry St., Noblesville.

Noblesville, IN · 1d

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Pick Your Treat at Newfields' New Culinary Pop Up; The Palette: Milkshake Bar

Now open on the second floor of the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion, The Palette is serving up top tier treats. From over-the-top milkshakes and homemade cookies to decadent cheesecake and delicious dirty sodas, there's something for everyone at this one stop shop. Themed around the classic American diner and soda...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Taylor’s Bar & Table Brings Its Fifth Location to Carmel City Center

Opening in December, Taylor’s Bar & Table will debut its fifth location at Carmel City Center in the Hamilton East Building. Located at 885 Monon Green Blvd., Suite 108, the 3,022-square-foot restaurant will bring a refined sports bar and family-friendly restaurant to the community while building on the longstanding success of the Taylor’s Pub & Grill locations.

Carmel, IN · 2d

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Noblesville Breaks Ground on Riverfront Brewery With Playground, 50 to 60 TVs

Noblesville officials and staff broke ground Monday on a new brewery at the former Bolden's Dry Cleaners site in downtown Noblesville, marking a visible step forward for a riverfront project first announced nearly two years ago. The building at 151 N. Eighth St. will sit along the White River, within walking distance of the city's trail network, and is expected to bring indoor and outdoor dining, a children's play area and a public restroom to a stretch of downtown once occupied by the dry cleaner.

Noblesville, IN · 3d

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The Feed: Family-Owned Antica Italia Opens In Cicero

The owners of farmers market regular Pig’s Tale Charcuterie have opened an Italian deli in Cicero, Antica Italia. The soft-opening menu focuses on sandwiches layered with a variety of salumi as well as Neapolitan hand-tossed pizzas. 770 S. Peru St., Cicero. Bocado Brunch & Te’Kila debuts its second location...

Indianapolis, IN · 16h

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This Cozy Indiana Restaurant Is Now Nationally Renowned For Its Crispy Southern Fried Chicken

The fried chicken here sizzles in 14-inch cast-iron skillets filled with hog fat. That stubborn, old-school method helped earn a James Beard Foundation honor in 2023. I love that a tiny Indiana dining room won national praise with flour, salt, and a bold hit of black pepper. No trendy sauces.

Oldenburg, IN · 4d

franchising.com

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Mr Gatti’s Pizza Announces Acquisition and Refresh of Long-Standing Martinsville, Indiana Restaurant

November 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced that Harkrishan Sahi and Harneet Jawanda have acquired the Mr Gatti’s restaurant at, 620 State Road 39 Bypass South in Martinsville, Indiana. The husband-and-wife franchisees plan a targeted refresh of the restaurant as they build on its more than 40-year legacy in the community.

Martinsville, IN · 1d