Thursday Special is half price cocktails!…read more Chelsea provides great service. A cute patio. Comfortable and chic interior.

New Chef. New Menu. New Concept. Time to update. We went to Up Cellar last night after an…read moreexhausting couple of days. We had a spectacular dinner at the hands of the new chef, Nicholas Murray. His concept is that starters and salads are meant to be shared. With the proteins, maybe not, although each was ample and could have been shared. We started with the Ahi Tuna Toast, Ahi Tuna on toast with heirloom tomatoes and fennel on a piece of sourdough toast. That was an excellent start to our dinner. Our other starter was a Stracciatella, orange supreme, candied pistachios, basil and olive oil panino. This, we thought, was an outstanding dish. Neither filled us so that we could not go on. We then moved to a caprese salad - unlike any caprese we had ever had. Again, heirloom tomatoes, pieces of mozzarella, pangrattato (a traditional Italian condiment made from breadcrumbs toasted in olive oil with garlic and herbs) basil and mixture of balsamic and soy. So delicious. From here, my spouse and I diverged. She ordered the half chicken. Chef Thomas Keller (famous for The French Laundry) believes that a properly roasted bird is a definitive benchmark for professional capability. The reason is because there is no place to hide. Achieving crispy golden skin with completely succulent, non-dry meat requires precise control over heat and timing. Chicken easily dries out and turns bland. My spouse's chicken WAS PERFECT! The skin was crispy but the meat was succulent, even the breast! Clearly, Chef Nick has mastered this deceptively simple dish. It was likely the best chicken we have had in a restaurant (or home). I ordered the trout (a butterflied rainbow trout) served over a white bean puree, butter beans and with an optional salsa verde. I opted against the salsa verde because the trout did not need it. Finally, a word about the desserts. I ordered something called "Liquid Nutella" served with a hazelnut crisp and an in-house vanilla gelato. Oh my. This dish was decadent and resembled most a molten lava chocolate cake. I am not ashamed to say that except for tastes I graciously gave my spouse, I at the whole thing! Chef Nick also urged that we try his key lime pie. We did, but given my predilection to hazelnuts and chocolate, the Liquid Nutella was my winner. Chef Nick has spent the last 20 or so years away from Indianapolis and its environs honing his skills at Beaker & Gray in Miami and Eleven Madison Park in NYC among other places. We are glad he has decided to come back home.

First time at this venue. Came to listen to our friend Brett Denney play. He was awesome, by the…read moreway! Great cocktails! A little pricey, kept me from drinking too many--which was a good thing. Ordered the smoked old fashioned. Always a great presentation although the smoke caught my throat off guard, and nearly hacked up a lung. Service was great! Never had to want for anything, someone always visited the table. We ordered the jalapeno mac and cheese bites--those were my favorite! And since I'm a truffle fan--I ordered the ham and truffle sliders. But this was the only thing I didn't enjoy. A toasted ham sandwich with garlic aoli, and a very sweet jam. The flavors did not go together at all! But despite that, we had a wonderful time with our friends and I would definitely recommend going!

Great place if you're looking to relax with a drink. There are a few comfy booths to unwind, and…read moreyou're in great hands with their servers. If you don't feel like drinking, they have mocktails as well, and a wide variety of snacks and appetizers. As a bonus, they have tons of parking across the street + the place is open until midnight in the middle of the week and until 2 AM on weekends. Totally worth a visit.

My wife and I decided to stop in here for a breakfast date and we're so happy we did!…read more When you walk into this place you're immediately struck by the ambiance. It's a hybrid between a breakfast spot and a cigar lounge vibe. We digged it! After sitting down our very friendly waitress came over and took our order. We ordered the orange sunrise mocktail, a quinoa bowl, gluten free pancakes and the California club omelette. Everything was AMAZING. Not one thing was bad. The omelette was one of the best if not the best I've ever had. Stuffed FULL of all the mix ins and cheese with yummy breakfast potatoes. The star of the show was the gluten free pancakes. They were stellar!! Would highly recommend. This place is one of the easiest 5/5 I've ever given. 100% would recommend!!

Antilogy nailed brunch from the first sip to the last bite…read more We started with Bloody Marys. Our server asked if we wanted them spicy. We said yes, and she delivered. The cocktail actually had some heat, and the glass was rimmed with Everything Bagel Seasoning. I'd never had that before. It was a tasty touch. The candied bacon garnish was divine. We ended up ordering a second round. The Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are outstanding. Smooth and creamy, topped with jalapeño and candied bacon. Every bite was a pleasure. For entrees, I got the Bourbon Jalapeño Shrimp. It had a light kick and tasted incredible. My husband ordered the Rise & Shine Chicken Biscuit. It was all tasty, but that biscuit was fluffy and salty, exactly how a good biscuit should be. Our server made the whole meal. She was friendly and patient with me even though I was having more trouble than usual deciding what to order. She also mixed our Bloody Marys, so she was working double duty and doing it well. The space strikes a balance between sophisticated and casual, so you can dress up or keep it relaxed and feel comfortable either way. We'll definitely be back!

We hosted my parents 80th birthday party at Vino Villa. It was an incredibly smooth experience…read more John Michael was our point of contact and he was very responsive, easy to deal with, and exceeded our expectations. We had the party on the 3rd floor bar area which was perfect for a party of our size. When we arrived, the tables were arranged perfectly and the appetizers and wine were timed as to when our guests arrived. Everyone also ordered off of the menu and our food came very quickly. And, the blueberry/lemon cake is an absolute must!! I would highly recommend this place for events. You cannot beat the service, qualify of food and drink and the space. it is so hard to find a unique space on the southside that has any character and this place was perfect.

Amazing place to just sit and get great food as well as some amazing wine. Vino Villa is amazing…read moreand always. They have indoor and outdoor seating and plays live music sometimes which is a bonus!

I love this place! They have outdoor events and the inside is very comfortable. They have a large…read moreselection of very tasty wines. I can't wait to go back. The servers were extremely quick and knowledgeable.

What a fun place in the winter months, they have a rotating soup selection, wine, and music inside…read more A group of us went there for some delicious lasagna soup and listened to some great music. Yeah we drink a couple bottles of wine. Had a lot of fun. It was a great way to spend our Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend it.

Oh, there were several reasons we were raving about our experience at this cozy Greenwood bar. A…read morefew of them being... 1.) the atmosphere. This bar screams "crawl inside me, throw off your coat and stay awhile". The low lighting, exposed brick, local clientele and fun menu top it all off. 2.) For my fellow smokey cocktail drinkers: I recommend the Mexican Sunrise with grapefruit juice, Mezcal and a kick off spice. Note: they also have a decent selection of bourbons and local beer on tap and by the can. 3.) I can't stop thinking about the homemade ricotta bacon jam with sliced baguette. All thoughts of eating healthy were swept aside when this dish rolled out. "Healthy who?" 4.) I'm always advocating that beets could use more representation on menus (besides in salads...). If you're a fellow beet advocate, I'd give the pickled beets with whipped goat cheese and sliced almonds a try. 5.) Order the root veggies with browned butter and chimichurri - you can thank me later. 6.) The fact that Bar Rev is tucked in the back of Revery gives it this mysterious, secret club kind of vibe. Good news is, they allow newbies from Indy access ;) 7.) As for the classic question of parking. Easy peasy. You can find it in their private lot behind the bar or across the street in the bank lot during off hours.

This used to be our go to spot after the little league baseball games, tonight was a…read moredisappointment. WWE on the TV with the bartender more interested in WWE than serving her diners. When we sat down the gentlemen next to us was cashing out and said " That's why I'm not ordering a second one" and pointed to the tv. We asked for the Cubs game to be played, common for us when we visit with the "W" flying in the window but apparently tonight they don't carry it. That happens. It's hard to have every package to play every game. We could not listen to the screeching of the drama on the tv. I have never watched a game there and listened to it, there has always been background music playing. The atmosphere was a turn off for dinner. We cancelled our order. We will call before we come back.

Visited for lunch. Ordered the slice meal (slice salad, drink) , with an extra slice. Large slices,…read morefresh AF, amazing flavor and crust, all in all a 5 star meal. The price was very affordable, even for run of the mill pizza. Of course, Jockamo does not serve run of the mill pizza ... it's top shelf, award winning stuff. Well done Jockamo (as usual). As Arnold says "I'll be back"!

First time I came here I got pizza to go. We didn't care for that pizza too much, I don't know if I…read moreordered the wrong thing the last time but this time it was so much better. We did eat in this time. I also ordered 1/2 Cheese Louise and 1/2 Slaughterhouse Five. I ate the Cheese Louise and it was delicious. So cheesy with a crisp crust. Definitely would order this combo again. Look forward to the next time back.

Schaffer's is an excellent place to enjoy dining and relax. The menu offers a variety of great…read morefoods and the wine list is excellent. It is a great dining experience; the staff is helpful, the decor is interesting and chic and the food is wonderful.

BELLINI + AMALFI STRAWBERRY LEMONADE…read more I wish the oil for the bread had vinegar in it, very garlicky JOHNNY'S MEAL FOR TWO CALAMARI FRITTA- Not the biggest fan, probably won't order again House salad with ranch and cup of potato soup Chicken Bowtie Festival, enjoyable Baked Cheese Tortelloni, good meat sauce Turtle Cheesecake satisfied the sweetest sweet tooth TO - GO: SPICY HAWAIIAN PEPPERONI - REGULAR CRUST, YUM Friendly service, booths were not comfortable to sit in. Not too busy on a Saturday night, nice and clean interior.

The places is surprising not very busy, and the food is great…read more The spaghetti and meatballs with meat sauce was very good, a slight little pink on the meat balls. The lasagne was very generous portion. The fillet, Alfredo and with lasagne was a good deal but smaller than the last time I came out.

I couldn't be happier that this grocery store/market has come to Franklin! You'll find products…read morelike Lick Ice Cream, Amelia's Bread, 317 Juicery, Smoking Goose as well as veggies, meats, wine, coffee and more that are farm to table and locally sourced from farmers in the Midwest. Such a great addition to the thriving downtown area and unique options you won't find at chain grocery stores. They also offer events like wine tasting and some in house sandwiches that you can pick up for breakfast or lunch. Definitely going to be a weekly stop for me to pick up some things I used to have to go to Fountain Square to get.

Parking is easy across the street. Very friendly and gracious. The selections are small but worth…read morethe price. Very friendly. Will ve buying weekly fo.rom here. Has a very good local fresh meat selection and other local goods.