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Table of Contents EVERYTHING WESTFIELD INDIANA

Volume 1, Issue 2 www.WestfieldCityMagazine.com

publisher Steve Holloway editor-in-chief Jackie Holloway

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vp production Cheri Moore

The Local Eatery & Pub

Digital & Social

Media Editor Daniel McFeely

Great Chefs Cory Rasco of

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The Big League at Roundtrippers Calendar of Events Dine, Wine & Food Map

account exec Gary Blackburn

Kaylee Purcell Cindy Wardlow ––––– 9 8 10

contributing writers Annessa Chumbley Melissa Purcell ––––– Distribution Susie Dobson Michael Roe –––––

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Great Chefs

Cory Rasco

Interview by Annessa Chumbley, RD

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f you want a renegade chef with a competitive edge, look no further than The Local Eatery & Pub in Westfield. Chef Cory unapologetically creates good food from well-sourced ingredients and isn’t afraid of a challenge.

The ambiance of The Local feels dynamic and organic, yet relaxing at the same time. When you walk in, you can see the farmers that currently supply the restaurant. There is something refreshing about total transparency. The Local is an 80% from-scratch kitchen, and boasts farm-fresh and hand crafted plates, so the experience is an adventure from start to end.

Here is food that speaks for itself with a competitive, no-nonsense chef behind it. Get to know Chef Cory: 5

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Q: Define your food and The Local Eatery & Pub for us.

Q: What’s your personal favorite ingredient to cook with?

A: Upscale dining - my goal is to make

A: Right now? Black garlic. Do you know

food that people want to take pictures of before they eat it. Our restaurant is a concept of farm-to-table that allows for us to directly support local growers and bring the best, freshest food to the customer. We always use what’s in season, which means constant change. Our food is respected. We are a place for the foodie, but with a family spin. It’s where a group of friends can share appetizers and drinks, or a family can enjoy fresh food.

what that is? (I had no idea, though I’m deeply in love with garlic, so black garlic sounds to me like an intense, seductive version of regular garlic, and thus something I need to know about.) It originated in Asia and is made in clay pots where it ferments for 3 - 4 months. It kind of tastes like sweet licorice.

Q: Does that make it difficult to keep a consistent menu? Do people know what to expect? Or should I say, do they mind not knowing what to expect?

A: Yes and no. Our Market Specials rotate about every two weeks. I think it keeps people coming back to see what’s new, what’s in season, what we have pushed the limits on. They trust us. Then there are our House Favorites and Classics - we always keep those on the menu year round.

Q: Hmmm...so what one word should come to your patron’s mind when they eat your food?

A: “Interesting”. I make food that is out-ofthe-box and pushes the envelope without letting it fall. My approach is to bring a dish to the table with unusual flavors you would never think to combine, but yet have it taste like flavors that belong together.

________________ Braised lamb shoulder, butternut polenta and fall veggies

Q: What are your culinary priorities?

A: Cleanliness and organization. If those

are missing, it makes a good dish really difficult to accomplish. A kitchen and chef’s space has to be organized to let creativity flow. My personal pet peeve is clutter, so I guess this just flows over into the professional space.

Q: Speaking of you, what trait in your personality do you think comes through on your food?

A: My competitive spirit. I love a good competition and want to be the best. (In fact, Chef Cory and Chef Craig are competing in the World Food Championships in Las Vegas! The competition will air on A&E March 3-16. We are cheering them on from Carmel!)

________________ Squid ink risotto, grilled squid, and pumpkin gremalota

Q: If someone is new to The Local, what do you suggest they try?

A: Any of the Market Specials. They are the

result of our constant creativity, and because they’re based on seasonal ingredients, each part of the dish is guaranteed to taste its best.

Q: What is your most popular menu item?

A: Probably the Black Bean Quinoa

Veggie Burger (avocado, goat cheese, arugula, cilantro pesto and chipotle mayo)

Q: What is your favorite thing to make currently?

A: Corn Bread and Crawfish. From-scratch cornbread muffins covered with crawfish gravy, white cheddar and chives. People crave it.

Q: What do you like to cook at home?

A: I never cook at home. It’s what I do all day and it’s always on my mind. So, no cooking at home for me.

jam. Mmmmmm. Or the Roasted Poblano Torta, with black beans, roasted poblanos, guacamole, tomato, jalapeño, romaine and garlic aioli. Or the braised pork butt tossed in a house bbq topped with a house sauce and slaw. I could keep going! And I cannot even speak to the succulent seven Market Specials, because those change every two weeks!

I learned from The Local that the whole eating experience should be one rich in agriculture, community, nourishment, and filled with flavors along the way that bridge the growers to the consumers.

The conclusion is: Head to The Local with your family or gang of friends, and enjoy local ingredients with maximum flavor made by chefs with maximum talent. You never know what they’ll come up with next.

The Local Eatery & Pub also has a gluten free menu and caters to specific dietary needs.

From the way he said the last sentence, it was like that confession made him a better chef.

My 5-year old daughter ordered the Mac-NCheese, which, as a dietitian mom, I must confess is an order that typically makes me cringe. However, I was eating hers with this Mac-N-Cheese! She sweetly fought me for it, as she devoured every bite of the cavatappi pasta, white cheddar cheese sauce, and bacon lardons. It was smooth, creamy, and comfort in a bowl. Nothing was left.

What Classics looked good to me? The Lamb Burger, with feta basil mousse, arugula, cabernet onions and tomato

________________ sea salt gnocchi with wild mushrooms and porchini cream

________________ Waffle battered PBJ with crème anglaise

Handcrafted Brews • Wine • Spirits Family Friendly • Locally-Sourced Food Grand Junction Brewing Company is a Westfield original, a destination where people will come for the beer and stay for the experience.

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dining: quick guide american

Applebee’s Charleston’s Chili’s Kona Grill Mitchell’s Fish Market Prime 47 Ted’s Montana Grill The Local

asian

China Buffet China Wok

Bar-B-Que Big Hoffas

Breakfast

Erika’s Place First Watch The Original Pancake House The Pancake House

Cafeteria

Jonathan Byrd’s Cafeteria

coffee, tea & sweets

Gigi’s Cupcakes (See ad p. 16) The Goodie Basket Union Baking Company White House Donuts

delicatessen

Heavenly Ham McAlister’s Deli

Garden to Table Rail Epicurean Market Local Pub & Eatery

italian

Biaggi’s J. Razzo’s 2 Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar (See ad p. 2)

Mexican

Abuelo’s Agave Blu Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina Chipotle Mexican Grill Don Pablo’s

El Jaripeo Los Cotorros- Sheridan Los Torros

Pizza

Bella Pizzeria BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse Jan’s Village Pizza Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza

Pub fare

BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Junction Brewing Company (See ad p. above) Henry’s Pub & Grill Midwest Grill Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Local Pub & Eatery

wine & Liquor 21st Amendment

winery

Blackhawk Winery

Calendar of Events Additional events can be found on the Community Calendar at www.westfieldcitymagazine.com

November 28 - December 14 God’s Favorite by Neil Simon/Westfield Playhouse. Successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day “Job” with a demanding wife, ungrateful children, and wisecracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy. Director Danny Russel.

1836 State Road 32 West (317)896-2707 www.westfieldplayhouse.org

December 6th Westfield in Lights/Westfield Parks & Recreation.

The City of Westfield’s annual Christmas celebration jump starts the holiday season and is sure to provide a fun, family experience. Gather and enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony with the Mayor and experience all things Christmas! Musical performances, food trucks, live nativity scene, Santa express train, carriage rides, pictures with Santa, and live reindeer.

Time: 3:30- 7:30 p.m.

Union & Penn Streets www.westfieldinlights.com

December 15th Holly Jolly Jamboree/Cool Creek Park and Nature Center. Come be merry with us as we welcome Mrs. Claus and the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus. The Clauses will be available for pictures throughout the program.

Jingle John of Silly Safaris will be presenting his Animals of the North Pole program which will include several animals that like the cold weather, including a reindeer! Crafts and cookies will also be available!

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Cool Creek Park and Nature Center 2000 E. 151st Street

January 30 - February 15 Home Games by Tom Ziegler/Westfield Playhouse. Director Cheryl Fesmire.

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Training for the

Big League

With Grand Park’s opening in Westfield, baseball has become the main focus.

Roundtripper Academy has been focusing on baseball and players, however, for over 20 years.

Roundtripper (RT), a baseball training academy, opened in Carmel in 1993 and moved to a larger facility in Westfield

eleven years ago. It’s a tribute to staff and their commitment to students that RT has had such a successful run.

The RT staff consists of former pro and collegiate players, including owner Chris Estep. All-American at the University of Kentucky, Estep went on to play for the Pirates, Reds and Expos. Giving lessons to

youth during off-seasons showed him the need for this type of facility and for skilled, knowledgeable trainers.

The personnel, whose bios are on RT’s website, know their job. Ken Niles, trainer and San Diego Padres scout, sums it up.

“I’ve been to academies like this throughout the U.S. This place is unique due to the quality of coaches. Their level of expertise is amazing. The ability to understand the player, mentally and physically, results from years of playing and teaching.”

The staff trains each student based on personal body type and skill; they don’t believe in a ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Each trainer has an expertise and generally targets a specific age group.

Players reaching the next age/skill level are then moved to the appropriate trainer.

RT prides itself on individual focus. Their main client is the up and coming ball player, but they’re willing to work with anyone with a goal. One example is a gentleman who was heading to fantasy camp and wanted to hit against big-league pitchers.

He worked with Estep, who trained him as he would any player with lessons at bat and an at-home strengthening plan.

Sue Estep, co-owner of RT and Chris’ wife,

continued; “Our goal is to help each client become the very best that they can be.

Their goal is our goal.” She mentioned a 9 year-old autistic player who, after a few lessons, hit his first homerun. He earned a car sticker to show off his accomplishment, and the staff was thrilled to share his experience.

RT has two personal athletic trainers in partnership with Community Health Network. They’re available for member’s injury checks and strength training.

They also have a workout facility and three outdoor fields.

The fields were built to attract more competitive tournaments. Sue believes this objective, when shown to the City of Westfield, served as a catalyst to the building of Grand Park. Mayor Andy Cook often threw out the first pitch at tournaments and he saw the possibilities.

The influx of players to Grand Park works for RT, too, with teams looking for practice facilities. New technology offers even more opportunities to improve. RT is the first of ten academies in the U.S. to have the Smart Kage. This technology measures speed, strength, balance, and skills specific to bat swing and pitching. Players and

coaches walk away with a personalized bio for each player and a readily accessible report for colleges or scouts. Technology such as the Smart Kage also allows trainers to focus on exactly what each individual needs. As Sue explains, “Every minute of every hour will be spent working on the correct dynamics.”

Camps offered in winter expand opportunities for college and scout connections. From November to December, coaches from IU, University of Louisville, Ball State, Wright State, Anderson, Butler, and Dayton University, among others, work with players each Saturday.

Summer camps are offered to players aged 6 to 12+. At summer’s end, a showcase featuring 115 high school prospects is scheduled for 40+ college coaches and scouts.

A sense of pride is clear when Chris Estep talks of the 300+ players who have gone on to play college ball and the 35 who were drafted by the pros. Their accomplishments inspire everyone who works at RT. Niles

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received a text from a player who received full tuition to play at Butler. “He texted me right after he told his parents. To know I had a part in opening that door means a lot to me.”

Several RT students were recently mentioned in Baseball America. “We concentrate completely on the kids we train now, so it’s a nice reminder when we see former RT kids mentioned,” Sue reflected.

The Esteps have seen many changes over the past 20 years. What has stayed the same is the belief in what they do at RT. Focus on the individual, their work ethics and the belief that each player can improve is a winning combination.

“Every kid can’t be a big-leaguer,” said Estep, “but every kid who walks through that door will be better when they leave.”

Interview by Melissa Purcell Thanks to Chris & Sue Estep Owners of Roundtripper

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