Events

Local chef tastes fair food and you won’t believe what he liked

Aug 5th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

By Jolene Ketzenberger I couldn’t resist the Buzzfeed-style headline on this one, because when I sampled fair food with Meridian Restaurant & Bar executive chef Dean Sample, it really was surprising which of the goofy foods he actually liked. Fried butter. Yes, that most over-the-top of fair treats, fried butter, was actually good, said Sample. … more »

Manthan International Market brings ethnic foods to Mass Ave.

Jul 24th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

I love it when people see a need for something in Indianapolis and just go ahead and do it. That’s just what Nathan Smith, Zach Rohn and Mike Blackwell did when launching Manthan International Market, an ethnic food fest that takes place Saturday, July 26, at 748 Massachusetts Ave. They plan to hold the event … more »

Chefs’ Night Off goes vegetarian for latest dinner

Jul 15th, 2014 | Events, News, Restaurants

By Will Carroll Chefs’ Night Off took over the City Market on Sunday night, and it was my first opportunity to take part in this exciting new concept, where several area chefs get to show off in a showcase dinner. I was astounded by the creativity and the taste of the food. Why was this … more »

Voting begins Monday for Indiana State Fair signature food contest

Jun 19th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

Will it be ice cream? Comfort food? A refreshing drink? Or stuff on a stick? And how do those fair food categories tie in with the Indiana State Fair’s “Year of the Coliseum” theme? After a one-year hiatus, the fair is bringing back its signature food contest with the theme of “reconstructed/deconstructed” in honor of … more »

Find some bargains at Woodruff Place Flea Market

Jun 6th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

I love the Woodruff Place Flea Market. I’ve found some great stuff there over the years: furniture, books, a cool lamp and a kitchen stool with fold-out steps that we used literally until it fell apart. One year, we had our eye on a gumball machine, but weren’t willing to pay the asking price for … more »

Fairview Fish Fry serves up “awesome cod” for 80 years

Jun 5th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

That’s a lot of fish. For 80 years, Fairview Presbyterian Church has been hosting an annual fish fry. I love that what began as a way to raise money for a new church roof has become such a neighborhood tradition. Plus its slogan — “Our cod is an awesome cod” — cracks me us every … more »

Macaron-making advice from chef Jacquy Pfeiffer

Jun 1st, 2014 | Cook, Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

Here are a few things I learned about pastry in general, and macarons in particular, during pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer’s demo at the Indianapolis City Market yesterday — and if you want to learn some pretty cool stuff too (and get to sample a fabulous macaron), head to the Ivy Tech culinary facility at 2820 … more »

Local butcher shop employee on ‘Food Network Star’

May 30th, 2014 | Cook, Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

It’s fun to see Loreal Gavin, who works at Kincaid’s butcher shop in Indianapolis, as a finalist in season 10 of “Food Network Star.” The new season premiers June 1 at 9 pm. You can vote for Gavin, a Louisiana native, here, in the Food Network fan poll. Check out her official Food Network bio … more »

Pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer to visit Indy

May 30th, 2014 | Events, Jolene’s Blog, News

So this is very cool — acclaimed pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of the French Pastry School in Chicago, will be in Indianapolis this weekend for book signings and demos. Pfeiffer, who is the author of the James Beard award-winning cookbook, The Art of French Pastry, will be at Circle City Sweets in the Indianapolis City … more »

Scarlet Lane to debut at Fire by the Monon

May 18th, 2014 | Craft beer, Events, News

Fire by the Monon, 6523 Ferguson St., will host a debut party at 6 p.m. May 21 for Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, one of the newest breweries in the area. I stopped in recently at the brewery, located in McCordsville at 7724 Depot St., to talk with CEO and brewer Eilise Lane and head brewer and … more »

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Events

Local chef tastes fair food and you won’t believe what he liked

Manthan International Market brings ethnic foods to Mass Ave.

Chefs’ Night Off goes vegetarian for latest dinner

Voting begins Monday for Indiana State Fair signature food contest

Find some bargains at Woodruff Place Flea Market

Fairview Fish Fry serves up “awesome cod” for 80 years

Macaron-making advice from chef Jacquy Pfeiffer

Local butcher shop employee on ‘Food Network Star’

Pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer to visit Indy

Scarlet Lane to debut at Fire by the Monon

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