EDIBLE ENVIRONMENT

Explore a marketplace of local favorites and farm-fresh fl avors in Hamilton County. Pack a picnic dinner with farmer’s market fare for a sunset summer concert, enjoy an icy treat to go, wash down a burger with a craft pint or fi nd essential ingredient for a dish at home. Hamilton County’s local chefs and artisans create concoctions to appeal to every appetite.

Nationally acclaimed Top 5 NY Chocolate Show Innovations using amazing premium www.ChocolatefortheSpirit.com chocolate, gelato too! Come stir your spirit. Two Locations 301 Carmel Dr., Carmel and Historic Indianapolis City Market 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis 317.518.8842 ChocolateForTheSpirit.com A locally owned sharing plates restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday for guests 21 and over. Divvy's contemporary American cuisine is served in a unique atmosphere and is a dining experience to be shared. 71 W. City Center Dr., Carmel 317.706.0000 DivvyCarmel.com

Our boutique winery lets you taste, purchase or make your own. Tasting bar is open six days a week. Live music and Karaoke on the weekends. 7350 Village Square Ln., Ste. 200, Fishers 317.585.9463 HarmonyWinery.com

Specializes in scratch made pastries, French macaroons, craft cookies, custom birthday and wedding cakes, full espresso bar and unique and approachable breakfast and lunch items, from scratch soups and ever changing creative breakfast and lunch specials. 303 E. Main St., Westfi eld 317.804.8200 UnionBakingCo.com Providing a unique culinary outlet using local ingredients in our house made foods, drinks and grocery items while offering retail items from beloved food and beverage artisans from the great state of Indiana. 211 Park St., Westfi eld 317.804.8555 RailEpicureanMarket.com

A specialty shop of oils, vinegars, spices and gourmet products. We off er tasting events, cooking classes and custom made gift baskets. Bon Appétit! Hamilton Town Center 13185 Harrell Pkwy, Ste. 150, Noblesville 317.219.3423 VomFassHTC.com GJBC is a destination for those who love handcrafted beers, spirits and wines paired with delicious pub food. Serving unique beer experiences with pride in the heart of downtown Westfi eld. 110 S. Union St., Westfi eld 317.804.5168 GrandJunctionBrewing.com

A Slice of B a on a plate authentic British lunches and all day High Tea in a tearoom. Traditional British recipes made in-house from local ingredients or genuine imports. Theme nights, parties and group catering. 30 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel 317.565.9716 TinasTraditional.com

An independently owned and unique eatery situated in the historic Andrew Carnegie Library in the Carmel Arts and Design District. Enjoy lunch and dinner in a casual, family friendly dining area, neighborhood pub downstairs or outdoor deck. 40 E. Main St., Carmel 317.573.4444 WoodysCarmel.com

Edible Indy Celebrates Central Indiana’s 2015 Local Hero Award Winners

Edible Indy proudly announces the winners of the fourth annual Local Hero Awards. These awards are based on peer nominations through online voting from October through November the previous year. This year’s voting had the largest number of nomi ty truly believes in giving their local heroes credit for the hard work and dedication they give daily to continue the mission of the local food movement. And the winners are…

Best Local Restaurant

Bluebeard Indianapolis

This local farm-to-fork restaurant is inspired by what is local and fresh. They proudly support producers such as Big City Farms, Fischer Farm, Growing Places Indy, South Circle Farm, Traders Point Creamery and many more Indiana artisans. Recently nominated by Food & Wine magazine as one of the best Great Lakes chefs, Chef Abbi Merriss works tirelessly to create mouthwatering culinary dishes that will inspire you to come back time and time again. Visit them for lunch or dinner throughout the week. 653 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis BluebeardIndy.com