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Spice up your life with these Indy-made hot sauces
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Pup + the Pepper’s Jalapeno Lime Time sauce is perfect for giving Mexican food a little extra citrusy kick. | Photo by @pupandthepepper
As temps start to freeze, we have a favorite way to heat things up — with locally-made hot sauces.

Here are a few hot sauces straight from the heart of central Indiana that will make you reach for that glass of water (or add another drizzle to your dish).

St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce | No introduction needed. This world-famous sauce takes any seafood dish from simple to seriously spicy in a matter of seconds.

Pup & The Pepper | From mild to wild, this company’s collection of five unique flavors has all your hot sauce needs covered. Bonus: A portion of profits goes toward supporting animal charities and rescues.

Acapulco Joe’s | Originally opened in 1960 by Jose Guadalupe Robles Rangel, Indy institution Acapulco Joe’s went through decades of name + location changes before shuttering for renovations in 2019 and never reopening. Luckily for us, its iconic hot sauce recipe was saved and remains in production. It’s known for its perfectly sweet flavor and slight kick.

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If you’re ever heading north, make sure you stop by Mercantile 37 to check out their massive assortment of locally-made goods — including several iconic hot sauces.

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Guy’s Cooking Creation | “The guys” represent the definition of hot sauce moguls, with a whopping 17 varieties of sauces for sale. Keep an eye on the group’s Instagram to find pop-ups at local markets across the city nearly every week.

South’s BBQ | The product of another former Indy restaurant that first opened its doors in 1992, this sauce selection has been kept alive by the South family themselves. Its hot sauce pairs perfectly with its signature dry rub to elevate any backyard barbecue.

Midwest Fresh | This company makes just about every condiment you could ever need, including its signature Hoosier 101 Hot Sauce. If you’re a bacon lover, make sure you pick up a jar of the award-winning Spicy Bacon Jam too.
Where to get sauced up
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Colts Bleed Blue Blood Drive | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Give blood and step up to save lives — all donors will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Colts football.
  • Nutcracker with a Twist | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | The Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis | $20-$35 | Follow the classic story of Clara and her Nutcracker doll, with a jazzy 1920s twist.
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 9-9:45 a.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $0-$35 | Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, explore Santa’s Front Yard and Reindeer Barn, and take a ride on the Snowfall Express.
  • A Nat King Cole Christmas with Bryan Eng | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Feinstein’s At Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $60 | Join the Bryan Eng Trio to celebrate the yuletide with Nat King Cole classics for all.
Sunday, Dec. 17
  • December Food Drive and Visit from Santa | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2:30-5 p.m. | Hoagies and Hops, 4155 Blvd. Place, Indianapolis | Free | Stop by the eatery + donate non-perishable food items to take a complimentary photo with Santa and get 10% off your food order.
  • Bubbles & Brushes | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | The Rejoicing Vine, 8440 W. 82nd St., Indianapolis | $40 | Participate in this instructor-led canvas painting with all materials provided — including bubbly wines.
Monday, Dec. 18
  • Indiana Pacers vs. LA Clippers | Monday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $17+ | Watch the Pacers take on the Clippers in this competitive matchup.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • The first new system ramp of the Clear Path 465 project opened yesterday morning, connecting I-69 south to I-465 west. Keep an eye out for new closures — including no access to Binford Boulevard or I-465 when traveling from 82nd Street to I-465 south until mid-January. (FOX59)
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  • Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved $145.8 million in grants to six colleges in Indiana to support community development projects aimed at improving quality of life. Revitalization projects will include performing arts centers, child care facilities, hotels, transportation access, and community centers. (IBJ)
Coming Soon
  • If you always head straight to the primate exhibits at the Indianapolis Zoo, you’ll go bananas for this news: A new 9,600-sqft chimpanzee complex will be opening in May. It will also include a quarter-mile overhead trail system, allowing the 20 resident chimps to travel across the zoo. (WRTV)
Development
  • Carmel has unveiled its newest project: The Flower District, which is bordered by Pennsylvania, Old Meridian, and Main streets and extends east to Guilford Road. Preliminary plans include adding extensive floral landscaping and public art sculptures throughout the area. (IBJ)
Sports
  • California-based EDGE Sound Research is bringing a new office location and demo center to Indy. The company’s patent-pending “embodied sound” technology utilizes hardware attached to objects such as seats to help fans hear and feel every moment in sporting events, concerts, and other entertainment settings.
Outdoors
  • Thanks to a grant from Ford Motor Company, there are now 15 trail chairs — which allow wheelchair users and guests with mobility disabilities to explore challenging trails — available for use in multiple Indiana State Parks properties. Check out the list of participating parks. (WRTV)
Legacy
  • Indiana Pacers legend and three-time NBA All-Star George McGinnis has died at the age of 73. The Simon Family and Pacers Sports & Entertainment said he was a “passionate advocate for his fellow ABA players and a present, smiling face... George has been as synonymous with our Pacers franchise as anyone.” (FOX59)
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Finance
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Today’s edition by:
Shea
From the editor
While shopping for a few of our delectable local hot sauces this week, I had several women kindly ask me if I was trying to induce labor. No such luck yet, but I’ll check back in with a testimonial if one of them happens to do the job.
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