Category: Food & Drink

Mardi Gras Eats in Hamilton County

By Caroline Mosey on Feb. 21, 2017

I’ve only been to New Orleans once, which is a gigantic tragedy. But in that one visit, I think I figured out the soul of the city. They just really, at their core, want to party. And what makes a party? Food and music! The music could be an entire blog post, but for our purposes, we’ll focus on food. As fat Tuesday arrives Feb. 13, marking the culmination of Mardi Gras celebrations, don’t fret if you aren’t down in the Crescent City. There are lots of ways to get your Cajun fix here in Hamilton County, Indiana. Take note…

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17 Can't Miss Things to Try in 2017

By Hamilton County Tourism Staff on Feb. 16, 2017

1.   Release your inner Robinson Crusoe at Conner Prairie…

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Soup's on at Dooley O'Tooles

By Andrea Davis on Jan. 19, 2017

When temperatures drop and cold winds blow through Hamilton County, Doug Kemp knows he is going to be spending more time than usual in the kitchen. Kemp ownsDooley O’Tooles in Carmel, which has been warming up patrons with a wide variety of homemade soups since 1985. Weekday mornings begin at the steam kettle, where he transforms four of his 100-plus handwritten recipes into some of the restaurant’s most popular menu options. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays…

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Last minute gifts for everyone on your list

By Lindsay Parker Williams on Dec. 13, 2016

If you’re anything like me, the dates on the calendar are flipping quickly and the to-do list is getting longer by the minute. Just in case you’re searching for that one last present or maybe you haven’t quite started yet, we’ve got you covered for all kinds of last minute gift ideas right here in…

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Cheers to holiday beers: A pairings guide

By Luis Ruvalcaba on Nov. 15, 2016

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Nothing makes me jollier than an excellent local brew and a delicious bite to eat in my own neck of the woods. While some of you may like to go over the hills and through the woods to score a fancy draught, I find that the holidays’ best options are found nearby. Take…

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Your memorable holiday getaway awaits!

By Katie Utken on Nov. 10, 2016

The holidays are just around the corner in Hamilton County, Indiana! Looking for a shoppable, delectable and affordable getaway? Below are great ideas to mix and match to create a memorable getaway. Family of Four Getaway for $350 Fire up the kiln and create a custom piece of pottery at Kiln…

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Global Cooking in Hamilton County

By Caroline Mosey on Aug. 30, 2016

A few years ago, we rounded up two other couples and started a monthly supper club. I love to cook…

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BMW Championship Returns to Carmel

By Katie Utken on Aug. 25, 2016

The 2016 BMW Championship tees off at Crooked Stick Golf Club Sept. 6–11. Carmel last hosted the professional golf tournament in 2012 at the same venue. Seventy of the world's best golf players and 150,000 spectators will descend upon the 317 after Labor Day to take in the action. Here are our top…

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Tenderloin Tuesday: Dining at Sahm's

By Caroline Mosey on Jul. 26, 2016

It’s summer, and we’ve entered the beautiful window of time when restaurants give you great deals on tenderloins. I like to put tenderloin sandwiches in the same category as Chicago deep dish pizza. You think you can handle a lot of it, but you can’t. Pretty much every time I indulge in the Hoosier…

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Tenderloin Tuesday: A Lesson Learned at Erika’s Place

By Andrea Davis on Jul. 21, 2016

When you live just a mile from a bar that makes one of Indiana’s 10 best tenderloin sandwiches, it’s hard to make the case for experimentation. So even though I’ve meant to explore more of Hamilton County’s Tenderloin Trail, my taste buds always steer me to the same spot. That is, until an…

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