Food

The world is your oyster 🦪

We’d recommend pairing Strange Bird’s oysters with one of its many rum cocktails. | Photo via @strangebirdindy

Seek and you shell find a number of tasty oyster spots around the Circle City. We’re sharing our top picks you’re shore to love.

For the experience

Gallery Pastry, 16th Street and Pennsylvania Street locations | Pair these bivalves with a dessert board or an order of fries with truffle aoli.

Rick’s Café Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail | Have your oysters with a view of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Plus, check out Rick’s new brunch menu if you stop by on Sunday.

Raw Bar by Slapfish, 339 Mass Ave. | This oyster menu changes constantly so you can keep things fresh.

For an oyster deal

Kan-Kan Brasserie, 1258 Windsor St. | On Sundays from 4-6 p.m., stop by this movie theater and restaurant hybrid for fresh shucked $1 oysters, mignonette, house marinara, and lemon.

Blupoint Oyster House, 5858 N. College Ave. | Head to Broad Ripple for Blupoint’s $2 Tuesdays. The restaurant offers six varieties rotating from a pretty extensive list.

Strange Bird, 128 S. Audubon Rd. | Stay in the loop on half-price “happy hours” on Strange Bird’s Instagram. Plus, sign up for an oyster class on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Bocca, 122 E. 22nd St. | $1 oysters and half-off Prosecco, anyone? Make a reservation for any Monday (excluding holidays) to get this deal.

For a fresh take

Tinker Street, 402 E. 16th St. | Stop by this local favorite for miso-broiled or raw oysters with pickled aji pineapple pepper, pickled apple pearls, crystallized ginger and cranberry.

Beholder, 1844 E. 10th St. | These Pink Moon oysters come with a unique ginger lime mignonette.

Caplinger’s Fresh Catch, several locations | Get those bivalves breaded and fried or in a po’boy with lettuce, onion, pickle, and tomato.

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Tuesday, Dec. 6

West Baden Springs: Save of the Century | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Lawrence Branch, 7898 Hague Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Join Suzanne Stanis of Indiana Landmarks to explore the transformation of the West Baden Springs Hotel in southern Indiana.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Twiddle | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 9 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $26-$29 | See the Vermont quartet perform songs from its fifth studio album.

Friday, Dec. 9

Youth Inspirations Theatre presents: Shrek the Musical Jr. | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Shelton Auditorium, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis | $15 | “Beauty is in the eye of the ogre.”
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $15-$276 | Root for the Blue and Gold.
Music at Butler: Rejoice! | Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Celebrate the holiday season with this meaningful, festive annual performance by the Butler Chorale and Chamber Singers, the University Choir, and the Butler Symphony Orchestra.*

Sunday, Dec. 18

Santa Hustle | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Celebration Plaza, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $10-$70 | Participate in St. Nick’s annual half marathon, 5K, or Kids Dash.

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Weather

47º | Showers | 51% chance of rain

Biz

Indy startup Overfuel Inc. launched last week. It’s a software platform that streamlines independent auto dealers’ websites and obtains customer data from them. The company offers one platform for online deposits, test-drive scheduling, and other services that dealers would normally have to use multiple vendors for. 🚙 (IBJ)
Indiana City Brewing Co. on Indy’s near east side is looking for buyers. The brewery opened in 2013 and now distributes its beers statewide. Intellectual property, equipment, and book of business will be included in the sale. Its eight employees at the taproom should remain throughout the sale process. 🍺 (Inside Indiana Business)

Edu

IU is on a mission to boost STEM degrees. The school plans to give its downtown Indy campus a science and technology corridor as part of its restructuring plan. IU SciTech will complement the 16 Tech Innovation District and it should be finished by fall 2024. 🧪 (IBJ)

Civic

Mayor Hogsett’s cabinet has undergone several changes ahead of next year’s election. The city’s first chief diversity and equity officer, Ben Tapper, has been added, as well as several other appointments and promotions. Tuesday, Jan. 3 will be Ben’s first day, during which he will strategize, develop, and implement diversity-focused efforts. (IBJ)

Award

Conner Prairie has been re-accredited by the American Alliance of Museums for the fourth time. It’s the highest national recognition awarded to US museums signifying excellence to governments, funders, the museum community, and the public. Only 26 out of Indiana’s 97+ museums have this honor. 🏆

Asked

Indy is home to many festive events, festivals, and happenings. So we want to know: what local holiday tradition do you love? Whether it’s community-wide or something you love to do with your family, let us know and we may share it in an upcoming newsletter. ⛄

DYK

Have you seen the Maize Bus around town? You might have seen it parked outside O’Reilly’s, where the official hangout is for the Indianapolis Michigan Alumni club. The bus is used to transport fans to University of Michigan football games. Want to get involved? Check out the calendar.

Stat

In 2022, half of first-time buyers said they made offers on five or more homes before winning one. Learn more about first-time buyer trends + preferences.*

Seasonal

Need gift inspo? Give the gift of great taste with unique sauces, seasonings, and dining destinations. Check out our list featuring our favorite gifts + stocking stuffers from Huse Culinary for the foodie on your gift list.*

Shop

We can’t stop thinking about the luxurious floral embroidery on this beautiful red and black dress — and it’s giving us major downtown Indianapolis at Christmas vibes, too. The best part? It can be in your closet by Saturday with code RTRx6AM.*

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Events

Schöne Feiertage (that’s happy holidays to you) 🇩🇪

Don’t miss the live music happening regularly at the Athenaeum. | Photo by INDYtoday team

This year marks the Athenaeum Foundation’s first-ever Christkindlmarkt. The German Christmas market will be held in the Rathskeller Biergarten and will feature Deutsch fare (pfeffernüsse, anyone?) plus 12 vendor huts occupied by local merchants + artisans. See the full schedule.

Bonus: Sun King Brewery will feature an exclusive beer only available at the Christkindlmarkt. Want a taste of what’s offered? The market will operate though Sunday, Dec. 18.

You can find more holiday shopping at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, which will run through Wednesday, Dec. 30. For extra winter magic, get your tickets to the nearby ice skating rink The Ice at Carter Green. ⛸

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: It seems like Indy is officially in its Oyster Era. Considering we’re a landlocked state, this is pretty sea-gnificant. What other food trends are you noticing around the Circle City? Let us know and we might include it in an upcoming newsletter.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? The zoo announced a $53 million campaign.

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