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ON THE COVER Home cook Janice Stratton opened her kitchen to us, showcasing one of her favorite recipes, AsianSpiced Short Ribs.

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OLD WORLD SPIRIT

Park the car and take a stroll down the historic streets of Evansville’s Riverside Historic District in Downtown.

During your walk, you’re sure to spot not only pristine homes, but those stately structures on the back lots: the classic carriage houses.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

In the Midwest, family recipes passed down generally have a few things in common — tradition and warmth.

We asked our readers to send us their family-favorite dishes with sacred ingredients, tried-and-true cooking methods, and flavors that are definite crowd pleasers.

The result is a collection of dishes you can bring to your own kitchen this holiday season!

voting process of doctors by their peers, the 2020 Top Doctors list highlights medical professionals in the Evansville metropolitan area practicing a wide range of specialties.

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SEASONS OF CHANGE

With an unfiltered view of the bustling neon-lit casino at Tropicana Evansville, The Brew Brothers Tap House offers diners an upscale casual dining experience like no other.

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Artist Steve Imes provides beautiful landscape tours on canvas 28 Social Life

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DEPARTMENT 30 Travel Journal

Visit the thoroughbreds and get a glass of bourbon at Hermitage Farm

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HOME & STYLE 77 Creating

Erin Adams stays in bloom with her wooden flower art 78 Idea Home

What’s happening at the Evansville Living Idea Home 79 On the Market

Transport yourself to the French countryside in this North Side home 79 Digging In

Find the perfect holiday centerpiece at three local spots

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From the Editor What a Year It’s Been Conversation Contributors Final Detail Take a spin on Mesker Park Zoo’s first carousel

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Trending Now Strike a pose in front of Downtown’s new mural Center of Attention The Evansville-made P-47 Tarheel Hal comes home Encyclopedia Evansvillia For 30 years, the Green Book directed AfricanAmerican travelers to safe places to eat and sleep Worth the Drive Take a daytrip to St. Louis for some fun in the Forest Model Citizen Goodwill celebrates 85 years of helping the community

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We Were Curious Millie the Dinosaur settles into her new home

CULTURE On the Stage Push the limits of musical genres with The Tapestry 22 Art Talk

Dip into the colorful life of Makenzie Orange 22 Shelf Life

Three books with local connections reviewed 24 The Guide

Where to go and what to do in November, December, and January

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100 FOOD & DRINK 99 What We’re Trying Now

Los Alfaro’s supersizes a Mexican classic 100 Chain Reaction

Get to know the menu at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 100 Hot Dish

Tear into a specialty low country boil at Juicy Seafood 102 Now That’s Sweet

Cleo’s pulls inspiration from family monarch 114 Dining Directory

More than 300 restaurant listings 115 Chew On This

Tasty tidbits on the dining scene

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Inside SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS INSERTED AFTER PAGE 48

Holiday Gift Guide Find something special for everyone on your holiday shopping list using our annual Holiday Gift Guide! Local shops, makers, and more showcase their top products for the season.

55 Doctor Profiles As the medical hub of the region, discover the medical professionals across the industry keeping us healthy.

92 WNIN Program Guide

Read up on WNIN’s upcoming program highlights, guide listings, and stationwide happenings for December and January.

Join us in saying an enormous “Thank you” to all of our local health care workers who are heroically risking their own well being in order to help our community safely navigate life in the time of COVID-19.

For the sacrifices being made the extra hours… the special care … the additional diligence Let us all help to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible by wearing a face covering in public.

106 Holiday Parties and Catering

Need a little help for your holiday dinner party? Browse these restaurants, catering services, and more to find the perfect fit for your party needs.

COMING IN THE JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE OF EVANSVILLE LIVING Healthy Living Keep your New Year’s resolutions and have the best year yet with tips from healthcare professionals, nutritionists, trainers, and more.

Wedding Book Check out our annual wedding guide, filled with inspiration and ideas for your perfect day. This section includes advice from local experts and newlywed couples.

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EDITOR & PUBLISHER Kristen K. Tucker PRESIDENT, TUCKER PUBLISHING GROUP Todd A. Tucker CREATIVE DIRECTOR Heather Gray ART DIRECTOR Laura Mathis GRAPHIC DESIGNER Casey Scarbrough

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From the Editor

WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN

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ou do not need me to tell you what a year this has been. What I do want to say is that for legions of Americans, Hoosiers, and southwestern Indiana residents, 2020 has no silver lining. This past summer as the pandemic continued to reveal itself, we grasped for the positives. The magazine staff was able to continue working and we counted our lucky stars that the content of Evansville Living still could be a bright spot for so many homebound readers — and we hope that still is the case; that’s what we work hard for every day. But we understand there are no silver linings this year for so many of us.

Worldwide, COVID-19 has claimed 1.26 million lives (as of press time, Nov. 9, 2020); 50.7 million people across the globe have contracted the disease. In the U.S., there have been 10.1 million cases of COVID-19 with 238,00 deaths. The Hoosier state has seen 214,509 cases with 4,418 deaths. At home here in Vanderburgh County, we have seen 7,497 cases of COVID-19 with 90 deaths, the greatest majority of these illnesses and tragic deaths being recorded since August. In the eight-county area in southwestern Indiana containing Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, Gibson, Spencer, Pike, Perry, and Dubois counties, there have been 15,679 cases and 253 deaths.

While a vaccine is promised by early 2021, that will not change the number of seats that will be empty at holiday dinner tables around the world.

It was in this context that we framed the feature of this issue, “All in the Family” (page 37). Longtime readers may recall that some years we plan for the November/December holiday feature a year in advance — so we can capture the “Doors of Christmas” (as we did last year) or a homeowner’s festive décor.

This year we left our options open; we did not shoot holiday photos last season for this season. We were glad we could shape a holiday feature story that felt right for this year.

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quickly turned to the comfort of home cooking — a ritual that continues to sustain so many people during the pandemic.

Would readers share their most requested, treasured, perhaps even sacred recipes enjoyed in their homes? We asked the question on social media and identified among ourselves a few supreme hosts we knew personally.

Roxane Patton shares her egg pie (you might call it chess pie) with our family. I like to call our family friend Janice Stratton the hostess with the mostest; Janice is not out to impress (though she always does) — her mission is to share and nourish. It also is not surprising to me that Janice and Jingle Hagey, who you also will meet in this feature, both volunteer at soup kitchens.

Managing Editor Trista Lutgring summed up the project: “Features such as these are my favorite, not simply because of the amazing food we showcase (and eat!), but because of the enthusiasm from our cooks!

I got such a joy being in the kitchen with Janice Stratton as she talked about her love affair with cooking while we browsed her cookbooks. Leigh Anne Howard let me stand at her stove and stir her oyster stew while she made the grilled cheese sandwiches, which made me feel a little like I was a part of her tradition. The history pouring off the property of Houston Keach’s home was just as amazing as his family’s practice of smoking hams. And sitting around a table with Bob Renock, discussing spices and flavors, was just about as much fun as I could have on a Wednesday afternoon.

I truly enjoyed listening to our cooks speak on why these recipes mean something to their families. Most are simple, but all have a unique story.”

Staff Writer Riley Guerzini shares his visit with Jingle Hagey, a frequent source for story ideas. (Philip Hooper’s story on carriage houses, “Old World Spirit,” page 82 comes from Hagey alerting us to a similar story in the Wall Street Journal’s Friday “Mansion” section.)

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“Just standing in Jingle Hagey’s presence gives you the impression she has been cooking for her entire life,” says Guerzini. “Her history and knowledge of food and her willingness to share everything she knows about her family’s rich history of home cooking is inspiring to those looking to create a delectable homemade dish.”

Staff Writer Dallas Carter spoke of a storied holiday tradition shared in our office.

“Miranda Simmons and her cheese log lit up our office,” says Carter. “Simmons’s story of a loving family and the inside jokes and quirks that can develop into traditions took the spotlight during our interview. Each staff member who came to try a bite left with a happy stomach and a full heart.”

And that is our wish for you this holiday season. From the staff at Tucker Publishing Group and Evansville Living, may you have a happy stomach and a full heart.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kristen K. Tucker Publisher & Editor

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Conversation PUBLISHING SUCCESS

Could you possibly remember me, Ruth Miller? Upon the first issue of Evansville Living for lunch at the Petroleum Club, I was the chairperson for the monthly meeting program of the Reitz Home Museum Society. I invited Todd and Kristen Tucker to have lunch with our group and introduce us to a fabulous new Evansville publication — Evansville Living. Much to our pleasure, you brought a copy of the newly published magazine for each of us. It was an exciting addition to our Evansville publications. It continues to make its welcomed appearance in my mail delivery. It is a treasured update of news about Evansville restaurants, business, social life, and more. Congratulations on your publishing success and your dedicated service to the Evansville community.

Ruth Miller, Evansville

GIFTING SPIRIT

Thank you so much for the special magazine delivery. I was able to give a subscription to a local friend on her birthday and give a welcoming gift to a new Kansas Citybased associate.

Karen Cinelli, Evansville

LOCAL GEM

For eight years in a row, Brinker’s Jewelers has been voted among Evansville’s Best! We’d like to thank our customers and the community for your continuous support over the last 48 years! We’d also like to thank Evansville Living for providing a platform to showcase and support local businesses and initiatives in Evansville. We are honored to be Evansville’s Best Jewelry Store and we look forward to continuing to bring quality, value, and service to the Evansville community.

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Collin Culiver Magician, via Facebook

EVANSVILLE’S BEST

Thank you for voting us as best gift shop in Evansville! We are so grateful for our customers and love serving you all with great coffee and local goods.

It’s official!

We asked everyone a few months ago to vote for Magic Man Collin Culiver for the Best of Evansville in [the September/ October issue of Evansville Living]. We asked for you to write us in for best local entertainment in the write-in category, and well, thank you to everyone because we won the write-in category! We are beyond thankful to everyone

FREAKY FEATURE

We were featured in the [September/October] issue of Evansville Living. Buy an issue and check it out.

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SHARING IS CARING

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Thank you for sharing and for being such a strong voice in our community. We love Evansville Living.

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Award World Trophies, via Facebook

Thank you for voting Hot 96 the Best Radio Station! Grab a copy of Evansville Living to check out their Best of Evansville [in the September/ October] 2020 issue. That is, if our moms haven’t taken them all. Thank you, EL! Claire and the HOT 96 Morning Show, via Facebook

WINNING WRITE-IN

IT’S A PLANE!

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to showcase my hobby [September/October, “In Plane Sight]. It was a great experience and I truly appreciate it! Thanks again!

HELPFUL COMMUNICATION

Thank you for your letter in response to my inquires. I appreciate the feedback and the information provided. I always say there is more to something and you won’t understand unless you ask. I am glad I asked. I also want to thank you for the magazine.

The latest edition, Best of the City, was amazing, as is always the case. May your company continue to bless and inform our community of what is going on!

Annette Ussery, Evansville

Blair Wells, Evansville

HONORED EDITION HAPPY SUBSCRIBER

Great magazine! Love it!

Congrats to you!

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So honored to be in [the September/October] edition of Evansville Living magazine!

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STAYING STRONG

COVER STAR

AMONG THE BEST

Whoa check it out!! I’m on the cover of Evansville Living this month!!

Thank you so much to everyone involved for this opportunity. Stay strong and keep moving forward, everyone!

Glad to see [Monte Skelton] on the cover. Definitely an Evansville Star.

Congratulations to our friend, an amazing musician, and just overall awesome guy. We agree, Monte Skelton is among the best of what Evansville has to offer.

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MUSIC MAN CONTINUOUS CONGRATULATIONS

[Monte Skelton] is not only a great musician, but a great man!

Congratulations to super talented musician, Monte Skelton!

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Contributors DALLAS CARTER “I am ecstatic to continue my relationship with TPG and the Tri-State in a permanent position. Writing for such a high-quality publication not only meets my professional goals but allows me to indulge in my passion for journalism while also making a difference in the community that has given me so much.”

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allas Carter, a St. Louis native and 20192020 TPG editorial intern, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and multimedia communications from the University of Evansville in May 2020. As a staff writer she is looking forward to solidifying her knowledge and connection with community members through compelling, truthful, and impactful storytelling.

Prior to graduation, Dallas served as the editor in chief of UE’s Crescent magazine and was a founding member and creative director of Embrace Marketing and Communications.

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native of Newburgh, Indiana, Riley Guerzini graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He is excited to continue his passion for writing and storytelling as a staff writer with Tucker Publishing Group.

Riley formerly served as the editor in chief for USI’s independent student newspaper The Shield and interned with the Dubois County Herald in Jasper, Indiana, in the summer of 2019.

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rightening up the streets of Evansville has always been a goal of Elpers says the mural has been well received by locals and the Growth Alliance of Greater Evansville and the new neon suggests it was a needed attraction in today’s world. mural in Self.e Alley certainly adds vibrancy to Downtown.

“It’s funny how in times of crisis — a pandemic for instance The mural, which took about five days to complete, is the — that art flourishes,” says Elpers. “This year especially, art and brainchild of Marketing Communications Manager Abby Elpers music has united us locally and across the world. Art can bring us with the help of office manager Ashley Riester. Elpers together. It inspires and brings hope.”

SAY CHEESE! says she was researching murals around the country Self.e Alley itself is a two-year-old project crewhen she came across an artist from New York who growthallianceevv.com ated to make the growing Downtown a more attracdid a graffiti-like neon style. tive destination to live and work. The goal of the alley Evansville’s mural was painted by Michael Smith from Orange is to celebrate the Evansville community and connect with the e Moon Art Studio in Chandler, Indiana, using neon spray paint and is for everyone campaign. The plan is to eventually fill the entire fluorescent airbrush paint, which emits a glowing appearance. alleyway with murals. — RILEY GUERZINI PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW

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CENTER OF ATTENTION

A Roaring Homecoming P-47 returns to Evansville for permanent residence

BY TRISTA LUTGRING

THE WEATHER COULD NOT stop the P-47 Thunderbolt “Tarheel Hal” from coming home Oct. 17,2020. It took off from Houston, Texas, traveled four hours to Evansville, and circled the city before landing at its new home, the Evansville Wartime Museum.

One of only four flying P-47 Thunderbolts from World War II, Tarheel Hal has had quite the life — manufactured by Republic Aviation in Evansville during the war years, the P-47 fighters were equipped with a 2,000 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine and eight .50-inch machine guns. Through its years after the war, the aircraft performed in many air shows, including the United States Air Force Heritage Flight Demonstration Team. Take a flight through time to see the circular journey Tarheel Hal has made! ✪ MAY 7, 1945 — P-47D-RA-40 finishes on the manufacturing line in Evansville and is accepted by the Army Air Force. It never sees time in the air during WWII. ✪ AUG. 28, 1947 — The P-47 is sold to the Venezuelan Air Force. ✪ 1971 TO 1987 — The aircraft goes through various private owners (receives a restora-

HOME SWEET HOME The P-47 Fighter “Tarheel Hal” circled over Evansville on its way to the Evansville Wartime Museum. (Inset) The original Tarheel Hal was stationed in France in 1944.

tion during its time in France between 1975 and 1987). ✪ EARLY 1990S — P-47D-RA-40 returns to the U.S. and experiences a restoration to return it to mint condition. The U.S. Air Force provides a propeller, engine, tires, wheels, and instruments for this project.

At this stage, the aircraft is painted in the markings of P-47 44-33240 “Tarheel Hal,” a fighter of the 366th Fighter Squadron, 358th

Fighter Group based in Toul, France in 1944. ✪ JUNE 1998 — Tarheel Hal is acquired by the Lone Star Flight museum in Galveston, Texas, where it continues to fly in air performances. ✪ OCT. 17, 2020 — Tarheel Hal takes off from Houston, Texas, for its flight back home to Evansville and the Wartime Museum.

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SAFE PASSAGE Green Book spots in Evansville

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n the late 1930s, Harlem postal worker Victor Hugo Green began a career as a travel agent and set about publishing a travel guide meant to help African American travelers stay safe during the days of Jim Crow laws and heavy segregation.

“The Negro Travelers’ Green Book” — simply known as The Green Book — was designed to catalogue the gas stations, hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, night clubs, and other service businesses people of color could feel safe stopping at during road trips. It offered safety advice for navigating roads, advertising for new cars, and instructions on how to inspect vehicles before a trip.

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New York City, the next year saw its expansion into lists for other major cities and states throughout the country. From 1936 to 1967, 17 Hoosier cities were listed in The Green Book, including Evansville. The River City first made the list in 1939 with a list of tourists’ homes open to African American travelers. Over the years, that list would grow and shrink and while Indianapolis had suggestions for hotels, restaurants, beauty parlors, and more, Evansville’s kept to places to rest for the night. Hotel Rena along Governor Street and Mrs. H. Best Tourist Home on

Lincoln Avenue were staples on the list for many years.

When the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, it required all hotels, restaurants, theaters, and other public businesses to serve all, no matter race. It seemed the need for The Green Book had come to an end — the last publication of the book was released in 1967, six years after the death of Victor Hugo Green.

— TRISTA LUTGRING

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WORTH THE DRIVE

ALL YEAR ROUND Forest Park in downtown St. Louis is packed with seasonal attractions like Steinberg Skating Rink (bottom) and the Emerson Grand Basin, a popular sledding (left) and trail spot (right) overlooked by the St. Louis Art Museum at the top of Art Hill (top left).

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n the western edge of downtown St. Louis, 1,300 acres of forest, trails, attractions, and history play host to more than 13 million visitors a year.

Forest Park, voted the No. 1 city park in the country by USA Today readers in 2016, is overflowing with free events and entertainment for all ages.

Dedicated on June 24, 1876, Forest Park is home to miles of walking and bike trails, three golf courses, 45,000 trees, and

several cultural institutions. Luckily for Skating Rink, the largest outdoor ice rink Tri-State families, the sixth most visited in the nation, in the winter; relax at the urban park in the country is only a threeBoathouse, featuring a fine-dining reshour drive from Evansville. taurant and seasonal paddle boat rent “Forest Park contains multitudes,” als; snap a picture with several remaining says Stephen Schenkenberg, vice presistructures from the 1904 World’s Fair, dent of communications and marketing hosted in Forest Park; or take in the views at Forest Park Forever, a nonprofit that from the iconic Emerson Grand Basin, a helps maintain, sustain, and relarge man-made pond resting DAY IN THE PARK store the park. “It’s impossible at the base of Art Hill, which is to visit and not soon be smiling. forestparkforever.org also a popular sledding destinaEven — or perhaps especially — tion on snow days. during tough years like this one, Forest With free options for the whole family Park is our region’s happy place, and you’ll to learn and have fun, Forest Park is the soon find out why.” perfect day trip, weekend getaway, or holi The Saint Louis Science Center, Misday destination. souri History Museum, Saint Louis Art “Spaces like Forest Park help create Museum, and the Saint Louis Zoo are all a great quality of life and bring an entire free and family-friendly attractions inside community together,” says Schenkenberg. the park.

“Even during the toughest of times, spaces Visitors can also see a show at The like Forest Park can create joy and pride Muny, the country’s oldest and largest for those who call a region home.” outdoor musical theatre, in the summer — DALLAS CARTER or fall; glide under the lights at Steinberg

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MODEL CITIZENS

SEASON OF GOODWILL A long history of helping underserved populations through education, job creation, and retail services has shaped Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. into a critical piece in the fabric of the city.

Goodwill opened on May 12, 1935, in Downtown Evansville with the goal of providing jobs for people with disabilities by receiving and repairing goods for resale in the Goodwill Store.

Workers at the time were paid 25 cents an hour and paid mostly in merchandise as many needed clothing, shoes, and furniture during the Great Depression.

The Evansville Goodwill, at their former location on 112-114 First Street, had a store and workshop where they repaired all the donations they received.

“Goodwill has always focused on those underserved populations,” says Vice President of Mission Services Brandy Smith.

Evansville Goodwill has since expanded outside of the city and now operates 15 stores in southeastern Illinois, western Kentucky, and other locations in southern Indiana. Their service area includes 28 counties in the Tri-State. The organization provides job-seeking support and training to people with disabilities and those who are 55 and older. Smith says Evansville Goodwill serves about 300 individuals

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WE WERE CURIOUS

Local arm of organization celebrates nearly a century of aid in the community PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW

Good Living

Moving In COMMUNITY COMPASSION Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. has served vulnerable populations for 85 years through education, job creation, and retail services, giving it a long history of offering crucial services to the city.

every year through their Work Solutions Services and Senior Community Service Employment Program.

With a job placement rate of about 75 percent and an average rate of pay of $9.63 per hour, Smith says Goodwill has been successful in preparing clients with the tools needed to find and retain a job.

Earlier this year, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit acquired grant money from Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy Company; Fifth Third Bank; and Google, as well as the Evansville Goodwill Foundation to begin development of a new training facility at their Green River Road location. The facility will be open to all and provide a variety of services including formal classes to improve digital skills.

“This is really our way of giving back to a community that has given to us for 85 years,” says Smith.

Goodwill’s five-year goal is to serve more clients in the area. Smith says the organization would like to turn serving 300 people a year into serving 3,000 people a year.

“Our longevity shows our commitment we have to training and employing the underserved populations as well as the TriState,” says Smith. “We have consistently tried to reciprocate the community’s generosity in how we deliver services and who we deliver services to.” — RILEY GUERZINI P H OTO S P R OV I D E D BY E VA N S V I L L E GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Millie The Dinosaur settles into her new home

DRIVING ALONG RIVERSIDE DRIVE approaching Downtown Evansville, one enjoys stunning views.

Now that scenery includes a 20-foottall T-Rex statue. After 12 years across from the Children’s Museum of Evansville, at 22 S.E. Fifth St., mascot Millie The Dinosaur has a new home.

In 2006, the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis donated Millie to cMoe. Today, posted at Mickey’s Kingdom Park, the 44-year-old statue represents new beginnings for the riverfront.

“Sitting at a city gateway, Millie now welcomes everyone to Downtown Evansville,” says Clay Prindle, cMoe marketing and communications manager.

When Millie moved due to construction of a new Deaconess Clinic across from cMoe in 2018, Custom Signs in Newburgh, Indiana, restored her. With Millie settled, cMoe has partnered with the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District to create a scavenger hunt — funded by a Rotary Club of Evansville grant — featuring 10 family-friendly stops that connect Millie to cMoe. “It is our hope that Millie has found her permanent home on Riverside Drive,” says Prindle. — DALLAS CARTER DINO TRACKS cmoekids.org

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ON THE STAGE

OFF THE WALL The Tapestry pushes the limits of musical genres BY DALLAS CARTER

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ueen and Pavarotti. Beyoncé and Beethoven. Metallica and Mozart.

The most iconic names in music are honored together through a breakout musical experience — The Tapestry.

Debuted on Dec. 3, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan, The Tapestry performs a fusion of opera and rock to audiences across the country. The band began as a pipedream of two music-obsessed friends — Corey Crider, artistic director and Marion, Kentucky resident, and Scott Hamrick, producer and Evansville resident — who met at Murray State University in 1995.

“There is a true visceral reaction to hearing this kind of sound circus that is powerful and stays with the audience and the players,” says Scott.

Twenty years later, the duo joined forces with their wives, Michelle and Suzan, and friends Stephanie and Matt Gilbert to form Tapestry Productions LLC in Newburgh, Indiana.

While the lineup now differs from the nine original members, with more than 20 artists performing in the group over the years, Corey, baritone and guitar; Michelle, soprano; and Scott, vocals, are joined on stage by Nick Bulger, tenor and guitar; Melanie Baker, keyboard and vocals; Adam Jenks, bass and guitar; and Drew Beasley, drums and percussion, to form the current Tri-State band.

A RICH TAPESTRY facebook.com/ TapestryOperock

As the group flourishes, adding to their Facebook concert calendar, the company works on other projects, including Small Batch, a southern rock and country ensemble; Remove the Veil, a full theatrical production; and Tapestry:Connect, a nonprofit that brings creative, musical programming to students.

“At a time when our world feels so divided, The Tapestry offers an experience that shows ‘deep inside we’re all the same,’” says Scott. “We invite everyone to come and see for themselves what the transformative nature of music can do.”

TOP PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW, PERFORMANCE PHOTO PROVIDED

ROCK ON While the band has performed shows across the country with musicians from around the world (below), The Tapestry, a rock, opera music group based in Evansville, has seven talented members that make up their current Tri-State crew (top).

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ART TALK

World of Color WIELDING A PALETTE KNIFE dabbled with oil paint, Makenzie Orange creates a layered landscape. Hunched over the canvas, hands steady in concentration, is how Orange has spent two hours a week for the last five years.

The 13-year old Newburgh, Indiana, native has taken classes with Cynthia Watson, owner of Cynthia Watson Art Studio and art school Art From the Heart, in Welborn Plaza Downtown, since she was eight.

“It’s like therapy,” says Orange. “At the end of the week after you’ve had all your work, you paint and relax and it’s really fun.”

Since joining Watson’s studio, Orange has learned more than basic art theories and techniques. The eighth grader at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Newburgh has entered shows in New Harmony and at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. She’s also sold hand-painted cards, canvases, and prints at local markets — including First Fridays at Haynie’s Corner.

Watson’s goal is for students to learn how to be professional artists.

Besides selling art, students make portfolios, matt, and practice signatures.

“I truly believe we are always learning until we die,” says Watson, an artist for more than 35 years. “No one helped me that way, so I want to show them everything I know through experiences.”

Watson also has helped Orange discover an emotional outlet through color, especially her favorite color — green. “Color is important because the color shows how vibrant it is and the vibe of the picture,” she says. “You can really express your feelings on paper.”

As Orange continues to learn, she looks to the Christmas season for her next big breakthroughs and lots of green paintings of course. “I hope to sell a few more originals,” she says.

“With Christmas coming up, it’s also a good time for Christmas cards.” — DALLAS CARTER

PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

Makenzie Orange puts her passion on display

PEAS IN A POD Art instructor Cynthia Watson has instructed 13-yearold Makenzie Orange (top) for about five years, teaching Orange to paint standouts like floral arrangements (left) and her first commission (bottom).

BRUSH UP ON ART cynthiawatsonart.wordpress.com/classes

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“Meteor shower, the click-clack of a passing train. Thunderheads, the smell of rain in the air. Falling leaves the dog-eared pages of my journal.”

Thunder Heads

by Joseph Fulkerson 2020 RED MOON PRESS

Owensboro, Kentucky native Joseph Fulkerson’s first collection of haikus crosses many themes about health and loss.

Fulkerson’s haikus allow the reader to listen and measure the space between ourselves and any given moment.

The poems focus on the wisdom of the wild nature of Kentucky as it conjures scenes of loss and rebirth.

“Food is central to our identities, and its customs, beliefs, production, preparation techniques and materials, display objects, rituals and traditions are cultural artifacts called foodways.” — page 13

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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO

THE GUIDE NOVEMBER

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Jeff Dunham: Seriously!?

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Breakfast with Santa

For more than 12 years, Jeff Dunham and his delightfully twisted cohorts — Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J., and Achmed the Dead Terrorist — have filled arenas across the world. Jeff and his world-famous cast of characters currently are on their brand-new international tour “Jeff Dunham: Seriously!?”

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden is decking the halls to welcome Santa to the zoo. Enjoy a hot breakfast while sharing your list with Santa and taking fun photos. Children will receive treats and make a special holiday craft, and guests can enjoy animal encounters.

P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., 3 p.m.

812-436-7050 or victorytheatre.com.

P Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, 1545 Mesker Park Drive. 8:15 a.m. 812-435-6143 or meskerparkzoo.com.

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A Downtown Christmas

Celebrate the holiday season on Main Street with music, a snow machine, pony rides, photo booth, Christmas crafts, hot cocoa, letters to Santa, and caroling.

P Main Street, Downtown Evansville. 812-492-4536 or downtownevansville.com.

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Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights

Come enjoy the splendor of winter lights at the 27th annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights benefiting Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. This drive-through event features a mile of sparkling lights with more than 60 elaborate “fantasyland” scenes. Horse-drawn carriage rides are available at night, weather permitting, for an additional cost.

P Garvin Park, 1600 N Main St. 812-437-2607 or eastersealsrehabcenter.com.

Third Annual Greater Evansville Sports HOF Induction Banquet

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All Greater Evansville Sports Hall of Fame inductees are invited to an induction banquet at the Old National Events Plaza. Tickets are $45 for HOF members and $55 for guests.

P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 4 p.m. geshof.com.

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Treemendous Christmas in the Village

Boys and girls — from babies to teens — are invited to don their best Whoville looks to participate in this America’s Best Pageant Production.

No experience needed! A $50 deposit is required and contestants are asked to bring two outfits.

P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 9 a.m. 217-590-5005.

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Peppermint Pops: A Tri-State Christmas

Join the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus as they celebrate the holiday season with this annual concert event.

P Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. 812436-7050 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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To coincide with Rockport, Indiana’s Family Christmas Festival, Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum is hosting Treemendous Christmas in the Village with cabins decorated by individuals and local organizations.

Bring your furry friends to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus, with proceeds benefitting It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue and homeless animals.

P Daisy’s Pet Playground, 1309B N. Green River Road. 11 a.m. 812-9091306 or itvrescue.org.

P Rockport Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum, 928 Fairground Drive, Rockport, IN. 10 a.m. 812-649-9147 or lincolnpioneervillage.com.

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Newburgh Celebrates Christmas

Enjoy a charming walk through downtown Newburgh, Indiana, businesses as they celebrate Christmas and show off a Victorian spirit.

P Downtown Newburgh, Indiana. 10 a.m.

812-853-2815 or historicnewburgh.org.

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Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Handel’s Messiah

This two-day comic and pop culture event brings together a variety of vendors, demonstrations, panels, cosplay contests, and celebrity guests. Guests can browse an exhibition of comic books, magazines, toys, games, movies, records, wrestling, antique market, television, anime, and more.

Join Loops & Rhythm every second Sunday of the month for music that is sure to make your soul dance from Dekar Baker and Evansville Living Best Of winner Monte Skelton.

This annual musical event — under the direction of EPO Music Director Roger Kalia — joins the orchestra with voices from the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and four accomplished soloists to present this 18th century masterpiece in its traditional setting.

P Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. 9 a.m.

TheRaptorCon.com.

P Mo’s House, 1114 Parrett St. 6 p.m. 812-401-3800 or facebook.com/moshouse812.

P Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 S.E. Third St. 7 p.m. 812-423-4495 or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

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Wreaths Across America

Honor those who have served our country with Wreaths Across America as the national nonprofit organization lays wreaths on veterans’ graves on National Remembrance Day each December.

P Oak Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, 1400 E. Virginia St. 11 a.m. 812-6824821 or evansville. in.gov/cemeteries.

Dash to the Finish

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KICK OFF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

by joining the Evansville Rescue Mission as they help put a hot meal on more than 19,000 Tri-State tables.

The Drumstick Dash 5K gives area runners, walkers, and supporters a chance to give back to the Gobbler Gathering, Evansville Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving food box giveaway. For nine years, the Evansville Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash has helped feed thousands of families in the Tri-State, but the event this year will be a little different with COVID-19.

“Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to the opportunity to support the Evansville Rescue Mission’s Gobbler Gathering by running the Drumstick Dash,” says Heather Woolen, a runner at a previous Drumstick Dash. “I’m always delighted to see the community join together to support such a great cause. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual stroller, the Drumstick Dash is such a fun time.”

Starting groups are limited to 125 participants and all competitive heats will be aggregated before awards are decided, regardless of heat. The start and finish lines will be separated by a block on each side of the Old National Events Plaza in an effort to encourage social distancing. Overall and age group awards will be announced on the Evansville Rescue Mission’s Facebook page after all heats have been completed. P Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. evansvillerescuemission.org

P L E A S E C H EC K E V E N T S F O R A N N O U N C E D C A N C E L L AT I O N S A F T E R P R E S S T I M E .

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USI Fall Commencement

Celebrate the fall graduates of the University of Southern Indiana during the university’s commencement event.

P This event will be held virtually.

812-464-8600 or usi.edu/commencement.

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Start 2021 off with the fifth annual Evansville Resolution Run, which includes a children’s one mile run/walk, 5K, 10K, and 15K run through Evansville’s East Side. All three races will feature professional timing by To The Finish.

P Wesselman Park, 551 N. Boeke Road. 8 a.m.

EvansvilleResolutionRun.com.

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FIFTEEN MINUTES

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING Local artist reminisces about inspiration, joys of painting BY RILEY GUERZINI • PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

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teve Imes was 10 years old when he talked his parents into letting him take a correspondence course in cartooning through the mail.

Although Imes wouldn’t go on to have a career in cartoon illustration, it was then he developed a passion for creating art. A veteran of the printing industry with 30 years of experience (including 10 years as owner of Imes Printing Company in Evansville), Imes switched to working in medical insurance in the late 1990s.

He began pursuing art seriously upon retiring in 2013 after 15 years as the director at St. Mary’s Senior Connection, a Medicare insurance agency in Evansville.

Imes moved to Effingham, Illinois, after retirement where he became active in the art community, entering several shows.

He continued painting as a serious hobby after moving back to Evansville in 2016 with his wife Lynne and has been putting brush to canvas ever since.

Finetuning his skills over the past decade, Imes DISTINGUISHED SKILL Steve Imes has traveled across the has been featured in shows country painting contemporary works of art. Discovering and galleries across the Tripainting as a hobby after retirement, he has work in several State including the Jefferson shows and galleries across the Tri-State.

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Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and A self-taught artist, Imes describes his Science. He is a member of the Arts Coun- artwork as contemporary. Capturing landcil of Southwestern Indiana, Water Color scapes and rural areas, such as old barns Society of Indiana, Hoosier Salon in New and mountains, are his go-to artworks.

Harmony and Indianapolis, and the Ohio Imes has painted scenery from all over the area as well as places in the southern part of the country like Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Louisiana Bayou.

“I was amazed at the talent and beauty out there as well here locally in the area,” says Imes. “We have a great art community here in Evansville.”

Wherever it may be, Imes enjoys creating scenic work that can be appreciated by a diverse group of people from across many regions.

What made you interested in painting?

I think it’s just the ability to create something. We made several trips to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and when we went out there I was just amazed at the talent and the beauty of the artwork that was created out there.

I really got interested in it at that point. I just like creating something from nothing.

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tographs but a some of it is just bits and pieces out of my own mind or some of my own photos.

What types of artwork do you create?

I probably would be considered a realism artist in that I paint a lot of detail to make it almost look like a photograph. I’ve also become really fascinated with abstracts.

I’ve sold quite a few of those here in Evansville. I dabble in watercolor but that’s not a strong interest of mine. I work in acrylic painting. I like doing landscapes, seascapes, and automobiles, so I do a little bit of everything, but probably lean towards traditional landscape work.

“IT’S THE ABILITY TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT SOMEONE CAN FIND JOY AND PLEASURE IN, AS THEY LOOK AT IT, IS REALLY ALL THAT MATTERS. ”

Do you sell most of your artwork or do you keep it for yourself?

I sell as much as I can. My wife would like for me to sell a lot more, our walls are full. It’s a hobby for me. I sell some, I give away a lot, I donate a lot to charities. It’s not really a business but I just enjoy doing it. I have a studio at home in the upstairs bedroom.

AESTHETIC ARTISTRY Imes’ works feature diverse landscapes and settings. Much of it pictures rural areas, old barns and vehicles, and mountains.

What is your favorite scenery to paint?

Probably my favorites are the landscapes and rural areas. I’m still really fascinated with abstract. I’ve really been trying to work with that more because I like the freedom of expression, the vibrancy, you never know what it’s going to look like when you’re done. It’s just a lot of spontaneity and I like that.

It’s a good change from the details that go into a realism painting.

How long does it take you to complete a piece?

That’s hard to answer because there are so many factors that determine that — size is certainly one of them. I’ve painted small, 8-inch by 10-inch canvas all the way up

to a 4-foot square, so obviously that would affect the time. Rarely is a painting completed in a single session so I might work on it over several days or even weeks depending on the complexity of the subject matter.

What is it you love most about painting?

It’s the ability to create something that someone can find joy and pleasure in, as they look at it, is really all that matters. That’s all I’m doing it

for. And yet selling it is a plus, but sometimes I’ll paint over a canvas if something doesn’t go over. It’s a nice relaxation since I retired. It gives me something to do. I don’t play golf, can’t run anymore, so I’ve got to do something.

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KENTUCKY HOSPITALITY

Bluegrass Adventure Immerse in the traditions of Kentucky at Hermitage Farm

BY TRACEY TEO • PHOTOS BY WESLEY K.H. TEO

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entucky breeds some of the finest racehorses on the planet and produces about 95 percent of the world’s bourbon, but experiencing the best of the Bluegrass State’s two most famous industries means traveling between Louisville, Lexington, and Bardstown, Kentucky.

At least, it did until the opening of Hermitage Farm, the new 683-acre agritourism attraction in Goshen owned by husbandand-wife team Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown, who founded the art-centric 21C Museum Hotels. Now visitors can get their horses and bourbon all in one place, with a side of contemporary art.

A thoroughbred tour is a good way to get acclimated, and that’s how I kicked off my two-day stay in the state where I was born and raised. I leaned lazily on a black ON THE FARM A trip to fence, watching glistening chestnut mares Hermitage Farm in Goshen, nurturing frisky colts that could one day Kentucky, provides visitors with thunder to victory at the Kentucky Derby, the opportunity to experience a thoroughbred tour. Guests can or even go on to win the coveted Triple watch mares and colts graze in Crown. The mothers clearly wanted to the pastures and take a trip to the graze in the verdant pasture in peace, but barns to pet the farm’s various horses. Center, Steve Wilson, when their offspring started bucking and co-owner of Hermitage Farm, is a nipping at each other, they intervened, as if four-time USEF Pair Champion in to say, “Time out, young man!” the equestrian sport of carriage driving. Below, the Carriage Gallery The farm has a long history of producat Hermitage Farm houses sport ing racing royalty. Actual royalty, horsecarriages and others of note, like loving Queen Elizabeth II, visited in 1986 one from “Gone with the Wind.” when the place was owned by renowned thoroughbred breeder Warner Jones Jr. who bred more than 100 Stakes winners, including 1953 Kentucky Derby winner Dark Star.

Back in the barn, I stroked the velvety muzzle of a Lipizzaner stallion, then ran my hand slowly along his neck, admiring his snowy coat. When I turned away to chat with a farrier (someone who trims and shoes horses’ hooves) who was shoeing a new arrival, my straw hat suddenly went wildly askew, almost tumbling to the barn floor. The mischievous horse was chastising me for rudely turning my attention elsewhere before his rubdown was complete.

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ARTISTIC SPACE The 1830 Federal-style farmhouse at Hermitage Farm, top, is available to rent for events and gatherings. Owners Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown bring in their love for contemporary art at Hermitage Farm and their private residence, Woodland Farm. The above piece is featured in the farmhouse, while the pink snail sculptures and painting on the right are at Woodland Farm.

horse driving, is Wilson’s passion. The stud barn Carriage Gallery features carriages he drove to victory in numerous competitions and offers a captivating video presentation that explains the sport.

Antique carriages also are on display, including one from “Gone with the Wind.”

As I was envisioning Clark Cable and Vivien Leigh fleeing a burning Atlanta, Wilson, a vibrant 72-year-old with gray hair and red glasses, asked if I would like a ride in one of his sport carriages.

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old trees, the narrow road winding past black barns with bright red trim and lush pastures where a thoroughbred ran alongside the fence like a dog chasing a car.

I asked Wilson how he developed an interest in carriage driving. He said it was an indirect result of a riding accident decades ago. A horse slipped on a muddy path and fell on him, crushing his leg and leaving him with an artificial hip. Getting back in the saddle seemed impossible. Years later, he met someone whose hobby was carriage driving.

“I realized that driving was something I could do and get back with horses,” Wilson

said. “Then, Kentucky sponsored the World Equestrian Games in 2010. That was the first time I saw competitive driving, and I was hooked.”

He was in his early 60s at the time, and more than one person told him he was too old to train for the sport. He ignored them, hired a trainer, and started winning competitions. Today, he’s a four-time USEF Pair Champion.

“Don’t ever tell me I can’t do something,” Wilson said. “I wasn’t very good in the beginning, and it ticked me off.”

But he persevered.

“I’ll never forget the day we won the National Championship,” he said with a sense of pride that can only come from overcoming obstacles to achieve a dream.

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Travel Journal barn and dozens of car-sized pink snails. Okay, the “wildlife” was really a series of contemporary art sculptures that were as incongruous in this undulating farmland as a polar bear in the desert. Wilson clearly has a sense of humor.

Wilson and Brown’s green-shuttered 1832 farmhouse overlooking the Ohio River is big on rustic charm, at least on the outside, but inside, quaint turns avant-garde thanks to eye-catching contemporary art interspersed among the antiques, a house of funky opposites.

Boldly discordant in this antebellum abode, the paintings, mostly by emerging artists, practically jump off the walls, daring viewers to look away. There are no tame landscapes here. The massive painting in the foyer seems to depict an angry protest, and a pair of fringe-laden camels reside in the dining room.

“We enjoy helping young artists,” says Wilson. “We don’t buy for investment, but very often something becomes valuable. We bought Kehinde Wiley long before he painted Obama’s portrait.”

If you would like to stay at Woodland Farm — well, you can’t because it’s a private residence, but the 1830 Federal-style house at Hermitage Farm has a similar aesthetic and is available to rent. That’s where I stayed. Eventually, I grew accustomed to the glaring Daliesque blur of a man above the sofa and the nude woman that watched me sleep.

THE “SPIRIT” OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY Bourbon enthusiasts wet their whistle at the Hayloft event space above Barn8 restaurant. It’s not my drink of choice, but even so, a tasting is fun and informative, highlighting the storied history behind America’s homegrown spirit.

Bourbon novices generally go for the $25 bourbon tasting experience which includes pours from a rotation of whiskeys like Old Forester Straight Rye and Elijah Craig Small Batch. For those wanting to kick it up a notch, the $50 VIP Bourbon Tasting Experience allows connoisseurs to customize a flight of five rare, expensive bourbons from a list of dozens.

Peruse the Bourbon Library for rare bottles or vintage options, such as a 1943 Old Sport or a 1970 Old Fitzgerald in a collectible wildlife decanter. The big draw here is that every bourbon on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, which passes through several cities, is right here.

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on-site gardens and climate-controlled greenhouse. It’s a rare chance to savor delicious heirloom varieties unavailable in your local grocery store. The Woodland Farm bison schnitzel is made from bison raised on Wilson and Brown’s farm.

The new 1,500-foot-long Art Walk curated by artist Ricardo Rivera is the perfect after-dinner stroll.

Site-specific contemporary sound and light installations simultaneously highlight and transform the beauty of the natural landscape for an immersive outdoor art experience unlike anything else in Kentucky.

The main reason Wilson and Brown purchased this vast property was to protect it from development. The farm is their legacy, a gift to Kentucky, and you should never look a gift horse in the mouth.

TASTE TEST While Hermitage Farms allows guests to experience one Kentucky tradition — horse raising — the Barn8 restaurant brings in the second wellknown aspect of Kentucky heritage; bourbon. Barn8 offers up various tasting experiences (top), letting you wet your whistle with the best the Bluegrass state has to offer. Above, the dining room at Hermitage Farm can accommodate family reunions and wedding parties.

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the Midwest, family recipes passed down generally have a few things in common — tradition and warmth.

This time of year is all about bringing people together at the table and digging into the tried and true recipes, the ones with Grandma’s secret ingredient or the trick your father uses to make the dish just right. We asked our readers to send us those favorites — not just the recipes with sacred ingredients but ones that have their families coming back for more. The result is a collection of appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and desserts that you can bring to your own kitchens, for the holidays or any special meal together.

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Mrs. La Cava’s Eggplant A

collection of hundreds of passed down recipes rest in the home of Jingle Hagey.

Gleaned from all the old family cookbooks, Hagey’s mother Diane Foster Igleheart wrote a cookbook for her children in 1968 and again for her grandchildren in 1988, each time adding new recipes. Hagey’s nephew, Austin Igleheart IV, then digitized the collection in 2010.

Mrs. La Cava’s Eggplant is derived from the wife of Louie La Cava, allegedly one of Al Capone’s “boys,” who came to Evansville in the 1920s to sell cigar bands to the former Fendrich Cigar Company.

Hagey’s mother explains in the cookbook that he was one of the colorful characters from her childhood.

Described as a southern Italian meal, it is so rich that it could serve the purpose of a meat dish. Hagey, who has been cooking her entire life, says it’s better to make Mrs. La Cava’s Eggplant the day before to give it time for the flavors to meld and then reheat it in the oven.

The recipe, which has appeared in the cookbook for generations, can be difficult to make if you’re not accustomed to cooking, Hagey notes, as there is no mention of measurements, temperature, or time.

“Measurements are hard, so it depends upon the depth of the casserole,” says Hagey. “It’s a very forgiving recipe, actually.”

Cooking is fundamental to Hagey’s family. Her paternal ancestors founded and owned Igleheart Bros., a flour mill that created and marketed Swans Down Cake Flour. She grew up cooking and baking and all three of her siblings possess culinary skills.

“We’ve been deep into baking and food for a long, long time,” says Hagey. “It was always an important part of our lives.”

Jingle Hagey’s mother Diane Foster Igleheart wrote a collection (left) of hundreds of family recipes that she passed down to her children and grandchildren, each time adding new recipes to the collection. It includes family favorites like corn pudding, cheese grits, and parsleyed carrots.

Mrs. La Cava’s Eggplant (opposite page), included in the cookbook, has its own unique story.

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Ingredients 1 EGGPLANT 1 C A N O F I TA L I A N TOM ATO E S GARLIC ONIONS G R E E N P E P P E RS OREGANO MOZ Z A R E L L A C H E E S E PA R M E SA N C H E E S E

Instructions Slice eggplant 1/4-inch-thick, with the skin on, salt, and let stand, then drain.

Brown each slice of eggplant in Mazola or olive oil.

Make a sauce of the Italian tomatoes and stew down with garlic, onions, green peppers, and oregano.

Grease a casserole dish and put in layers: sauce, eggplant, mozzarella cheese.

Repeat until casserole dish is full, ending with the sauce.

Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

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Grandma Ruthie’s Cheese Log Ingredients

1 PAC K AG E V E LV E E TA

(chilled for easier rolling) 1 POUND CREAM CHEESE 2 CUPS DICED JA L A P E N OS 2 CUPS DICED GREEN ONIONS 2 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS

Instructions

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ach Christmas, the Simmons family huddles around the table waiting for the arrival of a special guest. It isn’t Santa or the Grinch — it’s Grandma Ruthie with her infamous 2-foot long cheese log tucked under her arm.

“The party started when Grandma walked in with her cheese log,” says Miranda Simmons, Ruthie Jacobs’ granddaughter.

The recipe came from Jacobs’ best friend, Judy Givens, and became a Christmas dinner staple 15 years ago, along with their traditional homemade pizzas and red punch.

After Jacobs’ stopped cooking as often last year, Simmons was determined to keep the tradition alive. She

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cried through the painstaking process of rolling out Velveeta cheese and even called her mom for support before finally achieving a perfect, shorter replica of the log.

“When I started, I wanted to find quicker ways to do it, but it’s a lot like Grandma — hardworking, taking your time,” says Simmons. “It’s what she instilled in us growing up and it’s how you make the cheese log.”

Following tradition, Simmons is preparing her seven-year-old daughter for the cheese log, substituting the cheese with Play-Doh. “I never actually got to make it with my Grandma, and I want to have the experience with my daughter,” she says.

Set chilled Velveeta between two pieces of wax paper.

Roll the Velveeta into a thin layer.

Repeat with the cream cheese and then remove the top layer of wax paper from both.

Flip the cream cheese onto the Velveeta.

Sprinkle the onions and jalapenos evenly and then tuck and roll the layers into a log shape.

Roll the completed log through the pecans.

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve with your choice of crackers.

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Smoked Chicken Chipotle Tacos S

undays are about cooking for Bob Renock and his family.

And it’s not just about cooking long-time or traditional family recipes. Sometimes it’s about trying something new.

“We have Sunday dinner for the whole family and it’s one of those things where we try new things,” says the director of brand experience at Old National Bank.

About eight years ago, Renock decided to try a new, simple recipe for his family dinners — smoked chicken chipotle tacos.

The recipe has become a big hit and a regular among the family gatherings since. Through the years, the dish also has found its way to Renock’s table for quick weeknight meals (where he uses chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken).

“I’ve just been tweaking it over the last seven or eight years,” he says. “I think the smoked chicken adds a lot more depth to the dish. And the chipotles are smoked too, so that adds to that real smoky flavor.”

The dish also can take on an authentic street taco vibe with the additional garnishes, from crunchy radishes to slices of avocado and a small dollop of sour cream. Though the tacos can be dressed however the eater wishes, Renock feels the traditional offerings allow the flavor of the smoked chicken and chipotle adobo sauce to shine.

“I like the crunch of the radishes on them, because I normally use a soft shell and like to have something with a crunch in it,” he says. “It’s really an easy dish. It can be a quick, weeknight dinner or it can be elevated where you’re smoking whole chickens and really taking your time with it.”

And while Sundays can be for trying new things, Renock’s family also likes passing on the tasty dishes they all love to dig into frequently.

“These dishes on Sunday are something that others will eventually start making on their own,” he says.

Ingredients

1 L A RG E C A N O F D I C E D TO M ATO E S

1 WHOLE CHICKEN, OR FOUR CHICKEN B R E A STS

1 ONION

ADOBO SEASONING

TACO S H E L L S

S A LT A N D P E P P E R

SL I CED RAD ISHES

2 CANS DICED TOM ATO E S A N D GREEN CHILIES

AVO C A D O

1 TO 2 C H I P OT L E S I N A D O B O SA U C E

SOUR CREAM

Instructions

Rub the chicken or chicken breasts with adobo seasoning to coat evenly. Smoke whole chicken or breasts in smoker or in oven until internal temperature of breasts is 160165 F and thighs is 170-175 F. Allow chicken to rest, then shred.

In a large pot, sauté one onion. Chop one to two chipotles from the adobo sauce; add more if you would like more heat.

Stir in one tablespoon of adobo sauce (add more to taste). Stir in diced tomatoes and tomatoes and green chilies. Once heated, stir in shredded chicken. Serve warm with sliced radishes, diced avocado, and sour cream in hard or soft taco shells.

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Asian-Spiced Short Ribs S

tepping into the home of Janice Stratton and you’re likely to be enveloped by a variety of delicious smells.

Cooking for Stratton isn’t just about putting food on the table — it’s about creating something new and sharing her kitchen as well as her recipes with those she loves and cares for.

Her love of cooking is more than a hobby; it truly is a passion. When not in the kitchen, Stratton loves perusing cookbooks. Several table surfaces in her home contain well-loved magazines from Food & Wine and Bon Appetit.

Learning to cook happened for Janice as it does for most — at her mother’s side in her childhood home.

“My mother was a very good cook and so I learned a lot from her,” says Stratton. “Interestingly enough she didn’t venture out much — she stayed with her tried and true recipes. Versus me, who has a whole bookcase of cookbooks and loves to do different things.”

Stratton has a multitude of recipes that are favorites for her family and friends, but the one that gets the most raving reviews is the Asian-spiced short ribs.

“The short rib recipe takes hours — it’s one of those slow and low dishes that’s really delicious,” she says.

The slow cooking time allows the flavorful ingredients to infuse into the meat. By the time the dish is pulled from the oven, the meat practically falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Stratton tops off the meal by whipping up creamy garlic mashed potatoes and roasted butternut squash.

Ingredients

Instructions

8-16 BONE-IN BEEF S H O RT R I B S

2 TA B L E S P O O N S A S I A N F I S H SA U C E

KO S H E R S A LT

1 TA B L E S P O O N S OY SA U C E

G RO U N D F E N N E L

(for dusting) 1 C U P K E TC H U P 1 C U P D RY R E D W I N E 1 /3 C U P R E D W I N E VINEGAR 1 /2 C U P U N S U L F U R E D MO L A S S E S 3 TA B L E S P O O N S DRIED ONION FLAKES

When Janice Stratton isn’t cooking recipes, she loves to look for new ones. A popular side dish among family is her rutabaga and carrot mash.

“It’s different and has a sweet and bitter combo,” says Stratton. “It’s so easy.” To add this dish to your own holiday menu, grab the recipe on our website at evansvilleliving.com.

1 TA B L E S P O O N G A R L I C P OW D E R 1 TA B L E S P O O N C H I P OT L E C H I L E I N A D O B O (seeded

and minced)

1 TEASPOON TOA ST E D S E SA M E O I L 3 Q U A RTS W AT E R

Preheat oven to 325 F. Light a grill. Season ribs with salt and fennel. Grill over high heat, turning until charred all over — 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a flameproof roasting pan.

In a large bowl, mix ketchup, wine, vinegar, molasses, onion flakes, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, chipotle chile, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Whisk in the water.

Pour over the ribs and bring to a simmer on a stove top.

Cover the pan and braise in the oven, turning the ribs once until very tender — 2 1/2 hours.

Transfer the sauce to a large saucepan, cover, and boil over high heat for 1 hour. Meanwhile, keep the ribs warm in a 200 F oven. Increase oven temperature to 350 F. Pour the sauce over the ribs and roast about 15 to 20 minutes.

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H O U STO N K E AC H O F H E N D E RS O N , K E N T U C KY

Ingredients Makes 10 pounds of mixture for 100 pounds of ham (1 pound of mixture will cure 10 pounds of ham)

8 P O U N D S O F S A LT 2 POUNDS OF SUGAR

(white or brown)

B L AC K P E P P E R (optional) R E D P E P P E R (optional) PA P R I K A (optional)) S A LT P E T E R (potassium

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Instructions

Cured Country Ham T

here are no hidden secrets when it comes to smoking hams in Kentucky. It’s an art that’s been passed down through generations of families throughout the state — Houston Keach’s family is one of them.

At his home in Henderson, Kentucky, Keach keeps up the tradition that has been in his family as long as he can remember. His property was purchased by his grandfather in 1922 and the family moved in around 1928. The smoke house is original and, except for a few years when it was abandoned, Keach estimates the building has been in use since it was constructed in 1852.

Keach remembers he and his brother Scott helping their grandfather and father to cure entire hogs at the beginning of the year. Nowadays, Keach sticks to just hams.

“This has just always been something we’ve done since I was a child,” says the Henderson native. “Now it’s kind of a social event for us. A lot of our friends have been doing this with us for decades.”

Each January, family and friends (young and old) gather at the home to start the process — 45 hams are covered in salt, sugar, and a little bit of salt peter (potassium nitrate) to help with coloring and preventing botulism. A few more steps are completed through the year (including smoking) and by Thanksgiving, the hams are ready to be unwrapped.

And though the meat is generally a marked meal for holidays, Houston enjoys eating his smoked delicacies year round.

“I just go in the refrigerator and slice off some for a sandwich. And my wife Lowery (sister of Jingle Hagey on page 38) makes the best biscuits in the world so, country ham on biscuits is a staple,” he says.

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Mix salt and sugar.

Pepper, paprika, and saltpeter optional for coloring. If using saltpeter, be sure to follow manufacturer’s guidelines.

Separate the lean from the bone and the muscle from the skin with your finger. Add at least four tablespoons of cure mixture into opening.

Rub cure mixture on the surface of the ham.

Allow ham to rest on butcher paper in cool, dry place for six weeks — internal temperature shouldn’t raise above 45 F. After six weeks, wash the cure mixture from the hams in warm water.

Season cleaned hams with red and black pepper.

Place in mesh bag with the hock at the bottom of the net. Hang the ham, hock pointed down.

Smoking is an optional step after four weeks of hanging. Smoking can be done with a green wood cool fire — typically with fruit or nut wood.

Hams are ready around Thanksgiving after curing in summer heat.

L E I G H A N N E H OW A R D O F E VA N SV I L L E

Oyster Stew T

here was always a routine to Christmas for Leigh Anne Howard and her family. Visit one set of grandparents on one day, and the second pair the next with long drives back home to their dairy farm in rural Kentucky at the start and end of each day. With chores to be done, there wasn’t a lot of time to make an intricate, festive holiday meal. The solution? The family’s traditional oyster stew.

“My earliest memory of the stew was having it for Christmas Eve,” says Howard, who serves as chair of the communications department at the University of Southern Indiana. “And we didn’t have it that often, so it was really sort of special to have it that night.”

She also has extended the tradition beyond her family — the USI communications department faculty hosts a tradition of cooking a variety of soups and grilled cheese sandwiches to share with students at the end of a semester.

A simple four-ingredient “stew” (that resembles a bisque), the recipe was one Howard and her sister learned in the kitchen from their mother. It wasn’t until recently, however, she was told the stew recipe actually came from her paternal grandmother.

“My mom was a home economics teacher back in the day. Thinking about oysters and their availability to rural Kentucky, I just assumed this recipe was something she encountered in the course of her study and work as a teacher,” says Howard. “When we were talking about the recipe last year, Mom told me that actually it’s my father’s mother’s recipe and that she learned to make it from her. I had no idea.”

Howard’s paternal grandparents traveled frequently due to her grandfather’s job working as a 4-H Extension Agent and being active in the American Dairy Association. During their travels, her grandmother would look for recipes using dairy ingredients. And there’s been no changing the recipe over the decades either. It’s that simplicity of the dish that has made it such a staple for her family over the years.

“You could put other ingredients in, but it’s not going to be oyster stew,” she says. “That’s what my mamaw called it, and in the family that’s what it is.”

Ingredients 1 /2 ST I C K O F BUTTER 1 /2 C U P O F F LO U R 1 T E A S P O O N O F S A LT 1 TEASPOON OF PEPPER 1 /2 G A L LO N O F W H O L E M I L K 3 C A N S O F OYST E RS

(or 1 pint of fresh oysters)

Instructions Combine butter and flour in a soup pot and cook over heat until you have a light roux.

Add salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups of whole milk until roux and milk are blended. Stir in remaining 5 to 6 cups of milk.

Continue stirring over medium heat until the stew reaches desired thickness.

Stir in oysters, along with oyster liquor (natural juice of the oysters).

Continue stirring a few minutes until heated through. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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PAT T Y MO O R E O F E VA N SV I L L E

Strawberry Nut Bread

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A lifetime baker and cook, Patty Moore’s mother Marcella Meredith (left) would pick strawberries every spring to make her signature strawberry nut bread recipe (top).

Moore says her mother would make dozens of breads to give as gifts for Christmas.

very May, Patty Moore’s mother Marcella Meredith would go out and pick strawberries to make her specialty strawberry nut bread.

Meredith, an avid baker, would often cook with her daughter as it was one of her favorite things to do.

“She was all about cooking and giving food away,” says Moore. “She liked spending the time doing it.”

Meredith’s giving spirit continued when she lived in the senior apartments at the University Nursing and Rehabilitation. During her time there, she would make a big pot of soup that she would roll down the hallways of the apartment on a cart to offer to the residents who lived there.

A compassionate baker, Meredith would also often make large buckets of buckeyes (peanut butter fudge balls dipped in chocolate) for her grandsons.

“She loved to do that,” Moore says.

Moore says her mother would plan months in advance to make sure her strawberry bread would be ready for Christmas time, as she would freeze dozens of them in the spring to give as gifts.

She made sure to use fresh strawberries as it worked better for baking the bread than frozen strawberries.

“It’s really sweet” she says. “A lot of times when you think of bread, you don’t think of such a sweet bread. It’s almost more of a dessert than it is a bread.”

Though Meredith has passed away, her strawberry bread recipe lives on through her daughter.

While giving the bread as Christmas gifts was more of her mother’s idea, Moore still bakes the recipe a couple times a year to keep the tradition alive.

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Ingredients 2 C U P S O F F LO U R 1 TEASPOON OF BA KING SODA 1 T E A S P O O N O F S A LT 1 TEASPOON OF C I N N A MO N 2 CUPS OF SUGAR 4 E G G S B E AT E N 1 1 /4 C U P O F V E G E TA B L E O I L 2 CUPS OF SLICED ST RAW B E R R I E S 1 1 /4 C U P S O F CHOPPED PECANS

Instructions Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, oil, strawberries, and pecans.

Stir until all ingredients are moistened.

Spoon the batter into two well-greased 9-inch by 5-inch by 3-inch loaf pans.

Bake at 350 F for 60 to 70 minutes, or until done. Cool in pans for 5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool.

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Egg Pie

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hile turkey and ham are the centerpieces for most holiday meals, Roxane Patton’s family fights for dibs on something sweeter — chess pie.

Known as “egg pie” by the Pattons, this creamy custard dessert is simple to make on paper, but Roxane’s secret is in the process, something she learned from her late mother-in-law Esther Patton, who was taught by her mother-in-law Margaret Patton.

“There is a kind of technique but if I give it away, no one will buy my pie,” says Roxane, a Macy’s Merchandising team member.

Born in Japan, Roxane has lived in Evansville since 1975 and has been in charge of the holiday pies for 20 of her 27 years of marriage to Frank Patton Jr. Each year, she makes two pies at Thanksgiving and Christmas and about one pie a week to sell through Frank’s catering business.

“My father-in-law used to take one and hide it and everyone would start bickering and asking how many pies I brought,” she says. “[The pie] makes us stay cohesive and want to stay together. It keeps the family history.”

With four sons and one daughter, Roxane plans to continue tradition and reveal the full recipe to one of her daughters-in-law. While we can’t disclose Roxanne’s specific mixing instructions, you can compare your chess pie to her version by purchasing a pie from Frank Jr.’s Catering at 812-475-9880.

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Ingredients 8 E G G YO L KS 1 CUP OF SUGAR 1 TA B L E S P O O N F LO U R 1 CAN OF MILK

(preferably Carnation for extra smoothness)

Instructions ONE-HALF OF A ST I C K O F U N S A LT E D BUTTER, M E LT E D 1 TEASPOON O F VA N I L L A

Mix ingredients together and pour into a pie crust.

Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes.

Turn oven down to 250 or 275 F until pie is evenly browned and has a creamy, jiggly consistency.

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Through a detailed online voting process of doctors by their peers, the Top Doctors list showcases the region’s medical professionals. Compiled from votes on a total of 275 nominees, meet this year’s Top Doctors, practicing a variety of specialties in the region.

Allergy Immunology Majed Koleilat Deaconess Clinic 812-479-3153

Anne McLaughlin Deaconess Clinic 812-479-3153

Jason White

Deaconess Clinic 812-479-3153

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Cardiology Anesthesiology Michael Drake 812-450-2240

Anthony Funke

Anesthesia Group Associates at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville 812-473-0181

EVANSVILLE LIVING NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020

James Hargett

Anesthesia Group Associates at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville 812-485-7959

Duane Kuhlenschmidt Anesthesia Group Associates at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville 812-473-0181

Howard Rumjahn

Sridhar Banuru

812-450-2239

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Keith Thomas

David Curtis

270-417-5561

Kevin Wilking The Women’s Hospital 812-842-4200

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Javier Jurado

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

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Chandrashekar Kumbar

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Edward Moore

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

J. Michael Neahring Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Umang Patel

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Maruthi Srikanth Penumetsa

Heather Matheson

Tri-State Colorectal Group 812-301-8110

Deane Smith

Tri-State Colorectal Group 812-301-8110

Cosmetic Surgery Ryan Flannagan 812-503-3108

Kathleen A. Flannagan 812-503-3108

Gina Huhnke

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Joseph Jenkins

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Kailyn S. Kahre-Sights

Mark Nunge

Sara A. Jurado

Michael Peters

Douglas Sheffer

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Robert Starrett

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Satyam Tatineni

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Anthony Voelkel Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Prasanna Yelamanchili

vJane Lim

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9371

Celine Mestel Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9355

Jamie Mull

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9355

Diagnostic Radiology Mark Hubbard 812-422-3254

Ryan D. Meyer 812-422-3254

Venkata Yelamanchili

812-422-3254

Cardiothoracic Surgery Dominic Cefali

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Lee Wagmeister

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Colon And Rectal Surgery Santiago Arruffat Tri-State Colorectal Group 812-301-8110

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Otto C. Susec Team Health 812-485-7349

Blake Titzer Team Health 812-485-7349

Ted Troyer

812-450-3405

812-429-1520

Ascension Medical Group 812-491-3236

Ascension Medical Group 812-469-4745

Janine Morris

Emergency Medicine Christopher Cannon Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Michael Daum

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

J. Patrick Fouts

Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism Hisham Allababidi Deaconess Clinic 812-426-6678

Yousef Altowaireb Deaconess Clinic 812-426-6638

Vishal Bhatia

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1400

Mary Tadros

Matthew Gilbert

Eric Brackett

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244 Ascension Medical Group 812-476-4362

Bruce Schneider Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9545

General Surgery Joshua M. Aaron Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Todd S. Burry

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Anthony D. Kaiser

Alan Mullins

812-634-7726

812-547-7448

Heidi Schapker Tirb

Dharmesh M. Patel

Ascension Medical Group 812-491-3236

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Jennifer Simoneaux

Kristi K. Peck

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-9400 Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9372

Gastroenterology

Evansville Surgical Associates 800-264-8231

Brian W. Schymik Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Erik B. Throop

Rubin Bahuva Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9545

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Karen Canlas

Jay H. Woodland

Deaconess Henderson Hospital 812-426-9545

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Gardar Gislason 812-477-6103

Shaukat Iftikhar

Amanda Bohleber

812-477-6103

Jennifer Richardson

Family Medicine

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Michael B. Rusche

812-297-6310

Mia Hindi

Ascension Medical Group 812-491-3236

812-477-6103

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-6638

William Blanke

Aaron J. Pugh

James E. Jenison

William Smith

Deaconess Heart Group 812-842-0907

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Ascension Medical Group 812- 853-7363

Lenora EvansHollmann

Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405 Deaconess Emergency Physicians 812-450-3405

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-4200

Jordan Carlock

Lindsey Ellerbrook

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9355

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Deaconess Clinic 812-425-6421

Joshua Kindrat

Nathan Reed

Asem Rimawi

Chester Burkett

Rick E. Crawford

Dermatology

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7752

Team Health 812-485-4000

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

J. Clay Davis

Donald R. Brake

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9545 Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9545

Ahmed S. Khan 812-477-6103

Kalyana Lavu Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9545

Vajravel M. Prasad

812-477-6103

Geriatric Medicine Aziz Mehrzad

Deaconess Primary Care for Seniors 812-436-7280

Karl Sash

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1780

Gynecologic Oncology Samer Schuman

Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-842-2210

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Hand Surgery

Internal Medicine

Craig T. Carter

Mohammed Allaw

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Glenn T. Johnson

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

David H. King

Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

John P. Morgan 812-402-4263

Aaron B. Mull

Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244

Sunaina Bhateja

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-5040

Kenneth Combs Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244

Clifford Dotson

Deaconess Care Group 812-450-2334

Internal Medicine Rebecca Hopper

Hematology Mark Browning Ascension 812-471-1200

Manga Devi Kodali

Julie Gerhardt

Deaconess Midtown Hospital 812-450-3201

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1782 812-838-4891

Snesha Modi

Ward Neff

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244

Brad Scheu

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244

Steven Vonfrolio

Deaconess Care Group 812-450-2334

Albert Walsh

Ascension Medical Group 812-428-2746

Ashley Richeson Deaconess Clinic 812-858-6244

Infectious Disease Waseem Ahmad

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1788

Emilian Armeanu Deaconess Clinic 812-401-1274

Interventional Cardiology W. Philip Casino

Mubashir Zahid

Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine, Inc. 812-450-8600

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Vijay Bhasin Ascension Medical Group 812-479-3125

Mariellen Dentino Ascension Medical Group 812-479-3125 812-297-5780

Deaconess Clinic 812-492-5202

Nripesh Pradhan Deaconess Clinic 812-492-5202

Narothama Reddy

Deaconess Clinic 812-492-5202

Dilip Unnikrishnan Ascension Medical Group 812-479-3125

Neurology Carla M. Brandt 812-476-7523

Faris M. Fadheel 812-476-7523

Francis J. Kadiyamkuttiyil 812-476-7523

Jason Meckler

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Deaconess Care Group 812-450-2334

Jarrod D. Frizzell

Roderick Warren

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Umesh Jairath

Deaconess Heart Group 812-464-9133

Jose Salgado Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1788

Nephrology

Peter J. Juran

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9372

Deaconess Midtown Hospital 812-450-3201

Tri-State Perinatology 812-842-4450

Stephen J. Koewler

Anthony Stephens

Anna Dauer

Spencer Kuper

James Evanson

Joseph Lee

Hospice And Palliative

Tri-State Perinatology 812-842-4550

Deaconess Clinic 270-827-0064

Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-858-3051 Ascension 812-471-1200

C. Brennan Fitzpatrick

Deaconess Clinic 812-477-1560

Allison Weaver Ascension Medical Group 812-485-4000

Cindy M. Basinski

Vivian C. Cook

Marcia L. Cave

Edward Fox

Basinki & Juran, MDs 812-853-3500 812-858-4610

Deangela Crutcher

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7111

Kimberly F. Foster 812-858-4610

Kara Geoghegan 812-471-0045

Karenrose Contreras

Tri-State Perinatology 812-842-4550

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Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Anthony Stephens

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Michael Titzer

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Thomas Waits

Marshall G. Howell 812-858-4610

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Rupal S. Juran

Sheryl Ziegler

Basinki & Juran, MDs 812-853-3500

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Dawn Kirkwood 812-858-4610

Opthalmology

Elizabeth M. Mann

Thomas A. Brummer

812-858-4600

Allison Melton

Talley Eye Institute 812-424-2020

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7111

Omar M. Dukar

Linda M. Ramsey

Judith Englert

812-858-4600

812-482-6424

Tara Ranard

Michael R. Hodges

812-423-3131

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7111

812-423-3131

Heather Schroeder

812-423-3131

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7111

Sally G. Primus Drew Sommerville Talley Eye Institute 812-424-2020

Caitlin V. Schultheis

Andrew W. Tharp

812-471-0045

The Vision Care Center, LLC 812-490-3937

Constantine G. Scordalakes

Jon L. Weyer

812-858-4610

Carrye Troyer Daum 812-858-4600

Danica A. Wilking 812-471-0045

The Vision Care Center, LLC 812-490-3937

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery David L. Hayhurst 812-425-5194

Oncology Maqbool Ahmed Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-858-3051

Christopher Braden

Maternal And Fetal Medicine

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

David E. Yates 812-425-5194

Orthopedic Surgery

Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-858-3051

Dennis J. Beck

Obstetrics And Gynecology Lora Alvey Perry

Mark Browning

Michael B. Boyd

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7111

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208 Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

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Anthony P. Czaplicki Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

Daniel J. Emerson Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

Isaac W. Fehrenbacher

Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

William Roberts

Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Center 812-450-7246

Joseph Waling

Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Center 812-450-7246

Nicolaus D. Winters 812-316-0327

Julie Hurlock Deaconess Clinic 812-853-5300

Psychiatry

Pamela Rogers

Deaconess Cross Pointe 812-476-7200

Deaconess Clinic 812-853-5300

Anthony Schapker

Pathology Jeremy Bigge

Douglas J. Lowery Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

Deaconess Midtown Hospital 812-450-3919

Lata Shukla

Gary R. Moore

Meredith Gamblin

Orthopaedic Associates 800-264-1208

Ascension St. Vincent 812-485-4347

Peyton Manning Children’s Hebron Pediatrics 812-473-8986

Charlotte Orr

Lori Lynch

Thomas Weinzapfel

Ascension 317-802-2000

David L. Whitney

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Pediatric Cardiology Deepa Kumbar

Otalaryngology Ear Nose Throat John Bizal

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-2642

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Chris Chacko

Maria Aljabi

Laura Finch

Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646

Mark Logan 877-888-4368

Deaconess Riley Children’s Specialty Center 812-856-5300

Rebecca G. Carey Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville 812-485-6694

Young S. Paik 877-888-4368

Ryan Palmer 877-888-4368

Curtis Shinabarger Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646

David Wahle

Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646

Todd Wannemuehler Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646

Pain Management Joe Folz

Commonwealth Pain & Spine 812-476-7111

Jon Voyles

Peyton Manning Children’s Westside Crossing Pediatrics 812-485-1566

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Judith Canlas

Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646 Deaconess Clinic 812-425-2646

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-8986

Ortho Neuro Specialty Services 812-842-3990

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery J. Frederick Doepker

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Richard R. Orr

Pediatric Orthopedics Orthopedic Surgery Enrico Stazzone

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis and Evansville 317-338-7674

812-428-4139

Podiatry Terence A. Alvey

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Paul T. Daines

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Jason Denton

Pediatrics General

Deaconess Clinic 812-450-8350

Brent Cochran

Brandt Dodson

Rachel Farmer

Tyler J. Kelly

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-8986 Deaconess Clinic 270-827-0064

Deaconess Clinic 812-858-5786

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

David H Kim

Ascension Medical Group 812-471-1200

Noah Taylor

Deaconess Clinic 812-853-5300

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Ascension St. Vincent 812-485-4347

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-7330

Barry Phillips

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-8986

Zachary C. Hamby

Sarah Voelkel

J. Mark Boling

Juan C. Cabrera 812-479-1511

Henry Kaplan 812-401-8008

Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-858-2273

Radiology Reynaldo Gonzales Deaconess Clinic 812-422-3254

Lee Hoagland

Pulmonology

Evansville Radiology 812-422-3254

Victor Chavez

John P. Sutkowski

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-6030

Raghav Gupta

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Muhammad J. Habib 317-770-2937

David Harris

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Jessica Jeffries

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Roger F Johnson

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-6030

Robert Rieti

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-6030

David Ryon

Evansville Radiology 812-422-3254

Killol Thakore 812-471-1591

Reproductive Endocrinology Daniel Griffin

Boston IVF at The Women’s Hospital 812-842-4530

Rheumatology Richard Bell

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9311

Kimberly Fisher Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9311

Shilpa Gaitonde

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-1400

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Leela Saripalli

Matthew Tucker

Mujtaba Tapal

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9311

Anthony Uvieghara

Sleep Medicine

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-6030

Dan Vardi

Deaconess Pulmonary Critical Care 812-450-7720

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9311

Avi Arora

Deaconess Sleep Center 812-450-3852

John Rodrigues

Ascension Medical Group 812-485-6030

Manaf Zawahreh

Radiation Oncology Jon Frazier

Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology 812-858-2273

Deaconess Sleep Center 812-450-3852

Spine Surgery Eric Goebel 812-471-3676

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Christopher L. Sneed

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Neil Troffkin 812-426-8410

Surgical Oncology Andrea L. Jester Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

David Weaver 812-471-3676

Urology Adam Becker

Sports Medicine Timothy S Hamby

Tri-State Orthopaedics 812-477-1558

Lisa Acton, RN Deaconess Clinic at Mary Street Kiersten Bachelder, RN The Women’s Hospital Deaconess Ashley Bateman, RN Deaconess Hospital Unit 2900 Teresa Bittner, RN Deaconess Clinic

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-1111

Phillip Michael Gilson

Vascular Surgery

Todd Renschler

Jaymee Cannon, RN Ascension INEVA SVE

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-1111

Lisa Jean Hensley, MSN Deaconess Midtown Kelsey Quiambao, RN St. Vincent Evansville

Michelle Evans, COA Deaconess Clinic at Mary Street

Shannon Kissinger, RN St. Vincent Evansville Wound Clinic

Tammy Garrett, RN St. Vincent Evansville

Kristen Bachelor, RN The Women’s Hospital Deaconess

Amy Gossman, RN St. Vincent Evansville Wound Clinic

Crystal McCarty, RN Deaconess Midtown

Kayla Hall, NP Evansville Surgical Associates Amy Hancock, RN Ascension INEVA SVE

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Charles Vincent

Joseph Klink

Michelle Boger Ascension Medical Group 812-473-1111

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-1111

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9855

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9855

Prasad V. Gade

Bill Samm

Ascension Medical Group 812-473-1111

Deaconess Clinic 812-426-9855

TOPNURSES Rachel Stratman, RN The Women’s Hospital Deaconess

Michael Gallentine

Angela H. Martin

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Donald E. Patterson

Chandra S. Cherukupalli

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Evansville Surgical Associates 812-424-8231

Shannon Mooney, RN Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group Pediatrics

Nikki Scheffer, RN The Women’s Hospital Deaconess

Jennifer Phillips, CMA Deaconess Clinic Pediatrics

Samantha Elaine Shoultz, APRN Tri-State Colorectal

Amber Raibley, NP Evansville Surgical Associates

Brandy Sievers, RN VA Clinic - Evansville

Jill Reeb Evansville Surgical Associates

Krisie Medler, NP Evansville Surgical Associates

Dawn Rogers, RN,MSN NP Deaconess Health Systems

Nicole Moers, RN St. Vincent Evansville Wound Clinic

Jamie Sander Evansville Surgical Associates

Megan Smith, RN Deaconess Health Ann Spain, RN St. Vincent Evansville Annette Wilder, RN St. Vincent Evansville Rachael Woodruff, COA Deaconess Clinic at Mary Street

Summary DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the “top doctors” list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and additional information, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the time-frame of our review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

Final note We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.

Disclaimers DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe. Questions? For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.

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Carol Ann Goodman, MD

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r. Goodman is a board-certified physician with decades of experience. She has traveled the world training under the top names in aesthetics, perfecting her own techniques and becoming a master of her craft.

Bella Vi offers a wide range of services, including injectables, body sculpting, aesthetic treatments, and more. All of the injectable services are performed by Dr. Goodman herself, and all other procedures are performed under her careful eye. Our specialty is providing the latest cutting-edge and effective treatments as they become available to the Evansville area. What sets Bella Vi apart from their competitors comes down to two things: the experience and the results. Bella Vi offers the widest range of services, allowing us to treat more concerns than anyone else in the area.

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1913 W. Franklin St. 812-492-7280 bellavimedspa.com

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Evansville Surgical Associates

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vansville 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 20 surgeons and offices in eight locations, making it the largest general surgery practice in the Tri-State. Our vascular affiliate, Vascular Surgical Associates, is the largest vascular practice in the region. Our surgeons all are certified by the American Board of Surgery and many have subspecialty training and certification in vascular surgery, trauma/critical care, minimally invasive surgery, and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery. When you’re looking for experts in surgery, look to Evansville Surgical Associates.

We provide expertise in general, colon and rectal, peripheral vascular and endovascular, breast, thoracic, endocrine, complex abdominal wall hernia, 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 Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Hospital and Deaconess Midtown

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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.

Deaconess Physician Center • 520 Mary St., Ste. 520 • 812-424-8231 St. Vincent Medical Building • 801 St. Mary’s Drive, Ste. 405W St. Vincent Breast Center • 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Ste. A400 St. Vincent Warrick • 1116 Millis Ave, Boonville, IN evansvillesurgical.com

Front row: Matthew Field, M.D.; Donald Patterson, M.D.; Angela Martin, M.D.; Erik Throop, M.D.; Joshua Aaron, M.D.; and Brian Schymik, M.D. Back row: Andrea Jester, M.D.; Chandra Cherukupalli, M.D.; Kristi Peck, M.D.; Dharmesh Patel, M.D.; Jay Woodland, M.D.; Roberto Iglesias, M.D.; Frederick Doepker, M.D.; Alex Baronowsky, M.D.; Prasad Gade, M.D.; Anthony Kaiser, M.D.; Todd Burry, M.D.; Mallory Bray, M.D.; and Kevin McConnell, M.D.

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Recognized as leaders in providing compassionate care Congratulations to the Ascension St. Vincent “Top Doctors” who have been recognized as leaders in providing compassionate, personalized care to the patients they serve. Every day our doctors demonstrate the importance of listening to their patients so that they may deliver the care that’s right for them.

GetStVincentCare.com

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Dr. Cindy Basinski and Dr. Rupal Juran

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r. Cindy Basinski, Dr. Rupal Juran, and their staff understand women’s health and wellness issues, so they’ve created an environment conducive to putting patients at ease.

Dr. Basinski is a Board Certified Urogynecologist with 21 years of experience specializing in treating female pelvic prolapse and urinary incontinence. She has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

From minimally invasive surgeries and procedures to well-woman exams for females of all ages, Dr. Juran is committed to providing the highest standard of medical care to women in Evansville and the surrounding communities. She is a Board Certified Gynecologist with specialized training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Primary services include laparoscopic hysterectomy, robotic treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, treatment of endometriosis, pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence.

Both doctors have extensive experience in providing in-office gynecological procedures such as endometrial

ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding, removal of uterine abnormalities such as fibroids, and evaluation of post-menopausal bleeding.

At Basinski & Juran, patients can expect the top care. Phones are answered by a real person during all business hours for direct communication and on-site, immediate ultrasound evaluations are offered the day of your service.

Full-service means informing our patients of any procedure costs before you choose them by an in-house specialist on the day of your office visit. Whatever your health concern, Dr. Basinski and Dr. Juran take an individualized, comprehensive approach toward helping all of their patients get well and stay healthy.

3922 Venetian Way, Ste. 1, Newburgh, IN 812-853-3500, drbasinski.com

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S. Kyle Young, M.D.; Nicolaus Winters, M.D.; and Joseph Folz, D.O.

Commonwealth Pain and Spine

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he doctors at Commonwealth Pain and Spine are comprehensive dual-board, fellowshiptrained pain management physicians. We offer everything from medication management to different interventional procedures, including various nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, spinal injections for arthritis, and joint injection procedures with and without steroids.

We also offer a few types of small surgical interventions, including outpatient kyphoplasty for compression fractures of the spine and neuromodulation, which is a great treatment alternative for any type of nerve pain, no matter the cause.

All of our procedures are done in the office, potentially saving the patient more than 300 percent

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over hospital-based procedures. Our caring staff is what separates us from many other clinics.

In our offices, we preach common courtesy and respect for each patient. From our front desk staff who always smile and know every patient’s name to our knowledgeable and experienced nurse practitioners and doctors who efficiently see patients in a timely manner, we are here to treat patients’ pain-related issues and improve their quality of living. We strive to make the experience easy and comfortable.

7145 E. Virginia St., Ste. 5000 812-476-7111 mypainsolution.com

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Peter Wulff, DMD, MSD; Patricia Tharp, Pediatrician; Sheila Jensen, FNP; Robert Fawcett, Family Medicine; Brittany Ramsey, FNP; Alan Swartz, FNP; Suzette Broshears, Pediatrician; David Lippman, Internal Medicine and Chief Medical Officer; Stephanie Gardner, FNP; Valerie Topper, CNM; Karen Barnes-Ellis, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Jani Reisinger, FNP; Jen Sutton FNP; Richard Probert, Pediatrician; Marsha Spalding, FNP

ECHO Community Healthcare

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CHO Community Healthcare, the only local federally qualified health center, is proud to present our providers.

The mission of ECHO is to provide quality care to ALL members of the community, including the uninsured and under insured. Care is made affordable, accessible, and appropriate to all who seek services.

With board-certified providers, ECHO is confident patients’ needs always are the focus. Our team of providers includes internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, ob-gyn, nurse midwife, family/pediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and psychiatry.

“It has been a professional honor to work with the excellent clinicians and staff at ECHO. It can be a difficult job as the less fortunate often suffer some of the most medically complex diseases. Further, while they may have greater medical needs, they often have fewer resources

to assist them. Yet, quality of care, high patient satisfaction ratings, and a perfect Operational Site Visit Score from HRSA place ECHO in the top echelons of FQHCs. Most importantly, however, there truly is a missional element among the ECHO family. ECHO continues to grow, opening a dental clinic earlier this year. Lastly, ECHO partners with other organizations to not only help individuals but to create a healthier environment for all to live our mission: healthy community, healthy you.” — Dr. David Lippman, Medical Director.

315 Mulberry St. 812-421-7489 • echochc.org facebook.com/ echocommunityhealthcare

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Deane L Smith II, M.D. Samantha Shoultz, N.P. Santiago Arruffat, M.D. Heather Matheson, M.D.

Tri-State Colorectal Group

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ri-State Colorectal Group specializes in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases, disorders, and cancer. While the subject of the colon and rectum may be sensitive to you, it’s something we talk about every day. It’s OUR SPECIALTY.

We strive to put our patients at ease when seeking care for the following concerns:

• Colon and rectal cancer

• Rectal pain and bleeding

• Fecal incontinence • Hemorrhoids

• Ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s • Diverticulitis

• Rectal prolapse

• Anal abscess/fistula/fissure

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Pruritis ani • Constipation • Diarrhea

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play an instrumental role in the effective screening, prevention, and treatment of colorectal cancer. Studies have shown patients treated by colorectal surgeons are more likely to survive colorectal cancer due to the advanced training and large number of colon and rectal disease surgeries they perform.

In addition to colonoscopy, Tri-State Colorectal offers in-office hemorrhoid treatment and therapies for fecal incontinence relief.

Most of our patients do not require surgery to regain or maintain a healthy lifestyle. An office visit and care recommendations may be all that is needed.

When surgery is indicated, our physicians provide the most advanced and cutting-edge techniques, including daVinci robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive options.

950 S. Kenmore Drive 812-301-8110 colondocs.net

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Front row – William Ante, M.D., Peter Knoll, M.D., Jeana Lee, M.D., and Timothy Hamby, M.D. 2nd row - Ryan Wetzel, M.D., Zachary Hamby, M.D., Paul Perry, M.D., Jason Franklin, D.O., Andrew Saltzman, M.D., Paul Daines, D.P.M., Michael Boyd, D.O., David Whitney, M.D., and Christopher Sneed, M.D. 3rd row (stairs) – Brett Weinzapfel, M.D., Ph.D., Tyler Kelly, D.P.M., Craig Carter, M.D., Terence Alvey, D.P.M, Jason Conaughty, M.D., and Glenn Johnson II, M.D.

Tri-State Orthopaedics

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everely arthritic knees, hips, or shoulders can cause extreme discomfort, and choosing a surgeon to help alleviate the pain is often a difficult challenge. Every year, thousands of patients in our community turn to the surgeons of Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons for their joint replacement surgery. TSOS are highly trained, highly skilled professionals with access to world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology. In 2019, our surgeons began performing robotic knee and hip replacements with the Stryker Mako robot in as little as a one-night hospital stay.

Providing our families, friends, and neighbors with the world’s most advanced technology, in our region’s most advanced orthopedic-only specialty hospital — Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital — is the only way. That is the Tri-State Ortho way.

225 Crosslake Drive • 812-477-1558 • tristate-ortho.com

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Chad R. Baker, O.D.; Andrew W. Tharp, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Eric J. Weyer, O.D.; Morgan C. Betz, O.D.; Thomas M. Loehr, O.D.; Gordon C. Green, O.D.; and Jon L. Weyer, M.D.

The Vision Care Center

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he Vision Care Center provides comprehensive medical eye care for all ages. Our five optometrists and two board-certified ophthalmologists will take care of all your eye care needs. Whether it’s a routine eye exam or treatment of eye diseases, we provide the highest level of care to thousands of patients in the Tri-State. Our highly trained doctors are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat those unexpected emergencies such as eye infections or injuries.

Our highly skilled ophthalmologists perform thousands of cataracts, LASIK, and other refractive procedures. We are the area’s leader in LASIK with more than 20 years of experience. The Vision Care Center takes pride in our newest facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Our surgeons perform blade-free LASIK with the Tri-State’s only WaveLight™ Refractive Suite.

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You’ll love our optical shop at both Deaconess Gateway and our new Deaconess Clinic Downtown.

We have one of the largest selections of frames and sunglasses in the area. At The Vision Care Center, we care for your vision through all stages of life.

Deaconess Gateway, 4233 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN Deaconess Clinic Downtown, 120 S.E. Fourth St., Ste. 1300 812-490-3937 • thevisioncarecenter.com

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Joseph Carr, M.D.; Drew Sommerville, M.D.; Thomas Brummer, M.D.; Monica Kalia, O.D.; Clinton Ellingson, M.D.; Dwight Silvera, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., D.A.B.O.; Andrew Strand, D.O.; Nathaniel Pelsor, O.D., F.A.A.O.; and Michael A. Morris, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Talley Eye Institute

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riginally founded as Talley Eye Care by Terry W. Talley, M.D., in 1972, Talley Eye Institute has grown to now include nine specialists and provide care to patients in three states with nine satellite clinics. Talley has been the trusted and experienced leader in eye care in the area for five decades, and continues to have one of the largest referring networks of optometrists in the region.

Talley Eye Institute is dedicated to providing patientcentered, compassionate care with cutting-edge technology using the latest and best techniques, equipment, and trainings to provide the utmost in innovative patient care. All doctors and staff at Talley Eye Institute have a common goal of preserving, enhancing, and maximizing vision, one patient at a time.

Practice specialties include: • Cataract surgery with premium options • Cornea surgery (transplants, pterygium) • Dry Eye Center with advanced treatments • Oculoplastics (blepharoplasty, entropion/

ectropion repair) • Corneal Crosslinking (for Keratoconus) • Advanced, all-laser LASIK • Glaucoma care, including surgical and

laser treatment options • Medical retina (treatment of diabetic

retinopathy, macular degeneration, vein

occlusions, etc. with injections and lasers) • Surgical retina (repair of retinal

detachments, macular holes,

and macular puckers) • Removal of symptomatic vitreous floaters

6149 E. Columbia St. • 812-424-2020 • talleyeyeinstitute.com

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Dr. Angela Graves, AuD

HEARING HEALTHCARE CENTER

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uring these unprecedented times of COVID-19, we at Hearing Healthcare Center are focused on providing the best possible care while keeping your safety in mind. As per CDC guidelines we are masked, we have increased our cleaning between clients, we are checking temperatures, and also offering curbside and telehealth services. As always Dr. Angela Graves, AuD and staff remain focused on client care because our communication needs have never been greater.

Auburn Jones, Client Services Representative; Dr. Angela Graves, AuD; and Alex Nantz, Office Manager

3101 N. Green River Road, Ste. 510 • 812-303-4300 hearbetterevansville.com

Orthopaedic Associates

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rthopaedic Associate’s Top Doctors make YOU our top priority.

We are honored to be recognized by our peers for providing outstanding orthopaedic services to patients.

Orthopaedic Associates is the area’s longest established group of orthopaedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. Professional athletes and medical experts from across the region trust OA. Our patients choose Orthopaedic Associates for our experienced physicians, friendly staff, and personalized care.

Our many providers see patients six days a week at five full-time facilities that include Immediate Ortho Care located on the first floor of the new Deaconess Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Our physicians are board certified with fellowships in spine, hand, sports medicine, joint replacements, joint revisions, trauma, and foot/ankle.

For more than 75 years, patients have trusted OA’s conservative care and surgical expertise, enabling them to enjoy life more fully.

Five different locations • oaevansville.com

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Dennis J. Beck, M.D.

Daniel J. Emerson, M.D.

Isaac W. Fehrenbacher, M.D.

David H. King, M.D.

Douglas J. Lowery, M.D.

Gary R. Moore, M.D.

Aaron B. Mull, M.D.

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Congratulations 2 02 0 TO P D O C TO R S

The Women’s Hospital is proud to recognize its Top Doctors.

Thank you for your devotion to delivering world-class health care, one exceptional experience at a time to residents of the Tri-State.

Our physicians pictured below were named Top Doctors in their specialty by a peer survey. That means doctors in our region identified these skilled physicians as Top Doctors in their field of practice.

Left to Right: Daniel Griffin, Reproductive Endocrinology; C. Brennan Fitzpatrick, Maternal Fetal Medicine;

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Proudly serving Evansville for more than 75 years

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT 1700 S. GREEN RIVER ROAD

• Complete eye care for the entire family • Large selection of frames • Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease including glaucoma • Specializing in contact lenses and dry eye therapy • We accept most insurance providers including VSP, HIP, Medicare, and Medicaid

See what we can do for you.

(812) 476-4936 | TILLMANEYECAREEAST.COM

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Home & Style PROGRESS AT IDEA HOME P.78

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In the Woods

CREATING

Local artist finds her niche through wooden flower art IT TOOK YEARS for Erin Adams to find something she was passionate about, but the journey has allowed her to create unique pieces of art in the Tri-State.

Adams, the owner of Erin M. Adams Artistry LLC, found her niche by creating with and selling hand painted, forever wood flowers, when she started her business around a year ago.

An Evansville native, Adams currently operates out of her home in Rockport, Indiana.

“I was on Facebook and saw a local business in California was selling wood flowers and you could create them yourself. So I just started playing around with them. I worked at a corporate office at the time and all of a sudden the girls in the office were catching on and asking me to custom make them stuff,” says Adams.

Though she was told for many years she should sell her artwork, Adams hesitated to switch to art full time out of fear

of the unknown. She would commonly reply to her friends, “Have you ever heard of a starving artist?”

“After much thought and prayer I decided to go full time so I could pour all my time into being creative,” says Adams. “I am very grateful I took the advice from others and gathered the courage to follow my dreams of being a self-employed artist.”

Adams’s signature wood flowers are created from tapioca root shavings. A latex-based paint is then used to make the hand painted flowers look realistic. Customizable to match any décor, she sells both pre-made and custom pieces starting at $15. She also makes bouquets for weddings, starting at $150.

While she currently only sells wood flowers, Adams hopes to start selling carpentry and woodworking art, soldered jewelry, and paintings in the future.

“I love art,” says Adams.

“It took me years to find something that was different, so whenever I go to craft shows or someone finds me online it’s something different a lot of people around here have never seen before.

FLORAL FLAIR Evansville native Erin Adams started Erin M. Adams Artistry LLC a little over a year ago by creating with her signature forever wood flowers, unique flower-shaped arrangements made from tapioca root shavings. Customizable to match any décor, Adams sells both pre-made and custom pieces.

IN BLOOM facebook.com/ErinMAdamsArtistry

— RILEY GUERZINI

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Home & Style

IDEA HOME 2021

BUILDING SCENERY

Landscaping to commence at Evansville Living Idea Home

THE WEATHER IS CHANGING around the Tri-State and as the leaves fall, work continues steadily at the 2021 Evansville Living Idea Home in Victoria Estates, located near the nationally-ranked Victoria National Golf Course in Newburgh, Indiana.

As the Idea Home crew continues to finish out the interior of the home and finish exterior touches, the focus will now turn to the grounds of the property. Hirsch Custom Homes owner and lead contractor of the

project Corey Hirsch says they are now working with their landscaping partner as they get into the landscape architecture of the project.

“Along with our partner Uniqu-E-Scapes, we are planning the landscaping phase of the project,” says Hirsch. “It will be just as spectacular as the interior of the home is set to be.”

He adds he is thrilled for the opportunity to allow visitors in the home for the approaching Idea Home tours, which are expected to commence in the spring of 2021. Walking through the finished

MOVING FORWARD Crews from Hirsch Custom Homes have continued work at the 2021 Evansville Living Idea Home project in Victoria Estates. Landscaping will soon begin at the home. The Preview with a Purpose Gala and home tours are scheduled for Spring 2021.

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project will give guests a chance to see the best home décor options from local businesses and vendors.

When completed, this custom-designed, contemporary home will combine popular Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, giving it an open, minimal, warm, and calming space.

The home’s exterior includes unique features such as a second-story outdoor entertaining space, a modern cantilever portico, and glass door garages.

“I’m very excited about being able to share this home during the upcoming Idea Home tours,” says Hirsch. “This is truly a one-of-a-kind home for the area.”

LEARN MORE Due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Preview with a Purpose reception to mark the culmination of the Idea Home build and public tours have been moved to Spring 2021. Proceeds from Preview with a Purpose and the tours will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley.

hirschcustomhomes.com evansvilleliving.com/signature-events rmhcohiovalley.org

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ON THE MARKET

OPEN SPACES

French-inspired estate exhibits Northside seclusion

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he French country, one-level home at 1402 Stonebriar Drive provides a spectacular attention to detail and craftmanship.

The seven-acre property built by Randy Elpers in 2002 is surrounded by beautiful rolling grounds overlooking a five-acre lake. The private front yard is landscaped with stone boulders along with beautiful trees and plantings.

“Every part of this home and grounds is exceptional, but my favorite room is the kitchen and domed eating area that overlooks the veranda, patio, and acreage to the lake. An incredible place to watch the sunset,” says Cindy Howard, a real estate agent with Team McClintock.

The 4,111-square-foot home designed by H.G. McCullough features four bedrooms with walk-in closets and three full baths. The detailed trim work, arched doorways, and beamed and vaulted ceilings give the home an awe-inspiring look. The kitchen features Fehrenbacher cabinets, granite counter tops, double ovens, gas cooktop, and 48-inch cabinet paneled refrigerator. — RILEY GUERZINI

DIGGING IN

O Christmas Tree Nearly 95 million U.S. households display Christmas trees each year, making it one of the most popular holiday traditions. Those looking for an authentic, local tree have several options in Evansville.

SYCAMORE VALLEY TREE FARM

merit badge working the lot, offer customers two types of trees, Frasier firs and balsam 7120 NEW HARMONY ROAD firs, as well as baling service and pictures with In 1956, Leroy Niehaus planted the first pine Santa on select days. trees on the farm now known as Sycamore “As an adult, my favorite part of the tree Valley Tree Farm. Named by Leroy’s wife Lil- lot is helping the boys,” says Ed Kuhn, tree lot lian, the farm is owned and operated by the chairman. “It’s about making an impact on the Niehaus’ sons John and Jim. lives of these young men.”

Spanning five acres, Sycamore

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Dating to the 18th century, carriage houses — like the Watkins F. Nisbit mansion carriage house — are accessory buildings influenced

by European architecture. Still resting magnificently on the back lots of several prominent estates in Evansville’s Riverfront Historic District, these hidden-in-plainsight houses once held horses, carriages, servant living quarters, and more.

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In some markets, the carriage house may be referred to as a coach house, or even tack house with a nod to their equestrian roots. Think of them as urban barns — that’s almost precisely what they are.

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As a carryover of European architectural influences dating back to the 18th century, carriage houses are accessory buildings constructed at the rear of the lot that originally housed horses, carriages, related equipment and tools, and often living quarters for servants, groomers, and coachmen.

In modern parlance, a carriage house often refers to a detached garage with a dwelling unit above it.

At any rate, as almost every house built today has a garage, even many modest homes in the horsedrawn days of early Evansville had some form of a carriage house.

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For households that may have not had the room or the budget for their carriage house, liveries around Downtown were used to house horses and equipment offsite. To fetch one’s carriage and horses, the Victorian household would call upon staff to hitch up their team and meet them for a drive. The last remaining livery building still stands at Walnut and Fourth Streets, in what was recently an automobile body shop — not too far in context from its origins.

Carriage houses in the Riverside neighborhood also provide an important architectural framing for the area’s historic context, one that you can best appreciate at the slow pace and perspective of a pedestrian.

Even if empty, their position on a home’s lot creates a quaint, narrow street feel along the alleys which certainly evokes a European look.

These urban streetscapes provide more than the minimum street width to building height ratio of 6 to 1 (which is recommended by urban planners for making a street or pathway feel walkable); in some places the building height exceeds the width of the alleys, allowing our alleyways to transport you to an Italian village.

Take for example the carriage houses at Chandler and Southeast Second Street. Stare at them long enough, and you might be transported away to another time and place. Just as mansions today feature pharaonic

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A B O V E : Some Victorian era homes were accompanied by massive mansionlike carriage houses.

One such sprawling brick icon sits on the lot at Chandler and Southeast Second Street.

The carriage house, with several entrances and multiple levels to accommodate its diverse uses, is a prime example of the important historical and architectural context these urban barns can provide to passing pedestrians and experts alike.

garages and auto-court areas to store and showcase exquisite automobiles, Evansville’s grandest homes in the Victorian era also included carriage houses on a massive scale. At Cherry Street and Southeast Riverside Drive, the Viele mansion was constructed in 1855 — first in the Italianate style and later remodeled in 1873 as a French Second Empire.

To implement their opulent Sunday afternoon driving style, the Viele family were known to employ English-style footmen dressed in red and black. When they saddled up the team of horses and had the carriage ready, they utilized two matching carriage houses. Later in the early 20th century, the Viele children sold off a part of their side yard for the construction of a Beaux Arts mansion, but they retained the carriage house. Further in the 20th century, to address a Victorian-era carriage house foundation that was not below the frost line, both carriage houses were completely reconstructed and replicated using current building codes and period craftsmanship.

Around the corner at Chestnut and Southeast First Street, John August Reitz built a near-perfect example of the French Second Empire architectural style in 1871.

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houses impact the ambience of the neighborhood in several ways — many creating urban streetscapes in the quaint narrow alleys behind them that transport visitors back to Victorian Europe.

In the 1890s, his son Francis Joseph Reitz and his sisters not only remodeled the home to Victorian gold-gilded glory, they constructed a carriage house that is more than 6,000 square feet in size. The carriage house was built with room

“Evansville’s grandest homes in the Victorian era also included carriage houses on a massive scale.”

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Upstairs, there was ample area for the necessary tack, horse feed and straw, and living quarters for male servants, the coachman, and the family’s stable boy. A first-rate carriage house, the stable boy could lower feed into the stalls of the seven horses from the second story above.

Now, the carriage house is the home for the offices of the Reitz Home Museum, and a period carriage sits on display.

“Our massive and solidly-built carriage house allows us flexible space used for event rentals as well as a board room, staff offices, and a visitors center where our guests begin their tour of the property,” says Matthew Rowe, executive director of the Reitz Home Museum.

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only to admire the home and grounds but the opulent carriage house as well.

Just down the block from the Reitz Home sits the home of Watkins F. Nisbit, AB O V E : The a massive brick home in an eclectic mix of Watkins F. Nisbit Queen Anne and French Second Empire carriage house was built from 1878 styles that took three years to build from to 1880 in the 1878 to 1880. The carriage house is conimpressive Queen structed with a significant orientation to Anne and French Second Empire the front of the site, viewable from the styles. With many street on the northwest side of the home. unique features, Boasting an original driveway that curves like an original through the side yard, the carriage house brick driveway curving into the features an eclectic style that is as refined side yard and a as it was when it was constructed. large half-round For example, the large half-round mahogany window, the structure is as window is reminiscent of that which one pristine as it was would find in a late 20th century milwhen it was built. lennial mansion style home, perhaps in a grand, vaulted foyer. Here, the window is a period detail, as extant in historic photos. Made of mahogany, the window opened for ventilation on muggy days in the hot city. Later, at the advent of the automobile age, an early electric car was known to be seen in front of the home.

In larger, pricier urban markets where multi-million-dollar sale prices put different pressure on the local housing market, it is more common to see carriage houses parceled off as separate residences in the late 20th century and converted into first-rate homes. In Evansville’s market, our carriage houses have a range of uses from automobile garages and residential apartments to private art and sound studios, classic car storage, and other areas for hobbies and entertainment.

Whether you’re on a stroll or passing through in your car, take a turn through Evansville’s urban alleyways and slow down to take in the carriage house architecture. It may inspire your next dream home project, garage addition, or simply transport you briefly to another time and place — for a peaceful respite from that which we call 2020.

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A B O V E : One of the most

known and recognizable carriage houses in the city, the French Second Empire house at Chestnut and Southeast First Street was built by John August Reitz in 1871. Remolded to 6,000 square feet in the 1890s by Reitz’s children, the building now houses the Reitz Home Museum offices. While only one period carriage is displayed inside the carriage house, the Reitz home used to house several carriages, seven horses, and an upper level with storage areas and living quarters for male servants, the coachman, and a stable boy.

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Just like you, WNIN has had to pivot our traditional operations in order to accommodate the health and safety of ourselves and our community. This has made for a lot of “firsts” for our station, including WNIN’s first virtual gala coming in 2021.

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From manger scenes and mistletoe to wintry wonderlands, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas” celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. In the special, Rick visits friends and families in England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season.

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Join Lucy Worsley on a 12-day extravaganza as she discovers that much of what we enjoy in contemporary Christmas — from carols to turkey, gift-giving to mistletoe and mulled wine — has surprising Tudor origins, rooted in devotion and charity.

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Celebrate the holidays with the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Each year, the Choir is joined by a well-known personality to celebrate with seasonal favorites.

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In a concert tradition that began in the 1930s, the Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra come together to present a special holiday concert. The 2019 concert was conducted by Jeffrey Francom and highlights the best songs performed at Candlelight from over the past 10 years.

CALL THE MIDWIFE HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Airs at 8 p.m. Dec. 25 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

This year’s Christmas special is set in December 1965. Everyone at Nonnatus House is looking forward to a traditional Christmas, but things don’t go to plan. Poor Sister Monica Joan is rushed to hospital, while Trixie is angry to receive a subscription to a Marriage Bureau as a Christmas gift!

There’s an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane and Shelagh is involved in a deeply moving birth.

December 2020 Highlights DOLLY PARTON: I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

Airs at 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 and 7 p.m.

Dec. 1 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Celebrate the beloved singer-songwriter’s career from her early days to her success as a crossover pop superstar. Performances include “Coat of Many Colors,” “Here You Come Again,” “Islands In The Stream” (with Kenny Rogers), and “9 To 5.”

JOHNNY CASH: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Airs at 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Discover a neverbefore-seen concert from 1973, recently found in Sony’s vault. Songs include “Big River,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “If I Were a Carpenter,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” June Carter Cash also performs.

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JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY ROAD

Airs at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Join one of the best-loved recording artists of the 20th century at a concert filmed in 1986 in the UK. The concert showcases Denver’s fine voice and easygoing manner on fan favorites including “Sunshine On My Shoulders” and “Rocky Mountain High.”

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MY MUSIC

Airs at 2 p.m.

Dec. 6 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Join hosts Gavin MacLeod (“The Love Boat”) and Marion Ross (“Happy Days”) for this festive, all-star special of favorite carols and popular standards. Performers include Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, The Carpenters, and many more.

THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER

Airs at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20, and 9 p.m. Dec. 24 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

The Children’s Nutcracker, performed by Children’s Center for Dance Education located in Evansville, is the classic holiday ballet everyone loves. Enjoy the beloved story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

CITY HALL

Airs at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

Director Frederick Wiseman returns with another kaleidoscopic look at the function and practice of community, policy, and civic engagement in shaping Americans’ everyday lives. This time, Wiseman trains his gaze on the inner workings of the city of Boston, taking viewers into the public and backroom discussions that can either inspire or stall municipal action.

AMERICAN MASTERS: LAURA INGALLS WILDER

Airs at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

“American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder” presents an unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance. The documentary delves into the legacy of the iconic pioneer as well as the way she transformed her early life into enduring legend, a process that

involved a little-known collaboration with her daughter Rose. Featuring neverbefore-published letters, photographs, and family artifacts, the film explores the context in which Wilder lived and wrote, as well as the true nature of her personality.

January 2021 Highlights ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

themselves as they try to preserve or change traditions in their lives and communities.

Jan. 26 — “I Rise” Go inside the lives of people working to create an antiracist American future. They film themselves doing the hard work, confronting the obstacles and achieving the small victories that could add up to real change in the movement for racial justice.

Airs at 8 p.m. in January on 9.1 WNIN PBS

James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in this seven-part series based on his beloved books. Exciting newcomer Nicholas Ralph will make his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion, and love of life.

IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Airs at 8 p.m. Fridays starting Jan. 15 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

“In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl,”

ANY ROAD WITH BRICK BRISCOE

Tune in for a new series starting Jan. 14 on 9.1 WNIN PBS. Evansville: A First Look — Airs at 7 p.m.

Jan. 14 and 6 p.m. Jan. 17.

Music is Dead: Are We Listening — Airs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 17.

Music is Dead: Is This Thing On — Airs at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 and 6 p.m. Jan. 24.

Music is Dead: Elvis Has Left The Building — Airs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT

Airs at 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 5 on 9.1 WNIN PBS

This unique crowdsourced series blends stories filmed by everyday people into documentaries revealing what it really means to be an American today.

Jan. 5 — “I Dream” contains self-shot stories that reveal the meaning of the American dream and what it means to pursue it today.

Jan. 12 — “I Work” Everyday people share self-shot stories about their jobs and careers as they navigate the changes they’re experiencing and the goals they’re working towards.

Jan. 19 — “I Believe” People film

produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, features the “best of” live performances from the past 10 years hosted by LA Phil Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel.

Jan. 15 — “Musicals and the Movies” Jan. 22 — “Hecho en Mexico (Made in Mexico)” Jan. 29 — “Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl”

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Airs Tuesdays in January starting Jan. 19

The new season will consist of 10 episodes airing throughout winter and spring 2021 exploring the ancestry of Clint Black, Lewis Black, Erin Burnett, Rosanne Cash, Glenn Close, Andy Cohen, Jim Gaffigan, Kasi Lemmons, John Lithgow, Jane Lynch, Audra McDonald, Christopher Meloni, Tony Shalhoub, Nina Totenberg, John Waters, Pharrell Williams, and more.

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Great British Baking Show

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PBS Newshour

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Hero Elementary

SUNDAY 5 a.m. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 5:30 a.m. Arthur 6 a.m.

Molly of Denali

6:30 a.m. Wild Kratts 7 a.m.

Hero Elementary

Antiques Roadshow

WEDNESDAY 6 p.m.

PBS Newshour

7 p.m.

Nature Specials

8 p.m.

Science Specials

9 p.m. Various 10 p.m. Amanpour & Company

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This Old House Hour

FRIDAY 6 p.m.

PBS Newshour

7 p.m.

Washington Week/ Firing Line

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Great Performances

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Austin City Limits

11 p.m. Specials 11:30 p.m. Specials

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PBS Newshour

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Local Programming

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88.3 FM SCHEDULE

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Fresh Air

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It’s Been A Minute

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Ask Me Another

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Ask Me Another

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The Song Show

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A Way With Words

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American Routes

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Fresh Air

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Mon.-Wed. - Here and Now Thurs. - 2 Main Street Fri. - Science Friday

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A Way With Words

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The Song Show

2 p.m.

Latino USA

10 a.m.

Hidden Brain

3 p.m.

TED Radio Hour

11 a.m.

This American Life

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Wait Wait ... Don’t

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Snap Judgement

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Planet Money/ How I Built This

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It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

8 p.m.

Travel with Rick Steves

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Beat Latino

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American Routes

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Food & Drink BREAKING THE CHAIN P.100

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ENORMOUS EATS W

hen Los Alfaro’s reopened its doors last year at a new location — 1021 S. Weinbach Ave. — the owners wanted to go bigger than ever before with their offerings. They certainly accomplished that feat by introducing patrons to their one-of-a-kind footlong taco.

The 12-inch behemoth is stuffed with a layer of seasoned French fries and seasoned beef, topped with your choice of lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese dip, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato sauce. Customers also can substitute ground beef for chicken, seafood, or a vegetarian option.

The taco comes in a variety of options including ground beef, pork carnitas, vegetarian, chicken, steak, or seafood and serves two to three people. It is available for both dine-in and takeout.

Owner and chef Teresa Alfaro says it was her husband Pedro Alfaro who came up with the idea to beef up the Mexican staple.

“Americans love the big food so we wanted to come up with an idea that would satisfy our customers,” says Pedro.

It was in the brainstorming process they realized they didn’t have anything they could use to fry the tortilla shell. Pedro, who has a degree in engineering, put his skills to the test by designing and creating the metal tool used to fry the footlong shell.

Customers went loco for the dish when it was introduced to the menu. Pedro says they once sold almost a hundred in one day.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant had even organized a tournament to see who could eat the taco the fastest. The winner devoured the entire taco in only four minutes and five seconds.

“With my cooking, I like to take care of the people,” says Teresa. “I love seeing people’s smiling faces the moment they bite into the taco.” — RILEY GUERZINI

Latin restaurant supersizes Mexican classic

WHAT WE’RE TRYING NOW

TITANIC TACO Los Alfaro’s famous footlong taco goes great with a sangria, chicha morada, or piña colada. A smaller, regular-sized version of the taco is also available for those with a lesser appetite.

TACO CHALLENGE losalfaros.com PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW

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BOUNTIFUL BOIL New seafood spot spices up Evansville cuisine

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ow country seafood boils have hit Evansville, and they are most definitely juicy.

Midwest chain Juicy Seafood opened on the East Side in September with the goal of bringing a casual, Cajun dining experience filled with crawfish, crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes, and more.

“In Evansville, we didn’t find many seafood locations and we believe it’s hard to get seafood in this particular area,” says Juicy Seafood Marketing Director Commi Tong. “We wanted a location in Evansville so people can enjoy the seafood too.”

Juicy Seafood’s specialty low country boil is a mix-andmatch dish with 11 types of seafood to choose from. The boil is mixed in a BPA-free plastic bag with your choice of garlic butter, lemon pepper, Cajun, or their famous juicy special seasoning — a combination of all three seasonings.

“What makes them so popular is our juicy special seasoning,” says Tong. “Also, the way we present it. We came up with the boil bag, so that when you open it, all the great smells come out and go straight to your nose.”

Served with a bib, this dish certainly lives up to the resCAJUN CASUAL taurant’s slogan “Get Your Hands Dirty.” — RILEY GUERZINI juicyseafoodin.com

CHAIN REACTION PIZOOKIE

Home Cooking National chain takes a local, family-friendly approach to food service

OPENED IN LATE AUGUST LAST YEAR, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse at

1000 N. Green River Road is a casual dining chain that’s gained local popularity.

Originating as a California pizzeria in 1978, BJ’s has a diverse 80 percent homemade menu, including cream sodas, draft beers, gluten free and vegetarian options, slow-roasted meats, and signature Pizookies — a cookie baked in a pizza pan and served with ice cream.

“Since we have so many choices, it’s always easy to find something differ-

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ent here,” says General Manager Alonso Rodriguez. “In every market we can hit something special to the market.”

Accounting for about 20 percent of food sales, Evansville’s favorites are burgers, especially the Hickory Brisket and Bacon Burger Special — a juicy beef patty with bacon, brisket, cheddar-jack cheese, red onion, and barbeque sauce.

Despite experiencing a pandemic in their first year, BJ’s maintained success and adapted by creating a patio, installing plexiglass dividers, and expanding to-go options.

“We were able to refine our menu

HICKORY BRISKET AND BACON BURGER

and make it safer to execute,” says Rodriguez. “The more ways you figure out to say yes, the better.” — DALLAS CARTER TAKE A BITE bjsrestaurants.com

TOP PHOTO BY ZACH STRAW, BOTTOM PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BJ’S

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The Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s is the ideal place to meet friends for beer, wine and cocktails and enjoy live entertainment provided by local musicians.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED. CALL 812-433-4333 OR RESERVE ONLINE AT OPENTABLE.COM

FIND YOUR FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINKS JUST STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR FAVORITE CASINO GAMES. The Brew Brothers menu features appetizers, salads, steak, seafood, burgers, desserts and more. Plus, a great selection of cold beer on tap.

Watch your favorite sports on Tap House TVs. Located in the casino, guests must be 21 years of age or older.

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MORE FUN. MORE VALUE. MORE VARIETY. 1-800-342-5386 | TROPEVANSVILLE.COM | 421 NW RIVERSIDE DR. | EVANSVILLE, IN 47708 Tropicana Evansville is a registered trademark of Caesars Entertainment. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9WITHIT. ©2020, Caesars Entertainment.

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Food & Drink

NOW THAT’S SWEET

SWEET TOOTH Named after the owners’ mother, Cleo Brochin (right), their most popular items include honey rosemary buttermilk biscuits, cream of coconut cake, and persimmon pudding.

Mother Knows Best Popular Newburgh bakery runs on cherished family recipes THE WALLS OF CLEO’S BAKERY and Brown Bag Lunches at 9 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, are adorned with simple décor that put the spotlight on delicious delicacies in the display case, but one item stands out from the rest.

A vintage framed photo of a young woman holds the secrets and origins of Cleo’s success. The 19-year-old captured in time is Cleo’s namesake, Cleo Brochin — the mother of the bakery’s co-owners and siblings, Jeannie Kellams, Jerry Brochin, and Susan Paradis.

While Brochin passed in 2007, her beloved recipes lived on with Kellams dreams for the future. “[Opening a bakery] was always something I always wanted to do,” the Pike County native says. “I wasn’t sure it would ever come true, but we got together and decided let’s just do it.”

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In October 2012, Cleo’s officially opened, serving customers breakfast, lunch, and dessert Wednesday through Sunday.

While Kellams handles all the baking, including their most popular item the cream of coconut cake, her son cooks the remaining menu items.

Cleo’s is known locally for their cakes, bread puddings, and honey rosemary buttermilk biscuits, which Kellams’ son even uses as the bread for their breakfast sandwiches.

“We’re just a small family owned business — everything we make is from scratch,” says Kellams. “It’s corny but I like customers to feel like family.” — DALLAS CARTER ICING ON THE CAKE facebook.com/cleosbakerynewburgh PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

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Local Flavor

BREW BROTHERS TAP HOUSE

SEASONS OF CHANGE Brew Brothers Tap House continues to write itself into the history books STORY BY DALLAS CARTER • PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

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ith an unfiltered view of the bustling neon-lit casino at Tropicana Evansville (421 N.W. Riverside Drive), The Brew Brothers Tap House offers casino patrons, hotel guests, and Evansville residents an upscale casual dining experience like no other.

Rebranded in May 2019 after Eldorado Resorts, Inc. purchased Tropicana Entertainment, Inc., Brew Brothers Tap House’s journey to the city began in 1995 when Casino Aztar, the first riverboat casino in Indiana, opened at the current location of the USS LST 325 at 610 N.W. Riverside Drive.

That same year, more than 1,000 miles away, Eldorado Resorts opened The Brew Brothers Brewpub in Reno, Nevada — the first brewery owned by a casino in the country.

In Evansville, the casino’s success prompted a move on land in October 2017, making it the first land-based casino in Indiana. It was during this move that Executive Director of Non-Gaming Operations Ali Hashemy and his team opened the restaurant — then called The Tap House — and the casino was renamed Tropicana.

“When we moved from the boat, we wanted to bring to Evansville a Vegas-feel casino,” says Hashemy. “It isn’t just a casino for people to gamble, but a whole entertainment experience.”

Hashemy began his career with Tropicana in 2015 as the food and beverage director, taking on his current role overseeing the events center, two hotels (Tropicana and Le Merigot),

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DIVERSE DINING With a view of the casino floor, The Brew Brothers Tap House (bottom left) in Tropicana Evansville offers a unique upscale dining option. With 36 craft beers and a full bar (opposite page, top left) and a variety of dishes prepared by Room Chef Vince Bowden (opposite page, center), such as beef burnt ends (top), a salmon entrée (opposite page, left), and chicken nachos (opposite page, bottom right), customers from all backgrounds can enjoy an old favorite or expand their palates.

Cavanaugh’s Steak House, and The Brew Brothers Tap House when the casino relocated.

During the 2019 Eldorado merger, Hashemy and his team created a new brand by infusing the brewpub’s offerings with some of their Tap House favorites and local preferences to create the current menu.

“We want our customers to have a combination of all,” he says.

As a result, they serve a diverse array of dishes from classic appetizers to specialty entrees. Hashemy’s personal favorite, the chicken nachos, feature house-fried chips topped with pico de gallo, zesty chicken, black olives, jalapenos, sour cream, homemade guacamole and salsa, queso, and cilantro.

Room Chef Vince Bowden ranks his favorites based on the preparation process and loves cooking the Burnt Ends entrée — a pile of enticing beef burnt ends topped with homemade barbecue sauce with French fries, cole slaw, and a side of pickles.

While each item on the menu is different and caters to an adult palate — you must be 21 years old or older to enter — they all include a house-made ingredient or process.

“Almost everything is homemade,” says Bowden. “The main things we order are just ingredients to make the homemade items.”

According to Bowden, the All-American burger, two beef patties layered with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and the signature brew spread, is the most popular item on the menu.

Delicious food isn’t all that keeps patrons from far and wide

ON TAP Location: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, inside Tropicana Phone: 812-433-4000 Website: tropevansville. com/venue/restaurants/ brew-brothers-tap-house Dining Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday to Thursday. 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday Adult Beverages: Yes. Must be 21-plus to enter.

Prices: $3 to $35

coming back. Staying true to its brewery roots, Brew Brothers Tap House offers 36 beers on tap. The line-up changes from week to week, but a few staples and 10 local beers are available every day.

Stephanie Middleton, beverage manager, says Blue Moon is Evansville’s favorite no matter what. Zombie Dust by 3 Floyds Brewery is a close second, with seasonal options, like this year’s Electric Reindeer by Sun King, coming in third.

“You get to try a bunch of different [beers],” says Middleton. “Every time you visit there will be something new and different.”

In order to keep their beer experience high-quality, Brew Brothers implements several innovative techniques. They use Untappd, a social media platform for craft beer fans, to promote their beer.

Hashemy also helped design a pipe system in the rafters of the dining room that carries drafts from the kegs in storage to the tap. The cooling pipes keep the beer fresh and connect to a digital system that updates staff and customers on the

quantity and quality of the kegs.

At the core of The Brew Brothers Tap House is Hashemy and his teams’ goal of providing a one of a kind dining experience. Hashemy calls the team his second family, the restaurant his home away from home, and says the casino’s support of the community through charitable giving adds to its uniqueness.

“If you want to be truly entertained and do more than just eat — come here,” he says. “I love that we’ve done something different with the Tap House when we give the casino experience with more entertainment.

You can see and feel the energy of the casino without spending a dime on gambling.

You can’t get this experience any place else in town.”

Despite overwhelming success throughout its years of development, Brew Brothers Tap House wasn’t spared

from the negative side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the full staff — who, like customers, receive temperature checks as they enter the building through secure checkpoints — returned from quarantine to serve a limited menu during shorter hours and the casino operates at 50 percent capacity, another curveball was thrown.

On July 20, 2020, Eldorado Resorts completed its acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. State license regulations dictated that the newly merged company, operating under the Caesars name, couldn’t own Tropicana, four Caesar’s properties, and expand to new developments.

As a result, Tropicana was sold for $480 million to Gaming Leisure Properties and Twin River Worldwide Holdings on Oct. 27. The buyout won’t be completed until mid-year 2021 and Hashemy says Evansville residents have nothing to worry about.

In 25-plus years of casino experience, he has worked under about seven companies — mergers are part of the business.

“People come here because of our food, the experience, and most importantly because of how we make them feel,” says Hashemy. “Whether it’s Brew Brothers or just the Tap House, we are going to continue that. It’s about what we have to offer no matter what name is on top of the building.”

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RESTAURANTS THAT DEFINE OUR CITY

FINE DINING CAVANAUGH’S: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville),

812-433-4000. Steaks, fresh seafood, overlooking the Ohio River, and entertainment in piano bar.

H CORK ‘N CLEAVER: (Best Special Dining Spot, 2020) 650 S. Hebron Ave., 812-479-6974. Steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salad bar, soup, and sandwich lunches.

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

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

MADELEINE’S A FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611. Appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, including day catch seafood and prime steaks, extensive bar selections, and wine cellar. Special dietary requests honored. Private meeting rooms and in-season patio dining available.

RED GERANIUM: 520 North St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-6171. Contemporary American cuisine and extensive wine list.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, some establishments listed below may be temporarily closed or serving carry-out or delivery only. Please check directly with restaurants on updated hours or procedures before visiting or placing an order.

UPSCALE CASUAL AMY’S ON FRANKLIN: 1418 W. Franklin St., 812-401-2332. Comfort food influenced by the French Quarter, Mexico, and Texas.

ARAZU ON MAIN: 415 Main St., 812-401-1768. Appetizers, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches and pita platters, kebobs, and dinner entrées.

BAR LOUIE: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd., 812-476-7069. Full bar, expansive menu

with mini Kobe hot dogs, the Luigi sandwich with shaved rib eye, and large hamburger selection.

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-421-0800.

Italian cuisine.

BILL’S RESTAURANT: 420 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-852-8120. A variety of New American cuisine for lunch, dinner, and dessert.

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

BRU BURGER BAR: 222 Sycamore St. in the former Greyhound bus terminal, 812-302-3005. Signature burgers, classic sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive drink menu.

CAMBRIDGE GRILL: 1034 Beacon Hill, 812-868-4653. Salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrées, and an expanded wine menu.

COMFORT BY THE CROSS-EYED CRICKET: 230 Main St. 812-909-3742. Full breakfast menu, home-style favorites, sandwiches, and salads.

ENTWINED WINE AND COCKTAIL BAR: 303 Main St., 812-550-1393. A robust wine, beer, and cocktail list and a seasonal tapas menu.

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.

JENNINGS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN. 812518-4007. Local craft beer, wine, domestics, scratch cocktails, and spirits.

SCHYMIK’S KITCHEN: 1112 Parrett St., 812-401-3333. Globally influenced tapas-style restaurant and wine bar.

SIP OWENSBORO: 101 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-297-3031. Wine bar with charcuterie boards and small dishes.

THE RIVERWALK RESTAURANT & CATERING: 6 Walnut St. (inside the Hadi Shrine building), 812-758-4644. Cocktails, burgers, signature sandwiches, seafood, fish, and specialty plates.

WALTON’S INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD: 956 Parrett St., 812-467-4255.

Wood-fired pizzas, barbecue, specialty sandwiches, and Asian Pho and rice bowls.

THE WINE DOWN: 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0066. A wide selection of wine with appetizers, flatbreads, and desserts.

RED GERANIUM

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

VICTORIA NATIONAL: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812858-8230. Chef-featured items weekly. Member-only dining.

DELIS THE BISTRO: 1 Main St. (Old National Bank), 812-424-5801. Fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, desserts, and daily specials. Catering available.

BITS AND BYTES: 216 N.W. Fourth St., 812-423-5113. Breakfast, deli-style sandwich lunches, and desserts.

PRIVATE CLUBS EVANSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB: 3810 Stringtown Road, 812-425-2243. Execu-

tive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Member-only dining.

OAK MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB: 11505 Browning Road, 812-867-1900. Chefcreated menu in full-service dining room and diverse options ranging from traditional to cutting edge. Breakfast served on weekends.

Member-only dining.

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

EMGE’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: 206 Main St., 812-422-3026. Sandwiches, homemade deli salads, soups, and daily specials.

FIREHOUSE SUBS: 1031 N. Green River Road, 812-909-4445. Hot and cold

subs with toppings such as smoked turkey, sliced chicken, veggies, and white chicken salad.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, restaurants are handicapped-accessible and accept major credit cards. City and

county ordinances prohibit smoking in many facilities. We suggest calling ahead to check which venues are exempt.

Evansville Living has made every attempt to present an accurate guide. Please notify us of significant changes in a restaurant’s management, location, or menu. This directory is compiled by editorial staff and not based on advertising.

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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.

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.

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 Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-4907111. Deli-style sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, vegetables prepared daily, and cold cut meats.

H LIC’S DELI AND ICE CREAM: (Best Ice Cream, 2020) 800 E. Diamond Ave., 812-424-4862; 4501 Lincoln Ave., 812-477-3131; 2311 W. Virginia St., 812-423-4173; 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, and sorbets.

McALISTER’S DELI: 2220 N. Green River Road, 812-618-2050; 5301 Pearl Drive, Ste. 100, 812-228-4222. Deli sandwiches, salads, spuds, and sweet tea.

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The Riverwalk Restaurant and Catering is open in the Hadi Shrine building at 6 Walnut St. Owned

by Doros and Ellada Hadjisavva, owners of Acropolis, Riverwalk serves cocktails, sandwiches, and fresh fish and seafood.

The Ghost Sports Bar, at 4222 Bell Road in Newburgh, Indiana, opened next to its sister establishment, Ghost Quesadilla.

Owner Ryan London offers spicy specialty dishes, seafood, and fried classics.

Now serving seafood boils, and fried seafood, Juicy Seafood has opened for business at 865 N. Green River Road (see our story on page 100). Taylor’s Grill on Wheels, a barbecue food truck, opened a permanent store front on Sept. 4 at 130 N. Water St. in Henderson, Kentucky. Specializing in craft beer, and cocktails, Jennings Street Public House at 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN opened on Sept. 11.

NIBBLES

Pangea Kitchen has partnered with Katelyn Freimiller of Because Bread Bakery to serve fresh, plant-based pastries and bread at 2nd Language, an upcoming Pangea location in the former Nabisco building in Downtown Evansville. The O.Z. Tyler Distillery at 2252 Grain Alley, Owensboro, KY, is now Green River Distilling Co., rebranding under its original 1885 name.

Kabob Xpress’, 3305 N. Green River Road, new owners introduced freshly baked naan bread, heirloom beet salad, and several more Middle Eastern classics to the menu. A lobster roll served on New England split-top roll with mayonnaise is the newest menu item at Catfish Willy’s Seafood and Crab Shack. The Promenade at Burkhardt Road on the East Side is welcoming Drake’s Restaurant in early December. Drake’s serves local and craft beers, burgers, and fresh sushi. A new food truck, Sweet Dreams A La Mode, serves ice cream, waffles, and sweet specialties.

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Dining Directory NORTH MAIN ANNEX GOURMET CATERING AND DELI: 701 N. Main St., 812-

250-4551. A daily rotating menu of baked goods, soups, salads, and other specials.

PANERA BREAD: 220 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-476-7477; 5201 Pearl Drive, 812250-7088; 4015 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, IN, 812-706-6386. Breads, sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, and specialty coffee drinks.

PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS: 137 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-479-7366; 4827 Davis Lant Drive, 812-402-7366; 5310 Pearl Drive, 812-434-7366; 8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-401-7366; 1111 Barrett Blvd., Henderson, KY, 270-826-7361; 3525 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270683-1515. Grilled, made fresh-to-order sub sandwiches, homemade hand-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

SICILIANO SUBS: 2021 W. Franklin St., 812-303-3382. Specialty sandwiches like the Cuban and Siciliano subs.

WHICH WICH: 5401 E. Lloyd Expressway, 812-471-2818; 6401 N. Green River Road, 812-867-0826. An extensive menu of customizable sandwiches and sides.

BAKERIES, COFFEEHOUSES, AND ICE CREAM 2ND STREET BISTRO & BAKERY: 115 S. Second St., Boonville, IN, 812-573-8887.

Freshly baked desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and more.

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY: 2818 Mount Vernon Ave., 812-449-7718. Madefrom-scratch pies, cookies, scones, and cookie pies.

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 and teas and unique gifts.

BECAUSE BREAD: 300 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-9190. Fresh homemade breads, pastries, and desserts.

BEN & PENNY’S: 20 W. Water St., Newburgh, IN (behind Café Arazu), 812858-2556. Ice cream and espresso bar, wine and cheese baskets, fine chocolates, and Ben’s Breakfast Deli.

BLACK LODGE COFFEE ROASTERS: 610 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812682-2449. Pour-overs, presses, cold-brew iced coffee, espressos, and more.

BLENDERZ SMOOTHIE AND YOGURT BAR: 4301 N. First Ave., 812-401-2626.

Smoothie and frozen yogurt bar.

BLISS ARTISAN: 111 Water St., Mount Vernon, IN, 812-643-5009. Handcrafted ice cream, pizza, made-to-order sandwich wraps, salads, and gluten-free options.

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 choice of chips, pickles, and homemade soup.

THE DAIRIETTE: 711 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2401. Hamburg-

ers, tenderloins, fries, milkshakes, and soft-serve sundaes.

D-ICE: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-319-9071. Thaifried ice cream rolls.

H DONUT BANK BAKERY AND COFFEE SHOP: (Best Coffee, 2020) 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., 812-477-2711; 3988 State Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-9911; 1200 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-4111; 1303 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-385-3711; 2630A U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270212-0181. Donuts, coffee, cookies, other baked goods, and smoothies.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS: 3960 N. First Ave., 812-550-1500; 850 N. Green River Road, 812-303-5797. Donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of coffees.

GAYLACAKE: 320 N. Main St., 812-454-9791. Homemade cakes, mints, chocolate caramel pretzels, and candies.

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

HENDERSON JUICE CO.: 13 S. Main St., Henderson, KY, 270-832-3767. Fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast items, soups, and wraps.

HONEY + MOON COFFEE CO.: 612 S. Weinbach Ave., 812-602-3123; 1211 Tutor Lane, 812-893-2945. Curated coffee, drinks, fresh food, and Bliss Artisan ice cream.

JUST RENNIE’S COOKIE CO.: 100 S.E. Fourth St., 812-490-8098. Gourmet lunches, chicken salad sandwiches, club wraps, and cookies.

MILK & SUGAR SCOOP SHOPPE: 2027 W. Franklin St., 812-602-1423. Premium ice cream shop.

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

MULBERRY JEANS: 600 State St., Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5835. High tea served with sandwiches, desserts, an extensive collection of premium coffee beans, and a variety of loose-leaf tea.

NIKO’S BAKERY AND CAFE: 601 Emory Drive, Owensboro, KY, 270-4784441. Fresh-baked breads and pastries, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and soup.

ORANGE LEAF: 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: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-303-4754. Fresh doughnuts, croissant doughnuts, and coffee from Proper Coffee Roasters.

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.

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PIECE OF CAKE: 210 Main St., 812-424 2253. Customized cakes, cookies, coffee, sodas, breakfast items, and more.

PLUS BY HONEY MOON: 1 Main St. (inside Old National), 812-893-

2945. Coffee shop also serving teas, smoothies, and frozen blended drinks.

PROPER COFFEE ROASTERS: 301 N. Green River Road, 812-429-0110.

Coffee, espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and breakfast and brunch options THE REFINERY: 224 W. Jennings St., Newburgh, IN, 812-202-1113. Specialty coffee and espresso drinks.

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

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

SMALLEY COFFEE: 2955 Newton St., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2442. Handcrafted drinks including lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, iced coffees and teas, and frozen drinks.

STARBUCKS: 624 S. Green River Road (inside Barnes & Noble), 812-4751054; 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., 812-423-5002; 7755 State Highway 66, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-0234.

SUGAR FIX: 300 W. Jennings St., 865-851-1164. A candy shop with a variety of candies, chocolates, and sweet treats.

SUNSHINE JUICE CO.: 6225 E. Virginia St., 812-401-6225; 2017 W. Franklin St. Smoothie and juice bar offering organic, cold-pressed juices.

SWEET BETTYS BAKERY: 5600 E. Virginia St., Ste. E, 812-402-3889. Cookies, cupcakes, and pies.

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

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ: 2101 N. Green River Road, 812-297-9727.

Smoothies, flatbreads, wraps, sandwiches.

WHITE SWAN COFFEE LAB AT THE HUB ON FRANKLIN: 2025 W. Franklin St. 812-604-9529. Espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and teas.

DINERS, CAFÉS, AND FAMILY RESTAURANTS 6 A.M.: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-679-

6710. Breakfast foods, like biscuits and gravy, omelets, and French toast.

1820 CAFÉ: 5721 E. Virginia St. (in the Vineyard Bookstore), 812-479-8777.

Croissants with chicken salad, gourmet coffees, and fruit smoothies.

AMERICAN DINER: 520 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-646-7065. American classics such as all-day breakfast, burgers, steak, chicken, and more.

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

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

BROADWAY HOUSE BISTRO: 404 W. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-635 4303.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, seafood, dessert, and more.

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

CAFÉ COURT (RIDGWAY UNIVERSITY CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE): 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2951. Hot entrées, salad bar, deli

and grill; Chick-fil-A; Starbucks Coffee, sandwiches, and salads at Rademacher’s Cafe; convenience store Aces Place.

CAFE ON WATER STREET: 104 N. Water St., Henderson, KY, 270-577-9402.

Casual American fare with homestyle classics.

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: 5720 E. Virginia St., 812-401-2233. Chicken, burgers, and seafood like crab, lobster, shrimp, and gator.

CLEAVERS: 5501 E. Indiana St., 812-473-0001. A casual restaurant serving 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: 2101 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-422-6464. Traditional American cuisine.

DOUBLE D’S RESTAURANT & CATERING: 1206 E. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812897-8813. American fare including salads, steaks, and seafood. Fried catfish and chicken are the house specialities. Full catering packages available.

DRAKE’S: 3050 Highland Pointe Drive, Owensboro, KY, 270-240-5533.

Beer, burgers, sandwiches, and sushi.

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FARMER & FRENCHMAN: 12522 U.S. Highway 41-S, Henderson, KY, 270-

748-1856. Café featuring cheese and charcuterie trays, salads, Napolitana pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, beer, and Farmer & Frenchman wines.

FLOURISH PLANT-BASED EATERY: 222 S. Red Bank Road, 812-602-3202.

A rotating menu of vegan meals, juices, smoothies, and wellness shots.

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., 812421-1300; 601 N. Green River Road, 812-474-6259. Grilled hamburgers, grilled chicken, chicken strips, kids meal, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ultra-thin shoestring-style French fries, oldfashioned ice cream, and milkshakes.

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

THE GRANOLA JAR AT 111: 111 S. Green River Road, 812-401-8111. Café serving a variety of sandwhiches and salads, cookies, and granola.

THE GRANOLA JAR CAFÉ & BAKERY: 1033 Mount Pleasant Road, 812-4371899. Specializes in house-made granola, breads, and vegetarian and vegan options.

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

HOOSIER BURGER CO.: 325 S. Green River Road, 812-437-0155. Fresh-toorder burgers, fries, ice cream, and milkshakes.

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

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

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

THE KITCHEN BUFFET: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive, second-level mezzanine, Tropicana Evansville, 812-433-4000, ext. 6059. Home-style buffet options for breakfast and lunch. Dinner buffet available Friday and Saturday nights.

KITE & KEY CAFÉ: 2301 W. Franklin St., 812-401-0275. Breakfast and lunch options, coffee, espresso drinks, and desserts.

LA FORÊT CAFÉ: 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN (inside Cycling Solutions Bicycle Shop), 812-518-2720. A menu of vegetarian and vegan breakfast and lunch items.

THE LANDING: 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN, 812-518-1200. Flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and other entrées.

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

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

MAJOR MUNCH: 101 N.W. First St., 812-499-0160. Cheeseburgers, chili, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and catfish.

MELE’S DINER: 6840 Logan Drive, Ste. A, 812-401-2313. American-style breakfast and Mexican dishes.

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

MR. D’S: 1435 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-2505. Classic American cuisine.

H NELLIE’S RESTAURANT: (Best Breakfast, 2020) 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 Highway 57, 812-8676786. Bloody Mary bar, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, steak, fried chicken, and pork chops.

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

PATTIE’S SAND TRAP AT FENDRICH GOLF COURSE: 1900 E. Diamond Ave., 812-435-6028. Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and other entrées.

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

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.

THE RED WAGON: 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, IN, 812-874-2221. Catfish, oyster, shrimp scampi, and grilled salmon.

SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY: 420 S. Green River Road, 812-410-2220; 3904 N. First Ave., 812-602-3062. Southern-style food including po’ boys, chicken, and seafood.

SAVANNAH’S CAFÉ: 1802 Stringtown Road, 812-773-5001. Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily plate lunches and homemade cakes and pies available. Catering also available.

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.

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Dining Directory SILVER BELL RESTAURANT: 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, IN, 812-

963-0944. Sandwiches, fiddlers, pizza, salad bar, and vegetable side dishes. Family-style fried chicken dinner specials. Now serving Flavor Burst soft serve ice cream.

SPUDZ-N-STUFF: 601 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, 812-867-7783; 2403 Washington Ave., 812-402-7783. Steak potatoes, steak fajitas, chicken and mushroom potatoes, taco potatoes, pitas, and more.

STOLL’S COUNTRY INN: 19820 Castle Creek Drive (off U.S. Highway 41-N., just south of Interstate 64), 812-867-7730.

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

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

ZESTO: 102 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1416; 920 E. Riverside Drive, 812-423-5961.

Hamburgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, tenderloins, soups, and ice cream.

AMERICAN FARE NATIONAL CHAINS APPLEBEE’S: 5100 E. Morgan Ave., 812-471-0942; 5727 Pearl Drive, 812-

426-2006; 1950 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-826-9427; 5120 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-926-3472. Soups, sandwiches, salads, and various dinner entrées.

BEN’S SOFT PRETZELS: 2622 Menards Drive (inside Meijer), 812-471-7905.

Jumbo pretzels, bites, stix, hot dogs, and drinks.

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

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

CHICK-FIL-A: 7101 E. Indiana St., 812-471-9203; 4400 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812467-0629. Chicken sandwiches, salads, chicken nuggets, and breakfast.

CRACKER BARREL: 8215 Eagle Lake Drive, 812-479-8788. Classic American cuisine.

CULVER’S: 1734 Hirschland Road, 812-437-3333; 4850 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-492-8000. ButterBurgers and frozen custard.

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

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: 2848 N. Green River Road, 812-809-4395; 5501 Pearl Drive, 812-303-6137. Steakburgers, various sandwiches, and frozen custard.

GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE: 130 N. Cross Pointe Blvd., 812-4731095; 1320 N. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9310. Large buffet selections, steaks, shrimp, and chicken.

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.

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

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE: 320 N. Green River Road, 812-473-2400; 2974 Heartland Crossing Blvd., Owensboro, KY, 270-686-2220. Steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers.

O’CHARLEY’S: 7301 E. Indiana St., 812-479-6632; 5125 Pearl Drive (at Red Bank Road and Lloyd Expressway), 812-424-3348. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

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.

PHILLY GRILL: 600 E. Boonville New Harmony Road, Ste. D, 812-6024027. Philly cheese steaks made-to-order, wraps, hot dogs, burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches, wings, and salads.

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.

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 tenders wings in 11 flavors.

ZAXBY’S: 1021 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-602-5515; 8175 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-1199. Chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, salads, wings, and more.

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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: 5225 Pearl Drive, 812-401-3572; 8680 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-518-3810; 2121 N. Green River Road, 812-901-0490; 3800 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-215-7741. All personal sized pizzas (8 or 11 inches) made with one meat and all the vegetable toppings included. Thin and crispy pizza. Warm cookies, salad, beer, and wine also available.

DONATOS PIZZA: 710 S. Greeen River Road, Ste. 3, 812-618-3868. Pizza, oven-baked subs, salad, calzones, and desserts.

DONTAE’S HIGHLAND PIZZA PARLOR: 6669 Kratzville Road, 812-777-0016.

Pizzas, strombolis, paninis, and salads.

FARM 57: 3443 Kansas Road, 812-626-9315. 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, 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. Pizza, subs, wings, and pasta. Late night delivery available.

KIPPLEE’S STADIUM INN: 2350 Division St., 812-476-1963. Fried appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza.

KITCHEN SINK PIZZA OF EVANSVILLE: 109 Springhaven Drive, 812305-4412. The original people and ingredients from The Pour House Restaurant.

LITTLE CAESARS: 2007 Washington Ave., 812-471-5755; 7755 B Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-2984; 130 N. St. Joseph Ave., 812-4019555; 2411 Stringtown Road, 812-401-8555; 2539 Highway 41 N., Ste. A, Henderson, KY, 270-831-1800. Pizzas and breads, including cheese bread, pepperoni cheese bread, and crazy bread.

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.

MELLOW MUSHROOM: 101 W. Second St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-7800.

Appetizers, salads, specialty and build-your-own pizzas, sandwiches, desserts, and lunch specials.

MISTER B’S: 2611 U.S. Highway 41, Henderson, KY, 270-826-1111; 1340 Hirschland Road, 812-402-2090. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, soup, salad, and pasta.

MOD PIZZA: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway, Ste. C, 812-602-5525; 2710 Heartland Crossing, Ste. C, Owensboro, KY, 270-240-2646. Custom, artisanstyle 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.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA: 4814 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812-423-7272; 5436 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5200; 3955 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7272; 303 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7700; 4204 N. First Ave., 812-425-2345; 2510 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY, 270-684-3300; 418 Center St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-4444. Pizza, cheese sticks, bread sticks, chicken strips, and hot wings.

PIZZA CHEF: 423 W. Main St., Boonville, IN, 812-897-1600. Pizza, baked Italian entrées, sandwiches, salad bar, and hot food bar.

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: 1618 S. Kentucky Ave., 812-422-7782. Sandwiches, salads, pasta entrées, pizza, steaks, and chicken. Live entertainment and patio dining.

ROCA BAR NORTH: 12301 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8898. Pizza, salad, sandwiches, and entrées.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE ROUNDERS PIZZA: 510 W. Mill Road, 812-424-4960; 12731 N. Green River

Road, 812-867-7172. Specialty pizzas including the Nameless Special, a pie with the tomato sauce on top, and the Bavarian, a pie served with mustard.

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

SANDY’S PIZZA: 609 S. Main St., Fort Branch, IN, 812-753-3972; 111 E. Broadway St., Princeton, IN, 812-635-9128. Pizza, strombolis, sandwiches, and spaghetti.

THE SLICE: 2011 Lincoln Ave., 812-402-8518. Pizza by the slice or pie. Nontraditional varieties.

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 the Alfredo chicken bacon.

TASTE OF NYC: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-4774848. Pizzas, pastas, strombolis, calzones, and more.

H TURONI’S FORGET-ME-NOT-INN: (Best Pizza, 2020) 4 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-477-7500. Pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

H TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY: (Best Pizza, 2020) 408 N. Main St., 812-424-9871. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

H TURONI’S PIZZERY AND BREWERY NEWBURGH: (Best Pizza, 2020) 8011 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-5555. Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and fresh-brewed beers.

TWISTED TOMATO PIZZA CO.: 2333 St. George Road, 812-401-2323. Specialty pizza and sandwiches.

THE ZA PIZZERIA: 737 North Park Drive, Ste. A, 812-401-9292. Pizza, breadsticks, strombolis, and sandwiches.

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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.

CARNE ASADA: 1354 E. Division St., 812-459-5556. Custom grilling and catering, offering brisket, chicken, lamb chops, and more. Carry out only.

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

HAWG N’ SAUCE: 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-838-5339.

Barbecue entrées and home-style side dishes.

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

J & B BAR-B-CUE AND CATERING: 48 S. Holloway St., Henderson, KY, 270830-0033. Chicken, turkey, ham, and pork with a variety of salads and sides.

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

MISSION BBQ: 1530 N. Green River Road, 812-213-0200. Barbecue, madefrom-scratch sides, and sandwiches.

MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN: 2840 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY, 270-6848143. Barbecue chicken, ribs, pork, mutton, beef, fiddlers, ham, burgoo, and sandwiches.

NISBET INN: 6701 Nisbet Station Road, Haubstadt, IN, 812-963-9305.

Homemade soups, desserts, and barbecue.

READ ST. BBQ: 421 Read St., 812-303-6397. House-smoked, Memphis-style barbecue and home-style sides.

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

THOMASON’S BARBECUE: 701 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-0654.

Barbecue varieties of pork, mutton, ribs, chicken, ham, or turkey, with sides like potato salad, slaw, and barbecue beans.

WOLF’S BAR-B-Q: 6600 N. First Ave., 812-424-8891. Barbecue pork, chicken, beef, pork ribs, large variety of vegetable side dishes, homemade soup, and chili.

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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 KING: 590 E. Diamond Ave., 812-423-1896. Traditional Chinese entrées.

CHINA VILLAGE: 8423 Bell Oaks Center, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-8238.

CHOPSTICK HOUSE RESTAURANT: 5412 E. Indiana St., 812-473-5551.

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CRAZY BUFFET: 701 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-437-8833. Chinese buffet.

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

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Dining Directory GANGNAM KOREAN: 518 Main St., 812-550-1171. Korean cuisine like rice and

noodle dishes, seafood, and sushi rolls.

GOLDEN BUDDHA: 3221 Taylor Ave., 812-473-4855; 5066 Highway 261, Newburgh, IN, 812-853-2680.

GRACIE’S CHINESE CUISINE: 12500 U.S. Highway 41-N., 812-868-8888.

IWATAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT: 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. (at Mount Pleasant Road), 812-868-0830. Traditional Japanese dishes and sushi menu.

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 Chinese menu.

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

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

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

NINKI JAPANESE BISTRO: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 7, Newburgh, IN, 812-5183055. Authentic Japanese cuisine.

POKÉ PIRATE: 315 E. Diamond Ave., 812-303-2131. 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, or 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.

SHING LEE: 215 Main St., 812-463-6969. Traditional Chinese dishes.

TASTE OF CHINA: 4579 University Drive, 812-422-1260.

THAI CHOW ORIENTAL FOODS: 1007 S. McCreary St., Fort Branch, IN, 812753-3878. Classic Thai food.

THAI PAPAYA CUISINE: 1434 Tutor Lane, 812-477-8424. Authentic Thai cuisine, including Pad Thai, papaya salad, spicy prawn soup, and satay.

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

ZUKI: Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge: 1448 N. Green River Road, 812-

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477-9854; 222 Main St., 812-423-9854. Sushi and hibachi-grilled foods.

GERMAN

GERST HAUS: 2100 W. Franklin St., 812-424-1420. Soups, salads, sandwich-

es, and dinner entrées. Traditional German cuisine. Large imported beer list.

SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT: 393 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 812-482-2640.

Authentic German food.

GREEK

ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River Road,

812-475-9320. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American cuisine, chicken, beef, lamb, and salads. Will offer a portion of the menu at The Ford Center (1 S.E. Martin Luther King Blvd.).

INDIAN

BOMBAY SPICE BAR AND GRILL: 1003 Diamond Ave., 812-402-0707. Traditional Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, and curry.

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.

TOKYO TEPPANYAKI: 2222 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 270-869-

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VIETNAMESE CUISINE: 4602 Vogel Road, 812-479-8818. Vietnamese fare,

ANGELO’S: 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,

WASABI EVANSVILLE: 1122 Hirschland Road, 812-602-3737. Sushi, hibachi

DILEGGE’S: 607 N. Main St., 812-428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads,

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including traditional noodle dishes.

meals, appetizers, soups, and salads.

YAK & YETI: 815 S. Green River Road, 812-909-2022. Family recipes passed down from multiple generations from the Himalayan region.

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. Weekday lunch specials and evening menu items.

and shish kebabs with lamb, chicken, and beef.

sandwiches, and pasta specialties. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, and chicken entrées.

FRANCO’S TAVOLA CALDA: 270 N. Green River Road, 812-437-1300. Sicilian dishes like porchetta, lasagna, arancini, calzones, and pizza.

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.

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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, and shish kebabs.

MILANO’S ITALIAN CUISINE: 500 Main St., 812-484-2222. Pizzas, pasta,

baked sandwiches, and dinner entrées.

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

RAFFI’S OASIS CAFÉ: 5702 E. Virginia St., 812-602-3622. Mediterranean grill offering hummus, kabobs, gyros, falafel, and more.

H SAUCED: (Interesting Place to Grab a Drink, 2020) 1113 Parrett St., 812402-2230. Pasta, steak, and seafood.

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

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AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL: 2003 Stapp Drive, Henderson, KY, 270-957-5028.

Mexican fare like burritos, quesadilla, enchiladas, and chimichangas.

CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 341 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 270-

826-0067. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, seafood, Mexicanstyle steaks, and more.

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

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

CHICKEN ‘N SALSA: 122 N. Weinbach Ave., 812-303-3004. Authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch, and dinner made with fresh ingredients.

CHIPOTLE: 499 N. Green River Road, 812-471-4973. Tacos, burritos, salads, drinks, chips, and guacamole.

EL CHARRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 720 N. Sonntag Ave., 812-421-1986.

Occasional mariachi band performances. Specialties include paella and chimichangas.

EL PAISANO GROCERY AND TAQUERIA: 225 S. Green River Road, 812-6023536. Authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas, and burritos with a small grocery store attached.

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.

EL RIO: 1919 N. Green River Road, 812-471-1400. Authentic Mexican dishes.

FIESTA ACAPULCO: 8480 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-858-7777.

Authentic Mexican dishes, grilled steak dinners, and more.

GHOST QUESADILLA: 4222 Bell Road, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-6000. Mexican favorites like quesadillas, tacos, and burritos.

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. Tex-Mex menu available all day.

HERRADURA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL: 4610 Bellemeade Ave., 812-402-0355. Mexican restaurant, bar, and grill.

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.

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

LA CAMPIRANA: 724 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-550-1585. Fresh Mexican cuisine and fresh juice bar.

LAS AMERICAS STORE AND RESTAURANT, INC.: 1016 S. Weinbach Ave., 812475-3483. Offers Mexican ingredients for purchase and food made in house.

H LOS BRAVOS: (Best Mexican, 2020) 3534 N. First Ave., 812-424-4101; 6226 Waterfront Blvd., 812-474-9078; 4630 W. Lloyd Expressway, 812464-3163; 3311 Liberty Blvd., Boonville, IN, 812-897-3442. Traditional Mexican menu.

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. Highway 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.

NACHOS GRILL: 821 S. Green River Road, 812-471-9481. Authentic Mexican fare made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

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Dining Directory QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL: 922 N. Burkhardt Road, 812-401-0800. Mexican eats.

RIVIERA MEXICAN GRILL: 10604 Highway 662, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-9936.

Fajitas, quesadillas, nacho platters, taco salads, and chimidogs.

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.

TACOHOLICS EXPRESS: 122 First St., Henderson, KY, 270-957-5001; 2630 Highway 41 N., Henderson, KY, 270-212-0096. Enchiladas, sopes, quesadillas, Mexican street tacos, and more.

THE TAQUERIA COMPANY: 800 N. Green River Road (inside Eastland Mall), 812-297-0258. Tacos, quesadilla, nachos, fajitas, and burritos with homemade tortillas.

TUMBLEWEED TEX MEX GRILL AND MARGARITA BAR: 1868 U.S. Highway 41N., Henderson, KY, 270-869-9800. Southwestern-style meals, chicken, steak, fajitas, and salads.

SPORTS BARS BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR: 713 N. Green River Road (in East-

land 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, 812-853-6843. 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.

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

DOC’S BAR: 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.

ELLIS PARK: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY, 812-425-1456 or 800333-8110. Clubhouse dining.

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

FROGGY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR: 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN, 812673-4996. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more.

HIGH SCORE SALOON: 323 Main St., Ste. F., 812-909-3229. Hotdogs, pop-

corn, pizza, soft pretzels, and an arcade.

HOOTERS: 4620 Lincoln Ave., 812-475-0229. Appetizers, including cooked and raw oysters, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

KC’S MARINA POINTE: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-422-0400. Seafood options and full bar.

LUCKY JOE’S BAR & GRILL: 3300 U.S. Highway 41-N., Henderson, KY (inside Ellis Park), 812-425-1456. Sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

MOJO’S BONEYARD SPORTS BAR & GRILLE: 4920 Bellemeade Ave., 812-4758593. Bar food including chicken wings, burgers, and strombolis.

O’BRIAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 1801 N. Green River Road, 812-401-4630.

Irish tavern food, Reubens, burgers, soup, and salad.

ROOKIES SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT: 117 S. Second St., Henderson, KY, 270-826-1106. Angus beef steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, and Arabian salad.

THE GHOST SPORTS BAR: 4222 Bell Road, Ste. 2 (Next to Ghost Quesadilla), 812-490-6000. Classic bar favorites and spicy specialties.

TIKI TIME BAR & GRILL: 1801 Waterworks Road, 812-425-1912. Burgers, hot dogs, gyros, small pizzas, fish dinners, and cold drinks.

WINGS ETC.: 628 E. Diamond Ave., 812-909-2945; 8833 High Point Drive, Newburgh, IN, 812-490-0550. Chicken wings, burgers, wraps, salads, and wide beer selection.

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, 812-490-

0600. 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 brains, fried bologna, fried fish, salad bar, steaks, chicken, and seafood entrées.

TAVERN FOOD BOKEH LOUNGE: 1007 Parrett St., 812-909-0388. Open daily at 11 a.m. Of-

fering a full menu including steaks, kabobs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian meals. Brunch on Sunday and late-night breakfasts served Friday and Saturday.

THE BREW BROTHERS TAP HOUSE: 421 N.W. Riverside Drive (inside Tropicana Evansville), 812-433-4000. Appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, and specialty entrees. Also features 36 rotating seasonal beers on tap.

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.

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

LA CAMPIRANA

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Enjoy a magical mile of 65 light displays!

Drive through Evansville’s Garvin Park

Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day Sun.-Thu. 5-9pm · Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 5-10pm

to benefit

Admission per vehicle with up to 6 people $7 • 7-14 people $10 15 or more $25 • Carriage rides $30 (includes admission)

Closed to vehicles DEC. 2 for “Bright Lights for Easterseals” Family Fun walk

NEW THIS YEAR!!! Buy tickets at the gate or ONLINE at bidpal.net/ritzysfol Help Easterseals give the gift of independence to local kids & adults with disabilities!

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From house-made, flaky, artisanal croissants to Asian breakfast porridge, we blend, mix, devour, and honor world cuisine. 2nd Language Patisserie is where European pastries and Southeast Asian foods collide.

We invite the adventurous, the curious, and the brave to indulge in new flavors.

401 Northwest 2nd St., Evansville

We have passionately crafted menu items like our French Donut — through elaborate culinary techniques — which takes three days to make. Our passion for world cuisine is in every dish and every ingredient we create.

Change your conceptions, shift your expectations, and expand your traditions. Come together at 2nd Language.

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Updates galore starting with new cabinetry throughout, scraped hardwood floors, carpet, paint, roof, and the list goes on and on. Open floor plan starts on the main floor with the foyer that leads to the great room with fireplace and opens up to the eat-in Kitchen. The kitchen with its Amish cabinets and Kitchen Aide appliances is a cooks dream. The dining room with an entertainment area is unique and spacious. Upstairs you will find a split bedroom design with the main bedroom with a fireplace and full bath and two nice size bedrooms that share an additional full bath.

Looking for more room then there is a large family room in the finished basement plus an extra utility storage room. Large garage with a separate utility room w/water is great for potting plants and general work room. Outside a new concrete patio overlooks the entire backyard with a great combination of yard and woods!

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Dining Directory

PRIME TIME PUB & GRILL

HORNVILLE TAVERN: 2607 W. Baseline Road, 812-963-9318, 812-963-0967.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrées including 16-ounce smoked pork chops, fried chicken, steaks, and daily specials.

K.C.’S TIME OUT LOUNGE & GRILL: 1121 Washington Square, 812-437-9920.

Shrimp jammers, loaded fries, fried ravioli, egg rolls, Southwest burger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian beef and gravy, and more.

H KNOB HILL TAVERN: (Best Tavern, 2020) 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. Basic 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.

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. Prime rib, burgers, half-pound burgers, salads, more than 30 bourbons, and more.

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

SARA’S HARMONY WAY: 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-6823611. Various wines, specialty beers, and an assortment of cheeses and salamis.

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

THE SPORTSDEN BAR + GRILL: 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Ste. 110, 812-4798887. Lyleboli, TNT burger, and Brew City fries.

SPORTSMAN’S BILLIARDS AND GRILLE: 2315 W. Franklin St., 812-422-0801.

Hamburgers, chicken breasts, and catfish plates.

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

ST. PHILIP INN: 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road, 812-985-5558. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch specials. Dinner including fried chicken, steaks, and shrimp.

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

YELLOW TAVERN: 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN, 812-682-3303. Must be 21 to enter. Traditional American food.

ZAPS TAVERN: 3725 St. Philip Road, 812-985-2121. Breakfast, burgers, taco Tuesday special, Cajun/Creole, hot dogs, pizza, and sandwiches.

Exclusively pediatrics, we serve children 0-18 years of age.

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

CARSON’S BREWERY: 2404 Lynch Road, 812-759-8229. American ales, wheats, brown ales, IPAs, and multiple seasonal products.

DAMSEL BREW PUB: 209 N. Wabash Avenue of Flags, 812-909-1956. Pub food and beer brewed on site.

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.

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Dining Directory HAYNIE’S CORNER BREWING CO.: 56 Adams Ave., 812-909-2668. Craft ale, beers, and local wine.

HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY: 737 Second St., Henderson, KY, 270200-4314. IPAs, porters, farmhouse ales, and more.

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 tasting room.

MYRIAD BREWING COMPANY: 100 S.E. First St., 812-402-1515. Housebrewed and guest beers.

PEPPER’S RIDGE WINERY: 4304 N. County Road 200 W., Rockport, IN, 812649-9463 (WINE). Free wine tastings, picnic areas, pizza delivery, local meats and cheeses, wine slushies, and weekend live music.

SCHNITZ BREWERY & PUB: 2031 Newton St., Ste. B, Jasper, IN, 812-848-2739.

American and German craft beers, pizza, and sandwiches.

WINDY KNOLL WINERY: 845 Atkinson Road, Vincennes, IN, 812-726-1600.

Wine tastings, fruit wines, and wine slushies.

WINZERWALD WINERY: 26300 N. Indiana Lake Road, Bristow, IN, 812-3577000. German-inspired wines, flatbreads, salads, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie trays, and paired wine and food flights.

CATERING

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ACROPOLIS AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE & SPIRITS: 501 N. Green River Road,

812-475-9320. Fine Greek dining, Greek-American, and Mediterranean cuisine.

THE BALLROOM AT SAUCED: 1119 Parrett St., 812-422-2230.

BAUERHAUS MOBILE CATERING: 812-759-9000. Customized menus from simple party trays with gourmet hors d’oeuvres to elegant sevencourse meals.

CATERING BY ROBYN: 812-453-2679. Complete meals to go, party appetizers, dinner parties, and business luncheons.

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.

FRANK’S CATERING: 3012 Covert Ave., 812-475-9880 or 812-746-0214.

Homemade meals available for any occasion.

JAYSON MUNOZ CATERS: 4593 Washington Ave., 812-471-7076. Favorite dishes from Chef Jayson Munoz.

JUST RENNIE’S CATERING: 812-401-8098 or 812-455-7927. Specializes in fine foods.

KOKIES FOOD SERVICE & BANQUET CENTERS: 11917 Highway 66, 812-4238229. Can prepare anything from tacos to lobster.

MADELEINE’S A FUSION RESTAURANT: 423 S.E. Second St., 812-491-8611.

Specializing in unique ingredients to make one-of-a-kind dishes.

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

PAPA BEAR’S CATERING: 812-768-6208. Whole hog roasts, hand-sliced brisket, smoked pork chops, rib-eye steaks, pulled pork barbecue, baked chicken, side items, and desserts.

PIZZA REVOLUTION: Downtown Evansville Farmers Market and various locations, 812-430-5945. Mobile wood-fired pizza and salads.

SCHNITZELBANK CATERING: 409 Third Ave., Jasper, IN, 888-336-8233 or 812634-2584. Caters home-cooked favorites to elegant cuisine.

TOUCH OF HOME CATERING: 1100 Tanglewood Drive, Mount Vernon, IN, 812-480-0310. Corporate lunches, weddings, and special occasions.

Home-cooked food for groups of 15 to 500.

JUST RENNIE’S

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Ellis Schafer Team/ F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors............................ 33 Enjolé Interiors........................................................76 Entwined Wine and Cocktail Bar......................111 ERA First Advantage Realty/Byrley, Cyndi...121 ERA First Advantage/Miller, Janice..............1, 85 Evansville Federal Credit Union......................... 19 Evansville Hyundai Genesis................................. 14 Evansville Kia............................................................36 Evansville Kia Telluride........................................113 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra...................35 Evansville Rug Cleaning........................................85 Evansville Surgical Associates................ IB, 56, 57 Evansville Wartime Museum..............................97 F.C. Tucker Emge Realtors.....................28, 29, 119 Farm Boy Food Service........................................117 First Bank.................................................................. 73 Folz Realtors...........................................................124 Frank’s Catering.....................................................120 Fusion Spa & Boutique ..................................GG 14 Give A Dog A Bone........................................GG IFC Good Samaritan Home......................................... 33 H.G. McCullough Designers Inc..........................87 Hearing Health Care Center................................74 Hirsch Custom Homes...................................80, 81 Hoesli Diesel.............................................................35 Holder’s Furniture ...........................................GG 12 House of Bluez..................................................GG 16 Illuminating Expressions...................................... 89 J’Petals.................................................................GG,14 Kenny Kent Lexus.....................................................11 Knob Hill Tavern.....................................................119 Lamp Shoppe....................................................GG 14 Landscapes By Dallas Foster, Inc....................... 91 Lea Matthews Furniture & Interiors.......4, GG 6 Liquor Locker..................................................... GG 8 Martin, Gregg...........................................................111 Massage Envy...........................................................23 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden........... GG 6 Midwest Communications................................122

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Final Detail ROUND AND ROUND Mesker Park Zoo’s first carousel was sold in 1973 and found a new home at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. Below, a limited edition booklet by Marion Lantaff released in 1981 detailed the history of Mesker’s carousel.

THE GRAND CAROUSEL Mesker’s first carousel still spins in North Carolina BY TRISTA LUTGRING A HORSE OF EVERY COLOR beckoned local children to the first carousel that stood on the grounds of Mesker Park Zoo. Built in 1923, the attraction didn’t start its life at the zoo and its purpose has not ended since it left Evansville.

The hand-carved carousel featuring 68 horses and two chariots came to Evansville shortly after its construction. The attraction was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co. and crafted by the company’s master carver John Zalar. Philadelphia Toboggan (founded in 1904) has produced 87 carousels in its 116-year history — Mesker’s carousel was No. 67 in that list and is one of 35 still in operation today.

While many residents remember taking a spin on one of the horses while the carousel was in the zoo, its original home when it arrived was at Pleasure Park (formerly Cook’s Park) along Maryland 128

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Street. The carousel spun there for 13 years before it was moved to Mesker Park in 1936. During the following 37 years, the horses and chariots grew bright and colorful with new paint and details. Even the horses’ teeth and hooves adorned gold paint and decoration.

Henry Kersting managed the ride while it was at Pleasure Park.

In 1937, he sold it to his brother-in-law George Schmitt, who would continue operating the ride until his death in 1945. The carousel would continue to spin thanks to George’s wife Katherine, who passed it to her daughters Irene Kelly and Babe Shagaloff in 1950.

Irene’s twin Irma Koenig joined her sisters after 1961.

In 1972, Babe would sell the carousel to a F.C. Shafer of Shafer Enterprises. He kept the ride going for a year before he announced at a Mesker Park board meeting on Aug. 10, 1973, that he had sold it. The carousel was set to pass on to Family Leisure Centers, but Evansville fought to keep it. City Parks Director LaMoine Torgerson contacted a Family Leisure Centers official to purchase the carousel back — he was told no. On Oct. 1, 1973, it was dismantled and on Oct. 2, trucked out of town.

The carousel found new life in 1979. After a $75,000 renovation, it was placed in Carowinds, a theme park in North Carolina. In 2018, park officials gave the carousel a little facelift and renamed it The Grand Carousel.

“It’s important for us to be good stewards of this ride,” Carowinds Director of Maintenance Steve Jackson said at the time. “There aren’t too many of these left, and they’re part of history.”

Though many Evansville residents still lament the departure of such an icon, the carousel stays alive and welcomes riders — new and old — to take a spin!

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CAROWINDS, BOOKLET COVER COURTESY OF E VA N S V I L L E VA N D E R B U R G H P U B L I C L I B R A RY D I G I TA L A R C H I V E S

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