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page 12 Madi’s Juice Bar & Snack Cart : Food Cart & Creative Culinary Creations
page 14 Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Program: Watez Phelps
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS Brooklyn Solis, Ted Thompson
page 16 Baking Bambino: Larry “Lorenzo” Minor Page 51 The Odd Couple: Beer & Dessert Pairing
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Adam Richman
Ve t e r a n o f G a s t r o l o g i c a l Wa r f a r e :
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ruly a vagabond on the long, sarcastic, and not-so lonesome road of gastronomy, Adam Richman holds fast his fork and knife, fighting off the bland and the light. A native of New York City, Richman captured the hearts and palates of the country with his first show on the Travel Channel, Man Vs. Food. He traveled the nation taking on food challenges at various restaurants boasting gutbusting portions, monolithic sandwiches, and wings so hot their sauce could remove rust. Before the challenge takes place, Adam visits other local restaurants eating signature dishes each one more savory and succulent than the last. “I think it’s the closest I’ve ever come to being a professional athlete, you know. You walk into a room and people are cheering you on and giving you high fives and you are the people’s competitor. So this kind of competing and having the whole crowd behind you, that was certainly amazing,” said Richman. Since then he has been a part of two more Travel Channel productions Man Vs. Food: Nation and Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America. Nation is similar to Man Vs. Food in that it focuses on food challenges, but instead of Adam in the spotlight it is a local man or woman who steps up to the plate. In the show, Adam becomes one part coach, and one part culinary cheerleader using his intoxicating enthusiasm and zany humor to excite and relieve the challenger and the crowd. “The thing that I really hold on to the most is watching the competitors being cheered on by their peers and watching them become heroes in their own hometown, watching their kids looking around the room and seeing strangers cheer on their dad was pretty great,” said Richman. In Best Sandwich in America Adam takes on the rock n’ roll lifestyle, jumping constantly from one city to the next tasting some of the best sandwiches from the amber waves of grain to the purple mountain majesties. By utilizing a bracket system, narrowing them down by region, each step brings him closer to finding his ‘soul sandwich.’ “I like the repetition of how we shot it. At first I really hated this because of the pace we were going you couldn’t really appreciate the city, but I got to be in so many cities in such a short period of time. And I loved the fact that the same food stuff could be interpreted so many very different ways,” said Richman. Adam was immersed into food culture at an early age through his family and the culinary diversity of New York City galvanized this passion by opening the door to a spectrum of different tastes. • 4 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
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While studying at Emory University in Atlanta, Adam salmon, avocado, and tobeko, which is flying fish roe. That tends to began writing a food journal to record all of the culinary hot spots be a crowd pleaser,” said Richman. in the region. Although his chosen major was International Studies, With the amount of miles Adam has accumulated over Adam’s interest in food remained sharp and immediate. He built up the years there are a few places that call out to him like culinary quite a culinary resume working in various restaurants and positions sirens. “I love Austin for dining, there’s a tremendous use of local from the front of the house to the back. Without any formal products and a variety of cultures. I love Charleston, South Carolina. training, it was this raw experience that gave him his knowledge, [It is] affordable, and very progressive in its food scene. I love San appeal, and staying power. While beefing up his culinary chops and Francisco. I think a very educated dining populace is a much more never letting his passion for informed culinary industry. So food die down, he earned a I think [of] big flavors and the master’s degree in Fine Arts usual preparation, but because from Yale University’s School is San Fran, it is usually The thing that I really hold on to the itquite of Drama. His performances expensive. Chicago is in many theatre productions most is watching the competitors being really blowing me away every paired perfectly with his me I go there. I keep having cheered on by their peers and watching tibett culinary experience to create er and better food,” said them become heroes in their own Richman. a delectable meal of Host a la Man Vs. Food. hometown, watching their kids looking The miles aren’t the only thing Since his success on that had added up over the around the room and seeing strangers years. The amount of calories the Travel Channel, Adam has written his first book America cheer on their dad was pretty great,” Richman has consumed would the Edible and is putting the be staggering even for a full— . finishing touches on his newest grown Clydesdale but he does work titled Quest for the Best, take measure to combat this. which will be available in stores in Fall 2013. He is also a regular “If I’m not running than I do hit the gym, or do something physical contributor on the Today Show, a board member on the Armed on a daily basis. My diet generally speaking, I try to keep it lighter. Services Foundation, and a popular lecturer on the college circuit. So not a lot of cheese, nothing fried, a lot of fish, a lot of Away from his many ventures Richman is a normal chap chicken, a lot of water, a lot of natural juices and stuff, who cooks for his family and friends when he has the time. “I just not a lot of liquor, just to give my body a rest when I’m not grilled for 4th of July, so it was kind of fun. [My] go to dish, may be sushi. Really good sushi. I do a great spicy salmon [roll] with spicy filming,” said Richman.
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Everyday, Adam Richman continues to fight the good fight; he exposes and showcases the goodness of all of the epic and savory foods our country has to offer. He chuckles warmly and makes an eccentric joke, charming the bread off of any sandwich and the socks off of any person he meets. Adam Richman’s Red Stag Creations with Cocktail Pairings
Red Stag by Jim Beam® has teamed up with celebrity chef and Travel Channel® television host, Adam Richman, to bring the unexpected combination of bourbon and food to fans 21 or older all across America through the Track the Red Stag Food Truck Tour this summer. Adam worked with Jim Beam to create a unique and unexpected menu for the Track the Red Stag Food Truck Tour.
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Menu: Kentucky Bluegrass Honey Tea Sliders
With an unexpected twist on a Louisville classic, this slider features white-meat turkey infused and basted with Red Stag Honey Tea butter and candied bacon soaked for a day in Red Stag Honey Tea. Topped with a decadent Mornay sauce and served between two slices of Texas toast, this sandwich makes for a hearty and delicious mouthful.
Cocktail: Kentucky Summer Tea
Bringing summer flavors to life, this Red Stag Honey Tea cocktail pours fruit into a mix of classic lemon and cranberry juices, garnished with a lemon wedge.
Crouching Red Stag Hidden Cherry
Featuring slow-cooked duck with a Red Stag Black Cherry Chinese five-spice glaze, this Asian pancake is complemented by the fresh taste of scallions and cucumbers and pulled together with sweet hoisin sauce.
Hidden Cherry
Garnished with a half-moon orange wheel, this cocktail highlights Red Stag Black Cherry flavors by incorporating notes of ginger, lemon and orange.
Sweet Honey
Lemon, orange and cinnamon flavors come together with Red Stag Honey Tea giving this cocktail a sweet and fresh finish. Garnish with a lemon wedge and you have the ideal summer refreshment.
Puddin’ on the Red Stag
End every meal on a sweet note with a twist on grandma’s bread pudding. Infused with Red Stag Spiced, this flavorful bread pudding is complemented with a cool Red Stag Spiced bourbon-based cream sauce.
Stag Bite
Reminiscent of the holidays, this cream, coffee and Red Stag Spiced cocktail combines classic holiday flavors with cinnamon dashed over the top.
Reader Submitted Challeneges: 1. Brain sandwiches at the Hilltop 2. Pig’s feet at Gerst Haus 3. Extra hot Pizza King stroms
Adam’s Response: 1. “Oh I hate brains, I can’t stand them. I can’t do it.” 2. “Yeah…again that’s not my thing.” 3. “Ah. I’ve done a very big stromboli with spicy sauce in Montana, a stromboli challenge. But the super spicy anything can be very dangerous. I still love spice but I watch some of these challenges on reruns and I’m baffled because I remember how hot they were and I’m like what!”
Red Stag Goes on a Hot Date
Stuffed with sharp blue cheese, these dates marinated in Red Stag Spiced and wrapped in Prosciutto before being fried crispy are an unexpected combination of delicious flavors. Bring plenty of toothpicks because these will go fast!
Spiced Stag
Classic cocktail ingredients, like apple and lemon juice, paired with new Red Stag Spiced are complemented by two unexpected guests: a dash of Balsamic Vinegar and a lemon twist.
Sweet Honey in the (Red) Stag
Twice baked potatoes get a new twist with the combination of whipped sweet potato, Ricotta cheese and Red Stag Honey Tea butter topped with candied bacon, chives and Fontina Cheese. This rich side dish is bound to add an unexpected flare to any meal!
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River City Food CO•OP
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n a capitalistic society that currently places convenience on the top of the economic pillar, Evansville’s River City Food Co-op is a lighthouse in a dense fog of detachment.
The River City Food Co-op is a fairly rare and very beneficial breed of business. “[We] are the only food cooperative around here, there are several other natural food grocery stores and different places that offer some organics but the closest food co-op [to Evansville] is in Paoli, Indiana,” said Jessica Jones, the General Manager of the co-op. There are three main points that make this quaint establishment mightier in an existential way, than the entirety of the Walton estate. The co-op is member-owned, so as opposed to the rigidity of big business, members of the co-op have an ability to voice their opinions and thoughts on the administration of the co-op. The meekest member’s voice is heard and membership is completely open to the public. • 8 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
Secondly, the co-op operates with social ethics in place. Their produce, meats and even miscellaneous items are chemical free. Products from abroad are obtained by fair trade and by purchasing in bulk to coop cuts down on the waste of product and containers. Lastly, the co-op partners with and supports businesses and producers to offer the consumer the most fresh and local products, in turn contributing directly to the well-being of the local economy. All the righteousness aside, the River City Food Co-op offers products for its customers that give them all the ingredients they need to provide an ideal culinary experience for their families and friends. Although it is largely a matter of opinion, meals comprised of ingredients that are fresh and local are the lifeblood of some of the most successful, unique, What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
and knowledgeable chefs the world over. “When you look at a plate of produce that you just picked from your garden and prepare it with the herbs and spices and meat that you got down the street you are not only taking pride in what you are putting in your body, you are taking pride in your community, you are taking pride in craftsmanship to create those dishes,” said Jones. This mentality may seem a bit grandiose when applied to a simple family meal but the concept remains the same no matter how complex or how simple a meal is. Whether you are cooking a classy meal to impress prominent dinner guests or to simply provide nourishment for your family local, fresh ingredients will achieve their purpose. “It’s really grounding and centering to grow something myself and then prepare it for my family, or to have a relationship with a farmer and know that while I’m feeding myself and nourishing my body, I’m also nourishing their families’ bodies by supporting their livelihood,” said Jones.
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The co-op boasts a cornucopia of local and fresh products. They offer a variety of secondary ingredients such as grains, beans, nuts and nut butters, dried fruit, herbs and spices, coffees and teas, pastas, ethnic foods, wheat and gluten free products, and naturally-sweetened juices. Their stock of primary ingredients includes fruits, vegetables, locally-raised beef and poultry, meat alternatives, local eggs, and dairy products. Next time its time to go on a grocery run, don’t solely think about the distance and the time it will take you to get there. Consider travelling a bit further to access fresh, local foodstuffs at River City Food Co-op for the makings of supremely satisfying meals.
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Americana With A Twist! By Nick Durcholz
Acropolis: Mediterranean American Food & Spirits Gyro Stromboli • Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B
This is a dish your Uncle Vinny would be proud of. While the Stromboli has more of an Italian bloodline, it has been popular in America for years. It is a Stromboli with a Greek soul. Put those two together and it is one big Greco-Italian-American party in your mouth.
Backstage Bar & Grill Backstage BLTA
Photo By Hillary Barnhart
The BLT is a slice of good old-fashioned Americana. It is simple but it brings four flavors together that work together in absolute harmony. These flavors are traditionally, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. With such a simple and tasty sandwich, a multitude of variations exist but Backstage Bar and Grill chose to twist it up with a so called ‘super food;’ the avocado. It lends a zesty flavor to this American classic you are sure to love.
Old Chicago
Thai Pie Pizza • Photo By Old Chicago While pizza in its most traditional sense traces its roots to Naples, Italy, it looms large as a culinary staple here in the U.S. The proof is everywhere, multiple pizza delivery shops in every city and town, locally and nationally owned and operated. This makes the Thai Pie pizza from Old Chicago a shoe in. An American favorite twisted with exotic ingredients from the Far East. It is Americana with spice.
KC’s Timeout Lounge Black & Tan Onion Rings
Photo By Nick Durcholz
Fried foods are an evil eatable at times and a consecrated comestible at others. Either way, fresh onion rings are undeniably American. From bars to fairs they are an iconic fried treat. KC’s Timeout twists this favorite by adding sweet stripes of flavor and a honey Dijon mustard offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Red Geranium
Red Geranium Sliders • Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B Food that is tiny or bite-size is not particularly American in the classic sense, but mini-burgers are popping up on menus all over the country. Usually, their size is a deceptive tactic to hide the intense flavor these little guys bring to the table. Red Geranium’s sliders pack a flavor punch that is classy and intense. These sliders are dressed to kill with smoked Gouda cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and balsamic grilled onions.
Spudz N’ Stuff
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Spud Photo Provided By Spudz N Stuff
This dish is packed with so much Americana it would make Captain America blush. It may as well be wrapped in an American flag. Barbeque and cheeseburgers are two American culinary icons that truly put down roots and grew up in the U.S. Substitute the French fries for a baked potato and you are left with one of the most savory meals you have ever had.
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Manly Meals By Nick Durcholz
Just Rennie’s
Hand-cut Black Angus Beef Tenderloin with Burgundy Sauce • Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B
This is a meal Ron Burgundy himself would eat and then shamelessly brag about eating. It is a large, top-quality cut of beef smothered with a savory sauce inspired by French wine country. This is a meal for a man with refined taste. The phrase ‘Black Angus’ has an uncanny manliness about it, like if 50 cent and Blackbeard had a shared male descendant.
Edgewater Grille
Deluxe Wood-Fired Brick Oven Pizza •Photo By Nick Durcholz
If pizza could take on the persona of a Roman Gladiator, this pizza would be Spartacus. It boasts a heap of toppings: pepperoni, sausage, beef, green peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, delicious pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese. It is cooked in a large, wood-fired, brick oven that gets the testosterone flowing.
Logsdon Restaurant
Sweet Bourbon Pecan Chicken • Photo By Daniel Knight, Studio B
Imagine a dust-covered, bearded or mustachioed, weathered stranger sauntering into an early 20th century, western saloon. He props himself on the bar and says in a gruff voice to the bartender “Whiskey.” It is a classic picture of masculinity and Logsdon’s sweet bourbon pecan chicken pulls from this image in a more refined manner. It is a juicy chicken breast, sautéed in rich, creamy, brown sugar bourbon sauce topped with pecans.
Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse
20 oz. Porterhouse Steak •Photo By Hillary Barnhart
The sheer size of this juicy steak is enough to make some weak in the knees. Conquering this monstrous dish would be comparable to climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest and living to tell the tale. Despite the bitter cold and lack of oxygen, it truly is a culinary mountain to climb. This quality steak is cooked to your specifications and boasts incredible flavor and texture.
Ri Ra’s Irish Pub Cottage Pie
• Photo Provided By Rira’s
This is a simple and hearty dish that is like an Irish chicken pot pie on steroids. This meal is sure to beat the crap out of the manliest hunger. It is ground beef, carrots, peas, onions, corn, fresh herbs, and rich beef gravy in a mashed potato crust.
Texas Roadhouse Roadkill
•Photo Provided By Texas Roadhouse
This meal brings up the early days of human existence. It is about hunters living off the land and eating meat in some of the most crude and basic ways possible. The good thing is that with this dish you won’t have to worry about contracting a food-borne illness. Roadkill is a 10 oz. chopped steak smothered with sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese. What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
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Madi’s Juice Bar Food Cart & Creative Culinary Creations
By Nick Durcholz Photos Provided By Madi’s Juice Bar
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adison Spond is a jovial woman of Norwegian ancestry with a smile as vibrant and entrancing as the Summer Solstice, a woman whose creative thinking blends with her egalitarian entrepreneurial spirit to bring a fresh take on food and beverage vending to the tri-state area. “I’ve been working in the food industry for almost 14 years and I’ve had this entrepreneurial spirit since I was in elementary school. I used to bake and sell brownies or cookies at school to make money for things I wanted that my parents couldn’t afford,” said Spond. Aside from her enthusiasm and charm, Spond is on the brink of an important culinary movement, she stands as the one person in Evansville that flirts with the line and has been successful in doing so. The ‘line’ is a local, creative, and mobile approach to food and beverage vending that is sweeping the country. Food trucks, stands, stalls and, carts are becoming a more popular trend in cities all over the U.S. While Spond is not specifically striving for this ideal, her success could very well light the fuse to the powder keg that will blow the tri-state area wide open to these types of vendors. “On the upside of being very rare, it makes people excited and surprised. [People say] ‘We want things like this here!’ I’ve even had people give me money without buying anything because they were so excited about how happy and friendly I was,” said Spond. These trucks, stands, stalls and carts typically set up shop in high traffic areas of a city, outside big businesses at lunch hour, or even at sporting events. Some of the vendors boast full kitchens
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and full menus with an array of savory, creative meals to eat on the go. Others take a more simple approach, they may utilize nothing bigger than a traditional hot dog cart (like Spond) to vend their own twist of classic to-go food or other type of culinary creation unique to their cooking background or style. “I like to make people really happy, I like to give them something they’ve never experienced…I want to make people excited,” said Spond. In addition, a large majority of these vendors use fresh, local ingredients to construct their dishes. Spond is no different. She regularly uses produce, herbs, and spices from local gardeners to support the local economy and has the freshest ingredients to work with. Spond is officially permitted to vend but her culinary involvement goes beyond the mobile vending scene. She has her hands in multiple projects from operating the food and beverage stand, to catering events, baking, and has eventual plans to have another cart equipped to make and sell her signature crepes out of. Her signature crepes include “The Norseman” with sausage, cream cheese, and chives, “Hearts & Smarts” with berries, oats, and walnuts, and “The Snowy Maple” with classic maple sugar and a treeshaped dusting of powdered sugar. Her cart boasts small offerings such as the pepperoni pepper jack half-sandwich, the curry chicken or mini spring chicken salad, and homemade potato and pasta salad. Other mentionables are “The Birdy,” a hearty cookie packed with nuts, oats, and seeds, as well as “The Bunny,” a variety of garden vegetables and dressing. Her menu of drinks is even more unique and can be customized by Spond herself at the request of the customer.
You can find Madison on Fridays at 2nd & Sycamore until Sept. 28th, Saturdays in the Edgewater Grill parking lot in Newburgh until Oct. 13th, Thursdays at St. Mary’s Famer’s Market from July 13th – Sept. 13th, and Top Spot Outdoor’s Customer Appreciation Day on Oct. 13th.
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Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Program:
Watez Phelps
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vy Tech Community College offers a broad and detailed array of courses in fields that range from applied sciences, nursing, fine arts, social services, and beyond. One of the school’s most popular and intensive programs is its Hospitality Administration program, which includes certifications and degrees in the culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, culinology, and hospitality management.
Program chair Watez Phelps shares his experiences in the culinary and hospitality industries, including the many goals and opportunities present within the program at Ivy Tech. Phelps first entered the culinary world at age 16 as the lead busser at the French Lick Resort, seating between 800 to 1,200 people. Soon after, Phelps joined the military and served as a chef from 1975 to 1978. “I had this great regional American experience and training process in that I was able to engage with these older gentlemen who were retired military and civil service workers. I have never seen it duplicated very often in terms of an individual being exposed to that type of talent so early on in their career,” said Phelps. Watez believes it was this enlightening experience that made him a well rounded professional for the rest of his career. His position of leadership in the military ultimately gave him the supervisory skills that he feels are fundamental to possess as an educator. Phelps became most inspired to turn his history in hospitality into a teaching career while watching his instructors at the Culinary Institute of America and developing an appreciation for ‘formal instruction.’ Today, Watez strives to maintain professionalism in his classrooms with a combination of demonstration-based and handson teaching styles. He also stresses the importance of the research process, explaining, “It can influence the intuitive learning process whereby they’ve read something and are then able to emulate those concepts.” Phelps believes the education process truly comes together when studies and practice are combined, even in a tactile kitchen environment. • 14 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
Watez feels that Evansville is at a crossroads. Like many, he believes the city needs to become attractive to the surrounding regions and find ways of developing professionals to help local industry growth. Phelps envisions an Evansville with hospitality services that grow from the city’s education system and benefit the economy, creating a cultural community experience. Ivy Tech hopes to provide an outlet to make this vision obtainable and economical. “We try our best to make sure that students are having a real world experience. We talk with a lot of professionals in the community, we talk with Casino Aztar, we talk with the new Ford Center,” illustrates Phelps. “We have students working at restaurants throughout the city, at hotels and non-profits. . . You get a professional experience in the classroom that could typically take you ten, fifteen years to get in the real world,” said Phelps. Students can also look forward to receiving in-depth training in hospitality business management. With courses such as ‘Human Resource Management’ and ‘Hospitality Purchases and Cost Control,’ participants of the program are ensured adequate preparation for the business side of their culinary dream job. “Over the course of three different semesters they are actually asked to put together a business plan for a theoretical hospitality entity,” said Phelps. Educational techniques and course styles such as these offered at Ivy Tech, make the school a back bone to the hospitality industry of Evansville and a jumping point for inspired members of a the community to begin their own journeys in the hospitality industry. What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
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Baking Bambino:
Larry “Lorenzo” Minor
By Brooklyn Solis Photos By Larry Minor
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e doesn’t look a day over 50. He will tell you that it is because of the good bread. Since the early 90’s, Lorenzo (Larry) Minor has been sharing his passion, expertise and hand-made bread products with the Tri-State. Inspired by a trip to Europe, Lorenzo realized that there was something more to life then the current path of sales he was pursuing. “I spent the center part of my life as an insurance
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salesman. The best part of the job was that it afforded me the opportunity to travel. My life was completely changed. I wanted to live simply and pursue my passion of bread,” said Minor. Lorenzo has spent the past 20 years honing his baking skills by training with the Bakers Guild, the CIA in Hyde Park under Professor R. Calvel, and with Alan Scott of California. He has been a head baker for bakeries in
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Florida and France. He has also baked and consulted for Edgewater Grill and Vecchio’s Italian Market in Newburgh, Indiana. “I can take a bag of flour and turn it into any bread product. What I do is not considered fine pastry. It is considered peasant. It is a lost art form and it is disappearing. I do not use anything that is pre-made or frozen,” said Minor. Lorenzo started the Real Bread Co. in 1992, with a location on 4th Street. “When I opened the restaurant, I wanted it to be a place that was not just known for our bread and food, but also for our personality. I wanted to get to know people on an individual basis. I not only knew what they liked to eat for lunch, but I knew when someone in the family was sick and when there was a birth or a wedding. I know people by their first names. My customers are my friends,” said Minor. As business continued to grow, Lorenzo added a new French Oven and 16 employees. They were serving nearly 100 vegetarian lunches daily. In 1997, the Real Bread Co. relocated to Hebron Avenue. While Lorenzo’s is under new management, his name remains. Lorenzo continues to consult and teach baking skills through his company Artisan Bakery Consulting Co. “A friend built an oven of his own in his backyard. I spent over two hours with him, teaching him how to bake. I follow the Johnny Appleseed mentality, that you should share your knowledge. I have worked with a dozen bakers, and I will gladly work with a dozen more,” said Minor. From the adobe oven in the backyard of his eastside home, 40 to 50 loaves of bread are made to sell at the Farmer’s Market on 2nd and Sycamore Street in Evansville. He and his wife Janie also create sweet treats with names like Heavenly Marriage and Vampire’s Dream. They use local ingredients and update menu items based on seasonal fruits and vegetables that they purchase from other local farmers. “I believe that everything should be within walking distance. The baker, the butcher, and the gardener. We should be easy to access. That is what makes a community thrive.”
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recipes pg. 21
Mousaka from Doros Hadjisavvaa, Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits
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Guacamole from Cancun Mexican Restaurant
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Kim Chee
from Jaya’s Authentic Foods
An Overview...
2012 is proving to be a tasty year indeed! Riffle though these mouth-watering recipes and be inspired!
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Nicky B, Italian Ice, and Backstage Cosmo
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Chef Salad
from Bits & Bytes Deli
Lobster Thermidor
from Cavanaugh’s (Inside Casino Aztar)
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Spinach Tortellini Soup from Jeanne’s Gelato
Mojo’s Steamburger
from Mojo’s Boneyard Sports Bar & Grill
from Backstage Bar & Grill
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Coconut Mahi Mahi from Clarion Inn
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Tomato Bisque with Aged Balsamic & Asiago, Chicken Queen of England
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Seared Scallops with Orange and Vermouth from Edgewater Grille
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Chicken Cacciatore
From Mickey Schultz, K.C.’s Timeout Lounge
from Just Rennie’s
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Seared Ahi Tuna from Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro
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Chicken Saltimbocca
from Red Geranium
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Sweet Bourbon Pecan Chicken
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Green Dip Sauce
Korean Hot Pork
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from Theresa Alfaro, Los Alfaro
from Logsdon’s Restaurant
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Corned Beef & Cabbage with Parsley Sauce
Grilled Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
from Ri Ra’s Irish Pub
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New England Clam Chowder
from Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse
from Lucky Dragon New Korea
German Potato Salad from Stoll’s Country Inn
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Bread Pudding from Yellow Tavern
from Morgan Close, Tin Fish
Check out the Clarion Inn’s Xango Cheese Cake made with fresh berrys, whipped cream, and garnished with powdered sugar!
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Large Chef Salad The toppings are: Cucumber, •Bell Peppers •Mushrooms •Tomatoes •Hard Boiled Egg •Ham •Turkey •Bacon •Shredded CoJack Cheese. Freshness is the key factor. Our salad mix is a combination of Iceberg Head Lettuce, Romaine Hearts, Spinich, Grated Carrots, and Red Cabbage. Again I stress freshness is a key. It is what makes our salads so great. We hand grate our own cheese and carrots. We never buy the salad mix in a bag, and we hard-boil the eggs ourselves. Submitted by: Bits & Bytes Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
The Nicky B.
Vodka, triple sec, pineapple, cranberry, grenadine, and splash of sprite
Backstage Cosmo Absolut,cranberry, triple sec, touch of grenadine, and splash of sprite.
Italian ice
Rum, blue caraco, triple sec, and sprite.
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Mousaka Eggplant Potatoes Zucchini Ground beef White wine Tomato paste Chopped onions Cold milk Eggs Butter Flour
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1 lb. 1 lb. 1 lb. 1 lb. 8 oz. 2 t. 3 oz. 4 C. 3 2 t. 5 t.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Pinch of Nutmeg Pinch of Chicken base Thinly slice eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini. Flash fry all vegetables until golden. This will help them retain their appearance and crispness when the dish is complete. Arrange the vegetables in the following layer order in your 9” by 13” greased pan: potatoes, eggplant, and then zucchini. After layers have been properly placed, add a generous handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Brown 1 lb. of ground beef. Drain off excess grease and add onions, white wine, and tomato paste. Simmer mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Drain off excess liquid then add mixture over top of the vegetable layers. Beat 3 eggs then mix with 3 cups of cold milk and 2 t. butter, simmer over medium heat. While the mixture is nearing a boil, add the additional cup of milk that has been mixed with 5 t. of flour. Let the mixture simmer until it begins to thicken. Once it has come to the consistency of thin ‘mashed potatoes’ remove from heat and add as final layer of mousaka. Top the pan of delicious mousaka with another generous handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Place pan in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Let dish stand for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy! Submitted by: Doros Hadjisavva, Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
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Guacamole 1 1 3 1/4 Pinch Pinch 1 1 T. To Taste
Ripe tomato Ripe lime Ripe medium avocadoes Onion, finely chopped Ground cumin Mild chili powder Jalapeno, freshly chopped Cilantro leaves, freshly chopped Salt
Squeeze the lime into a bowl. Cut each avocado in half around the pit; twist apart and remove the pit with a knife. Carefully peel off the skin, dice the flesh in the bowl of lime juice to prevent loss of color. Add the onion, tomato, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno. Mash together and add salt to taste. Enjoy! Submitted by: Cancun Henderson
Clean mushrooms by removing stems and reserve for later Make roux by combining flour and melted butter in a small sauté pan, mix well. Cook over medium heat until golden brown in color, reserve. This will be used for thickening the base Thermidor sauce. Make Thermidor Base Sauce by combining heavy cream, clam juice, bay leaves, tarragon, and dry sherry. Cook on medium high heat until reduced by half. Thicken the broth with approximately one Tablespoon of Roux by adding and whisking vigorously. (Sauce will be thick) Be sure to simmer sauce on low heat for several minutes – watching carefully so not to scorch the sauce. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add the oil, lobster meat and mushrooms and sauté until lobster is almost cooked.
Cavanaughs Lobster Thermidor
2 ea 2 tsp 3 Tbl
Bay Leaves Tarragon Dry Sherry
Amount Ingredient 2 ea 8oz lobster tails 4 oz Shitake and oyster mushrooms ¼ C Mild cheddar cheese 3 Tbl Canola or Vegetable Oil
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PREPARATION: With shears cut lobster tails lengthwise, clean lobster tail by removing the vein. Remove tails from shell and cut into 5 or 6 pieces. Set the lobster meat aside. Cook shells in boiling water for four minutes, reserve for plating.
Add one cup of the Thermidor sauce and the cheddar cheese to the sauté pan with the lobster and mushrooms. Stir until cheese is completely melted For presentation, lay the lobster shells on the plate, and fill them with the Thermidor Sauce Top with Buttered, Toasted Bread Crumbs if desired. Submitted by: Cavanaugh’s Photo by Daniel Knight, Studio B
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8 oz. Mahi Mahi filet 1/4 c. coconut milk 3 T. sweetened coconut flakes 2 T. panko breadcrumbs 1/4 t. black cracked pepper 1/4 t. sesame seeds 1/4 c. fresh pineapple - diced 1/4 c. fresh ripe mango diced 1/2 t. fresh cilantro chopped 1 T. coconut milk - for chutney 1 t. sea salt 1 t. powdered sugar 2 T. light sesame oil
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Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Pineapple & Mango Chutney
Rinse & dry Mahi Mahi. In a small bowl, marinate fish in 1/4 cup of coconut milk for 30 - 45 minutes. In a small mixing bowl combine coconut flakes, breadcrumbs, black pepper, sesame seeds, and sea salt. Pan fry Mahi Mahi in sesame oil in a medium hot non-stick pan. Let brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from pan and let rest. In a small mixing bowl combine fresh pineapple, mango, cilantro, one tablespoon of coconut milk. (Can be made ahead and chilled) Toss lightly and spoon over Mahi Mahi. Garnish with coconut flakes. Submitted by: Clarion Inn Photo by Daniel Knight, Studio B
Mo’ Steam Burger A House Special…The Mo’ Steam Burger is our signature, juicy, quarter-pound steamed burger. Yes, steamed…smothered with our secret, special melted cheese shown fully dressed with: •fresh lettuce, •tomato, •onion, •pickle. Unique to Evansville, the Mo’ Steam Burger can only be found at Mojo’s BoneYard Sportsbar & Grille located at 4920 Bellemeade Avenue. Submitted by: Mojo’s Bonyard & Sports Bar and Grill Photo by Hillary Barnhart
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Seared Scallops with Orange and Vermouth Be sure to dry the scallops thoroughly before cooking so they’ll brown nicely. 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 pounds sea scallops ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 3 tablespoons butter 2 scallions including green tops, chopped ½ cup dry vermouth 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat one tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until very hot. Season the scallops with the salt and pepper. Add half the scallops to the pan and cook until browned, about one minute. Turn and cook until browned on the second side and just done, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining scallops. Wipe out the pan. 2. In the same pan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for one minute. Add the vermouth and orange zest. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about two minutes. Add the scallops and warm until just heated through, about one minute. Serves four. Submitted by: Edgewater Grille Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
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1 Large Napa (Chinese cabbage) 6 Pieces of Green Onion Half a cup of Turnips 1 Tablespoon of Ginger 2 Tablespoons of Garlic Half a cup of Granulated Red Pepper 2 Tablespoons of Salt 3 Tablespoons of Sugar Half a Tablespoon of Anchovy Liquor
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Kim Chee
Cut bite size. Marinate in salt water for at least one hour. Drain and mix with remaining ingredients. Submitted by: Jaya’s Photo by: Hillary Barnhart
Spinach Tortellini Soup 32 oz. of Chicken or Vegetable broth 14 oz. can of Italian style diced tomatoes 9 oz. Cheese Tortellini 6 oz. Fresh Spinach Bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini and tomatoes with their juice, heat on medium until the pasta is tender. Turn down heat to low and then add the spinach. Cover with lid. After roughly two minutes, stir so that the spinach mixes throughout and it is ready. Lastly, top with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Submitted by: Jeannie’s Gelato Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
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Tomato Bisque with Aged Balsamic & Asiago 1 quart water (heat) 1 tablespoon of chicken base (add to above) Roux (to adjust consistency) 1 quart heavy cream (add to above) Asiago Cheese (add to soup after you thickened to desire consistency) 1 jar of Ragu Tomato Sauce (add to enough for flavor) Half a cup of Balsamic vinegar (add to taste.) Cut in half lengthwise, then halved
Chicken Queen of England 4 oz. chickens (coat chicken in flour lightly, sauté, and bake in oven until done) Ap Flour 1 cup of cream Sherry (drain off any oil and deglaze) 1 cup of brown sugar (add and dissolve) Half cup of honey (add to above and heat) 1 cup of halved red grapes (add and cook until slightly softened) 1 cup of walnuts (add chopped walnuts to finish) Submitted by: Doug Rennie, Just Rennie’s Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
BOURBON-PECAN CHICKEN 1 Boneless Chicken Breast 2 oz. Butter 2 oz. Brown Sugar 1 oz. Bourbon 1 c. Heavy Whipping Cream 1/2 c. Flour 1 serving of rice or fettuccini Lightly flour chicken breast, sautee on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Combine brown sugar, bourbon, cream and pecans and heat until sauce thickens. Serve chicken breast and bourbon sauce over rice or fettuccini.
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½ C. 1/4 C. 1 T. 2 T. 1 T. 2 4 lb. 1/4 C. 2 T.
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Seared Ahi Tuna Soy sauce Green onions Sesame oil Minced garlic Crushed red peppers Whole limes Sushi grade yellowfin tuna Toasted sesame seeds Honey
Mix all ingredients in a bowl excluding tuna and sesame seeds for a marinade. Marinate tuna for two to four minutes. Pre-heat sauté pan. Add 1 tsp. sesame oil to pan; sear the tuna for one minute on each side. After searing, roll in toasted sesame seeds. Slice tuna into 1/4 inch cuts – serve and enjoy! Submitted by: Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
3 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 bell peppers (prefer orange and red), roasted and diced 1 can (15 ½ oz.) tomato sauce 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes 3 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 yellow onion or 4 large shallots, finely chopped 16 oz. chicken stock Grated parmesan cheese smoked paprika, to taste
Chicken Cacciatore 4 chicken leg quarters (3 to 3 ½ lbs total), skin on and bone-in Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper All-purpose flour a few Tbsp. butter 1 lb. dry fettuccini noodles 2 Tbsp. olive oil What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
6 cloves garlic, minced 10 baby carrots, thin-sliced 1 bunch of green onions or chives, chopped poultry seasoning 1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped 3 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. sugar 6 oz. dry white wine 12 oz. sliced mushrooms
Season chicken with poultry seasoning and season the flour with salt and pepper. Heat butter with an equal amount of oil in a pan over med-high heat. Lightly dredge chicken in flour, and brown in pan, adding more butter and oil as necessary. Set chicken aside. Add a bit more butter and white wine to the same pan and sauté onions, carrots, and peppers until they begin to soften, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for another minute or two, until the wine reduces by half, then add tomato paste and stir quickly to incorporate. Add everything to a large pot.
To the pot, add tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir together then add chicken to the pot and bring to boil over high heat. Then, reduce heat to mediumlow and simmer for about 25 minutes. When chicken is cooked through, remove pot from heat, and remove chicken from pot. Stir in parsley and green onions and cover to keep warm. In the meantime, boil the fettuccini and let the chicken cool a bit. There are two options here; either serve the chicken on the side of the pasta and sauce, or pull the chicken off the bones into pieces and stir into the sauce. Then serve over pasta. Either way, top the pasta and sauce with grated parmesan. Makes 4-6 servings.
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Green Dip Sauce 1 bushel of Cilantro 7 leaves of Mint 3 oz. of Feta cheese 1 small potato (boiled) 1 can of Evaporated milk 1 small Jalapeno 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of salt Put the evaporated milk into a blender adding the cilantro and leaves of mint, the blend. Next, add the feta cheese and the small boiled potato, taste to judge salinity because the brand of feta cheese you use will affect this. Lastly, add the jalapeno and black pepper, and then blend again. Submitted by: Los Alfaro Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
Korean Hot Pork 1 pound of sliced pork 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 tablespoons on onions (chopped) 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 2 teaspoons of soy sauce 2 teaspoons of sugar 2 teaspoons of saki or white wine 1 teaspoon of hot sauce Half teaspoon of sesame seed oil 1 green onion (chopped) Half of a pear Refrigerate one hour to marinate ingredients then stir fry. Submitted by: Lucky Dragon Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
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6 weight oz. Sliced House Brined Corned Beef 6 weight oz. Mashed Potatoes 4 weight oz. Blanched Cabbage 2 volume oz. Irish Parsley Sauce Pinch of Chopped Parsley
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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Heat a sauté pan with reserved corned beef cooking stock. Add blanched cabbage and cook until just soft, then add sliced corned beef and heat through. Pipe mash on large round at 11:00 then pile drained cabbage next to the mash. Lay corned beef up against mash and cabbage then ladle sauce over corned beef. Lastly, garnish with chopped parsley.
PARSLEY SAUCE 2 oz. Diced Yellow Onion 2 oz. Chopped Garlic 3 oz. Mirepoix Base 1/2 Quart of Heavy Cream 4 oz. Butter 1/2 Gallon of Water 8 oz. Flour In a pan sauté garlic and onion with butter. Add flour and form roux, should be very thick. Mix base, water, and cream and slowly whisk into roux. Bring to simmer and boil for 10 min. Submitted by: RiRa’s Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
Chicken Saltimbocca Ingredients 1 (7oz) boneless chicken breast 1 thin slice of prosciutto ham 5 button mushrooms 1 cup of heavy cream 1 teaspoon of butter 1 tablespoon of canola or olive oil 1 small bag of fresh spinach 1 cup of water 2 slices of provolone cheese Salt and pepper Directions Lightly salt and pepper chicken and place in oven, cook for 12-14 minutes at 350 degrees or until the fattest part of the chicken temps at 165 degrees or higher.
canola oil for 2 to 3 minutes reduce heat then add 1 cup of heavy cream, dash of salt and pepper let simmer (extremely low heat) on stove till thickens.(usually time chicken is done) Add 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 cup of water, and a handful of spinach to sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté spinach till it wilts down then add prosciutto. Remove chicken when cooked place prosciutto then spinach onto chicken cover with 2 pieces of provolone cheese place back in oven just long enough for cheese to melt then remove and place on dish. Top with mushroom sauce and serve. Submitted by: Red Gernaium Photo by: Allie Boyles, Studio B
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German Potato Salad 4 Cups Diced Potatoes cooked until tender (bite size) Add: 1/2 yellow onion 1/2 green pepper 1/4 stalk Celery ground 1 cup bacon (crispy, torn into small pieces)
Grilled Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Half pound of Butter 1 quart of Heavy Cream 1 and a half cups of Parmesan cheese 1 and a half cups of Romano cheese 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of white pepper 1 teaspoon of granulated Garlic Half red and green Bell Peppers (sliced) 1 teaspoon of parsley 6 oz. of Grilled Chicken Tenders 9 oz. portions of Fettuccini noodles
Sauce: 3 cups sugar 1/8 gallon vinegar 1/4 cup corn starch 1/8 cup salt Mix sauce well on stove until it comes to a boil. In a big mixing bowl, start with potatoes, add other ingredients, mix in sauce. You may add extra salt/sugar or vinegar to satisfy your taste. Submitted by: Stoll’s Country Inn Photo by: Allie Boyles, Studio B
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Bread Pudding The Yellow Tavern proudly presents our bread pudding as our signature dessert. Made with French bread, the dish is topped with pecans and a mild whiskey sauce. During the week, we also serve a variety of homemade pies in addition to a creamy refrigerated cheesecake. Submitted by: Yellow Tavern Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B
New England Clam Chowder 2 pounds of potatoes (peeled and diced) 1 jumbo onion (diced) Half a head of celery (diced) 3 oz. of butter Half a teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon of white pepper 1 dash of cayenne pepper 1 ¾ cups of flour 40oz. canned, chopped clams (total amount of liquid and clams) 1 qt. heavy cream or half & half (interchangeable) In large pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes, and cook potatoes until just when you can get a fork through them. Any longer and they will not hold their shape in soup. You may start the potatoes the day before, just cool them in cold water and chill over night in a bowl. Drain clams, saving the liquid for later in the recipe. In another pot, melt butter over medium heat, when melted add celery and onions. Cook over medium heat What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
until the onions are translucent. At this time, turn off heat, add seasonings and mix. Then add flour, mix thoroughly and when combined, add drained clams and mix. All the previous steps in the recipe may be done the day before, just chill till next day. In a large pot, place the clam and flour mix with two cups of cream. Then, stir to loosen and mix together. Over medium heat, stir while making sure to scrape the sides and bottom and when soup starts to simmer and get thick add one and a half cups of clam juice. Again, stir until a simmer, then soup should thicken again. At this point, add cream and clam juice little by little, until the right consistency is reached. Between each addition bring to a simmer. The soup only thickens at the simmer point, if you miss this important step your soup will be to runny. When your soup is at the right thickness, serve hot and steamy. Don’t forget the oyster crackers. Submitted by: Tin Fish Photo by: Daniel Knight, Studio B www.EvansvilleDining.com • 31 •
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AMISH
Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/MC
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu Stoll’s Country Inn’s Amish and Mennonite home-style cuisine features a large selection of daily entrees on their delicious buffet. With a menu that changes daily, some of their entrees include succulent sliced roast beef, country pork chops, their signature meatloaf and smoked sausage.
BARBECUE Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.hawgnsaucebbq.com powered by Click4AMeal Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX
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Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering MoonLite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY 800-322-8989 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Check and All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. Haubstadt, IN 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Southern Ride BBQ 1023 B Church St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4227 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Beer & Wine/MC, VISA/ Online ordering available – www.thebarbqshack.com powered by Click4AMeal Thomason’s 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol
Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/ VISA/MC/Online ordering available –www.wolfsbarbq. com powered by Click4AMeal
CASUAL THEME
Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 490-9464 Under $10/Causal/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 $10-$15/Upscale casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon Hill Rd. 868-4653 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar
Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 424-5020 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar In a prime downtown location, Backstage is ideal for a night on the town with friends offering live entertainment nearly everyday of the week. They also boast a full menu with an assortment of classic dishes with unique twists. From appetizers to tacos, Backstage has you covered.
Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Beans & Baristas 800 N. Green River Rd. (Eastland Mall) Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol
Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Red Fez 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Hott’s Bar & Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 471-9150 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar
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Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Mojo’s Boneyard Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 $10-$15/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Named after the owner’s beloved 18 year old dachshund, Mojo’s Boneyard on Bellemeade Avenue is the best place to hang out
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Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Logsdon Restaurant 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Located a hop-skipand-a-jump away from Evansville in Boonville, IN, Logsdon Restaurant offers a heart dish for most any mood. From Juicy steaks to scrumptious seafood, Logsdon Restaurant also offers a family friendly environment that is clean and homey with a contemporary touch. Walkins are welcome, carry-out is available and whether you are looking for a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Logsdon has you covered.
for fun, relaxation and amazing food on the east side of Evansville. Newly refurbished and super clean, Mojo’s is a sports bar with a twist. Their tasty menu is designed with all of your favorites, old & new. The house special is Mo’ Steam Burgers, a massive steamed and juicy burger smothered with their special melted cheese.
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J. Gumbo 1211 N. Tudor Ln. 473-2951 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol J. Gumbo’s the best location in the area to find authentic Cajun and Creole cooking. Located on the east-side, J. Gumbo’s serves up food that would make any Louisiana native happier than a crocodile in a swamp full of fish.
Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ Online ordering available – www.majormunch.com powered by Click4AMeal
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Outlaw Burger 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside Stoney’s) 402-9913 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar
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Patio Bar & Grill 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY 270-831-9955 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/VISA/MC/ Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Riverside Cookery 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside Casino Aztar) 433-4227 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available – www.showmes.com powered by Click4AMeal
a “special occasion” experience within a “casual dining” environment. Homemade, family recipes are a staple at Steeplechase!
China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ VISA/MC/DSCVR
Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards Accepted
China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC/DSCVR
T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Wayback Burgers 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., Suite 4 475-9272 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
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Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards Every day, Steeplechase Café works to provide an outstanding and unique experience for their guests. Eve Rakestraw heads up this fresh and creative food; combined with knowledgeable service and beautiful dining room Steeplechase provides • 34 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC/ VISA China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All MajorCredit Cards
Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 5066 S.R. 261 , Newburgh, IN 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/DSCVR
Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-88881 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR
Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/AMEX/MC Family owned and operated, Lucky Dragon has been serving up savory and authentic Chinese and Korean dishes for 20 plus years. Lucky Dragon is a great choice for taking a culinary trip from the ordinary. Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/No Alcohol/VISA/MC MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/MC/VISA/ DSCVR
Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC
Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 789-6485 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol
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Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC
Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Under $10/Casual/Visa/ MC/No Alcohol
Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/No Alcohol
Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 204 Main St. 470-7763 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol
Diamond Deli 421 Riverside Dr. (Casion Aztar, pavilion level 1) 433-6122 Under $10/CasualAll Major Credit Cards
Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 423-5713 Under $10/ Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ No Reservations/ No Alcohol All you could ask for in a casual, simple lunch or breakfast destination. Bits and Bytes offer a large variety of sandwiches, also soups, salads, and other finger foods. Their specialty What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261
812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Visit any of Donut Bank’s eight convenient Evansville, IN area locations, and you won’t believe your eyes or your taste buds. They make over 30 varieties of yeast and cake donuts: Chocolate Long Johns with rich, dark chocolate icing, Fruit Fritters, Honey Dipped Glazed donuts, and much, much more. And they all go wonderfully with delicious Donut Bank coffee. Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Grand Traverse Pie Co. 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Dr. 476-4999 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol
HoneyBaked Ham 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol HoneyBaked hams, turkeys, and roasts have been gracing holiday dinner tables and buffets for more than 50 years. And with their open and serve simplicity, it’s no wonder HoneyBaked tops so many hosting to-do lists. Who would have thought a complete HoneyBaked Dinner had the power to turn dinnertime into family time? And that it would be so easy? Serve their Boneless Ham, or a Beef Roast or even BBQ Ribs, then make it a meal by adding delectable heat & serve sides and delicious gourmet desserts. So good, your family will never want to miss a dinner.
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is a sandwich dubbed the ‘Floppy Disc’ made with your choice of meat and cheese. Every day of the work week features a different lunch special.
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Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol
Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Relax at Jeanne’s Gelato as you smell the fresh baked waffle cones, and indulge yourself with our award winning delicious gelato. And satisfy your hunger with their famous Paninis and a selection from their soup and salad menu. Complete your visit by enjoying Italian coffees, Italian sodas, Gelazzies (shakes and smoothies), and more.
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Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards
Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Chef Doug & Marla Rennie open their doors to their comfortable, Tuscanyinspired bistro to Downtown diners daily. Classic beef or vegetarian lasagna, chicken and asparagus crepes and pecan-crusted pork tenderloin are among just a few of the lunch highlights.
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Lastly, be sure not to leave before you’ve had one of the almost-famous Just Rennie’s cookies. La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.maxinescafebakery. com -powered by Click4AMeal Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards
Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Henderson) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361 Under $10/Casual/ NoAlcohol/All Major Credit Cards The menu features an array of mouth watering Grilled East Coast Style submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade. All sandwiches are prepared fresh in full view of the customer using delicious hearth-baked bread, USDA steak and the finest meats, cheeses and vegetables. The potatoes are hand selected, fresh-cut and flash-fried in cholesterolfree peanut oil.
Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2 nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/No Alcohol/No Reservations/ Checks/DSCVR/VISA/MC Planter’s Coffee House 130 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards
Riverfront Grill 1 Main Street 422-1800 Under $10/No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Jeff Wright, an independent food caterer and longtime operator of tri-state restaurants
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Salad World Healthy Café (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 4951 W. Lloyd Expressway 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd. 477-3354 (Deli) Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/VISA/MC
Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 N.W. 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson) 192 Garden Mile Rd. Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/No Reservations/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. spudznstuff.com powered by Click4AMeal A small joint with a big taste. Spudz-N-Stuff offers a comfortable atmosphere and some of the best-dressed spuds on the planet. All different styles are present in these potatoes from buffalo chicken to taco to garden salad-style tubers. Spudz-NStuff also offers tasty pitas What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen 14 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR
YMCA Tea Room – By Mary and Martha 118 Vine St. 422-6922 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol The Tea Room by Mary and Martha is a YMCA sponsored dining and social experience empowering women and eliminating racism. Social issues aside the Tea Room offers an array of soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. All of these boast fresh and unique ingredients. From the classic to the diverse, check out Mary and Martha’s for a great culinary experience.
casual mid-week evenings, the best in Greek cuisine is always served up at The Acropolis. Doros, the owner/operator, is originally from Cyprus, the Mediterranean island off the Greek coast, and it is from that background that he has designed the menu and flavor of Acropolis. For something you don’t normally find in these parts, try the lamb shanks or stuffed Greek chicken. Black Buggy Restaurant (East) 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/MC Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/VISA/ MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual
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The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal From their popular Greek Night themed events to
Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The Carousel Family Restaurant is serving up a carousel of good, valued priced, family food every day. Located on Evansville’s East side, the Carousel is located just behind ARC Lanes. Offering up homestyle breakfasts, lunches and dinners, there is something for everyone in the family on this diverse menu. Bring the family
or a few friends. You may even see a card game in progress! Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 4730001 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/No Checks/VISA/ MC
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Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 962-2326 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ VISA/MC
and salads topped with anything from chicken to barb-que pork. You won’t find any other spuds like these!
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and Midwest Blockbuster video stores, has brought a new eatery to Old National Bank’s bistro space in its One Main Street headquarters. Wright opened the cafe with buffet, menu selections, and a bakery.
Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Checks Accepted/Online ordering available – www. crosseyedcricketrestaurant.com - powered by Click4AMeal Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA/ DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards
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Ellis Park-Clubhouse Hwy. 41 North, Henderson, KY 800-333-8110 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards 5 Guys Burgers & Fries 5402 E. Indiana St. 4011773 Under $10/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major Credit Cards Grand Traverse Pie Co. 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/ All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/Check/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, Casual/ /All Major Credit Cards • 38 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St. , Wadesville, IN 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. , Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks/ VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Red Wagon Hwy. 165 & I-64, Poseyville, IN 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks, MS, Visa, Discover/ Full Bar Rose Hill Café 838 State St., Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol
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Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks, All Major Credit Cards Once a favorite tavern, Smitty’s has transformed into Evansville’s only west-side Italian dining experience. It boasts fresh, cooked to order steaks, pastas, and more. With a quaint dining room and a cozy patio, Smitty’s is ideal from a family outing or an unforgettable date night. St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7330 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/ No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu Stoll’s Country Inn’s Amish and Mennonite home-style cuisine features a large selection of daily entrees on their delicious buffet. With a menu that changes daily, some of their entrees include succulent sliced roast beef, country pork chops, their signature meatloaf and smoked sausage. West Sider’s Restaurant 4220 Broadway Ave. 423-5844 Under $10/Casual/Cash Only/ No Alcohol Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards
FINE DINING Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar
Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Flawless steaks. Fresh seafood. What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Impeccable service. Enjoy the finest cuisine paired with sweeping river views. Cavanaugh’s is the perfect place for the perfect evening. Limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. The casual upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s is the ideal place to meet friends - or clients. Enjoy signature martinis, delicious appetizers or indulge in the full dinner menu of Cavanaugh’s. Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards
The Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Owner Jacqueline Schen opens her spacious dining rooms and contemporary upscale menu to foodies and families alike. Panoramic views of the Ohio River set the scene for diners as they feast on everything from brick oven pizza, seafood, steaks and more. Don’t forget dessert! The staff at Edgewater makes sinful treats that finish off any meal perfectly.
Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Red Geranium 504 N. St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ Credit Cards Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant is one of the region’s most charming and romantic restaurants. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Red Geranium Restaurant offers seasonal American cuisine and Midwest favorites. The restaurant also offers an extensive international wine list, and diners may enjoy three distinctively different dining rooms.
FROZEN YOGURT Orange Leaf 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol
The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 Over $25/Reservations Only/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Specialty Bar Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 $15-$25/Upscale Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
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Sweet CeCe’s (Newburgh) 8680 High Pointe Dr. 853-5276 (North) 12414 US 41 867-6228 (East) 4827 Davis Lant 477-5276 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. 401-5232 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major www.EvansvilleDining.com • 39 •
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Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Sweet CeCe’s is truly a mecca for sweet. Boasting six alternating flavors of frozen yogurt and an almost endless selection of different toppings to choose from, making your own frozen treat becomes an art form. Sweet CeCe’s fun, contemporary atmosphere is ideal for any family outing or dessert destination with your significant other.
GERMAN Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.acropolisevv.com powered by Click4AMeal From their popular Greek Night themed events to casual mid-week evenings, the best in Greek cuisine is always served up at The Acropolis. Doros, the owner/ operator, is originally from Cyprus, the Mediterranean island off the Greek coast, and it is from that background that he has designed the menu and flavor of Acropolis. For something you don’t normally find in these parts, try the lamb shanks or stuffed Greek chicken. • 40 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
INDIAN Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
ITALIAN /MEDITERRANEAN Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC With seductive décor and a beautiful menu filled with imported pastas, beef, chicken pork and seafood entrees, Biaggi’s is truly beyond the ordinary. It’s the perfect location for a group celebration, a night out with the family or an intimate dinner for two. Biaggi’s is a casual setting that offers one of the finest selections of wine in the area, making it easy to pair the right dish with the right glass. Don’t forget about their delectable desserts, too! Café Arazu 117 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/VISA/ MC/DSCVR Charzad 519 N. Green River Rd. 473-2849 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ DSCVR
Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www. dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Pita Pan 4222 Bell Road (812) 853-9555 Under $10/No Reservations No Alcohol/No Checks, VISA Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
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Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations
Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Fun, food and music are always on tap at this neighborhood Irish pub located in the District at Casino Aztar. Easily located by its bright blue exterior, the inside is warm and quaint and the food filling and comforting. Enjoy Irish potato cakes or chicken wings bathed in a rich Guinness-based barbecue sauce. Live music plays through out the week and the patio that over looks the Ohio makes this a perfect place to catch up with friends.
JAPANESE Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards Ginmaya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 471-8100 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com – powered by Click4AMeal Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro offers a different experience with the same great sushi that’s now ranked #1 on Urbanspoon.com in the area. With something for nearly every taste, Kanpai’s menu includes not only a vast array of Asian favorites, but also an abundance of choices for beer lovers – nearly 30 craft brews are available as well as $15 bottles of wine. Stop in or What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Drive 424-3413 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Roppongi Japanese Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine Serviced /All Major Credit Cards
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Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Jaya’s is the downtown destination for Korean cuisine and sushi. Jaya’s boasts a cozy atmosphere perfect for a night on the town with a friend or a date night.
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Los Alfaro 1704 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-8070 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine Los Alfaro is a diamond in the rough in the Evansville area. It serves up a variety of unique and exotic dishes, most directly from family recipes originating from Peru. Enjoy a drink and a dance lesson on the patio, or focus on the one-of-a-kind, flavorful food Los Alfaro has to offer.
MEXICAN Acapulco Mexican (East) 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 (Newburgh) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/Online ordering available –www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal
Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. cancunhenderson.com powered by Click4AMeal Choice Mexican eats in the northern part of the bluegrass state right across the river from Evansville and in Warrick County too. All the staples are here including a variety of quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and enchiladas. Cancun’s specialties include Paella (charbroiled chicken breast, steak, and shrimp covered in Aztecan spices, rice, and veggies.) and the Fajitas Taco Salad loaded to perfection. Seafood, pork, and dessert dishes are also available. El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine El Maguey 601 W. State Rd. 62, Boonville, IN 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www. mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr., Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Check and All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol
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Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards With a serene front-of-thehouse atmosphere and an entertaining hibachi grill in the back, your dining experience will be more than just eating; it’s dinner and a show! Onion volcanoes and egg balancing abound! The astute chefs will entertain you, while preparing some amazing meals and the sushi is prepared fresh to order. And, for sushi lovers, the sushi bar offers daily specials as well as a well-rounded menu.
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Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/ MC/AMEX Los Portales 1339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s 2810 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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Los Tres Caminos 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 868-8550 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Service Bar/All Major CC Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards/ Beer & Wine
Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC/ VISA Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s 408 Southwind Plaza, Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC/ VISA
PIZZA/ SANDWICHES Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant 8309 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com powered by Click4AMeal
$5 lunch combos or $8 dinner combos are another great selection. Not in the mood for pizza? Try a Big M sandwich such as a Strom, Crispy Chicken Club or Big Philly. Yum! Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 (West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol Served/Non Smoking/ No Credit Cards Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-7700 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/ No Reservations/ All Major Credit Cards/ No Alcohol Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual
Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Dine-in, carry-out or even delivery will get you some of the best pizza in Central Evansville. Big M offers a great selection of specialty pizzas or create your own Big M pizza. • 42 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
Geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC
Greeks Pizza 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Hott’s Bar & Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 471-9150 Under $10/ No Reservations/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards
Mojo’s Boneyard Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 $10-$15/ No Checks, All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Named after the owner’s beloved 18 year old dachshund, Mojo’s Boneyard on Bellemeade Avenue is the best place to hang out for fun, relaxation and amazing food on the east side of Evansville. Newly refurbished and super clean, Mojo’s is a sports bar with a twist. Their tasty menu is designed with all of your favorites, old & new. The house special is Mo’ Steam Burgers, a massive steamed and juicy burger smothered with their special melted cheese.
Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/Beer & Wine/ MC Noble Roman’s Pizza (East) 2403 Washington Ave. (Ross Center) 477-5347 (West) 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. nobleromansevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www. evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal You just might feel like you are singing and dancing between Catharine ZetaJones and Richard Gere when you taste the pizza and beer Old Chicago has to offer. With a “beers around the world” tour one can drink himself through the greatest parts of the planet without ever leaving Evansville. All of the pizzas, calzones and other eats are cheesy and full of hearty toppings. There are even chunks of garlic under the pizza’s surface. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the chicken blat wrap or the guacamole burger! Friends, beer, an outdoor patio and pizza go together oh so well!
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Papa John’s Pizza (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (East) 5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 Under $10/Credit Cards Papa John’s is the recognized leader of the pizza category and now owns or franchises more than 3,500 restaurants in all 50 states and 29 countries. More than 25 years later, one thing remains the same. Papa John’s is still fully committed to delivering on its brand promise of “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.”
Parkway Pizza Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/No Alcohol/Checks/ MC/VISA Parkway is a west-side favorite for non-franchise pizza. Parkway offers crunchy, thincrust style pizza and is very reasonably priced. Parkway also serves strombolis, wings, and sandwiches. Additionally, they have daily specials. Pizza Chef 938 SR 261, Newburgh, IN 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
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Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) W. Franklin St. 424-7976 (Newburgh) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville.com -powered by Click4AMeal Roca Bar - South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 Roca Bar - North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 (East) 12731 N. Green River Rd. 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Beer & Wine/VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Samuel’s Place 518 Main. St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3001 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St., Ft. Branch, IN 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Spanky’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/ No Reservations/ Checks, MC, Visa/ No Alcohol
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Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA/MC Turoni’s Forget-Me-NotInn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555, Newburgh, IN Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
PRIVATE DINING C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes) Virginia & Hwy. 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary for Parties/All Major Credit Cards Edgewater Grille: La Veranda Banquet Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 858-2443 Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar
Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Conference Calling/WiFi Internet/AV Equipment/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Chef Doug & Marla Rennie expand on their reputation for excellent service and delicious • 44 • www.EvansvilleDining.com
foods by opening their own banquet facility in downtown Evansville. The comfortable, unique setting will make your events memorable. With a wide selection of appetizers, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts, you can customize a menu that’s just right for you and your business associates, family and friends. The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards
Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW 2nd St. 253-2102 $10-$15/ No Reservations/ Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Host your next social engagement in one of the most unique atmospheres that the tri-state has to offer. The Old Post Office Event Center is ideal for wedding receptions, holiday parties, and any other formal event. It offers a variety of banquet arrangements and a vastly talented culinary staff. Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards
Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Cricket’s 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 812-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks/ All MajorCredit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/ MC
PUBS Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Credit Cards
K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/VISA/MC/DSCVR K.C’s Time Out Lounge offers excellent pub fare with a twist.
Long time favorites such as chicken tenders and onion rings are available. But, why not step out of the ordinary and try a few shrimp jammers, pork potstickers and a Greek gyro? And, if you are feeling like some live music, K.C.’s brings in great entertainment throughout the week. Jazzy Grooves 217 Main St. 812-604-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards You just might feel like you are singing and dancing between Catharine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere when you taste the pizza and beer Old Chicago has to offer. With a “beers around the world” tour one can drink himself through the greatest parts of the planet without ever leaving Evansville. All of the pizzas, calzones and other eats are cheesy and full of hearty toppings. There are even chunks of garlic under the pizza’s surface. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the chicken blat What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Cards The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Fun, food and music are always on tap at this neighborhood Irish pub located in the District at Casino Aztar. Easily located by its bright blue exterior, the inside is warm and quaint and the food filling and comforting. Enjoy Irish potato cakes or chicken wings bathed in a rich Guinness-based barbecue sauce. Live music plays through out the week and the patio that over looks the Ohio makes this a perfect place to catch up with friends. Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 Roca Bar - North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
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Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Despite Sportsman’s reputation as a west-side hotspot for college nightlife, they offer a variety of flavorful dishes that go way beyond your usual pub fare. Sportsman’s offers hearty food accented by fresh herbs and veggies. Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/ No Reservations/ Checks, MC, Visa, Discover/ Full Bar Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1151 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park Shopping Center) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards
Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Station, Newburgh 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards A quiet little fish joint with a large bite of flavor! Try their fish & chips as well as their famous fish tacos. Then, check out the rest of the menu that boasts the largest oysters in the area that come fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. Morgan Close and her staff strive to make the service as friendly and impeccable as the atmosphere. So, come in, eat, drink and event take in some live music on the patio. What ever your interest is, find them – it’s worth it!
SPANISH Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC
STEAKHOUSES Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Haub Steak House (Haubstadt) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Cash Only
Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar
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wrap or the guacamole burger! Friends, beer, an outdoor patio and pizza go together oh so well!
Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572 $10-$20/Casual/Checks Accepted/Cash/Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Logsdon Restaurant 1206 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813 Under $10/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Located a hop-skip-and-ajump away from Evansville in Boonville, IN, Logsdon Restaurant offers a heart dish for most any mood. From Juicy steaks to scrumptious seafood, Logsdon Restaurant also offers a family friendly environment that is clean and homey with a contemporary touch. Walk-ins www.EvansvilleDining.com • 45 •
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are welcome, carry-out is available and whether you are looking for a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Logsdon has you covered. Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/No Alcohol/VISA/ MC/DSCVR
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Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks, All Major Credit Cards Once a favorite tavern, Smitty’s has transformed into Evansville’s only west-side Italian dining experience. It boasts fresh, cooked to order steaks, pastas, and more. With a quaint dining room and a cozy patio, Smitty’s is ideal from a family outing or an unforgettable date night. Steak & Take Grill 4946 Hwy. 261 473-0300 $10-$15/ Checks/MC/Visa, Discover/ No Alcohol
Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/VISA/ MC/ DSCVR It all began on February 17, 1993, when Kent Taylor opened the first Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville, Indiana. Kent’s goal was to own not just a family restaurant and not just a steak restaurant, but a place where everyone, of all ages, could come and have a great meal and great fun for a great price.
Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/ Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards A down-home atmosphere and a perfectly cooked steak make this the beef lover’s mecca. And, since they serve only Certified Angus Beef steaks – you can be sure the quality is top-notch . If you aren’t in the mood for beef, a full menu including fresh lobster will curb the appetite of any member of your party. Be sure to create your own flavors here, at one of the largest, freshest and most delectable salad bars in the area.
TAVERNS Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards
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Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards
Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/ Full Bar Darmstadt Inn is a fantastic choice for regional fare. It is ideal for home-style meals straight out of grandma’s kitchen. This place may be homey but it is anything but plain, offering savory dishes exploding with flavor. Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
Fat Boy Tavern 115 N. McCreary Ave. (Ft. Branch, IN) 812-753-9914 Under $10/ Checks, All Major Credit Cards/ Full Bar Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/ Cash Only/Full Bar Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Lyle & Bills Sports Zone 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/Full Bar The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/MC/VISA, DSCVR Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/Credit Cards
Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit CardsDespite Sportsman’s reputation as a west-side hotspot for college nightlife, they offer a variety of flavorful dishes that go way beyond your usual pub fare. Sportsman’s offers hearty food accented by fresh herbs and veggies.
Yellow Tavern (New Harmony) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Checks Accepted/ Credit & Debit Not Accepted The epitome of the good old American pub. Yellow Tavern serves up nothing but the favorites (when a few brews are involved.) The tavern boasts cheeseburgers, fries, pizza and a variety of fried confectionaries.
THAI Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com powered by Click4AMeal
VIETNAMESE Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Cash Only/Full Bar Jerry and Betty bought Stockwell Inn 26 years ago, and have made it an Evansville tradition. Stockwell offers great food and drinks at reasonable prices, combined with great service in a relaxing atmosphere. Check them out, they are one of the only east-side taverns.
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ VISA/MC
T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
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5 Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773
Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074
Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566
Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510
The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine & Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320
China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788
Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 Black Buggy Restaurant 4920 Davis Lant Dr. 473-0012 Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 Bob Evans Restaurant 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388
Cici’s Pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974
El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 471-1400 Fox & Hound English Pub and Grille 5416 E. Indiana St. 473-5721 Ginny’s Place 1602 Vann Ave. 477-0789 Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 Golden Corral 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666
Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788
The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212
Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833
Geronte’s Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700
Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333
Grand Traverse Pie Co. 6245 Vogel Rd. 477-7437
Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Denny’s Restaurant 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050
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Greeks Pizza 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 990 S. Green River Rd. 474-1635 Harbor Bay Seafood 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Hott’s Grill 122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377 House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky St. 422-0572
Honey Baked Ham 1446 N. Green River 471-2940 Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 J. Gumbo 1211 Tutor Ln. 473-2951 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 4015400 K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Los Alfaro 1704 S. KyAve. 422-8070 Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477
Los Bravos 834 Tutor Ln.474-9078 Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903
Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 Maxine’s Cafe & Bakery 1322 N. Green River Rd. 473-3663
Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 Papa Johns 303 N Weinbach 477-7700/5436 E Indiana St. 473-5200 Penn Station East Coast Subs 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN Pizza King 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024
Mojo’s Boneyard Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593
Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166
Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 Noble Roman’s Pizza 2403 Washington Ave. (Ross Center) 477-5347
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N.Green River Rd. 401-4630
Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 962-2326
O’Charley’s 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632
Rounder’s Pizza 12731 N. Green River Rd. 867-7172
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The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 473-0300 Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd. 477-3354 Spudz –N– Stuff 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443 Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020
Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222
Big M’s Pizzeria 1424 N. Main St. 434-6909
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884
EclipseTapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040
The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171
C.J.’s Party Place (Inside Willow Lanes)Virginia & Hwy. 41
Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405
Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream206-208 Main St. 4223026/422-7030
Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181
Fresh Harvest Deli 101 N.W. 1st St. 421-0407
Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667
Zoup Fresh Soup Co. 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854
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Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666
Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4700 Backstage Bar & Grill 524 Main St. 4245020 Bits & Bytes 216 Main St. 423-5113 Cavanaugh’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 Diamond Deli 421 Riverside Dr. (Casion Aztar, pavilion level 1) 433-6122
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The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St. 401-8098 Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 La Sombra Coffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 Main Gate Sports Bar 518 Main St. 484-1066 Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Max & Erma’s Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258
Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 The Pointe Sports Bar 830 LST Dr. 425-4840 The Red Fez 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Ri Ra Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 River Front Grill 1 Main St. 422-1800 Spudz–N– Stuff 101 N.W. 1st St. 402-7555 Temptations Buffet Casino Aztar (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 424-9871 Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606
CENTRAL/ SOUTH
Abby Road Coffee Bean Emporium 422 N. Main St. 402-0842 Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 4227782 Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696
NEARBY
Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant 8309 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 490-7778 Acapulco Mexican 8480 High Pointe Dr., Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr., Newburgh, IN 490-9464
Cancun Mexican 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-826-0067 10640 Newburgh Rd., Newburgh, IN 812-490-9936 Café Arazu 117 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN812-8422200
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Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599
Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004
Turoni’s ForgetMe-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500
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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011
Cricket’s 518 W. Main St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Denny’s Classic Diner 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop Newburgh 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 The Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 812-858-2443 The Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 West, Newburgh, IN 812-853-9550 El Maguey 601 W. State Rd. 62, Boonville, IN 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Ellis ParkClubhouse Hwy. 41 North, Henderson, KY 800-333-8110
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Firedome Pizza & Wings 2046 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-8307700 Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812867-6786
Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812868-8071 Golden Buddha 5066 S.R. 261 , Newburgh, IN 812853-2680 Golden Corral 1770 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-869-9310 Haub Steak House 101 E. Haub St. Haubstadt, IN 812-768-6462 Hawg ‘N’ Sauce 1600 Leonard Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5339 Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln., Newburgh, IN 490-2814
Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Log Inn 12491 S. 200 E. , Haubstadt, IN 812-867-3216 Logsdon 1206 E Main St. Boonville, IN 812-897-8813
Los Toribio’s 2810 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 270-826-1111 Patio Bar & Grill 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY 270-831-9955 Penn Station East Coast Subs 1111 Barrett Rd. Henderson, KY 270-826-7361 Papa Johns 3955 Haley Dr. Newbugh, IN 858-7272 Papa Johns 418 Center St. Henderson, KY 270826-4444 Pizza King Hwy. 66 & 261 , Newburgh, IN 812-853-3368 Planter’s Coffee House 130 N. Main St., Henderson, KY 270-830-0927 Pop’s Grill 516 S. Main St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3880 Red Geranium 504 N. St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4431
St. Phillips Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 812-985-5558 Sarah’s Harmony Way 610 Church St. New Harmony, IN 682-3611 Samuel’s Place 518 Main. St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3001 Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St., Ft. Branch, IN 812-759-3972 Southern Ride BBQ 1023 B Church St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-4227 Spudz –N– Stuff 192 Garden Mile Rd. Henderson, KY Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Station, Newburgh 490-7000 Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555, Newburgh, IN Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen 14 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN 490-7879
Rookie’s Sports Bar 117 Second St., Henderson, KY 270-826-1106
Wolf’s Tavern & Restaurant 31 N. Green St., Henderson, KY 270-212-1151
Rose Hill Café 838 State St., Newburgh, IN 812-853-8443
Yellow Tavern 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN 812-682-3303
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Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 Bob Evans 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100
Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967
Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801
Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289
Spudz –N– Stuff 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287
Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464
Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171
Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355
Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 401-7427
Cici’s Pizza 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034
Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908
China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Corner Pocket 1819 Fulton Ave. 428-BALL Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Denny’s Classic Diner 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 Hacienda Mexican 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757
Los Bravos 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Noble Roman’s Pizza 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996
Show-Me’s 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 West Siders Restaurant 4220 Broadway Ave. 423-5844 Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416
NORTH SIDE
O’Charley’s 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348
Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929
The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611
Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Penn Station East Coast Subs 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN Papa Johns 4814 W. Lloyd Expy 4237272 Pizza King W. Franklin St. 424-7976 Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960
Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 D.C.’s Pub 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425
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Los Bravos 3534 First Ave. 424-4101
Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201
Los Tres Caminos 12100 Hwy. 41 N. 868-8550
Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 Enjoy It! Catering 919 North Park Drive 425-6569 Farm Boy Foodmart 2761 N Kentucky Ave. 428-8436 Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 Harbor Bay Seafood (In the North Park Shopping Center) 4428 N. First Ave. 426-0133 Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 868-0830 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 What’s Cookin’! 2012-2013
Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. Haubstadt, IN 812-963-9305 Papa Johns 4204 1st Ave. 425-2345/ 1244 Hwy 41 N 867-7272 Penn Station East Coast Subs 4827 David Lant 402-PENN The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh 812-867-9131 Pizza King 2411 Stringtown Rd. 401-1060 Roca Bar - North 12301 Hwy. 41 N. 812-868-8898 Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 Stepto’s Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Ave. 401-8227 Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Wolf’s Bar-B-Q 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Zoup Fresh Soup Co. 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800
The Odd Couple: Beer and Dessert Pairing
By Ted Thompson
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eer is a great compliment to a variety of foods, from steak to pizza. For your next dinner party or restaurant visit, remember that beer also pairs nicely with chocolate and desserts. “Some people assume that only wine pairs with chocolate. I think beer makes a better pairing than wine because of its broad range of aromas and flavors,” said John-Michael Holas, a member of the North American Zone Quality team who has organized beer and chocolate pairings. “In addition, beer’s carbonation helps cut through chocolate flavors, refreshing your palate,” said Holas. “Beer is a great match for dessert,” said Gaspare Bonventre, Zythologist for the Fort Collins Brewery. “With a range of flavors and styles, it can be served alone as an after-dinner drink or paired with anything from fruity desserts to chocolate,” said Bonventre. Typically a beer with a light flavor such as a Bud Light will compliment simple, lighter desserts, such as pies, pastries, tarts, or even fresh fruit. “A lighter beer makes a wonderful palate cleanser, a perfect alternative to the typical sorbet,” said Adon Allen, Zythologist for the Baldwinsville Brewery. So keep that in mind when a loved one breaks out their special apple pie after the family holiday dinner. In general, when pairing beer with dessert, it’s best to select harmonizing flavors to ensure the dessert does not over power the beer. Zythologists suggest trying different beers and chocolate pairing to see how the flavors work. If chocolate is what you crave, consider trying a darker beer, such as Michelob AmberBock. A chocolate dessert, however, can pair well with a number of beer styles. Stella Artois, in particular, pairs nicely with a variety of chocolates.
Pairing Suggestions: For rich desserts consider AmberBock, Budweiser American Ale, Beck’s Dark, or Michelob Porter. For a sweeter dessert consider Michelob Ultra.
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