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The Cozy Indiana Deli With Italian Beef Sandwiches So Good They’re Practically Famous

There’s a sandwich waiting for you in Indianapolis that has absolutely no business being this good. Fat Dan’s Deli on East Michigan Street is the kind of place that makes you question every lunch decision you’ve ever made before walking through its doors. Now to talk about...

Indianapolis, IN · 7d

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The 3 most beloved Indiana restaurants that recently closed

Indiana has lost more locally loved places to eat, following another notable restaurant farewell in Evansville earlier this year. From sushi on a lively restaurant row to Southern-inspired small plates…

Evansville, IN · 13d

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5 Best Restaurants in Fishers, Indiana You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Fishers, Indiana — a city where the sun glints off new neighborhoods and old farmhouses, where the laughter of families rises from splash pads and schoolyards, where the scent of barbecue and garlic knots drifts through the evening air. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: red-brick storefronts, glassy new builds, and the gentle sprawl of subdivisions stitched together by memory and hope. Fishers is a crossroads — of Midwestern roots and new ambition, of tech startups and teachers, of families who’ve called these blocks home for generations and newcomers drawn by the promise of something bright and possible.

Fishers, IN · 6d

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Indiana’s Beloved Pizza Shop Has Served Generations Of Families Without Losing Its Charm

The French dressing on the chef’s salad comes from a family recipe. That one small detail tells you plenty about this pizza shop. The dough gets made from scratch, for both the pizzas and the breadsticks. The menu even says the pizza is made fresh to order, not fast food.

Indianapolis, IN · 12d

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Locals Say The Fresh Fish At This Indianapolis, Indiana Seafood Market Tastes Like It Came Straight Off The Coast

Indianapolis sits hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, yet one shop on the northeast side keeps a counter full of fresh fish that people drive across town to buy. Some regulars say the seafood here beats meals they have eaten at nice coastal restaurants. That is a bold claim...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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These 7 Little Hot Dog Joints In Indiana Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Ready to find the best little hot dog joints in Indiana?. These 7 spots serve up bold flavors and serious fun!. 1. Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island (Fort Wayne) Some places just have a way of making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Fort Wayne’s Famous...

Fort Wayne, IN · 9d

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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 · 2d

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Circle City Broadcasting stations return to DIRECTV

Satellite and streaming television provider DIRECTV has inked a new distribution agreement with Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting to restore the market’s local ABC affiliate and bring back two other stations that have been unavailable for several years, The Desk has learned. The multi-year deal includes restoring WRTV (Channel 6,...

Indianapolis, IN · 13h

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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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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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Casino referendum voted down in three Indiana counties

Voters in three northeast Indiana counties said “No” Tuesday (Nov. 3) to a referendum that would have paved the way for a new casino in the state. A new gaming entity placed in Allen, DeKalb or Steuben counties would negatively impact the racinos at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson and Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.

Dekalb County, IN · 2d

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Signature Cobblers and Bundt Cakes in Indianapolis

Southern-Inspired Sweets and Famous Cobblers Arrive in Indianapolis. “We are excited that our brand continues to resonate with consumers in cities and states all across America,” said Greg George, Chief Executive Officer of The Peach Cobbler Factory. George also shared his enthusiasm for the latest milestone, noting, “Our continued...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Down-Home Fried Chicken Comes With Hot Water Cornbread At This Decades-Old Indiana Soul Food Favorite

Some restaurants hand over a menu and a check, and that is the end of it. One small spot on the north side of Indianapolis hands over fried chicken, four sides, and a plate of hot water cornbread, and then asks if you want more. People keep coming back to...

Indianapolis, IN · 4d

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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

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PRESS RELEASE: Indianapolis Area McDonald’s Honoring Veterans with Free Meals

The following is a press release for McDonald's USA. McDonald’s restaurants in the Indianapolis area are honored to serve veterans, active-duty military members and their families each and every day. This year, McDonald’s restaurants across the region will be recognizing Veterans Day in a special way, by offering current and former military members free food.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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The Humble Indiana BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places in this world that look like nothing from the outside and turn out to be everything on the inside, and Trax BBQ in McCordsville, Indiana is exactly that kind of place. One look at that gray metal building with the flame-scorched sign and the bold red door,...

Mccordsville, 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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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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VonnegutFest celebrates Kurt Vonnegut’s legacy with five days of comedy, music and literary events

INDIANAPOLIS — Kurt Vonnegut’s literary legacy returns to the spotlight as VonnegutFest takes place Nov. 7-11, featuring five days of comedy, live music, author discussions, wellness activities and a new immersive exhibit. Hosted by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, the annual festival celebrates the Indianapolis native’s influence, humor and advocacy for free expression. John […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d