You don’t have to travel to the West Coast to experience good wine. In Hamilton County, Indiana wine lovers can find seven wineries alone. Whether you prefer red or white, here is a list of where to find wine in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the Northern Towns. Blackhawk Winery and…
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After all, if you hurry, you might miss out on a big part of what’s being cooked up at Anthony’s Chophouse in downtown Carmel. So … slow … down. Take your time. Really see the exquisite woven-wood planking on the ceiling of this massive-but-intimate space, the earth-tone brick accent walls and other design features. Listen to the symphonic clang and sizzle emanating from the kitchen. Breathe in the aromas of spices and sauces, and feel the high-count luxury of the linen tablecloths and the cool weight of fine cutlery. And – most of all – truly taste the mix of old meets new, east meets west and trendy meets traditional Chef Justin Miller has designed for your meal. It all matters to Justin. His title might be “chef,” but he’s not focused only on food. He wants you to enjoy every aspect of your time at his year-old fine-dining eatery at the corner of Main Street and the Monon Greenway. And you can’t do that if you’re in a rush…
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The owner of Xchocol’Art is from Austria. She learned about making high-quality and high-end chocolate in Europe. She imports her chocolate from Ecuador, and she traveled to London this year to receive the “Top Truffle Artistry Award” for her mouth-watering whiskey honey morsel. And then there’s the location of Xchocol’Art in Carmel, Indiana. It’s like walking down a Parisian alley and stumbling onto a delectable treasure. Owner Joann Hofer said the space was intentionally selected – tucked away on the thoroughfare of the Carmel Arts & Design District…
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The walls of every business have stories to tell. Some of those stories are just loaded with more history, more chance encounters and more twists and turns than others. The stories of Hamilton County’s Schoolhouse 7 Café, for example, fall squarely in the “more history” category. Once a one-room schoolhouse, then a residence, its building now is a schoolhouse of a different kind — the kind that’s a coffee shop and drive-thru…
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Imagine dining at the table of a seasoned chef – sitting just inches away from the epicenter of an epicure. Or picture peeping in on an up-and-coming chef who is prepping tasty original eats. This is the Signature Table and Fishers Test Kitchen – one of the newest dining options in Hamilton County, opening February 2020. An idea that started over a cup of coffee might now be considered a full-course meal. Also on the menu for the Fishers District are new retail, residential and restaurant offerings. One of the first businesses to open is also one of the most hyped concepts spreading across the country – the culinary accelerator. What’s that, you say? Essentially, the Fishers Test Kitchen is a startup space for three culinary entrepreneurs…
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Sprouts Cooking School’s story begins as so many entrepreneurial ventures do: with a search for a service that didn’t exist. When Stephanie Drewry’s children wanted to take a cooking class in the summer of 2015, she found that no kid-focused service like that was available in this area. So, she created her own…
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NOTE: As of Nov. 1, 2020 Rail Restaurant & Bar is permanently closed. “Destination.” It’s a word Toby Miles gave some thought to five years ago, but was never quite sure it would become a reality. There’s no disputing it now…
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Espresso is widely known as one of the most popular drinks among coffee lovers and coffee connoisseurs across the U.S. It packs a huge punch in a small cup, but also can be a little deceiving. When people think about how to get the most caffeine out of their coffee, they typically gravitate towards a shot of espresso. It has an intense flavor in only a few ounces, but we’re here today to debunk some of the most popular espresso myths out there. Let’s get started…
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Hamilton County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana, based on Census Bureau data. With that population growth comes a crop of new businesses and restaurants opening up shop in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and beyond. We sat down with five local business owners to see why they chose to place their business roots in Hamilton County…
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The day is soon approaching, ladies and gentlemen…a bigger and even better Cake Bake Shop is coming to Carmel. *Cue the happy tears.* Gwendolyn Rogers and her team will officially open the second Cake Bake Shop location in Carmel this July…
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