Let me tell you about the love I have for The Eat Factory. It's the brainchild of Chef Michael…read moreBurgun and Chef Aleigha Smalls. Both the menu and venue switch up every couple of weeks, so you've gotta check Instagram to stay in the know. Menu and location for the week are posted Monday or Tuesday of the week and the pop up runs Wed-Sat 6-10pm. Even with an ever-changing menu, the food never disappoints. There's always a theme, but my favorites lately have been the fusions. Ramen with crispy bits of pork and two birria tacos are the things dreams are made of. The wings are a family fave and they even combine the sauces if you ask. The most recent menu had a NOLA theme. Crab boil Ramen, gumbo, a Po' Boy Bahn Mi, and hush puppies. I would have never thought to make ramen from a crab boil, but now that I've had it, I want it all the time. The staff is always friendly, we have some food allergies in our crew, so they always end up making something special for us. Check out their social media for their next pop up. They've been featured on some blogs so they've sold out a few times, get there early.

Have been here twice and it's phenomenal. Would love for them to restart their pop ups. Ramen is…read moreauthentic and craveworthy

I have to be honest and say that the third "Pop Up" at the IMA was a little disappointing compared…read moreto the first two. Though I still like the idea of celebrating the cooking arts and their connection to specific cultures/countries around the world, I felt this one was a step down from commitment that the first two pop ups had. If you read the promotional information on the Newfield's website, it describes a "diner" and seems to promote a certain connection to "americana". But because of the open spacing and surrounding environment, there is none of the intimacy of a diner here. No aromas of fresh baked pies. There wasn't the commitment to the aesthetic as in the earlier pop ups. And frankly, the American Apple Pie wasn't my favorite. Too much spice (I smelled the nutmeg before taking a bite) and not enough sweetness to make me reminisce of days gone by. Fortunately, the scoop of vanilla ice cream added just enough sweetness to balance out the savory. And the bottomless cup of coffee was really good: full flavor, no bitterness, and served ready to drink. They also have other sweet pies, three savory pies, some gluten free and vegan options, and milk shakes (with and without booze). Understand before you go here that this is a fund raising event for the museum. So don't complain about prices because this isn't a regular business. The prices are clearly listed, so if you think it cost too much, that's your own fault for not preparing. Know that you have to pay for admission to the museum to be able to dine at the pop up as well. But once you pay, you can explore all the exhibits before or after dining here (including the outdoor gardens.) This pop up will be open through May 24th, 2020. Rev. #52

First time at this location, it's inside second floor of the Newfields Museum. It was cool knowing…read morethat some part of the museum is free to the public, so it was nice to walk around after a light meal. This Japanese Pop Up ends on September 1st, 2019, so try it while it's there! The portion of the ramen is very small for $12 a bowl even though I ordered a large; it took 3 bites for me to finish the entire bowl. The broth was clear and refreshing, but it would be nice to have a little more flavor or salty to bring out the taste more. In the ramen had a slice of pork belly, egg, one small piece of seaweed and radish. It's nice that this museum has different pop ups every month that also brings the culture's food for people to try, but wouldn't go here just for food.

Night 2 in Indianapolis took us to The Fountain Room, and honestly, I'd happily go back…read more We had reservations and chose to sit in the bar area, which turned out to be a great call. The restaurant itself is really well designed--traditional meets modern in a way that somehow works. Looking at the tiles and wall coverings individually, you might think, "Oh...interesting choice." But put it all together and it's actually quite harmonious. Design math, apparently. We started with drinks. I had one of their daiquiris, and it was perfect. I'm a whiskey girl, but after some enthusiastic pours the night before, the thought of more whiskey was a hard no. The daiquiri was light, refreshing, and tasty--sweet, but not obnoxiously sweet. And most importantly, it tasted absolutely nothing like whiskey. Mission accomplished. For starters, we ordered the Brie brûlée. I was a fan. The husband was...not. Here's how you do it: take a wedge of their freshly baked toasted bread, slather on some strawberry jam, dip that glorious situation into the pistachio-dusted Brie brûlée, eat, and repeat. And repeat. And repeat. I eventually had to intervene with myself. I ordered the beet and peach salad without the beets because, well...gross. The peaches could have been a little riper, but the salad was still really good. Nicely dressed, with candied pumpkin seeds and some kind of soft herbed cheese that pulled everything together. Very tasty, and thankfully no beets were harmed in the making of my dinner. Then came the meatballs. I have never in my life had meatballs that tasted like these, and I mean that as a very good thing. They were herbaceous, tender, with just a hint of sweetness. And somehow, they kept getting better as we ate them. Especially the ones at the bottom, sitting in all that sauce. DO NOT PASS THESE UP. The husband ordered the prime rib, which he rated an 8 out of 10. High praise, friends. This man does not hand out 8s like participation trophies. Service was great, the food was genuinely enjoyable, and the whole experience was exactly what we wanted on our last night in Indy.

Great food, service and amazing drinks. I always get a Carajillo if they can make it and they did a…read moregreat job! So tasty. Had several appetizers , I would pass on the crab cakes next time, a little bit too salty for my liking . Oysters were fresh ! Short rib plate was my favorite. The meat literally fell off the bone , tender and juicy, Ambiance was nice , it's more of a quieter restaurant. Decor was cute and booths for comfy! We had amazing service as well.

Food is great, fast and friendly service! Highly recommend this place considering I'm from the…read moresouthwest where the taste is amazing everywhere but not in the Midwest.

No pics to share but I REALLY enjoyed my food! I got a combo so I could try different dishes at…read moreonce, and all of it was good. The service was super nice and helpful. The inside is nice and casual with plenty of seating.

Hole in the wall local spots are always a fan favorite of mine, I'll even go out of my way just to…read moretry it. I was on a work trip in Indy and saw this place pop up on some local gems, it sure lives up to that! The place is grab and go, so I had to wait a bit to taste but once I did it was absolutely delicious. I almost inhaled it in one go. The meat is some of the best chicken I've had period, the sauce combo made each bite spectacular. I also got the juice since I was going out on a limb trying things, amazingly refreshing, added into some ice back at the hotel and I drank it till I had none left. It was a good bang for my buck, I'd usually spend this amount on a typical restaurant visit but I rather get all this! I was also in and out in 15 minutes, so the service was insanely fast. Might have to come back here in a few weeks again, I do hope they expand their menu a little, if they can do all this I'd love to see what else they can turn out!

Service was quick, food was hot once we arrived home. The guy that helped me out was very homey and…read moreinviting. I got the jerk chicken fries and loved every bite. All of the flavors were nicely balanced and the jerk seasoning was near perfect. 10/10 would come back

Best fried chicken I've ever tried in my life. Chicken gizzards, potato wedges, chicken wings…read more Whole ambiance is very comforting. A place in the community where everyone is welcome. Very respectful to veterans. Highly recommend.

If you love fried chicken, you're going to want to try Chris Fried Chicken. The place is a family…read moreowned and operated neighborhood greasy spoon that's been serving fried chicken and fish for ten years. The aging strip mall has seen better days. The parking lot is a mess and the sidewalks are crumbling. Chris is a small hole in the wall place, not fancy or upscale, but the food is amazing and Chris' family is welcoming and genuine. The menu hangs above cases of fried chicken, fish and potato wedges. Gizzards are a popular menu item. Chris takes your order. My husband wants a 3-piece chicken meal with cole slaw. I select a Buffalo chicken wrap that comes with fries. Ricardo, Chris' son, comes out and asks how spicy hot I want my chicken and I ask for mild. Wow, what great service! They tell us to grab some drinks and have a seat. The dining area is small with three or four tables that seat two. Most people come in for carry out. Chris laughs and jokes with a customer in Spanish as he cooks. I sip mango nectar. My husband's 3-piece meal has four pieces of fried chicken with a cup of cole slaw. The chicken is hot, crispy and moist, not too salty, perfect. The fried batter is thick and flavorful. This is great fried chicken. The slaw is finely chopped and creamy. My wrap with fries comes out on a beautiful white platter. The wrap is huge, and the chicken fresh, hot and moist with lots of crispy lettuce. The fries are batter fried and fresh. The portions are generous. My meal was delicious. Ricardo and his sister checked on us a couple times, thanked us for coming and told us their story. I felt like family. The food is easy 5 stars, as is the service. I'll be back. I want to try the fish next.

Great restaurant and service. The guy behind the counter was really nice. It's a small place,…read morealmost hidden. Breakfast burrito: 4/5. Too much pico de gallo, not enough breakfast. If I ordered it without the pico de gallo, it might have been perfect. Chips and choriqueso: 5/5. Perfect.

Delicious! Nice looking eating area and lots of choices…read more Mostly Mexican food, but some Chinese and Italian options as well. I had frid fish tacos. 3 fried cod tacos with pico and Sriracha mayo comes with a side of nachos and salsa. The tacos were flavorful with a nice size portion of crispy fried cod. I got a side of guacamole that is hand made fresh upon order and it was very tasty. The dining area is cute and clean. I ordered Togo but the server was very nice and helpful.

The decorations and the overall holiday vibe were really cool and photogenic. However, the wait…read moretimes to get in were way too long, and the food/drinks were quite overpriced for what you actually get. Fun to see once for the photos, but the actual experience was just average.

This cute little pop up bar in the Alexander is a holiday stop you should make. Everything is…read moredecorated in red and green and white. It's very cute. They have holiday movies playing, holiday music on, and the vibe is on point. They drinks we had were nicely balanced and tasty. They were a little pricey at $14 each, but not atypical for this type of place. They have some food option, but we did not partake. If you want to get in the holiday spirit, check this place out!

Stopped by Filigree Bakery at the Amanda's Exchange Market today and WOW... this cake practically…read morechanged my life. The icing was perfection. just the right amount of sweet. The packaging was on point! tote bag, added spoon, everything beautifully done. It felt less like buying dessert and more like receiving a luxury cake experience once I got home. . definitely be back and telling everyone

The perfect spot to stop for a little sweet treat after school. My daughter loves the macaroons!…read moreThe cinnamon rolls were delicious too.

Still the best hands down! I was in haughville and wanted to grab a little smomething somewhere…read more.. then it hit me; Longs! I was hoping it would still be open around 230pm. Well they stay open till 10pm! Hooray! Most other donuts shops and bakeries close early afternoon, so just another reason Longs is 5 star. Small but efficient. People always friendly donuts always fresh and delicious. Fyi- Still cash only.

I came for one free donut... and left with a box full of bad decisions…read more I'm originally from Connecticut and was driving through Indianapolis on my way back to Louisville when someone told me, "Don't leave Indianapolis without stopping at Long's Bakery." Whoever you are... thank you. You changed my life. The sweet woman behind the counter heard where I was from and handed me a complimentary glazed yeast donut. Let me tell you... WHEW! It wasn't even fresh out of the oven, and it still melted in my mouth. Light, soft, perfectly glazed... I knew right then I was in trouble. I ended up buying a box with blueberry cake, applesauce cake, cinnamon sugar, Bavarian cream, glazed yeast, and a few others. Everything was incredibly fresh, and at those prices, I had to double-check the menu because I thought I was reading it wrong! When I got back to my parents' house in Louisville, we warmed a few up for just a few seconds. Game over. They somehow tasted even better. My plan was to take some to church tomorrow to share... but judging by how fast they're disappearing, I may be testifying about them instead. Before I left, the woman smiled and said, "Make sure you come back when you're in town." Oh, I'll be back. I may even create reasons to drive through Indianapolis now. Long's Bakery doesn't need fancy displays or trendy flavors. They simply make outstanding donuts with friendly service and prices that make you wonder if they accidentally forgot inflation. 10/10. Worth every mile of the detour.