Warning: Partaking in a prix fixe dinner at Beholder will change your life. | Photo by @beholderindy
Is it just us, or does it sometimes feel impossible to decide what you want when going out to eat?Whether you’re indecisive, planning a special date night, or just want a taste of everything, ditch the standard menu for a night and try a prix fixe (read: fixed price) menu from one of these local restaurants.
Vida, $95+
Enjoy a four-course dinner from the oft-awarded restaurant with standout options including baja kanpachi, hokkaido scallops, and duck breast. You can also upgrade your meal with a sommelier curated pairing.
The dishes on Vida’s prix fixe menu are created by Executive Chef Thomas Melvin, a James Beard semifinalist.
Beholder, $87+
Full participation for this tasting menu is required — but with big rock oysters, jumbo asparagus, and wagyu flat iron steak among the options, going all-in will be easy. Pro tip: This menu can be pescatarian, but it cannot be made fully vegetarian.
Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream | 7:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $14+ | Cheer on the Fever as they give the Dream a rude awakening.
Porch Concert: Staci McCrackin | 5 p.m. | The Indianapolis Propylaeum | Free | Get comfortable on the sprawling lawn for live music in the golden hour light.
Guelaguetza Mosaicos Festival | 12-4 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Take a passport-free trip to Oaxaca, Mexico with live performances, a community mercado, and informational booths.
The Beauty Boost Empowerment Hike | 1-3 p.m. | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Fishers | $10 | Take a social nature hike, stopping halfway for a mini body-weight strength training workout.
Sunday, July 13
Murder Mystery Brunch: I Love My 80’s To Death | 1 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel | $45 | See if you can catch the smooth criminal at this totally tragic (and tasty) show.
The dream is over. Dream Palace Books & Coffee announced it’s closing its doors on Saturday, July 26. Stop by before then to pick up a few last summer reads + lavender lattes.
Development
Marian University has begun redeveloping the former Veterans Administration hospital property on the near-northwest side. The revamp is part of a $137 million project to create a neighborhood hub offering programs focused on literacy, community education, child development, and more. (IBJ)
Cause
Indiana Task Force 1 has joined search + rescue teams in Kerr County, Texas after a devastating weekend of flooding. If you’d like to help from home, check out this list of ways to give back from our sister newsletter ATXtoday. (WTHR)
Arts
The 20th Anniversary IndyFringe Festival kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 14, with 60+ one-of-a-kind acts featuring everything from ballet to sketch comedy to game shows. Get tickets — we’re eyeing “Dysentry! The Musical” and “Dragons and Dungeons: Squid Game.”
Community
School’s (not) out forever. On Thursday, July 24, IndyGo is hosting a back-to-school event to give students reduced fare cards + travel training, plus a free meal and swag and backpack giveaways. See eligibility requirements.
Ranked
No. 5. That’s where Carmel ranked on SmartAsset’s list of the best job markets in the US, based on factors like unemployment rates + median earnings. Fishers followed at No. 34, while Indianapolis sat at No. 126.
Sports
The Pacers welcomed a few new players this week. What does this mean for the rest of the roster? Locked On has the scoop.
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If you need something a little more casual for dinner than a full prix fixe experience, I’ve got you. Hachi Machi Pan-Asian Cuisine just opened inside the Garage — I can’t wait to try its already-popular pad Thai.
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