We miss the the Korean BBQ bowl from Three Carrots. | Photo via @threecarrotsfsq
A couple of weeks ago, we asked: Which Indy restaurant do you miss the most + which meal do you wish were still around?
Piece of cake, right? INDYtoday readers sent us food for thought — let’s stroll down memory lane, because we love a moment of local nostalgia.
Sinking Ship
“The dicey hockey bar with a full vegan menu made it special,” Reader Karen B. said. Jen G. and Karley C. both agreed this was another beloved vegan spot gone. “Awesome vegan food, also food for meat lovers, and craft beers.”
Boogie Burger
“It was an awesome burger joint in the Broad Ripple area. Their garlic parsley fries were soooo good and I really miss their shroom burger,” said Reader Alex L.
“Delicious burgers and chicken sandwiches in Broad Ripple. They also had great milkshakes and amazing fries!” said Reader Rob B.
We’re a sucker for good fries, and Boogie Burger had them.
Readers Jill H., Jen G., and Jacquie V. miss having a totally vegan restaurant and think Indy needs that back.
ShoeFly
“How could you not say ShoeFly Public House. I miss that place so much!” Reader Mary M. said. “They had an amazing menu and desserts!”
Acapulco Joe’s
Several of you said Acapulco Joe’s. “The food was the best Mexican in the area and I went there for lunch once or twice a week,” Reader Tom O. said.
“Best chimi, no question, and the sauces (taco and salad dressing) were so spectacular that they are now commercially available,” Reader Steve W. said.
The food at Acapulco Joe’s was known as some of the best Mexican in the area.
“Duck and sweet onion confit crepe with the best fries in town,” Andy S. said.
Ground Round
“Always good basic solid foods and fun place to relax,” Reader Keith R. said.
Black Market
“Great restaurant that had delicious dishes meant for a quick and light lunch,” said Reader Mark L.
It’s impossible to mention them all — so to reminisce some more and know that you’re not alone, see the comments on our Instagram post or article.
Events
Events
Friday, Nov. 1
SwifTea: A Taylor Swift Themed Tea Party | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1823 Carrollton Ave. | $49 | Get ready to sip some tea, enjoy some finger sandwiches and pastries, jam to Taylor Swift tunes, and celebrate all things Swiftie.
A Sexy Halloween | 10 p.m.-3 a.m. | 404 E. Thompson Rd. | $15+ | R&B After Dark is bringing you an all new mix of R&B, pop + hip-hop of today.
Yoga + Beer | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Garfield Brewery | $25 | Join a beginner-friendly yoga class, plus melt away the week’s tension with Sauna Social.
Monday, Nov. 4
Trivia with The QuiZZler | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Garage Food Hall | Free | Participate in team trivia at the food mecca of Indy with prizes for top teams from The Garage vendors.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
LIVE Election Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | Free | Put yourself at the front door of history — this is a perfect way to teach your family more about civics + the political process in the US.
1933 Lounge announced on social media that a Carmel location is in the works. It’s expected to open in early 2025. We’ll keep you updated as we hear more.
Closing
The Speakeasy, a nonprofit that offers co-working space + entrepreneurial support, announced it plans to close its doors by the end of the year. Its last day of co-working will be Friday, Dec. 20. (IBJ)
Shop
Wednesday, the Taylor Swift merch shop at the Convention Center opened before the concerts began, giving local fans the chance to secure limited-edition items. There were a dozen lines that took 45 minutes to an hour to get through. The retail site will be open from 12 to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow. (IBJ)
Sports
Indy Ignite released the schedule for their inaugural season. It consists of 28 matches across eight states — with half of them at the team’s home court at Fishers Event Center. Plan ahead.
Outdoors
The playground at Holliday Park closed today as part of a project that will add a brand new nature-themed play space. It’s scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2025. Learn more about the project.
Travel
If you’re currently sitting at Indianapolis International Airport because your flight was canceled — we actually have good news. A new rule in the US just went into effect, and it requires airlines to automatically give you a full refund for canceled + significantly delayed flights. No refund request required.
Listen
The Pacers earned a massive victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. How did Pascal Siakam + Bennedict Mathurin carry the Pacers? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.
Number
15 years. That’s the average amount of work experience that UIndy faculty possess in their chosen field before joining the university. This competitive advantage helps students to be well-prepared to enter the job market or advance in their careers upon graduation from a graduate business program. Learn more.*
Finance
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
The Buy
The Buy
A whole room space heater. Save $30 on a small but mighty space heater with a focus on safety — it has tip-over protection, a cool touch case, and will automatically shut off if overheated.
Like many of you, I also miss ShoeFly. Others that I wish I had visited more before they closed are Landlocked, Hedge Row, and Ukiyo. Our Instagram followers understood the assignment — now they just need to subscribe to the newsletter.
