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EVANSVILLE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES was formed after three surgeons came together and combined their practices to form one surgical group. Since its founding in 1969, the practice has grown to include 24 surgeons and offices in 7 locations, and we expanded our services to Kentucky and Illinois, making it the largest general surgery practice in the Tri-State. We provide expertise in general, colorectal, peripheral vascular and endovascular, breast, thoracic, endocrine, complex abdominal wall hernias, hepatobiliary, bariatric (obesity), and oncologic (cancer) surgeries, utilizing advanced laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and endovascular techniques, to carry out these procedures. ESA surgeons also direct and staff the two American College of Surgeons Level II Trauma Centers at St. Vincent Evansville and Deaconess Hospital, providing care for more than 3,000 trauma patients a year. It is our intention to continue our leadership role in the Tri-State medical community, maintain state-of-the-art surgical care, and strive continually to improve the health of those we serve.

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THEY CAME FROM ALL OVER Evansville was on the path of totality for the total solar eclipse that made its way across North America on April 8, 2024. People gathered Downtown on the Ohio Riverfront to witness the spectacular event and the moment when the moon eclipsed the sun for around three minutes, plunging the area into a twilight darkness. Streets were alight and shouts and gasps could be heard from the crowd as they took in the historic natural phenomenon.

Tucker Publishing Group is excited to share with you Evansville Living City View 2024, your guide to life in Evansville.

Welcome to Evansville — the third-largest city in Indiana, the unofficial capital of a vast, three-state region, and a community we are proud to call home.

Whether you’re a resident, employee, student, or visitor, we’re glad you’re here. In Evansville Living City View 2024, our goal is to show the history, quirks, culture, and places that help make Evansville a great spot to live, work, and play.

Discover the city’s unique neighborhoods, shops, and recreational offerings. Take our quiz on page 11 — even the most seasoned Evansville observer might learn something new. Looking for food and drink ideas? Thumb through our dining section starting on page 79.

Evansville is home to a 109-yearold baseball stadium and a retired battleship that took U.S. forces to France on D-Day. It boasts a new riverfront skateboarding facility, a zoo, parks, libraries, museums, a vibrant events calendar, and a charming, serpentine Main Street. Unlock all this and much more in the pages to come.

In April 2024, Evansville drew tens of thousands of guests from across the U.S. and the world to view the Great American Eclipse, but we like to think our city is always an attractive destination — a place with the perfect combination of big-city amenities and smallertown charm. Warmest greetings from all of us at Tucker Publishing Group, and join us for this look at what our community has to offer.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR CITY?

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1. Architect James W. Reid, who designed San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado, also designed what literary national landmark located in Evansville?

2. How many townships are in Vanderburgh County?

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3. What outdoor venue did Ike and Tina Turner perform a concert at on July 2, 1972?

4. Vladimir Nabokov mentioned what former Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden icon in his controversial 1955 novel “Lolita”?

5. What University of Evansville basketball coach was named a 12-time Indiana Collegiate Conference coach of the year?

6. What statue is perched outside the entrance of Gerst Bavarian Haus?

7. What football player from Rex Mundi — a Catholic high school that closed in 1972 — went on to NFL fame?

8. What 1960s-’70s haute couture fashion designer known for creating glamorous evening gowns and minimalist ready-to-wear clothing in relaxed silhouettes grew up in Evansville?

9. What three names make up “Lamasco,” the neighborhood encompassing West Franklin Street? 10.

Saxophonist Boots Randolph often played at what popular Main Street nightclub in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

wooden squirrel named Cindy; 7. Bob Griese; 8. Roy Halston, known

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There’s a reason people make their lives here, and it’s not just because it’s become a top spot for remote workers. It’s because Evansville is whatever city you want it to be. Whether you want to listen to live music, join in a friendly game of pickleball, shop for a unique gift, learn something new, dive into an expanse of World War II history, or take in beautiful natural sights, there are plenty of places to get your fix. Read more as you explore the neighborhoods and signature experiences of the place Evansvillians call home.

THIS IS US

The beauty of Evansville and Southwestern Indiana shines throughout the year

1. A Lewis and Clark sculpture by Amy Musia on Evansville’s riverfront offers a unique Ohio River perspective. 2. The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association Display Garden is the site of several educational events throughout the year. 3. The University of Evansville’s weeping basketball fountain memorializes Aces players and coaches who perished in a 1977 airplane crash. 4. Homes along Riverview Court south of Downtown enjoy private, unrivaled views of traffic along the Ohio River. 5. The Blue Grass Fish & Wildlife Area in Elberfeld, Indiana, signifies the region’s agricultural history. 6. The clock tower atop the Beaux Arts-style Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse has kept watch over Downtown Evansville since 1890. 7. A family catches the sunset over the Ohio River from the Evansville Water & Sewer Utility’s Sunrise Pump Station. 8. Fifty markers commemorating each American state surround the limestone pillars of the Four Freedoms Monument along the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage on the Downtown riverfront. 9. Another Greenway Passage staple is the Shirley James Gateway Plaza sculpture. 10. The University of Southern Indiana’s campus — featuring its signature conical tower — is awash in vivid tulips each spring. PHOTO

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OUR NECK OF THE WOODS

Discover the depths of Evansville’s personality in its varied neighborhoods

BY ZACH EVANS

Evansville has more than 50 official neighborhoods, a collection of homes and businesses that reflect the culture and character of the people who live and work there. Here are a few notable ones.

HAYNIE’S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT & RIVERSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT

No other Evansville neighborhood balances art, live music, history, nightlife, and recreational athletics to the hilt like Haynie’s Corner and the adjacent historic district.

From monthly community block parties like First Fridays and art festivals like Funk in the City, to delicious eats at Sauced and artisan cocktails at Mo’s House, the neighborhood has it all. There are eight bars and restaurants within walking distance of each other.

For something a little calmer than barhopping, strolling through the nearby Riverside Historic District is like visiting an

outdoor architecture museum with its grand, beautiful homes from the 1830s to the 1920s.

A true insider’s look can be had on a Monday or Tuesday from the spring to early fall during the spirited Wiffle Ball League, which is hosted in a neighborhood field but draws teams from around the city.

LAMASCO & WEST FRANKLIN STREET

There are no boring weekends in Lamasco.

The West Side neighborhood is home to established restaurants like Gerst Bavarian Haus, and several lively bars and clubs, where you can catch live country or bumping dance music every weekend.

But Lamasco isn’t all nightlife. On Saturday mornings in summer, the lawn of Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s west branch — a Carnegie library — hosts artisan crafts, produce, yoga sessions, and more at the Franklin Street Bazaar farmers market.

The headlining event in the neighborhood — indeed, in the entire city — is the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. The first full week in October each year, tens of thousands flock to West Franklin Street to sample fair food creations from around 130 food booths. Where else can you wash down a pork brain sandwich with a KoolAid pickle slushie?

JACOBSVILLE & NORTH MAIN STREET

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YOGA AT THE FRANKLIN STREET BAZAAR

A PRIVATE RESIDENCE ON SOUTHEAST FIRST STREET IN THE RIVERSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT

WIFFLE BALL LEAGUE AT HAYNIE’S CORNER

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in recent years with new protected bike paths that connect North Main to trails leading to Garvin Park, Center City, and the riverfront.

While biking, stop by Garvin Park for its more than 80 acres of green space surrounding a lake. Then, visit Bosse Field, the country’s third-oldest continually operating ballpark, home of Frontier League professional baseball team the Evansville Otters, and one of the best spots to take in America’s favorite pastime.

perfect for a stroll. Interspersed along Lincoln Avenue, from Kentucky to Vann avenues, are art galleries, boutiques like Rare Bird Gifts & Goods, and local coffee shops and eateries like The Slice, Casey’s Dugout, and the original location of Honey Moon Coffee Co.

REITZ HILL & THE WEST SIDE

After a day of cycling, your next move is to refuel at Hickory Pit Stop, a sixdecade staple serving plates of tangy ribs, tender mutton, pulled pork, and specialty sandwiches.

LINCOLNSHIRE & THE NEAR EAST SIDE

It may seem quiet or understated, but Lincolnshire and its connected neighborhoods on the East Side are chock full of history and plenty to do and eat.

Looking for noteworthy buildings? Lincolnshire is one of two designated local historic districts in the city because of its architectural styles. Other notable structures include Benjamin Bosse High School, Saint Benedict Cathedral, and the Usonian-style Peters-Margedant House on the University of Evansville campus.

If you’re looking for a relaxing area to walk, Alvord Boulevard from Washington Avenue north to the Lloyd Expressway is a one-mile stretch of tree-lined boulevard

Although there isn’t much in the immediate area by way of shops and restaurants, the Reitz Hill neighborhood offers an impressive view of Downtown and the Ohio River bend it was built around.

Formed in 1918 on what was then known as Coal Mine Hill, the West Side neighborhood is home to F.J. Reitz High School. It’s usually peaceful unless it is an autumn Friday night, when the Reitz Bowl football stadium is packed with fervent high school gridiron supporters.

The neighborhood also is close to another Evansville treasure — Howell Wetlands. You can experience the equanimity of Indiana’s largest urban wetlands, featuring 35 acres of marshland and two miles of hiking trails, all year round and for free.

ALVORD BOULEVARD ON EVANSVILLE’S EAST SIDE

GARVIN PARK IN THE FOREGROUND, BOSSE FIELD AT THE TOP

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HOWELL WETLANDS

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OUT AND ABOUT

Make the most of your time with these quintessential Evansville activities

BY ZACH EVANS

Are you visiting Evansville? Don’t stay in that hotel room; get out and experience the city like an Evansvillian would.

LIVE MUSIC

There’s nothing like live music, and Evansville has stops that can satisfy everyone’s tastes.

At Bokeh Lounge (1007 Parrett St.) and Lamasco Bar & Grill (1331 W. Franklin St.), you can catch regional bands and DJs. Got the blues? Then Mojo’s BoneYard (4920 Bellemeade Ave.) is your stop for touring talent. For those with country likings, visit Bud’s Rockin’ Country Bar & Grill (2124 W. Franklin St.) or Chaser’s Bar & Grill (2131 W. Franklin St.). Need music with a view? The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana (212 Main St.), hosts its On The Roof concert series May through October.

During the warmer months, experience live music at Haynie’s Corner Arts District’s First Friday events or every Wednesday for Food Trucks at the Farm at Farm 57 (3443 Kansas Road). There are also annual neighborhood-hosted front porch festivals in the Haynie’s Corner, Lamasco, and Lincolnshire neighborhoods of town. (Read more about Evansville’s neighborhoods on page 19.)

THE RIVERFRONT

No visit to the River City is complete without spending time on the banks of the Ohio River. For family fun, there’s Mickey’s Kingdom Park, a 21,000-square-foot playground for children of all abilities. Next door is Sunset Skatepark, the largest concrete skatepark in Indiana.

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SUNSET SKATEPARK

MICKEY’S KINGDOM

Don’t miss the traveling and permanent exhibits at Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science (411 S.E. Riverside Drive), and for a complete experience, catch a show in its Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium. A serene way to take in the scenic river view is from the newly constructed Sunrise Pump Station and cascade (1200 Waterworks Road), an outfall of millions of gallons of clean water reentering the Ohio River.

The best part? All these stops are connected by the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage, a protected pedestrian bike trail along the riverfront.

WARTIME HISTORY

From bullets to fighter planes, Evansville was a key manufacturing force during World War II, and you can experience that history firsthand by visiting the LST-325 (610 N.W. Riverside Drive).

Evansville produced 167 landing ship-tanks, the type used to deliver soldiers and equipment at Normandy, France, on D-Day. Nowhere else in

the world can you stand on a fully operational LST other than the one moored on the Ohio River in Downtown Evansville.

There is more history to discover at the Evansville Wartime Museum (7503 Petersburg Road). Hop a ride in an official 1943 M4A4 Sherman tank and see a P-47 fighter plane made in Evansville at Republic Aviation. The museum’s permanent exhibits cover the billions of munitions the city produced and how Evansville grew exponentially in the few years it was a key hub in the Allied military industry.

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‘EVERYTHING A BIG CITY HAS’

Stacy Stevens offers a love letter to living in Evansville

BY CATHERINE ANDERSON

As a lifelong Evansville resident and successful real estate broker, Stacy Stevens quite literally sells her hometown. So, it helps that she wholeheartedly buys into her sales pitch.

Stevens, broker and owner of Landmark Center LLC, describes Evansville as “accommodating.”

“ The people here really are helpful and kind,” she says. “When new people come here, they end up wanting to stay because … you can make lifelong friendships with your neighbors.”

She also appreciates the varied neighborhoods.

“Some are super walkable, but others are really close to everything — and we have a lot of parks nearby,” she says.

As a hub positioned between major Midwestern cities, Evansville enjoys many of those urban amenities at a more relaxed pace.

“Evansville offers everything a big city has, all the good things about living in a bigger city with none of the bad things,” she says. “We have the whole social life … it’s a cultural center, it’s an entertainment center, it’s a recreation center, it’s a food and beverage center. We have colleges and universities … sports … festivals.”

“I love living in Evansville, Indiana. I love everything about Evansville, Indiana,” she continues, adding a common refrain for good measure: “All roads lead to Evansville.”

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SHOPPING

Evansville is a regional hub for retail.

While many of the large draws to the area include big names like Eastland Mall, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and more, there also are plenty of ways to support local retail, which also thrives. Whether you are looking for clothes — modern, vintage, or thrift — furniture, antiques, decor, jewelry, beauty products, or sweet treats, there is something for everyone, even the pets in your life. When it comes to shopping, for necessities or entertainment, there is plenty to find and enjoy here.

NORTH SIDE

BLACK CAT ANTIQUES

2209 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-549-5447

Shop here for: antique furniture and upcycled and farmhouse chic home decor in the unique collection of home good stores known as The Exchange

FARM 57

3443 Kansas Road, 812-677-5757

Shop here for: funky gifts, unique kitchenware, coffee, and seasonal produce; enjoy a slice from the “world headquarters” of Pizza Revolution

THE FARMHOUSE

7212 Olmstead Road, 812-471-9798

Shop here for: handmade gifts and rusticchic decor in this charming store on a family farm

HIS N HERS FLEA MARKET

2418 N. First Ave., 812-422-6568

Shop here for: vintage glassware, retro furnishings, and collectibles

INTERIOR GOODS

2215 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-303-4439

Shop here for: contemporary home furnishings and modern home accents, located in The Exchange

KAREN’S UPSCALE RESALE

2201 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-423-8550

Shop here for: luxurious consignment furniture, also at The Exchange

SECRET HEADQUARTERS

4225 N. First Ave., 812-760-8546

Shop here for: retro comic books, toys, and media, in a not-so-secret brightly painted store

TICKLED PINK

2217 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-266-0040

Shop here for: refurbished home furnishings, vintage decor and collectibles, garden accents, and tableware in an aesthetic that says “Palm Beach”; located in The Exchange

EAST SIDE

728 CHIC BOUTIQUE

5625 E. Virginia St., Ste. F, 812-492-9087

Shop here for: women’s size-inclusive and maternity clothing and accessories

ABYSSCO

4597 Washington Ave., 812-491-6661

Shop here for: unique vintage finds, consignment clothing, and “pop culture rescue”

AWARD WORLD TROPHIES AND GIFTS

700 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 103, 812-425-4571

Shop here for: trophies, custom engraving, personalized gifts, and promotional items in an oversized showroom filled with ideas

BASKET KASES

2009 Lincoln Ave., 812-491-9799

Shop here for: unique and customizable gift baskets and personal gifts

THE BEAD ANGEL

701 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 540, 812-426-2323

Shop here for: alternative gifts, books, crystals, and psychic readings

BLUESTOCKING SOCIAL

606 S. Weinbach Ave., Ste. B, 812-402-2055

Shop here for: new books, work by local authors and artists, art supplies in a cozy basement space where you just might meet the shop pets

BOURBON BARREL BOUTIQUE

5600 E. Virginia St., Ste. A, 812-303-5087

Shop here for: “Western Clothing for Western Babes” and more, including customizable hats

BRINKER’S JEWELERS

111 S. Green River Road, 812-476-0651

Shop here for: fine jewelry and watches since 1972, including luxury brands Rolex, David Yurman, Tudor, and Christopher Designs

CAMELOT JEWELERS

2178 E. Morgan Ave., 812-473-5440

Shop here for: designer jewelry, permanent jewelry, gifts, and estate pieces

CAMILLA’S CLOSET

1330 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1191

Shop here for: consignment family fashion, designer handbags, home furnishings, and jewelry

THE CONFECTIONERY

2003 Lincoln Ave., 812-204-7901

Shop here for: bath soaps, beauty products, artisan decor, jewelry, and luxury home goods

DROSTE’S JEWELRY SHOPPES

601 S. Green River Road, 812-479-6868

4511 First Ave., 812-422-4351

Shop here for: fine jewelry, elegant watches, and special gifts in its two stores designed to resemble European chalets

GEHLHAUSEN

735 S. Green River Road, 812-428-2320

Shop here for: seasonal decor, floral designs, home furnishings, and boutique fashion in a locally owned boutique in operation since 1945

GIVE A DOG A BONE

5626 E. Virginia St., 812-402-2663

Shop here for: toys, treats, accessories, and health food and supplements for dogs and cats

2809 Lincoln Ave., 812-476-9332

Shop here for: personalized, beaded, and other custom jewelry, including handwriting pieces

INMAN’S PICTURE FRAMING

2828 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8651

Shop here for: custom picture framing for residential or commercial spaces, photo restoration, and local artwork

KIWI’S GARDEN CENTER

2217 E. Morgan Ave., 812-790-5494

Shop here for: tropicals, succulents, cacti, and home decor from the winner of the Best in Show Award at the 2024 Midwest Tropical Plant Expo

MARIAN’S HALLMARK SHOP - EAST

6140 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-426-2849

Shop here for: greeting cards, collectibles, and gifts

MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS

507 N. Green River Road, 812-476-0657

Shop here for: cosmetics, accessories, bridal makeup, and apparel

MOORE GUITARS

301 N. Royal Ave., 812-479-9595

Shop here for: guitars, basses, pedals, and accessories

SUGAR BAKERS HOME FASHIONS

NANCE GALLERIES

662 S. Green River Road., 812-476-6295

Shop here for: handcrafted jewelry, pottery, art glass, and gifts in a unique 77-year-old business

PAPARAZZI GLAMOUR & GOWNS

AND ROSE & BLISS BRIDAL

2820 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-2227

Shop here for: fashionable formal dresses and bridal wear

RARE BIRD GIFTS & GOODS

2605 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-0645

Shop here for: fair trade art and gifts, and hometown pride trinkets in a cottage with more than 10,000 square feet of shopping space

THE RED POPPY

4910 Lincoln Ave., 812-759-3312

Shop here for: gifts, apothecary, and jewelry for any occasion, plus event rental space

THE RUG MERCHANT

1019 Lincoln Ave., 812-423-2338

Shop here for: a large selection – the largest in the Midwest according to its website – of oriental and area rugs in a 9,500-square-foot showroom located in an area known as Olde Towne

SALVAGE CANDY

3500 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-760-2072

Shop here for: architectural salvage and vintage finds; look for King Kong on a hill overlooking the facility

SERENDIPITY DESIGN AND DECOR

1024 Lincoln Ave., 812-250-4448

Shop here for: furniture and home decor, gifts, and pottery in a remodeled cottage in Olde Towne

1100 Tutor Lane, 812-475-1344

Shop here for: the latest in specialty home furnishings, gifts, and handbags in this design business with a retail arm

THE THRIFT STORE BY EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION

1107 Washington Square, 812-421-3803

Shop here for: pre-owned clothing, furniture, and household items

THRIFTIQUE

1651 Lincoln Ave., 812-499-7446

Shop here for: gently used antiques, art, and clothing, and handmade items

TWYMON ART GALLERY AND SHOP

1015 Lincoln Ave., 812-205-8127

Shop here for: contemporary pieces by local artists, located in Olde Towne

ULTIMATE FIT

1412 S. Green River Road, 812-431-0201

Shop here for: specialty athletic and fitness shoes and home fitness equipment

WILDFLOWER BOUTIQUE

2809 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 124, 812-428-0848

Shop here for: high-end clothing and accessories for women

DOWNTOWN

BIPPUS FRAME SHOP

200 Cherry St., 812-422-3899

Shop here for: expert custom framing and archival restoration and preservation from this family-owned business for three generations

EMERALD DESIGN

427 Main St., 812-568-4460

Shop here for: floral arrangements, plants, and a seasonal flower subscription, plus floral styling for events

GOLDMAN’S PAWN SHOP

107 S.E. Fourth St., 812-423-9631

Shop here for: rare, one-of-a-kind vintage finds and collectibles in this Downtown shop operated by the same family since 1898

GRATEFUL THREADS

426 Carpenter St., 812-402-0053

Shop here for: fine draperies and upholstery fabrics; “Don’t buy new, redo” is the shop owner’s motto

MEMO

209 Main St.

Shop here for: custom stationery, notebooks, desk accessories, and Evansville gifts in this Downtown shop with accessible hours

POSH ON MAIN

330 Main St. Ste. B, 812-401-0075

RIVERSIDE ANTIQUE MALL

1205 E. Riverside Drive, 812-469-2255

Shop here for: wide selection of antiques and collectibles with more than 50 dealers

Shop here for: women’s and children’s fashion and accessories and local makers

RIVER CITY COFFEE + GOODS

223 Main St., 812-550-1695

Shop here for: handmade goods, gifts, and Evansville-branded merchandise

STEPHAN G. SANDERS FINE MEN’S CLOTHIERS

20 N.W. Fourth St., 812-962-3333

Shop here for: custom men’s suits, shirts, and fashion; professional tailoring

SIXTH AND ZERO

425 Main St., 812-200-0454

Shop here for: sustainable goods for home and personal care, and locally handmade soaps

SPACE MONKEY RECORDS

1201 E. Riverside Drive, 812-867-5309

Shop here for: turntables, plus vintage and new records

TURLEY MANUFACTURING JEWELRY

14 N.W. Third St., 812-422-0531

Shop here for: fine and custom jewelry, watches for men and women in this

YOUR BROTHER’S

504 Main St., 812-303-8230

Shop here for: new books, board games, card games, and unique

WEST SIDE

EMPORIUM PLANTS & BOUTIQUE

3420 Mt. Vernon Ave., 812-480-0444

Shop here for: native and unique houseplants and gifts

EVANSVILLE ESTATE EMPORIUM

1732 W. Franklin St., Ste. A, 812-401-0343

Shop here for: high-quality antique furniture, home decor, and architectural consignment items

FRANKLIN ST. BOUTIQUE

2104 W. Franklin St., 812-401-2151

Shop here for: women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and trendy children’s clothing

LILI LU DESIGNS

2203 W Franklin St., 812-306-3106

Shop here for: trendy and season al women’s apparel and accessories

LITTLE BIRD PIC TURE FRAMING STUDIO

100 N. Saint Joseph Ave., 812-423-4742

Shop here for: custom picture framing and collectibles

MARIAN’S HALLMARK SHOP - WEST

4440 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-423-5627

Shop here for: greeting cards, collectibles, and gifts

OPIE AND ELEANOR’S

3033 W. Maryland St., 812-401-6743

Shop here for: unique gifts, home decor, and baby items located just minutes from historic Franklin Street

PAUL’S MENSWEAR

2225 W. Franklin St., 812-423-2624

Shop here for: stylish suits, pants, and shirts, for men, in business for more than 50 years

PHILTHY VINTAGE

2017 W. Franklin St.

Shop here for: vintage clothing, sneakers, and accessories

EMERALD DESIGN EMERALD DESIGN PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW. ALL OTHER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SOURCE

• Hand Knotted Rugs - New and Antique

• Machine Woven Rugs

• Contemporary, Transitional, and Traditional Rugs

• The Tri-State’s Only Certified Rug Appraiser and Expert Rug Repair

• Evansville’s Favorite, Family-Owned Rug Store for 55 Years

SHOPPING

SCHÖN BOUTIQUE

316 N. Wabash Ave., 812-213-8828

Shop here for: modern, upscale women’s clothing from a shop with a name meaning “beautiful” in German

THYME IN THE KITCHEN

2308 W. Franklin St., 812-437-2726

Shop here for: gourmet kitchenware, artisan-made gifts, and cooking classes

TRACY’S

2233 W. Franklin St., 812-401-4051

NEWBURGH

The Barefoot Cottage, 101 State St.

The Chalky Chic, 116 Plum St.

Colonial Classics

Landscaping & Nursery, 3633 Epworth Road

The Dragonfly Boutique, 300 W. Jennings St., Unit 202

Feather Your Nest, 116 State St.

Shop here for: fashionable home accessories and furniture and interior design services

TRI-STATE TROPHIES

1200 W. Columbia St., Ste. E, 812-425-0628

Shop here for: trophies, plaques, custom apparel, and personalized gifts

Flutter, 100 State St.

Girlfriends Boutique, 300 W. Jennings St., Ste. 104

Hooray Children’s Shoppe, 103 State St.

JO + CO, 8 W. Jennings St.

Mulberry Jeans Accents, 600 State St.

The Newburgh Mercantile, 224 W. Jennings St.

Oak Modern, 5 State St.

The Rug Gallery of Newburgh, 7955 Bell Oaks Drive

Social Bird Boutique, 2744 Epworth Road

Velvet Mod, 10 W. Jennings St.

NEW HARMONY

Artefakts, 507 Main St.

BackBeats Record Store, 516 Main St.

The Barn, 403 Brewery St.

Capers Emporium, 602 Main St.

Creation Station, 310 Main St.

Lowry Hollow, 617 Main St.

New Harmony Soap Company, 512 Main St.

ARTEFAKTS

All in the Family Dental

• Teeth in a day

Some of the dental services you’ll find at our Evansville dental office are:

• Cosmetic dentistry

• Sleep apnea treatment

• Dental implants

• Root canal treatment

• Invisalign

• Same-day crowns

• Dental sedation available for all types of procedures

From Left to Right: Dr. DJ Grasso, Dr. Alex Murphy, Dr. Adam Frounfelter, and Dr. Allie Frounfelter

RIVER CITY

BY JOHN MARTIN, MAGGIE VALENTI, JODI KEEN, HADLEY MITCHELL, AND CATHERINE ANDERSON

THERE IS NO PLACE QUITE LIKE EVANSVILLE (we say that with fondness!), so let’s take a closer look at some of the traditions and traits that give the River City a shape and rhythm all its own. What makes the West Side seem like its own town? Why are we enamored with military history? Evansville Living answers those burning questions, and more. Plus, discover instances when Evansville led the way in the state of Indiana and how to pronounce all those strange names on our schools, street signs, and parks. (Spoiler alert: Boeke, a road, is said “Bay-kee.”) If you’re looking for a place to take a selfie, head to Main Street for a perfect background. Step inside!

WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?

Evansville has directional sibling rivalries

Let’s get this out of the way first. Evansville’s “sides of town” discussion is kind of like a sibling rivalry mostly focused on high school sports. But Evansville resident and history buff Kelley Coures says divisions between the West Side and East Side date to the 1800s, and it had a different tone then.

To this day, West Siders are a proud lot with distinct character. Coures says that reflects a time long ago when today’s West Side was not even a part of Evansville yet.

The town of Lamasco was incorporated in 1839. Evansville annexed Lamasco east of Pigeon Creek in 1857. The area west of Pigeon Creek became known as Independence, and it was swept into Evansville in 1870, over the opposition of some residents there.

Independence and Lamasco both had a heavy German immigrant population. Coures says neighborhoods on Evansville’s growing East Side, meanwhile, attracted mostly middle-to-upper-class people into subdivisions built after World War I.

Over time, the East Side’s footprint expanded. Areas to the north did, too, and North Side housing, businesses, and schools give that area its own feel.

Evansville’s inner core, meanwhile, is referred to as the Center City, or simply Downtown.

Boundaries of all these informal “sides of town” are not easily defined or agreed upon, but Coures says he still considers Pigeon Creek the main east-west divider.

Germania Maennerchor, a club on the West Side, hosts a three-day Volksfest every summer — a nod to the area’s German heritage. But it attracts people from across the city.

Coures considers any serious rivalry among sides of town to be a thing of the past.

In modern times, “it’s mostly colloquial,” he says.

MURAL, MURAL ON THE WALL

Strike a pose at one of these favorite Main Street spots

THERE ARE SEVERAL great spots in Evansville for Instagram photos, from the fountain in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District to the Greyhound marquee at BRU Burger Bar to the Four Freedoms Monument. Many also ’Gram at Self.e.Alley on Main Street, which has grown and evolved with the help of painters from Orange Moon Art Studio in Newburgh, Indiana. It first came to life in 2019 with a mural of a modern take on an old Evansville postcard featuring iconic local sites like the Old Vanderburgh County

Courthouse, McCurdy Building, and Downtown Arch. Next was a graffiti-like neon-style mural in 2020, inviting people to take selfies in blacklight. Self.e.Alley unveiled its polka-dot mural in 2021, which consists of simple but lively multicolored dots on a white background. The latest creation, unveiled in 2022, is the Opes & Dreams mural, which reads “Where all your Opes & Dreams come true.” The state of Indiana aglow in multi-colored sunlight is featured in front of a field of corn and rolling hills.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!

Evansville has been the center of some attention-grabbing debuts

Here are a few things that debuted in Indiana’s thirdlargest city.

First competitive basketball game in Indiana

Hoosiers love their hoops, and it all started in Evansville — or at least that is what an article published by the Indiana Magazine of History asserts.

The piece penned by S. Chandler Lighty states that on Jan. 27, 1894, men’s basketball teams from the Evansville and Terre Haute, Indiana, YMCA squared off at the Evansville Y.

Under the headline, “James Naismith Didn’t Sleep Here: A Re-Examination of Indiana’s Basketball Origins,” Lighty writes: “Evansville seems to have been the site of the earliest competitive (non-exhibition) basketball game in the state.”

First Sears

Sears famously fell on hard times as online shopping grew, but it was an American institution for generations.

The brick-and-mortar version of Sears started on a Downtown Evansville corner. The first freestanding Sears retail store opened at 101 N.W. Fourth St. on Oct. 5, 1925. The building was then owned by Col. William

H. McCurdy, who was a friend of company founders Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck.

That original store — which these days is occupied by Old National Bank offices — closed in 1975. Sears at the time chose to shift its focus to its second Evansville location, on the city’s East Side. Speaking of which …

First indoor shopping center

Sears was a key original tenant in Washington Square Mall, which opened on Oct. 31, 1963, at Washington Avenue and South Green River Road, and was the state’s first shopping property of its type. In addition to Sears, the mall’s other major store was an A&P supermarket.

Usurped in 1981 by the newer and flashier Eastland Mall 1.3 miles to the north, Washington Square Mall still stands, with nonprofit agency operations and a few other businesses in its spaces.

First casino

With the state’s approval of riverboat gambling in 1993, the race was on to see which Hoosier community could cash in their chips first.

Once Vanderburgh County voters gave their approval in a referendum (only a slight majority voted in favor, while neighboring Warrick County rejected a similar question), a riverboat casino arrived in Downtown Evansville in 1995, loaded with

Christened as Casino Aztar, the boat docked in Evansville for 22 years, until the state’s passage of land-based gaming led to the opening of the Tropicana property now known as Bally’s Evansville. The casino remains a major entertainment draw and economic driver for the city and county.

First American World War I casualty

Our list of Evansville firsts concludes on a sobering note.

Born in 1893 in Henderson, Kentucky, James Bethel Gresham moved with his family to Evansville in 1901. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1914, as Europe was on the brink of war, and spent three years patrolling the border with Mexico.

Once the U.S. became involved in World War I, Gresham left for France in June 1917. He was a “Doughboy” — the nickname given to troops of Gen. John Pershing’s American Expeditionary Forces. Gresham and two other Americans killed in a raid on Nov. 3, 1917, were the nation’s first WWI casualties.

Initially buried near the battlefield in Bathelemont, France, Gresham’s remains were returned to Evansville in 1921. He is laid to rest in Locust Hill Cemetery.

CASINO AZTAR

JAMES NAISMITH

SEARS IN DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE

WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL

A PIECE OF OUR HEART

From the performing arts to history, Evansville’s psyche is shaped by what the community holds dear

Many Evansvillians would agree that the city’s “X factor” is its people — folks who have triumphed over hardship and supported their community for more than two centuries. The things that lay claim to our hearts enjoy spirited engagement and long-term patronage — and in some cases, those passions have garnered national notice.

History

Evansville’s contributions to World War II efforts were remarkable, and supporters’ actions to preserve the city’s military history are as well. The Evansville Wartime Museum and USS LST-325 Ship Memorial — both run by veterans and passionate military and history supporters — display this legacy through tours, special events, and — for the latter — annual voyages along American rivers.

Due to these community efforts and more, in 2022 the National Park Service designated Evansville an American World War II Heritage City — a prestigious honor given that only one city per state can receive the designation. Building on that designation was Indiana’s declaration in February 2023 that Evansville will anchor a future statewide military history trail.

Black Evansvillians’ lives, struggles, and contributions are recognized at the  Evansville African American Museum. Housed in a section of the

1930s Lincoln Gardens residential complex, community members saved it from demolition in the 1990s and opened its doors as a museum in 2007. After 15 years of community-led efforts, Baptisttown, the historically Black neighborhood and business center around the museum, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2023.

Culture

A community love of the performing arts takes center stage in Evansville. At its hub is the Evansville Philharmonic, which celebrates its 90th season in 2024-25. Home to an award-winning orchestra, chorus, and youth orchestra,

the philharmonic is comprised of dedicated regional musicians and vocalists who frequently draw crowds to performances and have breathed steady life into the historic Victory Theatre. Outreach programs such as New Traditions, a concert series highlighting underrepresented composers, go into the community and stage free, casual shows featuring the orchestra’s Eykamp String Quartet. Music fans in Evansville have drawn the attention of major performers. The city’s three largest venues —  Victory Theatre, Ford Center, and  Old National Events Plaza — frequently host national stage productions and touring musicians.

USS LST-325 SHIP MEMORIAL

EVANSVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

Local support for the performing arts also has propelled Evansville to the national stage. Steered by 1964 University of Evansville graduate and subsequent 53-year instructor John David Lutz, UE’s Theatre Department has grown into a national powerhouse that attracts top talent from across the country and has been cemented by the program earning several invitations to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Among the professional performers and showrunners who have thrived under the late Lutz’s tutelage at UE include “Roseanne” and “Home Improvement” creator and executive producer Matt Williams, “Barney Miller” actor Ron Glass, and Emmy- and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek. Performances at UE’s Shanklin Theatre frequently sell out, and through donation drives, the new John David Lutz Theatre Lab trains students on top-of-the-line lighting and sound equipment that they will find in professional venues.

All of this support is cyclical and means Evansvillians can enjoy world-class talent and unique experiences — a testament to hometown support.

TALK THIS WAY

A confluence of languages has shaped our dialect

VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS to Evansville often make logical but incorrect stabs at pronouncing the names of streets and businesses until a kind soul fills them in.

For instance, Evansville’s 151-year-old Koch Enterprises may initially be pronounced like the famous political conservative Charles Koch (Coke) or the wellknown three-term mayor of New York City, Ed Koch (Cotch). Here, we say “Koch” as “Cook.”

Evansville native Christia Ward understands why: The University of Evansville Theatre Department professor emeritus works as a dialects adjunct professor at the University of Southern Indiana. After spending her childhood in Guam and attending college in Evansville, her years of observing dialect quirks have informed her precise skills of ascertaining an accent’s origins.

The fact the city has always been a crossroads community explains a lot.

“Evansville has a South Midland region of dialect because when Indiana was the Western Frontier, people came from Appalachia, from Kentucky — think of Abraham Lincoln,” Ward says. “I think that’s where the intrusive ‘R’ came from — underneath it all is that southern dialect.”

Germans kept Evansville’s accent from getting super southern. That’s what makes it unique.”

— Christia Ward, University of Evansville Theatre Department professor emeritus

As well, Pennsylvania Dutch (German) and Irish immigrated to Evansville to work in the area’s coal industry, expanding the city’s dialect with European flair.

“Germans kept Evansville’s accent from getting super southern,” Ward says. “That’s what makes it unique.”

HOW DO YOU SAY...

Boehne .................... Bay-nee

Boeke ...................... Bay-kee

Diefenbach Dee-fen-bahk

Dreier ....................... Dry-ehr

Eickhoff ................... Ike-hoff

Hartke Harr-kee

Helfrich Helf-rick

Reitz ......................... Righ-tz

Tekoppel ................ Tee-cup-uhl

Weinbach................Wine-bahk

SIMPLY ICONIC

Where can you find these Indiana state emblems in the Evansville area?

Plenty of Hoosier emblems and symbols related to the state’s history, culture, geology, and more are found in Evansville. Here are a few.

Aircraft: P-47 Thunderbolt

In World War II, Evansville was an inland manufacturing hub. Made at Republic Aviation, the Hoosier Spirit P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft was the first off the tarmac with its inaugural flight on Sept. 19, 1942. One of the four remaining operational P-47s returned to Evansville in 2020 and was renamed Hoosier Spirit II. It’s displayed at the Evansville Wartime Museum.

Bird: Cardinal

If you are searching for the Hoosier state bird, look no further than spots such as Howell Wetlands, Eagle Slough, Wessel man Woods, and Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

Insect: Say’s Firefly

Motto: “Crossroads of America”

Three major highways — Interstates 64 and 69, as well as U.S. 41 — pass through or near the River City. However, not all crossroads are roads, and the Ohio River has long served as a stopping point for many barges transporting goods, including ports at Mount Vernon, Indiana, and Evansville. The city also hosts river cruises with American Cruise Lines after service in Evansville started up again last July for the first time since the 1970s.

Poem: Indiana

The state firefly’s namesake, Thomas Say, lived in New Harmony, Indiana, where he first described the firefly that would eventually bear his name in 1826. Say’s fireflies typically are most active from early May through mid-July. In June, New Harmony hosts the Firefly Festival featuring walking and golf cart tours of the densest areas for fireflies.

“God crowned her hills with beauty,/Gave her lakes and winding streams,/Then He edged them all with woodlands/As the setting for our dreams,” are the first four lines of “Indiana” by Arthur Franklin Mapes of Kendallville, Indiana. Evansville has its place in Indiana poetry history — retired University of Southern Indiana creative writing professor and awardwinning poet Matthew Graham became Poet Laureate in 2020, serving for two years.

Snack: Popcorn

With corn production a huge part of Indiana’s agriculture, it’s not surprising that popcorn isn’t just a snack, it’s also a business. Evansville offers a slice of homemade popcorn with Pappy & Grammy Popcorn’s hand-popped kettle corn and flavored popcorn.

Stone: Limestone

The limestone that built many of Indiana’s most impressive structures can be found in the Four Freedoms Monument

on the Ohio River in Evansville’s Downtown, the Oak Hill Cemetery & Arboretum administrative building, and the base of the Ford Center arena. The Bitterman Building and the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse sport brick facades laid partially in limestone.

Tree: Tulip Tree

Another reason to stroll through Wesselman Woods is to enjoy being among its massive trees. The forest claims the Vanderburgh County Champion tulip tree, the state tree of Indiana as of 1931.

P-47 THUNDERBOLT

OAK HILL CEMETERY

WESSELMAN WOODS TULIP TREE

SHOPPING

EA Eagle Plaza EM Eastland Mall HC

Haynie’s Corner Arts District• LA Lawndale Commons

LC Lloyd Crossing MS Main Street• NM North Main NP North Park NS Northbrook Shopping Center

ON One Eleven South PA Pavilion

PE Plaza East PR Promenade RB Red Bank Commons SC Shoe Carnival Towne Center

TC Town Center

UV University Village VC Village Commons WA Washington Square Mall WF West Franklin

NEIGHBORHOODS DE Downtown Evansville HC Haynie’s Corner Arts District NM

West Franklin Street

North Main Street/ Jacobsville WF

• See Downtown Map Information provided is subject to change.

GOLF CA Cambridge CL Club 18 FE Fendrich HH Helfrich Hills HP Howell Par 3 MD McDonald TT Tee Time Golf Complex TP Thunderbolt Pass WG Walther’s Golf-N-Fun VN Victoria National INFORMATION/ SERVICES CC Civic Center Complex –City/County Government• EV Evansville Regional Airport ER Evansville Regional Economic Partnership• DISC GOLF AM Angel Mounds EV Eagle Valley at University of Southern Indiana HC Haubstadt Community Park MP Mesker Park MW Mesker Woods PC Prides Creek (Petersburg) PR Princeton Country Club WO Woodmere

CONTACT INFORMATION

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ATTRACTIONS

AM Angel Mounds State Historic Site AC Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana• BE Bally’s Evansville• BF Bosse Field BP Burdette Park & Aquatic Center CL Central Library• CM cMoe –Louis J. Koch Family Children’sMuseum of Evansville• DA Deaconess Aquatic Center EA Evansville African American Museum• EM Evansville Museum of Arts, History &Science/EMTRAC/Koch Immersive Theater•

EW Evansville Wartime Museum

GP Garvin Park HP Howell Park HW Howell Wetlands

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LST-325• MP Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden MK Mickey’s Kingdom• OV Old VanderburghCounty Courthouse• RH Reitz Home Museum• SP Showplace IMAX Theatre SU Sunset Skatepark• SW Swonder Ice Arena UE University of Evansville US University of Southern Indiana WP Wesselman Park WW Wesselman Woods & Nature Playscape WL Willard Library•

FW Fairfield Inn by Marriott HW Holiday Inn Express RF Rocky Falls Campground North / Airport AL Arrowhead Lodge CS Comfort Inn & Suites DI Deluxe Inn EC Econo Lodge EI Esquire Inn EV Evansville Inn & Suites HA Hampton Inn Airport MO Motel 41 QI Quality Inn & Suites RI Rodeway Inn RO Royal Inn SM Sunset Motel SN Super 8 by Wyndham 4H Vanderburgh 4-H Center

VENUES

BE Bally’s Evansville• BA Bauerhaus BF Bosse Field CV City View at Sterling Square• DS Deaconess Sports Park EM Evansville Museum of Arts, History &Science/EMTRAC/Koch Immersive Theater• FC Ford Center• GS Goebel Soccer Complex IR Ivy Room MM Merrymint• OD O’Day Discovery Lodge at Burdette Park ON Old National Events Plaza & Aiken Theatre• OP Old Post Office Plaza• SW Sweetwater Event Center VM Veterans Memorial Coliseum• VT Victory Theatre• 4H Vanderburgh 4-H Center

ACCOMMODATIONS

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Bally’s Evansville• DT DoubleTree by Hilton• HD Holiday Inn Express & Suites• HP Hyatt Place•

QS Quality Inn & Suites• East AB Americas Best Value Inn

BA Baymont by Wyndham

CL Clarion Inn & Suites CO Comfort Inn CS Country Inn & Suites by Radisson CY Courtyard by Marriott DR

Drury Inn & Suites

EL Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

ES Extended Stay America

FE Fairfield Inn by Marriott HI Hampton Inn HG Hilton Garden Inn HE Holiday Inn Express H2 Home2 Suites by Hilton HJ Howard Johnson LQ

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

OL One Life Studios & Suites QU Quality Inn RE Residence Inn by Marriott SE Super 8 by Wyndham

WS WoodSpring Suites West BP Burdette Park Chalets

LIKE A LOCAL PLAY

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS: Enjoy the perfectly delicious cross between a croissant and a donut housed in the historic Bitterman Building.

2ND LANGUAGE: Indulge in a cross-cultural dining experience at this ramen kitchen serving vibrant Southeast Asian cuisine.

GERST HAUS: Savor authentic German cuisine and colossal frozen fishbowls! With 50 draughts and imported beers, get immersed in the lively German vibe for an unforgettable experience!

HAYNIE’S CORNER ARTS DISTRICT: Dine on exquisite dishes inside Victorian-era homes at Sauced, Madeleine’s, or Schymik’s Kitchen, then stop by Mo’s House, voted the Best Craft Cocktails in Evansville!

BALLY’S CASINO RESORT: Featuring over 950 slot games, over 30 live and electronic games, and a high-limit room, your jackpot awaits!

ARCADEMIE: Challenge your friends with any of their classic arcade games while sipping on craft cocktails!

FRANKLIN STREET: Experience the electrifying thrill of the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival! Crowned the #1 Fall Festival in the USA by USA Today, this extravaganza is an absolute must-attend!

SUNSET SKATE PARK: Cruise through Indiana’s expansive new concrete skate park, the largest in the state, situated on the Ohio riverfront.

EVANSVILLE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM: Tour the preserved living quarters of Evansville’s first Black community and immerse yourself into a culture that shaped our city.

WESSELMAN WOODS: Walk the trails of the largest old-growth forest within any city limits in the United States!

USS LST 325: Tour the last Landing Ship Tank still in operation as you hear stories of Evansville’s WWII efforts.

ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE: This archaeological attraction is one of the best-preserved, prehistoric Native American sites in North America.

EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY & SCIENCE: This museum features collections in art, history, anthropology and science, as well as the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium.

...where delicious food, friendly festivals, and the comfort and creativity of our river town retreat feed the soul, all with nature and history as its backdrop.

Sky Zone

49 N. GREEN RIVER ROAD | 812-472-4515

SKYZONE.COM/EVANSVILLE

Sky Zone in Evansville is an exhilarating indoor trampoline park nestled in the heart of our city. It is a vibrant hub of high-flying excitement and energetic fun for all ages. Picture wall-to-wall trampolines inviting you to bounce, leap, and soar through the air. But the fun does not stop there. You can test your agility on ninja warrior courses, conquer climbing walls, or plunge into foam pits with friends and family. It is an experience that is uniquely Evansville — where laughter echoes off the walls and memories are made with every leap.

1545 MESKER PARK DRIVE

812-435-6143 | MESKERPARKZOO.COM

Adventure awaits you at the zoo! Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is home to hundreds of exotic animals and plants from around the world. We offer daily experiences like penguin feedings, giraffe feedings, and carousel rides. Consider becoming a member to support your zoo. Get 365-day access and all the membership perks like free tram rides, discounts in the grill and gift shop, and discounts to select special events.

Burdette Park

5301 NURRENBERN ROAD

812-435-5602 | BURDETTEPARK.ORG

Burdette Park is a municipally owned and operated facility that provides a recreational and educational environment for patrons of all ages. Burdette Park is comprised of approximately 170 acres of scenic rolling hills in Southwestern Indiana.

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• Aquatic Center featuring a large Olympic pool

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Evansville African American Museum

579 SONDRA MATTHEWS WAY

812-423-5188 | EVVAAM.ORG

The Evansville African American Museum is a cultural/ educational resource and historical centerpiece. We seek to rebuild local pride and lead the urban revival of Baptisttown while connecting residents with the rich heritage of Evansville’s African American community!

We aim to build an inclusive and expansive local Black identity and believe that the exploration of our complex history — one with moments of inclusion and exclusion — helps prepare us to recognize and discuss current social issues with empathy and refinement.

The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

22 S.E. FIFTH ST. | 812-643-2663

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The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) is a giant learning laboratory and Evansville’s only museum created for children ages 0 to 12. With 20,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and educational programming, cMoe invites visitors of all ages to splash around the Wet Deck, create a masterpiece in ArtMaker, and glide down the tallest indoor slide in Evansville.

Deep Blue Indoor Play

6301 OLD BOONVILLE HWY.

812-437-5062 | DEEPBLUEEVANSVILLE.COM

“Seas” the day and come play! Deep Blue Indoor Play is the Tri-State’s most exciting family-owned indoor play center. This 15,000-square-foot facility, featuring a multi-level playground, 20-foot climbing walls, and a toddler area, brings to life a space for imaginative fun for all ages!  Deep Blue Indoor Play offers signature slushies and freshly made pizzas, making this the perfect place to spend the day or host your next birthday party, group, or corporate event!

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610 N.W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE

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Walk the decks of history on a ship that was at Omaha Beach on D-Day 80 years ago. A visit to the LST-325 gives visitors the opportunity to see a ship just like the ones built at the World War II shipyard here in Evansville — ships that were an essential part of victory in the war. Learn what it was like to serve on the Landing Ship Tank (LST), nicknamed the “Large Slow Target.” Hours vary by season. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for ages 6 to 17, and 5 and under are free.

Evansville Wartime Museum

Learn how one city changed the world

7503 PETERSBURG ROAD | 812-424-7461 EVANSVILLEWARTIMEMUSEUM.ORG

During World War II, airplanes, ships, tanks, munitions, and more than 330 other essential military materials were manufactured in Evansville. Producing more war materials per capita than any other American city, Evansville manufactured 3.2 billion .45 caliber rounds and 167 LSTs and rebuilt Sherman tanks. Evansville has been named an American World War II Heritage City – an honor only one city per state can be designated. Discover the crucial role Evansville played during World War II by visiting and exploring our many exhibits.

Walther’s Golf & Fun

2301 N. FIRST AVE.

812-464-4472 | GOLFNFUN.COM

Locally owned and operated for 28 years, Walther’s Golf & Fun is the area’s go-to spot for kids and adults of all ages. Attractions include indoor and outdoor mini-golf courses, mini-bowling, action packed lazer tag, an expansive arcade with virtual reality options, and made-to-order-food from Coconut Cafe. Not to mention, just next door is Evansville’s premier golf driving range. Come check out what’s going on at Walther’s Golf & Fun. Whether you’re looking to host a birthday bash or just have a fun day out, go wild at Walther’s!

Atheneum Visitors Center, Historic New Harmony

401 ARTHUR ST., NEW HARMONY, IN

812-682-4474 | USI.EDU/HNH

Start your New Harmony experience at the Atheneum Visitors Center, which houses exhibits on the communal history of the town, a theater with a short introductory film, a museum store, and knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions about events, lodging, shopping, eating, and more. Guided daily tours are available, including a 10 a.m. tram tour that explores New Harmony from the perspective of a local resident and a 1 p.m. tour that delves deeply into the community’s fascinating history.

Henderson, Kentucky

101 N. WATER ST., HENDERSON, KY

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Just minutes from Downtown Evansville, warm hospitality begins by crossing the Ohio River to Henderson, Kentucky. Experience miles of trails and the world’s largest collection of John James Audubon artifacts and originals at Audubon State Park, catch a live Thoroughbred race at Ellis Park, stroll the historic streets of the downtown district lined with unique boutiques and eateries, and take the road less traveled to local wineries and famous sunsets.

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Dusty Barn Distillery is nestled in southern Indiana where we create whiskey using grains grown in our own fields. Each batch is individually crafted and blended to ensure a unique and satisfying spirit. Stop in for a tasting of our award-winning whiskey and tour of the distillery. Dusty Barn Distillery also hosts Music on the Deck, a summer concert series featuring local bands and food trucks.

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Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area can be found in Cadiz-Trigg County. On a western Kentucky map, it’s the long and jaggy body of water, known for fishing, boating, and memorable vacations.

Cadiz offers many independently-owned local restaurants — Mexican, southern, and even one of Kentucky’s renowned gourmet restaurants just off the interstate. Chain hotels also provide an affordable stay or visitors can book a unique private rental, especially ideal for larger groups.

River Kitty Cat Café

226 MAIN STREET

812-550-1553

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Buy a coffee, help a cat! River Kitty Cat Café is a nonprofit program and satellite adoption center of the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Proceeds from delicious beverages, merchandise, and events benefit the café’s 20 adoptable cats. Try a “Catatonic” plant-based energy drink or some locally-sourced macarons. Now booking birthday parties and cat yoga in our basement event space!

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NEVER A DULL MOMENT “It’s all fun and games,” as the saying goes. While that cannot always be true, Evansville has plenty of ways to entertain and inspire. There are many performance and sports venues, music-listening opportunities, and an array of parks and outdoor facilities to explore. Plenty of events also fill the social calendar, like the annual Wesselman Woods’ Maple Sugarbush Festival in March where Fred Schmalz, Ron Rochon, Brent Cauthen, Courtney Johnson, and Gene Payne were 2022’s Celebrity Pancake Flippers for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.

ALL THE WAYS WE PLAY

How do Evansvillians spend their free time? Tag along at these recreation sites

BY GORDON ENGELHARDT

Not a major city, but also not a small town, mid-range Evansville has a little bit for everyone in terms of recreation.

The City of Evansville boasts 45 community, neighborhood, and pocket parks; more than 12 miles of paved trails, not including the complete street side paths; and 22 special use facilities that include six swimming pools, four golf courses, two disc golf courses, and 10 other properties such as C.K. Newsome Community Center (100 E. Walnut St.), the Pagoda riverfront building, Swonder Ice Arena (209 N. Boeke Road), Deaconess Aquatic Center (24 Don Mattingly Way), and Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex (4300 Heckel Road).

In the second year of a Five-Year Plan, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is looking to complete several improvements recommended in the Action Matrix, including rehabilitating the signature fountain at Garvin Park (1600 Main St.), removing pea gravel from playgrounds, and replacing outdated structures. Restoration of the Four Freedoms Monument’s foundation was completed in 2023.

“Evansville has opportunities for citizens to experience everything from a nature preserve and wetlands to playgrounds, ball fields, ice skating rinks, golf courses, and swimming pools,” executive director Danielle Crook says.

Home to one of the largest aquatic centers in the Midwest and more than 20 event shelters and six overnight cabins, 180-acre Burdette Park (5301 Nurrenbern Road) was founded in 1936 and remains a Tri-State recreation staple.

“Whether it be our 3 miles of paved trails, large playground, or our new pickleball and tennis facility, the park truly has something for everyone,” Burdette Park director Zachary Wathen says.

Geography plays a huge role in the diversity parks offer and allows Evansville to broaden its focus, he says. In the South, water parks dominate; in the West, hiking remains the focal point. Indiana’s four-season weather and diversified terrain allow it to offer both and much more. In addition, Indiana and the surrounding states gear their parks towards the community that funds them, not tourists, Wathen said.

Burdette Park’s BMX track draws interest from all over the world. The city hosts several distance races, including the Evansville Half Marathon and a proliferation of smaller races for holidays and charitable events.

Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve (551 N. Boeke Road), a surviving remnant of Southwestern Indiana’s original forests and an Indiana Nature Preserve, is a National Natural Landmark. Adjacent is Wesselman Park, which broadly includes

picnic facilities, a shelter house, sand volleyball, and walking and hiking trails. Hartke Pool is closed for the 2024 season as officials assess needed improvements.

Crook says Wesselman Park’s new playground will be the city’s most inclusive playground to date.

“This amenity was designed so that anyone of any age, with or without any sensory or physical limitations, can engage in play opportunities and enjoy this amazing park in a whole new way,” she says.

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Th e double-wide ramp structure allows for both child and adult-size wheelchairs. The playground is expected to open in spring 2024. The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (22 S.E. Fifth St.) located Downtown also provides family fun with three floors of exhibits and hands-on children’s activities plus special events and educational programming.

Tennis and outdoor basketball courts are in abundance around the city. Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, grew nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021, making it America’s fastest-growing sport, according to the New York Times. The courts at Wesselman Park add 16 outdoor courts for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, Crook says. Tri-State Athletic Club, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, C.K. Newsome Center, and Evansville Tennis Center’s indoor facility on Davis Lant Drive offer indoor courts. Scott Township north of the city adds eight outdoor courts to the mix.

Drive) is a major draw for the region with its 45,000 square feet of gaming space, plus

hotel, restaurant, and conference accommodations. Bally’s also has launched Bally’s Casino Direct, which offers

racing meet, as well as events such as charity dachshund races.

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MAKING A RACQUET

Dan Katz spotlights Evansville’s recreation buzzwords

BY JODI KEEN

Dan Katz is no longer on TV, but you’re likely to still see him about town.

The former Channel 14 WFIE-TV morning anchor, who retired in September 2021 after 38 years in news broadcasting, keeps an active lifestyle. Between spirited games of pickleball — a sport he’s leaned into in retirement — he frequently takes in Evansville Otters baseball games and wields the mic at Evansville Thunderbolts hockey games.

“As emcee for the Evansville Thunderbolts, I get to witness up close the passion fans have for their team,” Katz says. “There are some who come from long distances, never miss a home game, and are extremely loyal to their beloved Thun

The Evansville area has also “become a hotbed for basketball,” Katz says. Each winter, the Ford Center pulls double duty by balancing hockey with the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and NCAA Division II Men’s Elite Eight.

Katz also has a front row to Evansville’s recreational sports. The self-described “avid pickleball player” sees the sport’s growing appeal manifesting in the nearly simultaneous construction of new outdoor courts at Wesselman Park, Burdette Park, and Vann Road Park nearby in Newburgh, Indiana.

“I’ve seen incredible enthusiasm and growth in the game. More courts have been, or are in the process of being, added, which

ball fanatics will come to the Evansville area from far and wide, which will only enhance its reputation as a destination for the sport.” Ultimately, Katz says, these efforts lead to a “healthier and wealthier community.”

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EVENTS BY SEASON

Evansville has a bustling social calendar that doesn’t have an off-season. As a city with a small-town feel, there are plenty of community gatherings in the form of festivals, cultural affairs, and live music highlighting regional talent. Events throughout the year have a common theme of bringing people together. Read on for some of our favorite Evansville events in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. Please check directly with the organization or venue for the latest event news before attending.

SUMMER

FESTIVALS AND FUN in the sun reign in Evansville during the summer months. From outdoor concerts to church picnics, social events are what bring the city together this season.

Come for Volksfest, the three-day celebration of Evansville’s German heritage held every August since 1934. Arrive hungry for brats, thirsty for German beer, and ready to dance the polka.

Music in the Park, which rotates between city parks from June to August, and First Fridays — held monthly at Haynie’s Corner Arts District from June to October — are ideal for live music, food trucks, and fun with friends.

That’s just the start. For a cool vibe in midJuly, head to local PBS station WNIN’s Jazz Fest, which includes food truck fare, a wine and beer garden, and live music. Evansville Front Porch Fest each September in Haynie’s Corner hosts regional talent on historic homes’ front porches throughout the community.

For dishes of time-honored family recipes served in a picnic setting, stop by summer socials at churches and parishes such as Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Philip Catholic Church, and St. Wendel Catholic Church.

Bookworms long for the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s summer sale held at Washington Square Mall. For more than 20

years, shoppers have combed through thousands of discounted books, movies, CDs, and more media at this library fundraiser.

A recent addition to Evansville’s summer calendar is the Pride Festival and Parade, held by River City Pride in June. Supporters march in a parade to a festival spread along Main Street featuring vendors, food trucks, a talent show, and more.

Bridge the mid-season gap with Fireworks on the Ohio. Taking over Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville, throngs of spectators celebrate Independence Day with carnival rides, food trucks, and spectacular fireworks over the Ohio River.

What says summer like county fairs?

You’ll find them in July, spread across Vanderburgh and the surrounding counties. Enjoy concerts, cattle competitions, car shows, the best in baking and homegrown gardens, and activities for the whole family.

A seasonal staple is farmers markets. The largest arguably is the Franklin Street Bazaar, which spreads

across the lawn of EVPL’s west branch each Saturday morning from May to August. Other events such as pop-up yoga sessions are frequently held in conjunction with the market. On Wednesdays in summer, vendors set up at Downtown Evansville’s Market on Main and sell fresh produce, apple cider slushies, ice cold lemonade, and more. Hungry? Order lunch at one of the food trucks that parks alongside the market.

C ar enthusiasts flock to the West Side Nut Club’s Cruise-In each June along West Franklin Street. Adrenaline junkies can get a double shot via the monthly Cars ‘n Coffee series outside Washington Square Mall. ShrinersFest in June also sports an eclectic car show alongside carnival rides, live music, food trucks, and more. But nothing beats the hundreds of street rods that descend on Evansville every August for E’ville Iron’s three-day Frog Follies festival, which covers nearly every inch of the Vanderburgh 4-H Fairgrounds.

— Maggie Valenti

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FOR OVER A CENTURY, autumn’s arrival has delighted Evansville residents because it means a signature, joyous event in the city is nigh.

On the first full week in October, it’s West Side Nut Club Fall Festival time along West Franklin Street. Check the forecast before you go — the weather is always a wild card — but make sure you come hungry. You’ll find countless food choices — think apple dumplings, deep-fried Reuben rolls, doughnut burgers, and more — sold at more than 130 food booths manned by area nonprofits, churches, and organizations. Carnival rides, nightly entertainment, a pet parade, and a half-pot drawing are all part of this tradition that Evansvillians love.

Autumn in Evansville provides plenty of other opportunities to enjoy cooler weather.

SWIRCA & More Brewfest, in September on the lawn of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West Branch, raises funds for the organization which benefits local seniors. It draws craft beer producers from near and far. Wesselman Woods is the scene for an autumn celebration called Wandering Owl: Twilight Tasting, where guests can take in an urban old-growth forest and enjoy food, beer, and wine, plus guided encounters with wildlife.

In neighboring Newburgh, Indiana, Party in Paradise hosted by Warrick Parks Foundation and Warrick Trails features live music, food trucks, and a relaxed, festival-like atmosphere at Friedman Park.

Downtown Evansville invites your furry, four-legged friends to Dog Day on Main Street. Another Downtown event, WNIN Kids Fest, hosted by Evansville’s public broadcasting provider, promises a fun day for children and families.

Movie buffs will want to check out the Victory International Film Festival. It brings regional, national, and international talent for screenings, workshops, an awards ceremony, and more.

Autumn in Evansville’s Haynie’s Corner Arts District includes the fall installment of Funk in the City featuring regional artisans, food trucks, and live music, while the Vanderburgh County Extension Homemakers’ Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center is a 51-year-old tradition.

The Evansville Half Marathon & 5 Miler, the signature event of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, has drawn thousands of runners over two decades of races, while Fiesta Evansville – an annual celebration of Latino Diversity – attracted more than 6,600 people in 2023 to Wesselman Park.

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And lastly, Evansville is a great place to enjoy Halloween. Find frights at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Boo at the Zoo, haunted houses at The Olde Courthouse Catacombs and The House of Lecter, and at zombie runs, ghost walks, truck-ortreats, hayrides, pumpkin carvings, costume contests, and more across the city.

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WINTER

EVANSVILLE IS FLUSH with winter activities and the holiday spirit shines throughout December with weeks of celebrations designed to bring the community together.

Harkening to the city’s German heritage, Germania Maennerchor hosts a Christkindlmarkt early in the season that features European holiday treats, handmade gifts, photo ops with Santa, and more.

Kids can meet Saint Nick at the West Side Nut Club’s Santa Land and get a special treat at the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville’s Elf Academy, where through seasonal-based activities they gain certification to be Santa’s helpers. Shoppers can select unique gifts from regional artists at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and participate in activities at Downtown Evansville’s A Downtown Christmas, Holiday Open House, and Santa Stroll. Several animal rescues — including Vanderburgh Humane Society, It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue, and Warrick Humane Society — sponsor adorable pet pictures with Santa.

The Evansville Philharmonic family shares a festive spirit each Christmas. In December, the orchestra and chorus are joined for the highly anticipated Peppermint Pops concert by a guest vocalist performing classic hymns with contemporary holiday tunes. The musicians and singers change

tack later in the month by performing George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” under the timber-lined Gothic arches of the 158-year-old Trinity United Methodist Church.

Already a historic staple in Evansville, the Reitz Home Museum particularly sparkles amid 19th-century holiday decorations at its Victorian Christmas celebration each December. Don’t miss a special evening of candlelight tours.

For a small-town holiday experience, visit Christmas in Newburgh, Indiana, which hosts a town-wide decorating contest, holiday home tours, Winterlights holiday display, a parade, and more.

Finally, it’s not Christmas in Evansville without driving through Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights Garvin Park is aglow with 90,000 bulbs across more than 80 holiday displays. Traditionally held from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, this long standing fundraiser for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center bookends the holiday season.

Once the twinkle of holiday lights fades away, Evansville throws itself into sports. Bridging the new year’s gap is Thunderbolts hockey, which throws down on the Ford Center ice from October to April. Particularly popular are the Thunderbolts’ theme nights spotlighting pop culture classics, first responders, and even four-legged friends.

March Madness comes to Evansville as the Ford Center hosts the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, bringing the top eight men’s and women’s teams to town to compete for the conference title — and the first bid to the NCAA Division I tournament. Already one of the most anticipated championships in Evansville, the OVC tournament has had an extra layer of excitement since the University of Southern Indiana joined the conference in 2022. The cherry on the cake? The women’s team won it all before a home crowd in 2024.

For Evansville, March comes in and goes out by the turn of the basketball. Closing the month is the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship, featuring the top eight Division II teams and turning a national spotlight on the River City. — Jodi

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AFTER A WINTER of hunkering indoors and avoiding the cold, spring in Evansville is the perfect opportunity to branch out with the blooming dogwoods and experience events outdoors.

Downtown Evansville kicks off a season of outdoor events in April with the Spring Wine Walk. Hundreds of people (adults only — sorry, kids) take to Main Street for wine tasting, shopping, and live music for this popular event. Then in May, Main Street becomes the longest street sale in the city for the Sidewalk Sale. The event is like an art fair meets a garage sale, with more than 100 vendors selling handmade goods as well as knickknacks.

If you’re looking for a more art-focused fair, keep the Spring Funk in the City art festival on your radar. The longstanding event features more than 100 curated art vendors, plus live music and food, all in the Haynie’s Corner neighborhood.

One great way to take in the city’s finest artists and outdoor live music is the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s On the Roof concert series beginning in May. Visit the Main Street gallery to see the current exhibition, and then go upstairs for a rooftop concert experience.

Take in a picturesque, curated garden and live music at the Reitz Home Museum’s Wine Down to the Weekend. The events, held on the museum’s lawn, are on Thursday evenings from May through June.

The spring bloom is a perfect time to experience Evansville’s natural beauty. The Evansville Trails Coalition kicks off April with National Walking Day, followed by a season of other group walking and hiking events. April also is ideal for birdwatching, so don’t miss the annual Ohio Valley Birding Festival. Hosted by the Evansville Audubon Society and John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky, the event connects bird lovers between both states.

If you’d rather buy plants and bring them home than walk through them for leisure, check out the following events. Billed as the “Tri-State’s largest indoor plant sale,” the Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association hosts its annual sale at Vanderburgh 4-H Center each May. There’s also Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s Bloomin’ Zoo Plant Sale, which boasts having unique items for your indoor or outdoor garden, including tropical varieties.

Spring isn’t all about blooming petals and getting in touch with nature. Is watching first responders throw jabs at each other more your sport? Don’t miss the annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing event, where police and firefighters square off for a good cause — and bragging rights.

What better way to take in spring than with the sound of the crack of a bat and a hotdog in your hand? Take a seat for the opening of the Evansville Otters baseball season in May at Bosse Field, the nation’s third-oldest ballpark in continual operation.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

RAINBOW FORMAL

May 18, 2024 • 4:35 PM

University of Evansville, Eykamp Hall

PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE

June 1, 2024 • 12 PM

Main Street, Downtown Evansville

PRIDE NIGHT AT THE OTTERS

June 2024 Bosse Field

WAG-N-DRAG PET ADOPTION EVENT

June 2024 Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS)

400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN

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June 2024 Haynie’s Corner Arts District, Corner of 2nd and Adams

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June 2024 Azzip Pizza

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October 2024 Hacienda

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WHERE TO EAT? In Evansville, diners have a diverse list of choices. As the commercial hub of a large Tri-State region, the city features many popular nationwide restaurant chains. But this city also is proud of its independent dining scene, which has evolved over the last few years to include more worldwide cultures and flavors. At Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse, diners can sit outside and watch street and foot traffic along Franklin Street while enjoying a variety of dishes, with ribeye being the most popular.

DINE

WHAT’S ON OUR MENU

Dig into some of Evansville’s culinary favorites

BY JOHN MARTIN

For a mid-sized city, Evansville boasts a robust culinary culture. With chefs catering to many tastes, and fun, quirky establishments, let’s look at a few of the menus that satisfy local palates.

Evansville is a city of German heritage, and a choice spot to enjoy authentic cuisine is Gerst Bavarian Haus (2100 W. Franklin St.). Fill up on pig knuckles, pork schnitzel,

or your favorite sausage, pair it with spaetzle, sauerkraut, or hot German potato salad, and chase it with a house brew or beer imported straight from Deutschland.

Evansville takes pride in being a solid pizza town. Cracker-thin una-style pizza is an identifying brand, and residents dig in at the three locations of Turoni’s Pizzery — which also is a brewery — as well as Kipplee’s (2350 E. Divi sion St.) and Spankey’s Una has expanded to the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Cracker crust is hardly the only variety in town, though. gea Kitchen (111 S. Green River Road) has neo-Neapolitan and Detroit-style pies, and the neo-Neapolitan vari ety is available at Pangea Pizzeria (401 N.W. Second St., Ste. B). Lombardi’s New York Pizza and Wings (3311 N. Green River Road)

serves up a thicker crust familiar to East Coasters.

Lovers of fine Italian dining should try Sauced (1113 Parrett St.) and its array of pasta and seafood dishes, while Angelo’s (305 Main St.) and Milano’s (500 Main St.) are staple Downtown Main Street choices.

For Latin American flavor, the authentic Mexican eatery La Campirana (724 N. Burkhardt Road) is among local favorites. The locally owned trio of the chain Los Bravos has legions of fans. So does Hacienda, where diners flock to its four locations for its famous wet burrito and to dip their chips in its popular ranch dressing. Midwesterners at heart, some customers even purchase containers of the dressing to go.

Burger fans will find that some of the city’s best patties are prepared in a unique restaurant setting — BRU Burger Bar (222 Sycamore St.), housed in a former Greyhound bus station Downtown, and with its former neon marquee still in place. Another Downtown spot, Samuel’s (113 S.E. Fourth St.), has tasty smashburgers and savory sides, while signature burgers are found on the menus at the Hornet’s Nest Steakhouse (11845 Petersburg Road), Kite & Key (2301 W. Franklin St.), and all three GD Ritzy’s locations.

Like a good steak? Evansville has great options there, too, starting with the upscale Cavanaugh’s (421 N.W. Riverside Drive) at Bally’s Evansville, which offers

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Diners long have enjoyed Cork ‘n Cleaver (650 S. Hebron Ave.), known for its salad bar in addition to its beef cuts. Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse (2109 W. Franklin St.) serves numerous tasty combos on a picturesque patio, and the cash-only House of Como (2700 S. Kentucky Ave.) is another longtime favorite for Lebanese and Italian fare plus steak and seafood in a kitschy atmosphere.

as well as Zuki, a hibachi grill and sushi lounge with locations on the East Side and Downtown. Lovers of authentic Korean should scope out Gangnam Korean BBQ (518 Main St.), Jumak (5702 E. Virginia St.), as well as Jaya’s (119 S.E. Fourth St.), which has been in business 44 years. Yak & Yeti (815 S. Green River Road) serves up Himalayan fare and Vietnamese Cuisine (4602 Vogel Road) has chargrilled meats, noodle soups, and hot pots. Café Arazu (17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, Indiana) remains a stalwart for Mediterranean fare.

Residents enjoy all forms of filling American-style comfort foods, and the choices there are endless, too. Comfort by the Cross-Eyed Cricket (230 Main St.) revived the historic Washington House Hotel building and has hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices.

A few of our favorite American classics include a giant tenderloin sandwich at West Side favorite Hilltop Inn (1100 Harmony Way); the crispy fried chicken from Nellie’s (8566 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, Indiana, with a second location opening this spring on Evansville’s North Side); a country fried steak from Bud’s Rockin’ Country Bar & Grill (2124 W. Franklin St.), barbecue and rib platters at Nisbet Inn (6701 Nisbet Road, Haubstadt, Indiana), fried pork belly tacos at Copper House Fare & Libations Franklin St.), and seafood offerings at Tin Fish (707 State St., Newburgh, Indiana).

Evansville’s Asian cuisine boasts a mix of new additions and long-established spots. 2nd Language (401 N.W. Second St., Ste. A) brought authentic ramen to the city in late 2020. Popular spots with traditional Asian cuisine include Yen Ching (406 S. Green River Road), a staple for more than three decades, and Ma T 888 China Bistro (5636 Vogel Road). Visit Roppongi (7221 E. Indiana St.) for Japanese hibachi, steak, and sushi,

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MEALS ON WHEELS

Meet five food trucks with rave reviews

BY JOHN MARTIN

Evansville loves its food trucks, and there are dozens of them across the region at special events, farmers markets, and anywhere with abundant foot traffic. Here’s a sampling of some regional favorites.

CHEF BRUCE LI

With nearly 5,000 Facebook followers, Bruce Li’s Asian cuisine is well known, and his truck is always on the move. Li’s numerous beef, chicken, and shrimp dinners, paired up with vegetables and rice or noodles — and maybe with egg rolls or crab rangoon on the side — have diners lining up. Li has been in the restaurant industry for 27 years and has had a food truck for eight years. His guiding principles include “fresh ingredients, large portions, and good taste.”

COCH’S CONES

SABOR COLOMBIA

Give this truck a try for a taste of South America. Sabor Colombia hit the road in 2023, and owners Claudia Tascon Pena and Luis Tascon have a menu that includes arepas, stuffed with your choice of cheese, scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, chorizo, shredded beef, or pulled pork. Diners also tuck into the truck’s empanadas and Colombian tamales and wash them down with a selection of Colombian sodas. “We had been doing catering for about two years prior to purchasing our food truck,” Claudia says. “This had been a dream for a while, and it finally came true.”

LASHBROOKE’S BARBECUE

Some of Evansville’s finest barbecue comes courtesy of this popular truck. Plates include the sliced brisket, pulled pork sandwich, chopped brisket sandwich, spare ribs, pitmaster sandwich, and sweet barbecued chicken thighs. Lashbooke’s also has a full list of sides, plus rotating dessert options. Owned by Dan Lashbrooke, with valuable help from his wife, Christina, who is a full-time nurse, Lashbrooke’s has been in business for three years. “My goal is to make great food and support my family,” Dan says.

A recent addition to Evansville’s food truck world is this sweet stand owned by Mindy Tenhumberg, which has a home base on Petersburg Road in northern Vanderburgh County, near The Hornet’s Nest Steakhouse. Ice cream lovers populate Coch’s picnic tables with generous portions of hand-dipped ice cream scooped into waffle cones, as well as in shakes and sundaes, plus shaved ice.

THE PIZZA REVOLUTION

Speaking of time-tested food trucks, The Pizza Revolution’s familiar double-decker bus also is going strong. In business for 12 years, owners Aaron and Stephanie Peckenpaugh have built a fan base with woodfired specialty pizzas like the Margherita, the Buzz Killa, Fig ‘n Pig, and Fun Guy. The big bus can be found at the Farm 57 seasonal farmers market on Wednesday nights and even at music festivals like Louisville, Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond. One key to food truck success, Stephanie says, is knowing what you’re getting into, “It’s always a hustle, and you have to be willing to work long hours in almost any weather.”

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GRAB A PLATE

Scott Schymik shares Evansville’s palate

BY MAGGIE VALENTI

Restaurateur Scott Schymik has spent three decades in Evansville’s kitchens, as a server, owner, and someone with “just an affinity for good food.”

What started as a hobby for the Reitz Memorial High School graduate, who learned to cook from his parents, has led to two restaurants — Sauced and Schymik’s Kitchen, both at Haynie’s Corner Arts District. A third with partners Josh Pietrowski and Alan Braun is on the way in the form of Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub on Main Street, tentatively scheduled to open this summer.

W hile the names on restaurants and faces behind them have changed

food scene, Schymik says Evansville’s food culture has remained strong.

“ People are going out to eat like they’ve always been,” he says.

The restaurants here have taken inspiration from German cuisine and Southern comfort food while crafting the local favorite una-style cracker-thin-crust pizza. As both a crossroads — “all roads lead to Evansville,” as the saying goes — and a hub in Southwestern Indiana, that variety suits people from many walks of life. Schymik acknowledges the innovation of longtime and new restaurateurs in the area.

“We are lucky in that we have many styles here in town,” he says.

still is a Midwestern city, and people like what they like. He always makes sure to have plenty of steaks.

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W hile Sauced sells platefuls of fettuccini alfredo, Schymik says Evansville

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A comprehensive list of dining options around town

FINE DINING

CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Bally’s Evansville), 812-433-4333. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in the piano bar.

 RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American fare.

UPSCALE DINING

BAR LOUIE: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive menu with a variety of appetizers, a large hamburger selection, and signature martinis. Catering available.

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway Ste. 3, 812421-0800. Italian cuisine from scratch including monthly chef features, authentic pastas, chicken parmesan, and bruschetta, plus gluten-free options. Catering available.

BONEFISH GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-3474. Wood-burning grill, fish, steaks, soups, salads, and its famous Bang Bang Shrimp. Catering available.

 BRU BURGER BAR: (Best Restaurant for a Burger) 222 Sycamore St. in the former Greyhound bus terminal, 812-302-3005. Signature chef burgers, classic sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive drink menu.

CAMBRIDGE GRILL: 1034 Beacon Hill (at Cambridge Golf Course), 812-868-4653. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and an expanded wine menu.

THE COLLECTIVE: 230 Main St. (above COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket), 812-909-3742. Fresh specialty appetizers and entrées with an extensive beverage list.

 COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET: (Best Restaurant for Brunch) 230 Main St., 812-909-3742. Full breakfast menu, home-style favorites, sandwiches, steaks, and salads.

COPPER HOUSE: 1430 W. Franklin St., 812-909-8089. Unique cuisine meets comfort food including shrimp and grits, burgers, apricot salmon, goat cheese bites, and signature cocktails. Event space available.

 CORK ‘N CLEAVER: (Best Restaurant for a Celebratory Dinner) 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches.

 DADE PARK GRILL AT ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800-333-8110. Clubhouse dining.

 FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. 41 S., Robards, KY, 270-748-1856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman house and European wines. Catering available.

 HAUB STEAK HOUSE: 101 E. Haub St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6462. A la carte menu. Steak, prime rib, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetable side dishes, and desserts.

HOUSE OF COMO: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-0572. Baked chicken dishes, lamb chops, fish entrées, and oversized steaks with Lebanese and Middle Eastern influence. Catering available.

 R’Z CAFÉ AND CATERING: 104 N. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-615-0039. Classic comfort food to modern cuisine, including breakfast and lunch combinations as well as daily specials.

SAMUEL’S: 113 S.E. Fourth St., 812-777-0047. A wide range of shareable bites for the table, specialty entrées, and sandwiches rotating seasonally for those 21-plus only. Open for lunch and dinner.

SCHYMIK’S KITCHEN: 1112 Parrett St., 812-401-3333. Globally influenced restaurant with a full bar with brunch available on Sundays.

PRIVATE CLUBS

EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection including prime steaks and fresh seafood. Member-only dining.

OAK MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB (THE MEMBERS GRILL): 11505 Browning Road, 812-867-1900. Chef-created menu in full-service dining room and diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends. Member-only dining.

ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, IN, 812925-3336. Executive chef on staff. New and classic dishes including chicken, steak, seafood specials, and pastas. Member-only dining.

DELIS

BOWLIFY SUPERFOODS: 250 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-303-2874. Acai bowls, smoothies, rice protein bowls, and avocado toasts. Catering available.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK: 1414 Hirschland Road, 812-594-9820. More than 12 flavors of chicken salad, soups, sides, and desserts. Catering available.

THE DELI: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Bally’s Evansville), 812-4334000. Deli sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, and pizza.

THE DELI AT ONB: One Main St. (inside Old National Bank), 812-4245801. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials. Catering available.

FIREHOUSE SUBS: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4445. Hot and cold sandwiches with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, and veggies. Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Sundays. Catering available.

THE GRANOLA JAR CAFÉ & BAKERY: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-4371899; 333 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0060; 5600 E. Virginia St., 812-401-8111. Specializes in house-made granola along with sandwiches and deli salads plus vegetarian and vegan options. Catering available.

HONEYBAKED HAM: 1446 N. Green River Road, 812-471-2940. Boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, as well as whole, half, or slices of ham. Variety of desserts and side items. Catering available.

JASON’S DELI: 943 N. Green River Road, 812-471-9905. Sandwiches, salads, and other healthy meals with fresh ingredients and no artificial trans fats, MSG, or high fructose corn syrup, plus a 22-foot-long salad bar and free ice cream with every order. Catering available.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5400; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-402-9944; 330 Main St., 812-402-5653; 2320 N. Green River Road, 812-402-5747; 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7111. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold-cut meats. Catering available.

KWENCH JUICE CAFE: 1211 Tutor Lane, Ste. A, 812-550-1125. Vegan smoothies, juice shots, and acai and pitaya bowls.

MCALISTER’S DELI: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-618-2050; 5301 Pearl Drive, Ste. 100, 812-228-4222; 3788 Libbert Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-3354. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, soups, and sweet tea.

NORTH MAIN ANNEX GOURMET CATERING & DELI: 701 N. Main St., 812250-4551. Gourmet catering from breakfast to dessert, and a daily, fresh-made menu of breakfast, salads, baked goods, and deli classics.

OLD TYME DELI & MEAT SHOP: 307 N. First Ave., 812-401-1030. A traditional deli and meat shop offering plate lunches.

PANERA BREAD: 220 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-476-7477; 5201 Pearl Drive, 812-250-7088; 4015 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN, (inside Deaconess Orthopedic Neuroscience Hospital) 812-706-6386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks. Catering available at Burkhardt and Pearl locations.

PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-4347366; 8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812- 401-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, fresh baked cookies, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Catering available.

SICILIANO CHARCUTERIE & SUBS: 2021 W. Franklin St., 812-303-3855. Charcuterie, specialty subs, and salads. Catering available.

WHICH WICH: 6401 N. Green River Road, 812-867-0826. An extensive menu of customizable sandwiches and sides. Catering available.

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 3 CHICKS FUDGERY: 305 Main St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-307-3454. Fresh fudge, gourmet coffee, hand-dipped ice cream from JB’s Barnyard, and unique gifts. Catering and food truck available.

BASKIN-ROBBINS: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500. Premium ice cream, plus bakery treats and custom ice cream cakes and pies.

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave. Ste. B, 812-449-7718. 6225 E. Virginia St. Ste. C, 812-916-9454. Made-from-scratch bakery specializing in sweet and savory pies, sweet rolls, brownies, cookies, scones, petite cheesecakes, coffee cakes, and cookie pies.

BEA SWEET TREATS: 4111 Merchant Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-454-7728. Custom cakes and cookies, macarons, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods.

BEANS & BARISTAS: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-475-8566. Full coffee bar, gourmet coffees and teas, Italian sodas, and various pastry treats. Retail gourmet coffee beans, teas, and unique gifts.

 BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-2449. Pour-overs, presses, cold brew, iced coffee, espresso, and more.

BOBACCINOS CAFÉ: 3848 N. First Ave., 812-773-3333. Extensive coffee, boba tea, and blended tea menu, plus pastries, sandwiches, smash burgers, and breakfast items including biscuits and gravy.

BUBBLE PANDA: 1524 N. Green River Road, 812-760-2728. Bubble tea shop offering milk and ice teas, slushies, smoothies, and lattes.

BUBBLE TEATALK: 619 N. Burkhardt Road, Ste. G, 812-598-5235. Bubble and milk teas, smoothies, slushies, and more.

CLEO’S BAKERY & BROWN BAG LUNCHES: 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-0500. Full bakery with cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, coffee, and lunches including signature sandwiches paired with a choice of chips, pickles, and homemade soup. Catering available.

COOKIES AND CUPCAKE BY DESIGN: 419 Metro Ave., 812-426-1599. Cookie bouquets, custom-decorated cookies, cupcakes, cookie cakes, and other baked goods. Local delivery is available.

CRUMBL COOKIES: 939 N. Burkhardt Road Ste. B, 812-965-4133; 5435 Pearl Drive, Ste. 2, 930-212-0677. Delivery and carry-out homemade, gourmet cookies. Catering available.

D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-3199071. Thai-fried ice cream rolls and bubble tea.

DONUT BANK BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP: 210 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-426-1011; 2128 N. First Ave., 812-426-2311; 1031 E. Diamond Ave., 812-426-0011; 5 N. Green River Road, 812-479-0511; 1950 Washington Ave., 812477-2711; 3988 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 4800 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-401-2211; 1303 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711; 2630A U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-212-0181. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods, and smoothies.

DUNKIN’: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500; 850 N. Green River Road, 812-303-5797; 3955 Orchard Lane, Newburgh, IN; 2222 U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-297-0299. Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of coffees.

 ELBIE’S ICE CREAM: 70 S.E. Front St., Elberfeld, IN, 812-403-3778. Seasonal ice cream stand with specialty dishes, ice cream nachos, unicorn sundaes, and more.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-677-5757. House-made pastries plus coffee, ice cream, and drinks. Seasonal live music and food trucks on Wednesdays.

 FIRE & ICE: 606 Main St., Ste. B, New Harmony, IN. Serving ice cream, milkshakes, honey-glazed hot ham, chili, and more.

GAYLACAKE: 320 N. Main St., 812-454-9791. Specializes in order-only cupcakes, cookies, special occasion cakes, and other baked goods.

GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY: 423 Metro Ave., 812-476-4999. Freshbaked bread, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups for lunch, and specialty sweets. Catering available.

HOMETOWN NUTRITION: 300 Main St., Ste. 1A, 812-401-0058. Smoothies, boosted teas, protein shakes, and more.

 HONEY MOON COFFEE CO.: (Best Place to Have a Cup of Coffee) 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-602-3123; 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-893-2945; 2903 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-470-3205; 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN. 812-746-8168. Curated coffee and drinks, Hong Kong-style bubble waffles, all-day breakfast items, and Graeter’s ice cream.

INSOMNIA COOKIES: 318 Main St., Ste. 100, 930-500-4814. Late-night bakery specializing in delivery and carry-out warm cookies.

JOE BREWSKI COFFEE: 10 N.W. Sixth St. Specialty cold brews and lemonades.

 LIC’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: (Best Ice Cream/Gelato) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 2001 Washington Ave., 812-473-0569; 11 N.W. Fifth St., 812-422-2618; 8700 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0022. Deli-style soups, salads, sandwiches, locally made ice cream, choco-cremes, and sorbets.

MILK & SUGAR SCOOP SHOPPE: 2027 W. Franklin St., 812-602-1423; 10931 IN 66, 812-625-1087. Premium ice cream shop.

MISSION GROUNDS: 1107 Washington Square, 812-421-3808. Specialty coffee, tea, lemonade, whole beans for sale, and pastries.

MR. BUBBLE TEA: 503 N. Green River Road, 812-550-3166. Smoothies, Asian beverages, and bubble tea in different flavors.

MULBERRY JEAN’S ACCENTS: 600 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-4905835. High tea served with sandwiches, desserts, an extensive collection of premium coffee beans, and a variety of looseleaf tea.

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES: 6436 E. Florida St., Ste. 100, 812-758-7856. Serving full-size and miniature specialty cakes for any occasion.

ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-5215. Up to 70 flavors of frozen yogurt.

PANADERÍA SAN MIGUEL: 2004 Washington Ave., 812-814-8037. Traditional Mexican bakery with cakes, pastries, and bread.

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS: 204 Main St., 812-303-4487; 301 N. Green River Road, 812-303-5906. Specialty doughnuts and coffee from Proper Coffee Roasters. Green River Road location also serves breakfast items and milkshakes.

PENNY LANE COFFEEHOUSE: 600 S.E. Second St., 812-421-8741. Fair trade organic espresso and espresso drinks, gourmet coffees, Italian sodas, fresh-baked pastries, and vegetarian soups.

 PIECE OF CAKE: (Best Birthday Cake Baker) 210 Main St., 812-424-2253. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, breakfast items, and more.

REVIVE ENERGY AND NUTRITION: 1211 Tutor Lane. Boosted smoothies and teas, protein shakes, and more.

RIVER CITY COFFEE + GOODS: 223 Main St., 812-550-1695. Espresso bar, brewed coffees, pour-overs, and teas.

RIVER KITTY CAT CAFE: 226 Main St., 812-550-1553. Coffee, tea, croissants, cookies, biscotti, and savory pastries.

RIVERTOWN ICE CREAM AND GRILL: 521 State St., Newburgh, IN. Seasonal walk-up eatery offering soft serve ice cream, floats, sundaes, dipped cones, and more, plus corn dogs, burgers, and chicken tenders.

SCOOTER’S COFFEE: 535 E. Diamond Ave., 812-916-9487. A coffee shop with hot, iced, and blended drinks, smoothies, teas, and baked goods.

 SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN. Handcrafted drinks including tea, coffee, and frozen drinks.

STARBUCKS: 624 S. Green River Road (inside Barnes & Noble), 812475-1054; 504 N. Green River Road, 812-476-7385; 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. 16, 812-401-1771; 4700 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-549-4053; 4650 First Ave., 812-421-0461; 601 Walnut St., 812423-5002; 7755 IN 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234. Specialty coffees, teas, and baked goods.

 TF ICE CREAM: 1002 E. Walnut St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-3367. Ice cream, sherbet, barbecue, chili dogs, and more.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-2979727. Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Catering available.

DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS

10-8 CAFÉ: 4209 U.S. 41 N., 812-413-0129 and 812-413-9355. A cafe with breakfast, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and specialty coffee from the makers of White Swan Coffee Lab.

BIG-TOP DRIVE IN: 1213 W. Maryland St., 812-424-7442. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken strips, and ice cream.

BURGER BANK: 1617 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-475-2265. Mini-burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and more.

THE CAROUSEL: 5115 Monroe Ave., 812-479-6388. Classic American cuisine.

 CARRIAGE INN: 103 Gibson St., Haubstadt, IN, 812-768-6131. Plate lunches, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, and assorted dinner entrées.

CATFISH WILLY’S SEAFOOD & COMFORT CUISINE: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Seafood favorites like crab, lobster, shrimp, gator, and Southern comfort food. Patrons can order Hoosier Burger Co. items.

CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. Sandwiches including pulled pork, Chicago-style Italian beef, pork loin, and steak.

 COMMANDER’S GRILL: 118 W. Locust St., Boonville, IN, 812-715-0055. A sandwich shop with fried chicken, salads, steaks, and pork chops.

CROSS-EYED CRICKET FAMILY RESTAURANT: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Sandwiches, fish dishes, breakfast items, countrystyle dinners, and more.

 THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburgers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes.

THE DINER BY MELE’S: 550 N. Green River Road, 812-402-1272. Regional specialties, Mexican-inspired dishes, and all-day breakfast.

DISHES BY DANI: 421 Read St., 812-470-2615. Serves salads, fruit bowls, parfaits, warm-up meals like taco bowls and stir fry, and sweets like cakes, pies, and brownies. Catering available.

DOWNTOWN GRILL: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Serving sandwiches including Philly Cheesesteaks, Cubans, Italians, Subs, and hotdogs.

 FEED MILL RESTAURANT & BAR: 3541 State Highway 60-E., Morganfield, KY, 270-389-0047. Seafood and barbecue.

FRANKIE’S RESTAURANT: 6840 Logan Drive, 812-490-3172. A wide range of American fare across dedicated menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

FRIENDSHIP DINER: 834 Tutor Lane, 812-402-0201. Breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, and home-style favorites.

G.D. RITZY’S: 4810 University Drive, 812-425-8700; 4320 N. First Ave., 812-421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259. Hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, old-fashioned ice cream, and milkshakes.

 GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE: 6747 E. Gasthof Village Road, Montgomery, IN, 812-486-4900. Amish- style buffet with bakery. Catering available.

 HOMETOWN ROOTS: 136 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3653. Southern comfort food like mac and cheese, pulled pork, and fried chicken. Catering available.

HOOSIER BURGER CO.: Operates as a ghost kitchen at Catfish Willy’s Seafood & Comfort Cuisine, 5720 E. Virginia St. Order online or dine-in at Catfish Willy’s.

THE HORNET’S NEST: 11845 Petersburg Road, 812-867-2386. Soups, sandwiches, salads, daily lunch specials, steaks, seafood, and chicken, plus brunch.

JAN’S PLACE: 1400 W. Maryland St., 812-633-8989. Cajun and creole food served five days a week.

JOURNEY FISH AND CHICKEN: 825 S. Green River Road, 812-303-2420. Sandwiches, gyros, fried fish, and fried chicken.

JUICY SEAFOOD: 865 N. Green River Road, 812-303-6869. Seafood boils, fried seafood, and appetizers.

KITE & KEY CAFÉ: 2301 W. Franklin St., 812-401-0275. Breakfast and lunch options and desserts, with an in-house coffee shop serving coffee, espresso drinks, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, frappes, and pastries.

 THE KORNER INN: 15 W. Main St., Elberfeld, IN, 812-983-4200. Daily lunch specials, sandwiches, burgers, and dinners.

LIBBY AND MOM’S: 2 Richardt Ave., 812-437-3040. Home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 LOG INN: 12491 County Road 200 E., Haubstadt, IN, 812-867-3216. Fried chicken, ham, roast beef, and fiddlers.

MAIN STREET FOOD & BEVERAGE: 900 Main St. Food hall with patio offering Caribbean, Latin American, and Venezuelan fare as well as gourmet burgers.

MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 812-306-7317. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish.

MERRY-GO-ROUND RESTAURANT: 2101 Fares Ave., 812-423-6388. Traditional American cuisine.

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS

 MISTER B’S: (Best Restaurant for Wings) 1340 Hirschland Road, 812402-2090; 2611 U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta. Catering available.

 MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Drive-in classic American cuisine mushrooms, chicken strips, fried chicken, chicken liver, chicken sandwiches, and more all hand-breaded with Colonel Jim’s Breading. Breakfast and charcuterie board catering are available.

NELLIE’S RESTAURANT: 8566 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-629-2142. Breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

THE NEW FRONTIER RESTAURANT AND BAR: 12945 IN 57, 812-867-6786. Bloody Mary bar, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, steak, fried chicken, and pork chops.

THE NEW OLD MILL: 5031 New Harmony Road, 812-963-6000. Steaks, chicken, catch of the day, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

NOMOD: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Serving a smash burger, brunch burger, and chicken wings.

PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812435-6028. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, salads, and a variety of snacks.

PIE PAN: 905 North Park Drive, 812-425-2261. Traditional American cuisine. Homemade pies sold by the slice and whole.

PIER 17 CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND BAR: 600 N. Green River Road., 812-303-6338. Cajun classic appetizers like fried calamari and seafood from shrimp and oysters to catfish served in combo specials, fried baskets, and boils.

 THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oysters, and grilled salmon.

ROBERT’S BY THE RIVER: 6 Walnut St., 812-777-0074. A sit-down restaurant offering generous appetizer portions, nearly a dozen sandwiches, and entrees such as smoked pork chops and Southern-style meatloaf.

ROOSTER’S DEN: 3988 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-706-3555. Family recipes and homestyle cooking.

 SAY’S RESTAURANT: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-270-4183. Comfort food made with seasonal local ingredients.

 SIDEWALK CAFE: 228 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2233. Gourmet chicken salad, Italian beef, tomato basil turkey wrap, loaded potato soup, and strawberry cake. Catering available.

 SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812-963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, and vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials.

THE TIN FISH: 707 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7000. Fresh fish flown in daily, clam chowder, salads, and sandwiches.

VFW 1114: 110 N. Wabash Ave. of Flags, 812-422-5831. Friday buffet, prime rib on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

WAYLON’S DINER ON MAIN: 606 N. Main St, 812-777-0088. All-day breakfast, homemade desserts, lunch specials, and cold sandwiches and wraps for grab-n’-go lunch.

 YESTERDAZE BAR & GRILL: 101 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812-8970858. Daily lunch and dinner specials; sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, and entrées.

 ZACK’S DINER: 202 E. Locust St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-1230. Family restaurant serving breakfast all day and standard diner fare.

ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Drive, 812423-5961. Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.

 THE ZONE BY MARYSCOTTS: 433 Plaza Drive (in Southwind Plaza), Mount Vernon, IN, 812-643-5024. Chef-driven fresh scratch cuisine in a family-friendly restaurant with a sports theme.

AMERICAN FARE NATIONAL CHAINS

APPLEBEE’S: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0942; 5727 Pearl Drive, 812426-2006; 1950 U.S. 41 N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrées.

BISCUIT BELLY: 945 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-777-8300. Shareable breakfast dishes, biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, and more.

BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE: 1000 N. Green River Road, 812-5509320. Soups, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches, and other entrées. Catering available.

BOB EVANS: 1125 N. Green River Road, 812-473-9022. “Homestyle” American menu.

BUBBA’S 33: 1 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-901-6409. Fresh burgers, pizza, sandwiches, entrées, classic pub-style appetizers and sides, and a full bar.

CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN: 2100 N. Green River Road, 812-491-9976. Garden-fresh salads, homemade soups, and varied entrée selections including pasta, lemon pepper chicken, and tilapia.

CRACKER BARREL: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 812-479-8788; 2130 U.S. 60 E., Henderson, KY, 270-826-5482. Classic American cuisine.

CULVER’S: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333; 4850 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-492-8000. Butter burgers, frozen custard, cheese curds, and more.

DRAKE’S: 1222 Hirschland Road, 812-401-2920. Craft beer, burgers, and sushi.

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES: 5402 E. Indiana St., 812-401-1773. Burgers, hot dogs, and Cajun fries.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: 2848 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4395; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-303-6137. Steakburgers, sandwiches, and frozen custard.

GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-473-1095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken. Weekend dinner menu begins at noon.

JAKE’S WAYBACK BURGERS: 115 Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-475-9272; 624 E. Diamond Ave., 812-422-4999. Burgers, hot dogs, and hand-dipped thick milkshakes.

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS: 939 N. Burkhardt Road, Ste. A, 812-618-3939; 8850 High Pointe Drive Ste. A, Newburgh, IN, 812-758-4208. Serving cold and hot subs including BLTs, club sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, and more. Catering available.

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE: 5645 Pearl Drive, 812-421-0908. American fare including hand-cut steaks, baby-back ribs, mesquite-grilled chicken, appetizers, salads, and seafood.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: 7201 E. Indiana St., 812-474-0005. Specialty steaks, chicken, seafood entrées, salads, and vegetable side dishes.

PANDA EXPRESS: 2445 Menards Drive, 812-479-8889. Chinese fast food like orange chicken, sesame chicken, and fried rice.

RAFFERTY’S: 1400 N. Green River Road, 812-471-0024. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

RED LOBSTER: 4605 Bellemeade Ave., 812-477-9227. Soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood entrées, fresh-catch, and daily specials.

RED ROBIN: 6636 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-473-4100. A variety of hamburgers including the “Banzai Burger,” the “Royal Red Robin Burger,” and the “Whiskey River BBQ Burger.” Full bar menu. Catering available.

TERIYAKI MADNESS: 8833 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900048. Japanese inspired, Seattle-style teriyaki customizable bowls of chicken, steak, tofu, veggies, noodles, white rice, and fried rice.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE: 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-477-7427. Ribs, steaks, side items, and fresh baked bread.

TGI FRIDAY’S: 800 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Mall food court), 812-491-8443. Specialty salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken, pasta, and seafood entrées.

WINGSTOP: 499 N. Green River Road, Ste. B, 812-909-3445. Classic, boneless, and crispy wings in 11 flavors.

PIZZERIAS

ARCHIE & CLYDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR: 8309 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-7778. Pizza, fried cheese ravioli, wraps, salads, soups, gyros, and barbecue.

AZZIP PIZZA: (Best Business That Gives Back) 5225 Pearl Drive, 812401-3572; 8850 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3810; 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-901-0490; 4660 N. First Ave., 812-250-8947. All personal sized pizzas (8 or 11 inches) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza as well as thick-crust and 7-inch pizzas. Warm cookies, salad, and beer available.

CASEY’S DUGOUT: 2900 Lincoln Ave. A baseball-themed eatery serving specialty pizzas like Graham Slam and Tater Swift, sandwiches, cheese bread, and Just Rennie’s cookies.

DONATOS PIZZA: 710 S. Green River Road, Ste. 3, 812-618-3868. Pizza, ovenbaked subs, salad, calzones, wings, and desserts. Catering available.

DONTAE’S HIGHLAND PIZZA PARLOR: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-777-0016. Pizzas, strombolis, salads, and appetizers.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-677-5757. Wood-fired, brick-oven pizza from The Pizza Revolution and weekly food truck events.

FAT BOY’S PIZZA: 10722 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3061. Local una-style pizza serving take-out orders only.

FRANKLIN STREET PIZZA FACTORY: 2033 W. Franklin St., 812-602-3028. Pizza, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and salads.

GARDO’S ITALIAN OVEN: 13220 Darmstadt Road, 812-868-8071. Pizza, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and salads.

GATTITOWN: 316 N. Green River Road, 812-473-3800. Buffet-style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts all in a kids’ festival-like arcade.

HEADY’S PIZZA: 4120 N. First Ave., 812-437-4343; 2278 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-212-3700. Pizza, subs, wings, and pasta. Late night delivery available.

K’S PIZZA: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 812-303-2381. Pizza, strombolis, Italian subs, sandwiches, and more.

KIPPLEE’S STADIUM INN: 2350 E. Division St., 812-476-1936. Pizza, wings, and sandwiches.

THE LOBO LOUNGE: 1200 Edgar St., 812-550-1001. Pizza, adult beverages, and more.

LOMBARDI’S NEW YORK PIZZA AND WINGS: 3311 N. Green River Road, 812-602-5255. Authentic New York-style pizza sold by the slice or whole and buffalo wings.

LYLE’S SPORTSZONE PIZZA & PUB: 1404 E. Morgan Ave., 812-425-7729. Home of Lyle’s original loaded stromboli. Also serves pizza and sandwiches.

MOD PIZZA: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. C-102, 812-602-5525. Custom, artisan-style pizzas.

NOBLE ROMAN’S: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-303-4010; 1216 Washington Square Mall, 812-473-4606. Pizzas, salads, breadsticks, garlic bread, hand-sauced chicken wings, pasta, and sandwiches.

PANGEA KITCHEN: 111 S. Green River Road, Ste. E., 812-401-2404. Offering authentic Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, Thai cuisine, and Italian gelato.

PANGEA PIZZERIA: 401 N.W. Second St., 812-401-2500. Neo-Neapolitan pizza, scratch-made gelato from Pangea Kitchen, and Grande cookies.

 PIZZA CHEF OF BOONVILLE: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-8971600. Pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Catering available.

PIZZA KING: (dine-in facilities) 220 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-424-7976; 7777 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-3368; 1033 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-476-4941. Pizza and baked stromboli-type sandwiches.

PIZZA OVEN: 5806 Stringtown Road, 812-425-1455. Pizza, strombolis, and Texas barbecue sandwiches.

ROCA BAR AND PIZZA: 4600 Washington Ave., 812-422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrees, pizza, steaks, and chicken plus breakfast options. Live entertainment and patio dining.

ROUNDERS PIZZA: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with mustard.

ROUNDERS PIZZA TOO: 12731 N. Green River Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special and the Bavarian.

SAM’S PIZZERIA: 2011 W. Delaware St., 812-423-3160. Pizza, sandwiches, calzones, pasta, strombolis, wings, and breadsticks.

 SANDY’S PIZZA: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3972. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti.

THE SLICE: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-454-0983. Pizza by the slice or pie. Non-traditional varieties.

SPANKEY’S UNA CAFE: 15 Jefferson St. Ste. 101, 812-303-2810. Gourmet pizza, salads, sandwiches, dessert, and a full bar.

SPANKEY’S UNA PIZZA: 4404 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-402-6776. A pizza joint with a variety of specialty pizzas such as The Westsider with an assortment of meat toppings, and strombolis.

STEVE’S UNA PIZZA: 1005 S. St. James Blvd., 812-477-5411. Dinner-only takeout, thin-crust pizzas, and extras.

 TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT-INN: (Best Pizza - Write In) 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

 TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY: (Best Pizza - Write In) 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and freshbrewed beers.

 TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY NEWBURGH: (Best Pizza - Write In) 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

BARBECUE

BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q: 6636 Logan Drive, 812-401-9922. Pork, beef, chicken, and ribs specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods for a signature smoked flavor.

 CHEFWHAT BBQ & MORE: 422 Seventh St., Henderson, KY, 270-2120742. Fresh barbecue lunch specials are made to order daily including barbeque burritos, quesadillas, and breakfast on Saturdays. Catering available.

 HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339. Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes. Catering available.

HICKORY PIT STOP: 1521 N. Main St., 812-422-6919. Barbecue chicken, turkey, pork, mutton, brisket, ribs, and a variety of side dishes.

 HOMER’S BARBECUE: 128 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-2214. Local barbecue with smoked meats, craft sides, cold beer, and cocktails. Catering and food truck available.

 J&B BAR-B-CUE AND CATERING: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270-830-0033. Chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork with a variety of salads and sides. Catering available.

KENNY’S SMOKE SHACK BBQ: 901 W. Franklin St. 812-303-0867. Pulled pork, turkey legs, smoked sausage links, sliced brisket, chopped mutton, sandwiches, and various sides.

LONESTAR BAR-B-QUE AND SOUL FOOD: 2403 Washington Ave., 812303-3351. Barbecued brisket, tacos, pulled pork, ribs, and more Southern specialties.

MARX BBQ: 3119 W. Maryland St., 812-425-1616. Barbecue chicken, pork, and ribs.

 MISSION BBQ: (Best Barbecue) 1530 N. Green River Road, 812-2130200. Barbecue, made-from-scratch sides, and sandwiches.

 MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-8143. Daily lunch and dinner buffets, as well as a menu. An abundance of barbecue and other meats, plus country-style vegetables, corn muffins, a salad bar, and desserts.

 TAYLOR’S GRILL ON WHEELS: 130 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270854-4302. Classic Memphis-style smoked meats, barbecue favorites, loaded mac & cheese, and desserts. Take-out only. Catering available.

 THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-8260654. Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, beef, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans. Catering available.

ETHNIC ASIAN

2ND LANGUAGE: 401 N.W. Second St., 812-401-2500. Authentic Asian cuisine, ramen, and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner service.

BIG BANG MONGOLIAN GRILL: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-602-1400. Openbar Mongolian grill stir fry, lunch and dinner options, and appetizers.

CANTON INN: 947 North Park Drive, 812-428-6611. Cantonese- and American-style appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork, and seafood dishes.

CHINA GARDEN: 501 N. Main St., 812-422-6699. Traditional Chinese fare like egg drop soup, hunan chicken, and moo goo gai pan.

CHINA KING: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrées like lo mein, Szechuan pork, and Egg Foo Young.

CHINA VILLAGE: 8423 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238. Soups, fried rice and noodles, specialties like hunan shrimp, and more.

CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551. Buffet with traditional Chinese and American menu items.

CRAZY BUFFET: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. Chinese buffet with lunch specials and combination dinners.

DOMO JAPANESE HIBACHI GRILL, SUSHI, AND RAMEN: 215 N. Green River Road, 812-491-0003. Authentic Japanese dishes, bento boxes, sushi, ramen, and hibachi.

RAMEN BOWL FROM 2ND LANGUAGE

FUJI YAMA: 915 North Park Drive, 812-962-4440. Soups, salads, noodles, rice, sushi, hand rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp dishes.

GANGNAM KOREAN: 518 Main St., 812-550-1171. Korean cuisine, rice and noodle dishes, seafood, and sushi rolls.

GOLDEN BUDDHA: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 IN 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680. Traditional Chinese cuisine featuring lunch specials and family dinners.

GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. 41 N., 812-868-8888. Soups, seafood, and chicken- and pork-centric dishes.

JAYA’S RESTAURANT: 119 S.E. Fourth St., 812-422-6667. Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi.

JIMMY GAO’S SZECHWAN CHINESE RESTAURANT: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-479-7600. Extensive Sichuan menu, including Szechuan dumplings, bok choy, and pho.

JUMAK: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-303-1705. Traditional Korean dishes such as bibimbap, yachae twigim, and bulgogi.

KANPAI: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. International fare and Japanese sushi bar serving beer, wine, and sake.

LIN’S ASIAN EXPRESS: 520 N. First Ave., 812-909-4210. Asian cuisine favorites including sushi, fried rice, and hibachi.

LINCOLN GARDEN: 2001 Lincoln Ave., 812-471-8881. Chinese appetizers, soups, lunch platters, and entrées including crab rangoon and General Tso’s chicken.

MA.T.888 CHINA BISTRO: (Best Asian Restaurant) 5636 Vogel Road, 812-475-2888. Specialties include lemongrass fish, Peking duck, and chicken lettuce wraps.

MAMA’S KITCHEN: 1624 N. Green River Road (inside Aihua International Market), 812-479-7168. Stir-fried dishes and soups.

OSAKA JAPANESE HIBACHI AND SUSHI: 5435 Pearl Drive, 812-303-0359; 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 7, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1371. Hibachi-style cuisine, sushi bar, and specialty dishes for dine-in and carry-out.

POKÉ PIRATE: 2013 N. Green River Road, 812-434-1725. Signature bowls and build-your-own poke.

POKÉ RIVER: 6240 E. Virginia St., 812-303-8003. Poke and sushi dishes, like poke bowls, sushi burritos, and poke salads.

ROPPONGI JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI: 7221 E. Indiana St., 812-437-5824. Sushi, filet mignon, New York strip, and hibachi.

SAKURA: 4833 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0553, Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi, fried rice, tempura, and hibachi dinners.

TANUKI MART: 5614 E. Virginia St. Japanese candies, Momofuku noodles, chili crunches, and more.

TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260. Traditional Chinese dishes such as Mei Fun, Chow Mein, and Egg Foo Young.

THAI BISTRO AND BAR: 5416 E. Indiana St., 812-303-3153. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, curry, papaya salad, crab rangoons, satay, and more.

 THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3878. Classic Thai food.

THAI ORCHIDS: 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Ste. 200, 812-6120465. Classic cuisine featuring curry dishes, drunken noodles, and Thai custard.

TOKYO JAPAN RESTAURANT: 3000 N. Green River Road, 812-401-1020. Hibachi grill: chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops.

VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare, including traditional noodle dishes.

WASABI EVANSVILLE: 1122 Hirschland Road, 812-602-3737. Sushi, hibachi meals, appetizers, soups, and salads.

YANG’S SHABU SHABU: 4700 Vogel Road, 812-471-8889. Chinese, vegetarian, seafood, Japanese, and more.

YEN CHING: 406 S. Green River Road, 812-474-0181. Chinese weekday lunch specials and evening menu items.

ZUKI: Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge: 1448 N. Green River Road, 812477-9854; 222 Main St., 812-423-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods.

GERMAN

GERST HAUS: 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1420. Traditional German cuisine, including soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées. Large imported beer list.

 SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-4822640. Authentic German food, as well as American favorites.

INDIAN

ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE: 7799 Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4018. Authentic Indian cuisine like samosas, tandoori chicken, curry, and more.

TAJ MAHAL: 900 Tutor Lane, 812-476-5000. Tandoori chicken, paneer tikka, panjabi curry, kadai paneer, and more.

YAK & YETI: 815 S. Green River Road, 812-909-2022. Himalayan family recipes passed down from multiple generations, including Tandoori lamp chops, momo dumplings, and several kinds of curry.

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN

 ANGELO’S: (Best Italian Restaurant) 305 Main St., 812-428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, and pizzas.

CAFÉ ARAZU: 17 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2200. Pitas, wraps, shish kebabs, and rotating specials and desserts.

KABOB XPRESS: 3305 N. Green River Road, 812-402-0244. Hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, fresh salads, sandwiches, gyro plate, and many kabob plate options.

LITTLE ANGELO’S: 8000 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-8364. Italian cuisine featuring appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and chicken.

LITTLE ITALY: 4430 N. First Ave., 812-401-0588. Italian and Mediterranean pizzas, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, and sandwiches.

MANNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL: 2913 Lincoln Ave., 812-473-7005. Stuffed grape leaves, gyros, shish kebabs, and more.

MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta, baked sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

 OLEA FUSION BISTRO: 108 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-6055. Serving Spanish and Greek cuisine including tuna ceviche, black bean hummus, omelets, quiches, huevos rancheros, gyros, and more.

OLIVE GARDEN: 1100 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2903. Soups, salads, pasta, and luncheon entrées.

SAUCED: 1113 Parrett St., 812-402-2230. Pasta, steak, and seafood. Catering and event space available in The Ballroom.

SMITTY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE: 2109 W. Franklin St., 812-423-6280. Premium steak, pasta, pizza, and Italian favorites.

LATIN AMERICAN

 AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270957-5028. Mexican fare like burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and margheritas. Catering available.

BURRITO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL: 900 Main St. (inside Main Street Food & Beverage); 2630 U.S. 41, Henderson, KY, 270-577-1225. Authentic Mexican cuisine and local specials. Catering available.

 CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-8260067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexican-style steaks, and more, plus a yearlong outdoor patio. Catering available.

CARIBBEAN CUISINE: 1010 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-303-0631. Caribbean and Haitian dishes like red beans and rice, oxtail, and fish.

CASA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 2121 N. Green River Road, Ste. 8, 812-401-4000. Traditional Mexican entrées, family specials, and 24-inch “monster” burritos.

CHAVA’S MEXICAN GRILL: 4202 N. First Ave., 812-401-1977. Authentic Mexican cuisine offering burritos, tacos, and more.

CHIPOTLE: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973; 2800 N. Green River Road, 812-916-4757; 4719 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-435-10888; 1310 Hirschland Road, 812-916-4789. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole. Catering available.

EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986. Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas. Catering available.

EL MARIACHI MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-7770111. Street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, and other Mexican cuisine.

EL PAISANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 311 S. Green River Road, 812-437-5089. Street tacos, burritos, tortas, and more.

EL PATRON: 943 N. Park Drive. 812-402-6500. The owners of El Charro opened this restaurant on the North Side, offering authentic Mexican cuisine.

FIESTA ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

GOLLITA PERUVIAN CUISINE: 4313 E. Morgan Ave., 812-303-5100. Authentic Peruvian cuisine like Peruvian minestrone, tamales, and papa a la huancaína.

HACIENDA: 990 S. Green River Road, 812-474-1635; 711 N. First Ave., 812423-6355; 5440 Pearl Drive, 812-422-2055; 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-401-2180. American-influenced Tex-Mex menu. Catering available.

HOT HEAD BURRITOS: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-437-5010. Burritos, salad bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas to order with meat options including chicken, steak, pork, barbacoa, and taco meat. Catering available.

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-2814. Authentic Mexican cuisine.

LA CAMPIRANA: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-550-1585. 900 Main St. (Inside Main Street Food & Beverage). Fresh Mexican cuisine and fresh juice bar. Food truck available.

LA CATRINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 7799 SR-66, Newburgh, IN, 812-5183334. Mexican-inspired burritos, enchiladas, tortas, and tacos, plus chicken wings, nachos, and seafood specials.

LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT: 920 Main St., 812-550-1165. A family-owned establishment serving burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, and seafood.

LAS AMERICAS STORE AND RESTAURANT, INC.: 1016 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-475-3483. Offers Mexican ingredients for purchase and food made in house.

LOS BRAVOS: (Best Latin Restaurant) 3534 N. First Ave., 812-424-4101; 6226 Waterfront Blvd., 812-474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-464-3163; 3311 Liberty Blvd., Boonville, IN, 812-897-3442. Traditional Mexican menu. Catering available.

LOS PORTALES MEXICAN GRILL: 3339 N. Green River Road, 812-475-0566. Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

 LOS TORIBIO: 1647 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-831-2367. Traditional Mexican cuisine.

LOS TRES CAMINOS: 12100 U.S. 41 N., 812-868-8550. Authentic Mexican cuisine including chimichangas, burritos, Mexican pizza, and quesadillas.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway (inside The Evansville Pavilion), 812-491-6637. Fresh Mexican cuisine. Catering available.

NACHOS GRILL: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-909-0030. Authentic Mexican fare made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

NOCHE CANTINA & COCINA: 2215 W. Franklin St., 812-277-3514. Serving fried truffle yuka fries, grilled elote salad, deep-fried tres leches, and more.

QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-0800; 5501 Pearl Drive. Mexican fare. Catering available.

RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL: 10604 Highway 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-4909936. Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and more.

SALSARITA’S: 3910 E. Morgan Ave., 812-437-2572; 4077 State Route 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5050. Mexican cuisine like burritos, tacos, taco salads, and its signature Quesorito. Food truck and catering available.

SUNRISE CAFÉ FAMILY RESTAURANT: 8401 N. Kentucky Avenue, 812-626-0050. A family restaurant with a mix of Mexican and American cuisine.

 TACOHOLICS KITCHEN: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001. Enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, chimichangas, margheritas, Mexican street tacos, a full bar, and more. Catering available. Food truck called “Mini-Chimi” available.

THE TAQUERIA COMPANY: 800 N. Green River Road, Ste. 102 (inside Eastland Mall), 812-550-1505; 2519 N. First Ave., 812-602-4041; 4600 Washington Ave. Tacos, quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, and burritos with homemade tortillas.

TAQUERIA Y PUPUSERÍA MIRANDA: 2008 Washington Ave., 812-492-9992. Specializing in authentic Salvadorian Pupusas and street tacos with a variety of fillings.

SPORTS BARS

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR: 715 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place), 812-471-9464; 5405 Pearl Drive, 812-423-9464. Chicken wings cooked with various seasonings, burgers, salads, and chicken.

BURGH HOUSE AT SHOWPLACE FEC: 8099 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-842-2563. Specialty burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and drinks.

CHASER’S BAR AND GRILL: 2131 W. Franklin St., 812-401-1699. Sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, and lunch specials. Catering available.

CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL: 1819 N. Fulton Ave., 812-428-2255. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, pizzas, stuffed baked potatoes, and appetizers.

THE DIVE BARGE: 1801 Waterworks Road. This seasonal riverside 21 and over bar offers burgers, shrimp, wings fries, hotdogs, and more.

DOC’S BAR: (Best Bar to Watch Sports on TV) 1305 Stringtown Road, 812-401-1201. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and desserts. Family room and kids’ menu available. Free Wi-Fi and full bar.

FRANKLIN STREET TAVERN: 2126 Franklin St., 812-401-1313. Drink specials and pizza.

 FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812-673-4996. Burgers, pizza, wraps, strombolis, sandwiches, the famous pork steak, and more. Catering available.

HOOTERS: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, wings, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

 IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL: 203 N. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-9918. Bar food and drinks. Bikers are welcome.

J’S SPORTSBAR & GRILL: 1602 Vann Ave., 812-401-2266. A menu of chili, wings, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

KC’S MARINA POINTE: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-550-1050. Seafood options and full bar.

MOJO’S BONEYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-475-8593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis.

NEIGHBORS: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 1, Newburgh, IN, 812-269-7410. Classic bar food and favorites including sandwiches, smashburgers, and salads.

NEWBURGH TAVERN: 707 State St. Ste. E, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1363. Serving beer and specialty cocktails.

O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630. Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad.

PRIME SPORTS: 4944 Old State Route 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3050. A greaseless kitchen serving pizza, wings, strombolis, and more.

 ROOKIES RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, prime rib, and Arabian salad. Banquet room for events.

TIKI ON MAIN: 524 Main St., 812-424-5020. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dinners, and cold drinks. Open seasonally.

WINGS ETC.: 628 E. Diamond Ave., 812-909-2945; 8833 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0550; 401 Walker Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-205-4486. Chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and wide beer selection.

TAVERN FOOD

 3RD STREET SALOON: 118 S. Third St., Boonville, IN. Traditional pub food with unique homemade twists made with local meats.

BOKEH LOUNGE: (Best Place to Hear Local Bands) 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388. Open daily at 11 a.m. Offering a full menu including steaks, kabobs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian meals. Brunch on Sunday and weekly specials.

 THE BRASS RING: 231 S. Main, Haubstadt, IN, 812-632-8681. Serving smoked sausage dogs, bone-in wings, fish sandwiches, strombolis, and more. Also offers a pizza kitchen.

BUD’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY BAR AND GRILL: 2124 W. Franklin St., 812-4011730. Southern comfort food, daily plate lunch and beer specials, and gourmet flatbreads. Catering available.

DARMSTADT INN: 13130 Darmstadt Road, 812-867-7300. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunches. Dinner entrées include steaks, fried chicken, and seafood.

DEERHEAD SIDEWALK CAFÉ AND BAR: 222 E. Columbia St., 812-425-2515. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and double-decker pizzas.

ENIGMA BAR & GRILL: 4044 Professional Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900600. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and various entrées as well as a tequila menu.

FOOL MOON GRILL AND BAR: 5625 Pearl Drive, 812-467-7486. Appetizers, wings, signature salads, and burgers.

HIGHLAND INN: 6620 N. First Ave., 812-909-1500. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and customer-favorite Bloody Marys.

THE HILLTOP INN: 1100 Harmony Way, 812-303-3732. Sandwiches including fried tenderloins, brain, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrées.

HORSTKETTER’S TAVERN: 5809 Stringtown Road, 812-423-0692. Traditional tavern serving cold beer and deli meats.

K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Plate lunch specials available.

KNOB HILL TAVERN: 1016 Highway 662 W., Newburgh, IN, 812-853-9550. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées including shrimp, steak, chicken, fiddlers, and hand-tossed pizzas.

LAMASCO BAR & GRILL: 1331 W. Franklin St., 812-437-0171. Tavern menu including soups, salads, and sandwiches.

 METZGER’S TAVERN: 1000 Powell St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9461. Traditional tavern appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast.

 NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305. Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue. Catering available.

PEEPHOLE BAR & GRILL: 201 Main St., 812-423-5171. Cheeseburgers, onion rings, fries, and the splitter (a fried hot dog).

PRIME TIME PUB & GRILL: 8177 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4900655; 12301 U.S. 41 N., 812-247-0093. Prime rib, burgers, half-pound burgers, salads, more than 30 bourbons, and more. Catering, food truck available, and doggy menu available.

THE ROOFTOP: 112 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-550-1599. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.

 ROUTE 65 TAVERN: 10801 Main St., Cynthiana, IN, 812-622-2025. A family restaurant in the front and a tavern in the back that serves sandwiches, burgers, chicken quesadillas, shrimp cocktails, and more.

 SNAPS BAR & GRILL: 1115 Main St., Jasper, IN, 812-848-7627. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes.

SEAFOOD FAJITA FROM FIESTA ACAPULCO

THE SPORTSDEN BAR + GRILL: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 110, 812-4798887. Strombolis, sandwiches, wings, and more.

SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801. Cheeseburgers, tenderloins, cheese balls, and more.

ST. JOE INN: 9515 Saint Wendel Road, 812-963-9310. Soups, salads, sandwiches, plate lunch specials, fiddlers, steaks, and fried chicken dinners.

 ST. PHILIP’S INN: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-9855558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner includes fried chicken, open roast beef, catfish, shrimp, and more.

STOCKWELL INN: 4001 E. Eichel Ave., 812-476-2384. Plate lunches, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, steak, pork chops, and brain sandwiches. Catering available.

 YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter, cash or check only. Traditional American food such as pizza, steak, and sandwiches.

ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Tavern-style food including wings, burgers, and dinner entrées, plus ice cream from JB’s Barnyard. Catering available.

BREWERIES, WINERIES, AND CRAFT COCKTAILS

ARCADEMIE: 22 N.W. Sixth St. Craft cocktails, regional beer on tap, and fresh Mexican classics from Botanas by La Campirana.

BARKER BREWHOUSE: 96 N. Barker Ave., 812-437-5079. Serving an extensive selection of beers, including craft and brewed onsite, plus wines and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as some pre-packaged food items. Food may also be brought in or ordered for delivery.

 BOUCHERIE VINEYARDS AND WINERY: 6523 Keyway Drive, Spottsville, KY, 270-826-6192. Wine tastings and winery tours.

DAMSEL BREW PUB: 209 N. Wabash Avenue of Flags, 812-909-1956. A microbrewery and restaurant serving pub food.

 DUSTY BARN DISTILLERY: 6861 Carson School Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-454-0135. A distillery making bourbon, rye, and liqueurs with a tasting room open for sampling, cocktails, and bottle purchases.

ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR: 303 Main St., 812-550-1393. A robust list of wine, beer, and cocktails, plus appetizing plates of starters and shareables.

HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and wine. Beer can be taken to go.

 HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-200-4314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more.

HIGH SCORE SALOON: 309 Main St., 812-909-3229. Arcade bar with local and regional brews, full bar, tots, nachos, and sandwiches.

HUSH ON MAIN: 323 Main St., Ste. F. 1920s speakeasy offering custom cocktails, appetizers, a dinner menu including pasta dishes, and weekend brunch.

JENNINGS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits, plus a small food menu.

MO’S HOUSE: (Best Place to Have a Drink After Work) 1114 Parrett St., 812-401-3800. Craft cocktails made from scratch, ample lounge seating, patio space, and snacks.

 MONKEY HOLLOW WINERY: 11534 E. County Road 1740 N., Saint Meinrad, IN, 812-357-2272. Local organic meats and cheeses, Saturday evening concerts in summer, and a tasting room.

MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 101 S.E. First St; 8245 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-402-1515. House-brewed and guest beers, as well as wine and spirits. Carry-in food and food delivery are permitted, and food trucks often visit on weekends.

 PEPPER’S RIDGE WINERY: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812-649-9463. Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music.

 RIVER CITY BREW WORKS: 405 Main St., Rockport, IN, 812-649-2739. Located in a historic building and offering regional craft beer, wines, and a food menu.

 WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indian Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812-357-7000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights.

CATERING

ACROPOLIS CATERING/VENUE 812: 1401 N. Boeke Road, 812-758-4660. Greek-American cuisine, chicken, beef, lamb, salads, and desserts. Food truck available.

AGAPE GRAZE: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-518-0008. Charcuterie catering and gift delivery services.

BAUERHAUS MOBILE CATERING: (Best Wedding Venue) 13605 Darmstadt Road, 812-759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant seven-course meals.

CHERYL MOCHAU, PERSONAL CHEF: 812-499-4631. Specializes in preparing and teaching others to prepare food for low-fat and special diets, including Atkins, salt-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and others.

DILEGGE’S: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004 or 812-459-9864. Fine ItalianAmerican cuisine available for catering or special and private events, with food served in the in-house banquet room outdoor dining.

FIELD 2 FORK CATERING: 17425 Owensville Road, 812-899-1010. Providing produce, meat, and local alcohol selections from fresh, local ingredients.

JAYSON MUNOZ CATERS: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. Favorite dishes from Chef Jayson Munoz like bourbon chicken, tacos, and carb rangoon.

JUST RENNIE’S CATERING: (Best Caterer) 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-4018098. Specializes in fine foods.

KOKIES FOOD SERVICE & BANQUET CENTERS: 11917 Highway 66, 812-423-8229. Offering a diverse menu, from tacos to lobster.

MILLER’S CATERING, BARBECUE, AND WEDDINGS: 10108 Schaeffer Road, 812-454-2744. Specializes in catering, barbecue, wedding packages, and fundraisers.

 THE NEW HARMONY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER: 504 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6150 or 812-682-6168. Caters within a 50-mile radius of New Harmony, Indiana, and offers a variety of food from steaks to sandwiches.

812-568-8890. Whole hog roasts, handsliced brisket, smoked pork chops, rib-eye steaks, pulled pork barbecue, pulled chicken, smoked chicken, side items such as twice-baked potato casserole, potato salad, and green beans, and

812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza

Jasper, IN, 812-6342584. Caters

favorites to elegant cuisine.

ADVERTISING INDEX

IN THE KNOW Still finding your way around Evansville? We have you covered. Here is the contact information for a variety of local agencies that will help you set things up as you settle in.

Subscribe to Evansville Living and Evansville Business magazines:

Tucker Publishing Group

25 N.W. Riverside Drive, Ste. 200 818-286-3122 or 812-426-2115

evansvilleliving.com

City government:

City of Evansville

Office of the Mayor

Civic Center Complex, Room 302

One N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-436-4962

evansvillegov.org

County government:

Vanderburgh County

Board of Commissioners

Civic Center Complex, Room 305

One N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5241

vanderburghgov.org

Post office locations:

U.S. Postal Service

Main Post Office

800 Sycamore St., 812-429-3411

West Wabash

801 N. Wabash Ave., 812-423-6090

River City

1915 Washington Ave., 812-471-1966

Lawndale

802 S. Green River Road, 812-473-4151

Diamond Valley

600 Cross Valley Circle, 812-424-1830

Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations:

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles

888-692-6841, in.gov/bmv

East Branch

6240 E. Virginia St., Ste. A

North Branch

4209 U.S. Highway 41 North, Ste. 10

West Branch

2421 Allens Lane

Public transportation service:

Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS)

601 John St. 812-435-6166

evansvillegov.org

Public libraries:

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

evpl.org

Central 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 812-428-8200

East 840 E. Chandler Ave., 812-428-8231

McCollough 5115 Washington Ave., 812-428-8236

North Park

960 Koehler Drive, 812-428-8237

Oaklyn

3001 Oaklyn Drive, 812-428-8234

Red Bank

120 S. Red Bank Road, 812-428-8205

Stringtown 2100 Stringtown Road, 812-428-8233

West

2000 W. Franklin St., 812-428-8232

Willard Public Library

21 N. First Ave., 812-425-4309 willard.lib.in.us

National legislators:

U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon

Evansville District Office

20 N.W. Third St., Ste. 1230 812-465-6484 bucshon.house.gov

U.S. Sen. Todd Young

Evansville District Office

Winfield K. Denton Federal Building

101 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 110 317-226-6700 young.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun

115 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-822-8240 braun.senate.gov

Voter registration:

Vanderburgh County Voter Registration Office

Civic Center Complex, Room 214

One N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 812-435-5222 vanderburghgov.org

Utility service:

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (water/sewer and trash) 812-436-7846

THE 411

Solid Waste Management (recycling) 812-436-7800

CenterPoint Energy (natural gas and electricity) 800-227-1376, centerpointenergy.com

Telephone and internet services:

Astound Broadband 800-427-8686

AT&T 800-288-2020

Spectrum 866-874-2389

T-Mobile 812-471-2786

TDS Telecom 888-233-0001

Cable service:

Astound Broadband 800-427-8686

AT&T 800-288-2020

Spectrum 833-276-6094

Local events and attractions: Explore Evansville (Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau) 20 N.W. Third St., Ste. 410 800-433-3025 exploreevansville.com

Public schools:

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 951 Walnut St., 812-435-8453 district.evscschools.com

Charter schools: Joshua Academy (preschool through sixth grade) 1230 E. Illinois St., 812-401-6300 joshuaacademyschools.com

Signature School (high school) 610 Main St., 812-421-1820 signature.edu

Faith-based schools:

Catholic Diocese of Evansville 4200 N. Kentucky Ave., 812-424-5536 evdio.org

Evansville Christian School 10644 Lincoln Ave., Newburgh, IN 812-477-7777 evansvillechristian.org

Evansville Lutheran School (Kindergarten through middle school) 111 E. Virginia St., 812-424-7252 evansvillelutheranschool.com

Trinity Lutheran School (preschool) 1403 W. Boonville-New Harmony Road 812-867-5279 trinitydarmstadt.org

Private schools:

Evansville Day School (preschool through high school) 3400 N. Green River Road 812-476-3039 evansvilledayschool.org

Montessori Academy (preschool and kindergarten) 4611 Adams Ave. 812-479-1776 montessoriofevansville.com

Higher education:

Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville 515 Walnut St., 812-909-7200 medicine.iu.edu/evansville

Ivy Tech Community College 3501 N. First Ave., 812-429-1435 ivytech.edu/evansville

University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2000 evansville.edu

University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd., 812-464-8600 usi.edu

Community outreach organizations:

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

318 Main St., Ste. 400, 812-423-2020 evansvilleregion.com

Keep Evansville Beautiful 402 Court St., 812-425-4461 keepevansvillebeautiful.org

Junior League of Evansville

101 Plaza East Blvd., Ste. 112, 812-434-6710 juniorleagueofevansville.org

United Way of Southwestern Indiana

318 Main St., Ste. 504, 812-422-4100 unitedwayswi.org

Vanderburgh Community Foundation

20 N.W. Third St., Ste. 820, 812-422-1245 www.vanderburghcf.org

YMCA of Southwestern Indiana 516 Court St., 812-423-9622 ymcaswin.org

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