Stories tagged with "Food & Drink"

Tomo's menu makes it a spot worth checking into by Jolene.Ketzenberger

If this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds inspires you to check out some of the city’s ethnic restaurants, keep in mind that looks can... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Sauteed pork chops made simple by indystar

As I learned in my early days as an apprentice chef, one of the first tasks performed every morning in a top restaurant kitchen is filling huge stockpots with meaty bones, aromatic... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Reader recipe: Crab and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Croutons by indystar

J.P. Jones, executive chef at Morton’s the Steakhouse, recently introduced new goodies for the restaurant’s Bar Bites menu, served 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m.... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Five things I love by indystar

Jessica Wright and her husband, Jason, owners of Indy Adventure Boot Camp, get hundreds of questions from their fitness boot camp participants about making healthy choices when... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Thanksgiving turkey on the grill frees up the kitchen for side dishes by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Get out the platter and the placemats — it’s almost Thanksgiving. The big day is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual scramble for oven space. But plenty... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Food & Drink

Food and culture at International Fest by indystar

Looking for some great ethnic fare? Check out this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event, which includes food, music, dance and... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Food & Drink

'Hungry Girl' entrees tame holiday binges by indystar

We’re heading into the holidays, and that can spell trouble for our waistlines. Sure, a splurge here and there won’t kill you, but eating meals low in fat and calories... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM in Food & Drink

Grilled turkey shares the table with colorful sides by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Make the Thanksgiving bird on the grill and free up oven space for side dishes. Be sure to prepare the cornbread for the stuffing the day before serving. » Thanksgiving... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM in Food & Drink

Be safe about cooking by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, (888) 674-6854, answers questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thanksgiving Day hours: 8 a.m.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Should you grill with charcoal or gas? by Jolene.Ketzenberger

When you head out back to fire up the grill, is it gas or charcoal — or are you like the nearly 30 percent of Americans who own both? Cookbook author and barbecue expert... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Ambrosia opens eatery Downtown by Jolene.Ketzenberger

New restaurant focuses on Italian classics Local restaurateur Gino Pizzi, who opened Broad Ripple’s popular Italian restaurant Ambrosia in 1979, recently launched a Downtown... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Food & Drink

Celebrity chefs to visit Indy by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain, of the Travel Channel’s “No Reservations,” and Eric Ripert, of the new PBS program “Avec Eric,” will be in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Food & Drink

Give thanks to other cooks by Tj Banes

If you have more Thanksgiving dinner guests than time and energy to serve them, maybe you need to let someone else do the cooking for you. Following are a few local grocery and... – Nov 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Food & Drink

Fine dining spots relax a bit on dress codes by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Restaurants redefine the fine-dining experience: The food’s still fancy, but you don’t have to be For Central Indiana’s top chefs, fine dining is no longer about... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Food & Drink

Reader recipe: Soy cilantro strip steaks by indystar

At Traders Point Creamery in Zionsville, chef Emily Slavens prepares six themed cuisines each week for the rotating dinner menus. This soy cilantro strip steak dish is featured on... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Five things I love by indystar

Eric Stark is known for his music presence on the podium while leading the city’s 160-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. But off the podium, the choir’s artistic... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Wine-tasting event to talk turkey, side dishes by Jolene.Ketzenberger

It’s not too soon to be thinking of Thanksgiving. For a taste of the season, head to Chateau Thomas Winery, 6291 Cambridge Way, in Plainfield (just off I-70 at Ind. 267), for... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:51 PM in Food & Drink

Get creative with your family's meals by indystar

Are you dealing with a picky eater? Mealtime battles can leave parents frustrated as well as concerned about the nutritional value of their little ones’ limited choices. With... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Food & Drink

Fever's Hoffman has passion for food that rivals her love of basketball by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The Indiana Fever’s Ebony Hoffman, the 27-year old forward who helped lead the WNBA team to a finals run this year, shook off a mid-season slump and hit her stride during the... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Food & Drink

Moroccan Lamb Stew cooks up PDQ by indystar

Especially during the colder months, I always love a great stew. And it’s not hard to understand why. Just imagine the ultra-tender, succulent, bite-sized pieces of meat,... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Food & Drink