After seeing this storefront for years, I finally went inside!…read more I was in the market for a raffle basket for the Midwest Regional meeting for Soroptimist, a nonprofit empowering women & girls. I wanted a unique basket that celebrated Indianapolis (since I'm part of the Indy Metro Club.) What a treasure trove of Indiana products! Even more impressive was the staff expertise in creating a beautiful basket/bag/box for presentation! I will visit them again to buy unique gifts!

I'm not sure how I've lived in Indy for so long and never entered into this precious little piece…read moreof Indiana tradition. I stopped in today to create a gift basket for some clients. Now only do they have an enormous selection of Indiana made products, candies, snacks and apparel, but they also worked some of my company goodies into the basket. They were kind, attentive and so welcoming. This was a true Hoosier hospitality experience and I can't wait to come back when I have more time to look around. Proud to be a Hoosier (not an IU Hoosier, but you get it )

There's a reason why this place is consistently voted as Best Sandwich winner in Indy!…read more Goose the Market is a deli/market, selling cured meats and cheeses and fresh produce and much more! They also have a cellar with wine and beer. There's even gelato! But I came for the sandwich! I tried the Batalli sandwich, which was spicy and so flavorful with the perfect balance of textures! I also tried the special Tayaki, which was a good sweet counterpoint! Absolutely delicious! I'm still thinking about these sandwiches a week later! There is a gravel lot across the road and street parking. There's minimal seating indoors and some tables outside. Service was quick, and everyone was so kind and welcoming!

No, just no, an absolute no. Almost zero protein sandwiches, soaked and drenched in some kind of…read more sauce. The "other" location builds pretty decent sandwiches with plenty of protein, chips included for the same or lower price. I'm was a big fan of Goose Island, but this was my first and last visit to this miserable location. Honestly, read the reviews. These people are idiots. They have never been out of the country and maybe the state of Indiana. "Scrumptious, delicious, delectable,tasty, and something about textures are ignorant responses for incredibly cheap, beyond cheap, almost non existent portions of protein.

Very authentic meat that are fresh. German owners and butcher will speak German also. If you miss…read morethe old world Germany butcher shop or want to experience it; this place has just the perfect ambiance. They also have some unique cuts, schnitzels, and brats that German's really love. When I have visitors from Germany they always ask for a place like this. The meat is not cheap, but you pay a little more and get the quality you expect

Real German meat market. Every kind of sausage, lunch meat (head cheese) and regular meat as well,…read morefilets, smoked pork chops and pork brains They will even smoke your turkey or meat. (I would call ahead). They have different hours so check their schedule One more thing, anywhere in this area that serves brats got them here. October festival or different restaurants will always say Claus. This used to be Klems so sometimes local people will refer to it by that name Nice store, drive up parking and easy to get they will always welcome you with a slight German accent If you can't tell one of my favorite specialty shopping places Oh, they also like cash or check. Don 't know about credit cards Will we go there again? You betcha

I had a great experience attending a recent Tinned Fish Tasting at Public Smokehouse. I checked in…read morewith the young woman tending the register and she gave me the lay of the land as well as a souvenir tasting fork of my choice. There were a few designs to choose from: a lobster, an oyster, and a fish, from what I can recall. She also introduced me to our gracious host for the evening, Nolan, who was running the show. Nolan is a big ball of energy and a joy to be around. He set the vibes to light, fun and whimsical and I really appreciated that. Everyone moved around the room freely, visiting all of the tasting stations that were set up with whimsical, hand-drawn decorations on the paper tablecloths (much like that seen on the Pinterest commercial). There were 6 different ones, all with multiple options at each station. I tried sardines, razor clams, pickled ramps, an entire array of Fishwife tinned items, mustards, seafood dip that is made in-house, oysters, the list goes on. They also introduced me to an Indiana-based soda company call Bollygood, with Indian-inspired flavors. I love, love, love the Lime Basil Cumin flavor. I wasn't too sure about that combo, but it was delicious and super-refreshing. It smelled like a taco...but didn't taste like one! The Lemon Mango Turmeric was really good too. I also enjoyed the demonstrations lead by Chef Amber. She also has a light that was a pleasure to witness. I could just tell that she really loves what she does. While she does not work there, she still gets to come back for the fun stuff (her words). She has been a huge influence on the whole tinned fish movement at the smokehouse and develops recipes and curates these events alongside Nolan and the team. I loved both recipes that were shared with us and her enthusiasm to show us how we can elevate the tinned fish beyond the can. We mingled. We made friends. I spent a pretty penny on several of the delicious items that I was introduced to. I look forward to attending more events here in the future.

Drove quite a distance to give sandwich shop a try. Arrived 30 minutes before closing and was…read moreadvised they were done with food for the day. Please list the proper hours for the kitchen if it is separate from the actual business hours

I'm a big food hall fan and this one does not disappoint! It's newish and still looks pristine…read more There's a ton of awesome vendors, even beyond just food options, which is cool to see. There's a lot of seating scattered through, including outside, which can sometimes get tight in food halls, so I love to see that, too. A few more highlights for me... + Twenty Two the juice spot has been fabulous both times I've had the pleasure of trying them. + Pumpkinfish is a retail gift shop that has so many cool things! They do a great job at curating the items, everything ranging from Indy themed knick knacks to locally made art and jewelry, all quirky and unique. + The variety of food they have is amazing. Everything from Greek, Asian-fusion, Mexican, and ice cream to a bakery, poke, pizza, burgers, and more. There's something for everyone. Overall, Indy is lucky to have a place like this. If I lived nearby, I would be here all the time!

Wow! What a pleasant surprise to find and visit this location…read more If you love exploring multiple food and drink cuisines under one roof, you are in luck! There are several fantastic food halls and multi-concept venues to match your vibe. Great way to reinvent/repurpose an old building. There are way too many venues to mention; so there is chicken, Greek, pizza, Asian, seafood, bbq, beer, liquors, sodas, burgers, bakery, ice creams, Brazilian, Venezuelan, Mexican, noodle bar and more. I had a fishsimmwich. Drink, fish sandwich and chips $12. Tasty sandwich, potato chips mixture of plain and cheese, plain were good, not a cheesy chip fan, but sandwich was good. Definitely a great place to visit! Lots of seating area. I really like the concept! I believe it was an old Coca Cola production building back in the day. J's Lobster and Fish Market! The biggest dilemma is which one to chose. Can't wait to comeback some time to try something else; unfortunately it a tad big commute but one day " I'll be back! "

A must go, for a solid German lunch and bakery trip!…read more Everything was perfect from the charming shop to the amazing service and ohhh the German chocolate cake.

The food was not very good, the pastries tasted stale, like they are not made there. One of the…read moreassociates was nice, the rest acted like they didn't want us to be there. I don't know how many African Americans come thru here but it's not worth the poor service and food especially the price. There are a few small tables if you wanted to eat there. The place is full of little statues and items that I guess represent Germany. Full on gnomes, if you like that sort of thing, which I do not. It's very crowded inside as well. I heard this place was good but I wasn't a fan. It's been there a long time so if you like like German themed decor and food give it a try. Maybe I just had a bad day.

I'm not sure why Dad's sweet corn tastes so much better than grocery store sweet corn, but it does…read more Dad's Sweet Corn is a local farm business out of Tipton, Indiana. Dad's is sold at most of the larger farmers markets in the Indy area. Today was their first weekend selling corn at the Zionsville Farmers Market for this season. The line for corn stretched 20+ long waiting for the market to open. And we got ours. The line moves super quick because the corn is already bagged. A bag of a dozen usually contains 13 ears and costs $11 (this season). The corn is the freshest corn you can find, picked at the peak of perfection. Each ear is so sweet that you don't even need butter. I'll be serving mine for Father's Day dinner. Seems appropriate to have Dad's corn on Father's Day. The bags can returned each week for recycling. We arrived early at the market and easily found parking. Dad's also has an online store that sells shirts, mugs and other logo items.

This the best corn around, hands down. There is always a line at the Carmel farmers market Saturday…read moremorning but the line moves quickly. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Best vendor at the market.

Their website www.artisanosprovisions.com is really cool and my order showed up fast!read more

Wife and i have been going there for years. Wonderful people who own it. Highly recommend.read more

I'd long been curious about Penzey's Spices, a national chain with one Indiana location that…read morehappens to be in the Castleton area. Tonight, I had a little time before a nearby film screening and decided I would finally drop in. First off, I instantly loved the vibe of this strip center location that's not too far down from Trader Joe's. This location is pretty solidly accessible with nearby accessible parking, appropriate curb-cuts, and a layout that I had almost no difficulty maneuvering. In case it's not obvious, Penzey's Spices specializes in spices. They also offer online ordering (free shipping with $49+). I have to admit I'm no expert when it comes to spices. I'm also not the most adventurous eater due to a fragile system. However, I've been venturing out of my comfort zone lately and I got lots of ideas from my visit to Penzey's. I have no idea how many spices they carry. It's a lot. I found the prices quite reasonable. I found items that I thought "I want to try that" and I mostly found the prices at such a good point that I would be willing to give it a try. Of course, some are more than others. That's life. Employees were friendly. The overall energy of the place was light and hopeful. They also offer gift boxes, trial bags, and accessories. However, when it comes down to it this is really a spice store and boy do they have amazing options. I believe in terms of corporate that Penzey's is based in Wisconsin. I'm just grateful they're here. They add such a spark to the Castleton area, and they seem perfect as a companion to the nearby Trader Joe's. It took me way too long to get here. It won't take me that long to get back.

If you Love to Cook and Cook to Love then this is your go to spot for your spices…read more It seems like every spice I try, regardless of if it is complex or as simple as garlic powder, it taste better than any of the other brands. Just pepper alone they probably have a dozen different flavor variations. We have over 80 spices in our pantry. Some of our go to are Frozen Pizza, it takes a Jack's frozen pizza to the next level. Others are Sandwich Sprinkle, Tuscan Sunset, Mural of Flavor and California Seasoned Pepper to name a few. If there isn't a location in your town you can always mail order from their website.

I found puerto Rican food closer to home. Huge variety. Meat and fish counter has a large…read moreselection. Fruits and vegetables a large selection from around the world. New international grocery on the Eastside.

The place is clean,, find a lot of Asia Foods here, Special find my favorite live fishes and…read moreLobsters lol