I'm in love with the blueberry rhubarb jam my mom picked up at Yelp's Totally Bazaar. I eat my jam…read moreslathered atop a toasted English muffin as my breakfast or a snack and I can't get enough! Sweet, but not too sweet, with a little tartness from the rhubarb and a hint of lemon juice. It appears you can find them at some farmer's markets and local stores like R2GO and Goose. I can't wait to try some more of their products!

I purchased a small jar of banana butter at the Yelp Bazaar as a Christmas present for my 10 year…read moreold son. He is a huge fan of local products,apple butter, and bananas. So, I thought I would take a chance on something a little different. Big hit! Huge! He likes to keep it simple, just a spread on a piece of whole wheat toast. But, he did mention that it would probably taste wonderful on pancakes. I think we'll give that a try. I see more banana butter in our future. Who knows what other flavors he'll want to try next!

So wow! Their hot seared salmon salad was huge, delicious, and healthy. It was unusual but good…read morethat most of the items were sectioned on the spinach. I am not a fan of almonds but their slices seemed glazed and amazing. Also, I was surprised about the raw asparagus which was very green and fresh for this time of fall. I tried the basil vinaigrette but eventually gave it to my guest for her entrée; I gave her my radish slices, too. I tried two-fruit flavored water but it was not what I preferred. Large portion for $10.99 so reasonably priced. The restaurant was bigger than I could see. Definitely, I will return and check it out more. One day, I may try another entrée but that salmon salad is on the top of my radar. Only downside is that the restroom is outside the restaurant down the hall. However, it is a beautiful, large, and clean restroom.

Local, fresh food in downtown Carmel. The place is really cute with funky decor, the chandelier had…read moreforks in it. You order at the counter, and they bring it out to you. The food is super fresh. The Thai Noodle salad was delicious, crisp, tangy, filling.... I wonder how they get the perfect avocados on all the orders? What would give it the 5th star? I'm getting old.... my eyes are getting weak. I would love a printed menu to view. Also, would be great for some more detail. Some of their entrees are spicy that you wouldn't think like biscuits and gravy. The chorizo really gives it an extra kick. (I liked it!) but the hubs who ordered it, is spicy adverse and did not really get to enjoy his meal. Also they don't scramble eggs in the traditional sense.. they come out flat which was odd. I enjoyed it and will be back when in the mood for fresh, healthy goods!

We ate here for dinner after the 500 last year and immediately that night said we'd be back when we…read morecame to town this year. And the experience was just as good again. Super friendly staff. We chatted with the hostess for a bit about the other Family of Grindstone restaurants. We started with the short rib poutine. We had it last year and frequently joke we need more than 1. The meat is so tender and there is a good amount of it on the dish. The app has plenty to share for the three of us adults. I also love the added touch of the scallions. For our meals, I had the Jambalaya pasta which was a large serving with plenty of meat, my husband had the tenderloin sandwich (which was massive and the best he said he has ever had on all of his trips to Indy) and our friend had the piggy melt grilled cheese (Mac and cheese and pulled pork!) That sandwich had incredible flavor and I said I'm getting that next time. We ended the meal with bread pudding bites as the photos on here looked delicious and the waitress recommended them. They certainly did not disappoint. The restaurant has a bit of a nicer vibe and there are certainly some people that were there dressed better than us, but it is not a stuffy atmosphere. Delicious food for very reasonable prices. Good beer selection as well.

I really want to love this place. It's a beautiful restaurant at a convenient location literally…read moreright off the Monon. They are even dog friendly and have a nice covered patio. It's 3 stars because the salmon was undercooked and somehow looked like chicken on top and pink in the middle. I had to send it back. We requested the sweet potato fries be well done and they were not. The manager was great and very accommodating as was our server. I just want to be able to enjoy the food. The strawberries in the salad didn't seem fresh. They were mushy and I didn't want to eat them. If I go back it will probably be for drinks and maybe appetizers only. The zucchini bread that comes with the salad was really good.

I've previously only ordered take out from Verde so it wasn't until recently I had the opportunity…read moreto enjoy the beautifully decorated restaurant. We loved the food, ambiance and the service. The enchiladas were a good sized portion and came with a nice lil salad that had cucumbers and a sweet dressing. Different from what I'm used to. Normally it's just some shredded iceberg lettuce as a garnish. Was here for lunch. Can't wait to go back for dinner!

Love Verde at Ironworks and wanted to try the one in Carmel. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to…read morethe OG location. The restaurant itself is nice and has a beautiful interior and an outdoor patio. Booking was easy, parking wasn't bad either. We were seated quickly, and our server brought menus and water. After that, she completely disappeared. We waited for 30 mins and I walked up to the front desk to check if someone could help us. New guy came to our table and took our order, then 2 mins later the original server came, asking if we were ready to get food... Ever since then every interaction felt awkward. No apology, nothing like "sorry we dropped the ball, here's 10% off your check". The food was pretty good - seafood paella was huge and delicious, hence, an extra star. Seems like a repeating issue at this location, so I hope management makes improvements.

I love Italian food and Stacco House has been on my list of new (to me) places to visit for quite…read moresome time. Yesterday, I decided that I would not be cooking dinner and instead opted to order pizza and dessert to be picked up on my way home. This is such a cute, quaint little shop located in a tiny strip mall next to a gas station. So very unassuming, yet quite impressive. I loved the two cute yellow tables and chairs out on the sidewalk as well as the Sinatra that was playing when I entered the shop. I was greeted warmly and let me say how much I value a pleasant and genuine interaction like that. Someone came to the front of the store from the kitchen in the back, and she too greeted me with a very welcoming and warm smile. This fact alone makes me want to return and support this place of business. My pizzas were prepared fresh and handed to me hot out of the oven. The deserts, an assortment of 3 different kinds of cookies as well as two slices of cake, were kept separate and cold. My husband loved the pizza (he is somewhat of a connoisseur) and I enjoyed it as well. The carrot cake was a bit dense for my liking and the pistachio ricotta was decadent. My husband really enjoyed these sweet treats as a night cap! I loved the cookies. I ordered the Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl cookie, the Pistachio Chocolate Crunch cookie, and two of the Pistachio Thumbprint cookies. My personal favorite was the Pistachio Chocolate Crunch cookie. It had a great contrast in texture with the soft-baked cookie being perfectly complemented by the crunch of the pistachio pieces, and it wasn't overly sweet. I'll definitely be back to try more cookies, cakes and pastries in the future! They also carry some authentic imported Italian products, such as pomodoro sauce.

Stopped by on a weekday while running errands in the area. I was looking for just a coffee and…read moremaybe a cannoli to give to a friend I was meeting. I left with my own container of goodies. Highlights were the black & white cookie, Italian cookie, and lemon curd cookie. The chocolate truffle and dipped chocolate cookie were loved by my husband and my friend loved the pistachio cannoli! I will 100% be back and they had a cookie platter that I plan to order for my next gathering!

Last Friday I stopped by Rivet Coffee Bar & Roastery in Westfield--and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. I've been before and enjoyed it, but this visit just hit different. I met up with my family for brunch, and we were all in a waffle kind of mood. I ordered the banana granola waffle and it was next-level good! The waffle was perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and layered with just the right balance of sweetness and texture from the ample amount of bananas, whipped cream, and granola. Paired with a cinnamon maple latte? I was one deep breath away from writing a personal thank-you letter to the hands that prepared that plate! But honestly, one of the best parts of the visit was the energy. The woman running the register was giving full-on main character vibes. You could tell immediately she wasn't just taking orders--she was living the dream. The care. The joy. The way she engaged every single customer. That kind of presence can't be faked. It felt like ownership--even if it wasn't, it carried that level of pride and purpose. The indoor seating is cozy (read: tight but charming), but there's plenty of outdoor seating and as Indiana finally remembers what sunshine feels like, this is going to be the spot. Perfect for lingering over a latte, reading a book, or catching up with a good friend. Come for the coffee. Savor a waffle. Watch out for the redhead!

This is my go to for fresh and tasty coffee with amazing breakfast and lunch options too!…read more Service is great and staff is always smiling Plenty of space to work in your school work or work items as well. Very laid back here !

Great brunch item or even a hostess gift!! Beautiful and decorative characuterie tray of flavors…read moreand the selections of cheese, fruits, blend of nuts with veggies and the artistic meats that are designed as roses. This was displayed at my friends open house and we could not trying each flavor while we sipped on a delicious bubbly white wine. This is such a great conversation piece and we all just stood close by as it was such a delish entertainment piece to devour that was enjoyed so much!! The detail of attention on this tray providing a service level of 10 stars!! I can't wait to order for future parties for the holidays!

Called last minute to get in on her Valentine's Day cups. Such a great idea! Not even sure how…read moreI swap this place. Little bit of drive but such a positive experience. They were delicious and filling. Will definitely be watching for her classes she offers as would be great GNO event plus take home an awesome charcuterie board. Give her place a try!