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🧀 Attack of the mac

A love letter to Indy’s best mac and cheese
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In 2021, City Editor Shea conducted a thorough study + rating of every mac ‘n cheese option available at the Indiana State Fair. | Photo by INDYtoday team
City Editor Shea here. If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s this: Mac and cheese is my love language.

I’ve spent the entirety of my time in Indy tasting all of the macs the city has to offer, and I’ve assembled a few of my top picks for you to try. You’ll thank me later.

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Easy Rider’s Mac and Queso pairs perfectly with a Cool Hand Cuke mocktail.

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Easy Rider | Let me just describe the Mac and Queso to you: Rich, velvety white cheese. Tender pork belly. A drizzle of hot honey. Crispy breadcrumbs. If you like your mac with a bit of southwestern flair, this is the dish for you.

Metro | This is probably a sleeper pick, but anyone who’s spent a very (very) late night dancing their way through Mass Ave’s clubs knows how important it is to fuel up. I didn’t expect Metro’s chicken bacon mac to hit the way it did, but I truly believe it helped me survive a Halloweekend a couple years back.

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Pro tip: Any of Baby’s macs can be made vegan.

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Photo by INDYtoday team

Baby’s | It’s so on-brand for me + my pink hair to love Baby’s and its bright, Barbiecore aesthetic. But it’s really earned a spot on this list for its amazing Talbott Street mac. Bonus: Every once in a while, Baby’s will offer a special mac on its Instagram, which is how I came to enjoy the variation pictured here.

The Eagle | Who says you can’t have mac and cheese for brunch? The Eagle’s is delicious in its simplicity (just noodles, sauce, and breadcrumbs), and I order mine with a fried chicken breast so it’s basically a balanced meal.

Pa & Ma’s Backyard BBQ | I used to eat here every Thursday when I lived around the corner (a full meal is a wee $6.50), and my box always included mac. Add some rib tips, green beans, and hot water cornbread and you’re good to go.
What other noods have your heart?
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • Eiteljorg Artist-In-Residence Workshops: Ephriam Anderson | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Haughville Branch | Free, RSVP | Learn about Navajo fiber art + make your own piece to take home.
  • USPS Christmas Stamp Dedication | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Newfields | Free, RSVP | Commemorate the unveiling of the new stamp, which features a painting from the museum’s collection, with educational commentary, refreshments, and live baroque music.
  • Bourbon Tasting Night | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Antilogy, Greenwood | $40 | Enjoy a special Jim Beam bourbon tasting with five sample pours and a giveaway at the end of the night.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
  • Monthly Yoga for Mental Health | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Tinker House Events | $10 | Bring your mat, find your center, and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Friday, Sept. 20
  • End of Summer Courtyard Cookout | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6 p.m. | Harry & Izzy’s Northside | $95 | Celebrate the end of the summer with an elevated backyard barbecue at Harry & Izzy’s Northside patio featuring live music, cocktails, appetizers, and family-style dinner grilled in the courtyard.*
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Festival

Add to cal: Westfield’s Cuisine Connect Culture Festival
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Bring your family and enjoy an afternoon of fun at this wonderful multi-cultural event. | Photo provided by City of Westfield
Celebrate “Autumn IN Westfield” at the city’s Cuisine Connect Culture Festival, happening on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza. Hint: It’s less than an hour away from Indy.

Explore arts, entertainment, and cultural traditions from around the world through activities like:
  • Sampling diverse cuisines
  • Creating multicultural crafts + playing games
  • Enjoying live music + dance performances
Bonus: This community event is free + open to the public. Happy sweater weather, Indy.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Missed the solar eclipse this year? Get another shot at witnessing a celestial phenomenon with tonight’s full moon. It’s going to be an extra bright + full supermoon, and it will also experience a partial lunar eclipse, with peak viewing at 10:44 p.m. (WTHR)
Development
  • Mayor Hogsett’s hopes for a MLS expansion team have hit another roadblock. Partial owner of the Indy Eleven Chuck Surack bought the La Quinta Inn adjacent to the downtown heliport site, potentially preventing demolition + redevelopment for a stadium as initially planned. (IBJ)
Open
  • Pana Donuts Coffee + Boba Tea has opened a new central Indiana location at 2284 E. 116th St. in Carmel. To celebrate, it’s giving away one free donut to each customer through Sunday, Sept. 22.
Edu
  • Salesforce Inc. announced a $1 million donation to Indianapolis Public Schools. The gift will go toward college fairs + campus tours for middle schoolers, expansion of a summer orientation program, sustainability planning, and more. (IBJ)
Sports
Regional
  • Sorry, apple cider donut lovers and pumpkin bread fans: Indiana’s favorite fall food is apparently sugar cream pie. If that just switched your sweet tooth on, pick up a tasty brulee version at Pots & Pans.
Listen
  • Let’s address the elephant in the room: The Colts are 0-2. What’s going on? Don’t panic yet, and let Locked On do the talking.
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    🎶 Grab your beverage, let’s go

    Everything you need to know about DORAs
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    DORAs will allow customers to leave local businesses with open alcohol containers purchased on-site. | Photo by INDYtoday team
    It’s time to talk about DORA — no, not the explorer.

    DORA stands for designated outdoor refreshment area — a concept that’s been spreading rapidly across the state since Indiana legalized it last summer. Within a DORA, people 21+ can buy alcohol in a specially marked cup and venture outside with their drink to stroll, socialize, and shop.

    Click the links below for maps of areas which have already approved or are in the process of approving DORAs:
    • Bargersville: Active as of June 25
    • Speedway: Active as of July 15
    • Noblesville: Active as of Sept. 6
    • Carmel: Awaiting final approval from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC)
    • Westfield: Awaiting final approval from the ATC
    • Mass Ave: In initial proposal stage
    Proponents believe that DORAs will boost revenue for local businesses + bolster a greater sense of community. Opponents are concerned about waste caused by the new cups (several DORAs are looking into biodegradable containers) and monitoring consumption along the area borders.
    Asked

    How do you feel about the expansion of DORAs around Indy?
    A. Cheers — I’m all in
    B. I’m not a fan
    C. I don’t really mind either way
    Raise your glass... err, plastic cup
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    Bonus Hamilton County mac for you: The Hoffanator from Big Hoffa’s. It’s seasoned fries topped with mac, baked beans, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and ranch — because the only thing better than mac and cheese is mac and cheese with fries involved.
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