Picture it ... Carmel, 2026: It's February, and the high is an unseasonably warm 69 degrees. The…read moresun is shining, and you take a seat in a sunbeam on the covered outdoor patio of a local restaurant. You have a glass (OK, two glasses) of a nice Barbera d'Asti, and savor a couple of nibbly things. Everything is sparkly and right in the world on this beautiful Wednesday afternoon. All this and more can be yours when you visit Wine & Rind. At least, all that and more was mine when I visited. This is my ideal restaurant: wine focused, with a succinct menu of beautifully presented and thoughtfully created food. Plus, it's located right off the Monon Trail in Midtown Carmel, so it's a prime space for people-watching. This little restaurant is a great place to get a charcuterie platter, but I was feeling like bruschetta when I visited, so I ordered the Bruschetta Sampler, which is plenty for two people. It comes out like artwork on a wooden platter: five beautiful bruschetta toasts consisting of traditional tomato; fig and bleu cheese; capocollo and a herbed ricotta; blueberry and lemon ricotta with sugar sprinkled on top; and strawberry and cannoli cream with balsamic. The last one (strawberry and balsamic with cannoli cream) was surprising and might have been my favorite, because it tasted like cheesecake. I love being surprised! I also ordered the caprese salad, which was a wonderfully tasty platter of tomato, mozzarella, basil, pesto, olive oil, balsamic glaze and Maldon salt. It was so fresh and light. Another surprise: It was sprinkled with sprouts! I would have never thought to add that to a caprese, but it 100% worked. The service here is top-notch. The server was super nice and attentive, but also disappeared and only reappeared when necessary. Wine & Rind is a Carmel gem! I know I'll be back soon to try more of the menu, and drink more of the wine.

This was a great experience for my wife and I . food was great but the service was even better! We…read morewill be back. Thank you for being so nice

Regalique is a wine and gourmet food boutique. It's a wonderful experience to explore unique wines…read moreto your taste! The cheese, crackers, chocolates and many other delectable items are a welcome sight to a foodie! Pairing wine and food is what Regalique is known for. Please stop by for an exciting experience!

Regalique is beyond amazing! It is a wine and gourmet food speciality store in the Carmel Arts…read moreDistrict. Their selection of tasty and unique food items is wonderful. I find it difficult not to purchase one of everything when I am there. They have a large wine selection ... something to satisfy everyone's taste and desire. Customer service is over the top! The owner has been so helpful in searching out specific wines that have been difficult for me to find. Emily is usually working there when I stop by. She is very knowledgeable about their food items as well as their wine selection. She is so helpful and enthusiastic ... you can really tell that she enjoys and values working there and genuinely wants to help and assist customers. A must stop the next time you are in Carmel's Art District.

Thank you for having Elizabeth Lee perform…read more Their music is very specia! Come out and see them while enjoying a great atmosphere and excellent wine. Terry

What a great little wine shop in downtown Carmel. It isn't a destination spot but it's a great…read morepart of planning an evening in Carmel. They source wine from Napa, Sonoma, or Lake counties and have a selection that should cover ever palate....maybe not the hardcore Indiana sweet fruit wines but anything outside that is covered. We stopped in for a glass and sole chill time on the patio. Ive seen it busy but on a Saturday night there was lo problem finding a table. They schedule live music on the back patio. Think local musicians with a guitar singing solo for tips. It gives a great low key vibe. The server/bartenders are well versed in their wines and can help guide decisions if needed. I think they are incredibly positive which is always appreciated and keeps with the shops over arching theme. We will keep coming back.

You don't have to go to California or the Bourbon Trail for a great wine and bourbon tasting…read moreexperience because right in the little town of Zionsville is an amazing tasting bar. The bar is owned and locally operated by Ron Hopwood. Ron makes and bottles his own wines and bourbons. Most of the grapes are locally grown. I have passed by his bar for years because I was skeptical of Midwest wines until I had a bottle of his chardonnay at the local pizzeria. The chardonnay was so smooth and delicious, that I walked down the street to his tasting room. The cozy upscale bar is FILLED with Hopwood wines and bourbons. He offers tastings or you can buy a bottle or glass. and sit at one of his lovely tables and sip. He even sells charcuterie boards and dipping breads to pair with your wine. Awards for the wines cover a wall. Ron is most proud of winning the 2019 American Wine Societies award for best cabernet sauvignon. The wines are inexpensive and they offer special pricing to Club members. To be a member, one needs to commit to buying 2 bottles/month or 2 cases/year. It's such a great deal that I am going back over this week to join. Ron has special events for Club members! Hopwood is a great place to sneak away on a date or with your bff. It is cozy and delicious.

It has been a while since I visited Hopwood Cellars winery in Zionsville, so I was happy to come…read moreback here with my Indy Wine Meetup group to have a glass of wine and revisit the winery. Unfortunately, I did learn that Hopwood Cellars is closing its doors for good in June, so it was a good thing I came back to visit. Hopwood Cellars is one of the best wineries in Indiana that I have been to since living in Indianapolis. The owner is a great guy and very friendly and helpful to the customers. His staff is very knowledgeable on the wines, and the ambiance is beautiful. The Cabernet Sauvignon is my personal favorite wine. They also have a great Chardonnay as well. The winery does sell flights of wine so you can sample a few wines. The wine milkshakes are supposedly out of this world, so I would stop by before the end of June 2025 to try one, or else you will miss out on the opportunity. The bar area goes around the facility and is very nice. They have a wine sample card you can purchase to try a bunch of wines as well. The staff definitely knows what they are doing, and they are very professional on presenting the wines. I'm sad that Hopwood Cellars is closing this year because it was a good winery and one of my favorites in Indiana. I wish the owner nothing but the best, but I know he will succeed in whatever business he decides to do next. Farewell to Hopwood Cellars Winery! We will miss you!

Vibes are pretty modern and simple (we were seated in the side room, the outside looked like they…read morehad a bit more fun furniture going on) Service felt elevated. Appetizers - pretty yummy WTF roll - 9/10 had dried Wagyu which made it more savory, rice is chewy (in between sushi rice and sticky rice) could be a little less rice; the potato threads were crispy and yum Wagyu Perogi - 7.5/10 was good, but not as meat focused as I was hoping, filling was very soft but I like the pasta dough (had some chew) Entrees were cooked well, I think the flavors were straightforward and not too complex. Chicken Wellington - the pastry dough was as buttery as biscuits. Sauce had dates and the dish was on the sweeter side (I prefer more savory entrees so this was not my taste) My partner ordered this and he loved it Miso Black Cod Fish was done well and not dry. Broth was a bit one dimensional to me. I thought my soba noodles were gonna be the brown ones but they were thicker like ramen white noodles The herbs really captured the pho broth well. I've noticed the effort put into the menu was done really well. I feel like with food fusion, I noticed a lot of things do end up getting misspelled but I noticed the accent and spelling were all correct on the menu. Liz was our server and she was very knowledgeable on the menu also!

The Easter Brunch Buffet at Aberdeen Social House is a "must" for those seeking an "elevated"…read moreholiday experience. While the restaurant is known for its upscale American food and extensive bourbon selection, the Easter buffet shifts the focus to a high-end spread. The buffet Isn't your typical brunch fare offering: - carving stations that had selections like lamb, ham along with prime rib and glazed salmon. - brunch staples included blueberry stuffed French toast and chorizo biscuits. The service was amazing and our server made sure we were taken care of. Eventhough it was a bit pricey we did enjoy the atmosphere and service.

A wine tree?! Why, yes please! I walked in to this delightful spot already feeling good, and left…read morefeeling even better. The vibe is shocking for Westfield. It felt like we'd been transported to Europe! The staff were so knowledgeable and very happy to help us. They change their wine tree flights monthly so that means I can go back. I ordered the red wine flight. I regret only that I couldn't afford to also get the white wine flight. And the old world flight. And the new world flight. 2026 goals has just been discovered...

The classes are great and highly recommended. They have a great selection of wines, which you can…read morebuy a flight, glass, or bottle. Parking can be a little hard depending on the time of day.

Outstanding Sunday brunch at Josephine in Carmel. We sat on the patio and it was a lovely and…read morebright atmosphere. Food was beautifully presented, flavorful, and fresh. Coffee was fantastic too! The friendly and attentive staff made the whole experience amazing. Easily a 5 star spot and I will be coming back.

Went to dinner here with a party of six and our dinner was fantastic! Justin was our server and the…read moreservice was as good or better than any of the finer food establishments in Carmel. We got there are 5:30 on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to find that happy hour lasted until 6pm, so the wine was 1/2 price. The Harvey and Harriett red blend was phenomenal. The pig and fig was an amazing appetizer and I could have eaten 5 of those by myself!The seafood special, cordon bleu and burger were definitely all dishes we will crave and return for. If you haven't tried Josephine, I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

It's been amazing to see all of the growth in downtown Westfield since I first started visiting in…read more2021. Something Splendid is a most welcome addition. I wish I had discovered it sooner. Not only do they offer a great variety of wines, they also have a charming and spacious outdoor garden with live music and a fire pit & heaters to warm up by. It's beautifully decorated and quite pleasant to sit out on the enclosed patio even in the colder months. I really enjoyed the atmosphere--they are dog friendly and the patrons & staff are incredibly welcoming. The adorable gift shop is perfect for supporting small, local businesses. Looking forward to coming back during the summertime too!

Cute little spot if you want something to do on an afternoon... Or if you just wanna have a glass…read moreof wine. There's ample indoor and outdoor seating.

Have been wanting to try this place out for a very long time. I will say I wasn't expecting it to…read morebe tucked back in a neighborhood. But the house was gorgeous. The inside was actually bigger than I was expecting. There was a beautiful bar located on one side of the house. Overall, decor was elegant but not pretentious. You could come in casual attire and not feel out of place. Our waiter was very personable and had a great sense of humor. He took time to explain the menu and was extremely helpful when it came to helping us decide on what to get. Everything sounded fantastic especially the starters. I didn't get a cocktail but I did get a lovely cup of hot peach tea that was very delightful. My friend's cocktail was beautiful. We did get a sample of one of the sparkling wines which was very nice. Mt friends ordered several items and I tried most of them. The carrots were my favorite. I ordered the tots and caviar as my main meal. This is definitely the upscale, adult version of tots. The potatoes were very crispy and I was shocked by the amount of caviar for the price. All the food was beautifully presented. And everything came out hot. Meaning temperature hot. You could tell everything was cooked fresh. Overall, it was a great culinary experience. But the great service is what would keep me coming back.

I ate here with a friend last night. We both loved the ambiance. The staff were all amazing being…read moreincredibly professional and very down to earth. We got the escargot appetizer, which was so amazing that I've thought of nothing today but that escargot. I had the shrimp and grits as my entree and my friend had the salmon. We both enjoyed our entrees. They do have an espresso machine, so that was a huge plus to be able to order after dinner. Did I mention the escargot?!?!?!

Just went for cocktails and they did not disappoint. Creative creations, attentively served.read more

Had girls night on a Friday night. It was slower than normal but Peggy took excellent care of…read moremyself and two friends. She had an awesome attitude the second we walked into the door. She made us feel right at home and automatically started helping make suggestions. Cocktails, local bourbon flights and good food. What else could we ask for? Low-light setting makes it feel like a relaxed speak easy. It was a great time and I would highly encourage anyone to go and say hi to Peggy, she'll treat ya right!