Indianapolis

We're headed for an overnight in Indianapolis in Sept. Any suggestions on where to eat, where to stay, etc. My Indy knowledge is sparse.

[Robin Garr]

Robin, we haven't gone to Indy for years, but Shapiro's is highly recommended as the kind of real Jewish deli that we can't get in Louisville, and - unless this has changed, the Broad Ripple neighborhood north of downtown is (or was, a few years ago) sort of the Highlands of Indy, although not as interesting to my memory.

I hope you get better advice from others with more recent info.

Santorini's is the best Greek food we have had in quite a while. They have an extensive menu and everything was great.

http://santorini-greek-kitchen.com/

http://www.union-50.com/ - Dinner

http://www.ballandbiscuit.com/ - cocktails

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Revoluci ... 5014351805 - super casual Mexican w/ "speakeasy" tiki bar

http://fountainsquarebrewery.com/ - craft beer tap room

http://www.stelmos.com/1933-lounge/ - shrimp cocktail

http://www.slipperynoodle.com/ - live blues

http://www.newdaycraft.com/ - mead/hard cider taproom

http://www.rathskeller.com/ - german beer hall

Sheraton, Hyatt, Marriott, Westin, Crown Plaza, Hilton - all downtown and nice

https://www.vida-restaurant.com/

Had dinner at Vida on Saturday. One of the best meals we have had in a while. Every dish was perfect.

4 courses $65 per person


YELLOWFIN TUNA* 16
avocado, pickled asian pear, cucumber, fennel, brulee pomelo, radish, sesame crisp

VEAL SWEETBREAD 16
sunchoke puree, honeycrisp apple, walnut, celery, apple gastrique

WALL GREEN 12
manchego, rosemary apple, marcona almond, persimmon vinaigrette, crispy shallot

BEET 16
asian pear, goat cheese, walnut, herbs, citrus, white balsamic reduction, walnut vinaigrette

SCALLOP 34
cauliflower, pork belly, romanesco, golden raisin, vadouvan honey, caper-almond gremolata

PRIME RIBEYE 46
confit potato, brussel sprout, mushroom conserva, duxelle butter, black garlic-veal demi

RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS 11
bourbon maple glaze, candied bacon, maple cream, brown butter ice cream

CHOCOLATE BOMBE 11
raspberry, cognac-malt crème anglaise, white chocolate, raspberry-cocoa shortbread