Food

Your favorite sandwiches in the Circle City

Have you tried The Flesher from Gold Leaf yet? | Photo via @goldleafindy

In a recent newsletter, we asked you what your favorite sandwich in the city was, and the outpouring of loaf you had for your local shops made us melt like a panini.

Here are your top 10 recs, based on the number of shoutouts the sammies received:

Goose the Market | We couldn’t believe how many of you specifically recommended the Batali — which is piled high with soppressata, copocollo, provolone, and various toppings. The Wednesday Muffaletta was also highly recommended.
Turchetti’s Salumeria | The Rosino is the top dog at this Fountain Square butcher, followed closely by the pastrami sandwich.
Shapiro’s Delicatessen | What’s more classic than ordering a pastrami on rye or a Reuben from this Circle City staple that’s been around for over 100 years?
GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet | According to you, you can’t go wrong with the Masala Focaccia, the Spinach Melt, or the Wasabi Grilled Cheese — all of which are vegetarian, by the way.
10th Street Diner | This 100% vegan restaurant serves a mean Reuben, and might we recommend a side of Brussels sprouts with that?

Screenshot of sandwich map — Can you hit all these spots in 2023?

Sahm’s Place | The Malibu Melt and the Buff Chick (buffalo chicken sandwich) are go-tos for this spot. Pro tip: Sahm’s offers a gluten-free bun option.
Subito Soups | The Walla comes with ham, Swiss cheese, and honey-dijon mayo on grilled ciabatta.
Greiner’s | Hoosiers are recommending the Hot Toddy at this Instagrammable take-out eatery south of Fountain Square.
Hoagies & Hops | This sub spot makes authentic Pennsylvania hoagies, and it’s no surprise that its Philly cheesesteaks are popular among Hoosiers.
Red Key Tavern | This iconic north side bar is known for its Braunschweiger sandwich, which contains liverwurst, onion, and other seasonings.

A lot of you were naming off hot dogs and burgers in your sandwich recs, which begs the questions:

A. Is a hot dog a sandwich?
B. Is a burger a sandwich?

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

Eskenazi Health Nursing Career Fair | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 3-6 p.m. | Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital, 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Explore jobs for upcoming and experienced RNs, certified surgical techs, and imaging service professionals.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Comics Against Humanity | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 20 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis | $5-$28 | See the popular game “Cards Against Humanity” come to life at this new comedy show.

Friday, Feb. 10

Indy Fuel vs. Iowa Heartlanders | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $16-$60 | Defending Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson will be a special guest at this game.
Robin Raps Presents: Garden Party Pt. 3 | Friday, Feb. 10 | 8-11:30 p.m. | HI-FI Indy, 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | $12-$18 | Come ready to party with a lineup that includes Antlerhead, Double A, Weston, and the Matriarch.

Saturday, Feb. 11

PARK5K presented by V3 Companies | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Major Taylor Velodrome, 3649 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis | $40 | The 3.1-mile road course is routed around Riverside Adventure Park.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Jazz Brunch: Valentine’s edition | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Feinstein’s At Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Sq., Carmel | $20-$40 | Enjoy brunch with the sounds of pop, R&B, soul, and jazz from Blair Clark.

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Weather

49º | Cloudy | 15% chance of rain

Number

$1 million. That’s how much money the Baxter YMCA received in anonymous donations for its outdoor sports complex this week. The Y still needs $100,000 to complete the plan, which will include two soccer parks, a 40-yard turf field, basketball and pickleball courts, a pavilion, and an outdoor walking trail. 💰 (WISH)

Closing

Trainyard 317 announced it will be closing its doors after seven years in business. The niche gym for ninja training will close on Friday, March 31. If you have a punch card, be sure to run it out before then and the last membership charge will occur on Wednesday, March 1. 🥷

Edu

Only part of the IPS Rebuilding Stronger plan will be moving forward in the 2023-24 school year. The operating referendum, which would have expanded academic offerings and reconfigure grades, failed to make it on the upcoming May ballot. However, it will include preschool expansion and the closure of schools this year. 🏫 (IBJ)

Jobs

The Indianapolis Indians are hosting a hiring fair for game day employees on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 3-7 p.m. at Victory Field. Applicants should be 16 years or older and positions include guest relations ambassadors, tickets sellers, ushers, and to be a part of the Rowdie Crew. Get the details. ⚾ (WRTV)
Second Helpings is offering free training with its a Culinary Job Training program to those interested in a career in food. More than 975 Hoosiers have taken advantage of the training and are now employed as bakers, cooks, and business owners. The next info session is tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 9) at 10 a.m. 🍳 (WRTV)

Concert

Singer and songwriter Future is coming to town. The Grammy Award winner will take the stage at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, April 6, but the artist is not saying who his special guest is. You can get your tickets starting today at 10 a.m. 🎤 (WRTV)

Hoosier

Indy native Charles Browning made his debut on the big stage in Broadway’s first revival of the Pulitzer Price winning “The Piano Lesson,” which just wrapped after several months. The Broad Ripple Magnet High School alum acted alongside Samuel L. Jackson and was directed by Latanya Richardson Jackson. Learn more about Charles. 🎭 (FOX59)

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Turn it up 🎶

WonderRoad’s 2023 festival lineup has been announced

The WonderRoad arch set up at the festival

We hope the festival brings back its Instagrammable arch this year. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Last year, it was Vampire Weekend. This year, it’s Weezer.

WonderRoad just announced its 2023 lineup at Garfield Park, and it’s looking stacked with acts like Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tegan and Sara, and Local Natives. Stay tuned for more updates on its social media.

ICYMI: last year was the inaugural WonderRoad festival, which featured both local and well-known musicians from all over, as well as a variety of food trucks and vendors.

Did you know that the festival didn’t just bring crowds to the park, but it also raised money for Indy Parks? It facilitated $250,000 in donations last year. Should we try to top that in 2023?

The show will take place this summer on June 17-18 and tickets go on sale on Friday, Feb. 10.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: Right now, my favorite sandwich in the city is probably the muffuletta sandwich from Yamallama Delicatessen. You can find them at The Amp and The Garage. Plus, while you’re at either location, you can top off your lunch with a sweet treat from Circle City Sweets or Lick Ice Cream, some other faves of mine.

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