Indianapolis Monthly July 2024

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GLOBAL EATS

Central Indiana’s multitude of immigrant communities makes it a crossroads of global cuisine. This selection of dishes is your passport to satisfy every craving under the sun.

EDITED BY EVE BATEY

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AMERICAN MODERN

A new book chronicles the decades-long civic project that built Columbus, Indiana, into one of the most architecturally important cities in the country.

EDITED BY JULIA SPALDING

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BOUNCING BACK

British tennis player Tara Moore contested a drug suspension while living in the sport’s unlikely hinterlands of exurban Indiana. In the heat of her battle, she found a new life to fight for.

BY MEGAN FERNANDEZ

Photograph by Andrew Doench

CIRCLE CITY

Don’t sleep on the Marion County Fair. 14 THE HOOSIERIST

Our Indiana expert dives into where you can launch a boat on White River. 16 BEST BETS

Five can’t-miss events in Indy this month.

ARTIFACT

Explore a relic from a time when the term “handheld game” could refer to a simple plastic disc. 18 THE BEAT

Segregation wasn’t just a Southern phenomenon. A local writer reminds us why justice is an ongoing struggle. 20

Gen Con isn’t the only place to get your tabletop game on in Indy.

GOOD LIFE

An intricately embroidered throw pillow from KBD Home is fit for royalty.

24 SHOP TALK

Beautifully curated pre-loved pieces get a second chance at Nuova Vita Vintage.

25 TRENDING

Strut like a champ with these pickleball picks.

26 BODY+SOUL

Health and luxury go hand in hand when you’re working out and recovering at a swanky gym or getting a tress refresh at a salon soiree.

28 REALTY CHECK

New owners appreciate the presidential charm of a riverfront home in Anderson.

Chill out Jimmy Buffett–style at Lake of the Ozarks.

THE DISH

31 SWOON

La Margarita’s nachos served on a tray ensure equal, droolworthy cheese, meat, and fresh veggie toppings for every single chip.

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FIRST BITE

A new market opens in Carmel, Broad Ripple Brewpub hearts vegans (and vice versa!), and pastry chef Hattie Shoemaker reassures us it’s OK to go a little rogue.

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FOODIE

Brittney Baxter’s tasty glutenand nut-free offerings are a boon to those with allergies and dietary restrictions.

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TASTE TEST

Frequent travelers: Don’t be afraid to rip this handy Indy airport food guide out and keep it in your wallet.

36 SHIFT

Happy hour is back after almost 40 years on the shelf.

From left: Trent Dowling, STAR Bank Central Region President with Emma Langdon, Dawn Langdon and Mary Langdon — three generations of family leadership.

Map Quest

I AM long overdue for a vacation. Not the kind where I take a week off to work on house projects or the kind where I say I’m taking a day of PTO and then spend it trying to catch up on emails. I’m talking about a real vacation that calls for flight tickets, hotel reservations, and a rental car. I long to go someplace with a totally different landscape where I can drive on mountain roads, hike through a rainforest, or dip my toes in the ocean. As much as travel satisfies the need for a change of scenery, it also provides a peek into other cultures and a taste of regional flavors throughout the country—and the world. The journey is as much about the food as it is the sightseeing. Although I’m sitting on a stash of Southwest points that keeps growing with every major purchase (like a new air conditioner this summer), they are not redeemable for airfare to Korea, Germany, Argentina, Turkey, or Senegal. But this issue’s cover feature (p. 38) transports us to all of those places, as well as other far-flung corners of the world, one bite at a time. Dining writers Eve Batey, Terry Kirts, and Amy Lynch have curated a menu of delicious global dishes from Indy-area restaurants, pointing readers toward French galettes in Greenwood, Thai satay on Mass Ave, African oxtail on the northwest side, and Indian fish curry in SoBro. Experiencing the diverse tastes the city offers can be as easy as driving a few miles—no passport or TSA check required. If the cure for wanderlust isn’t as simple as traveling across town for dinner, an architecture tour of Columbus (p. 48) or a day trip to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center (p. 29) might serve as an in-state stopgap while I continue to count the days until my next journey afar.

( CONTRIBUTORS )

Food and dining editor Eve Batey splits her time between Indianapolis and San Francisco. That means she’s spent more time at Indianapolis International Airport than she has at the gym this year, so she finds this month’s airport dining guide (p. 34) especially handy. When in Indy, you’ll most likely spot her near her loft on Mass Ave or walking on the Monon with her greyhound, Ellen Ripley.

Andrea Ratcliff Editor-in-Chief

An avid tennis player who has covered the U.S. Open and other professional tournaments, Megan Fernandez never misses a chance to write about tennis. The best story so far (p. 58) came when professional British player Tara Moore landed in Indy. “It’s the first place Tara has been able to make a home and build a permanent life, and it has given her something new to fight for,” Fernandez says.

A researcher with a background in media studies, writer Emily Reuben focuses on topics surrounding Hoosier Jewish history and the real-life implications of horror media and popular culture. Additionally, Emily is a documentary filmmaker, tackling subjects like the desegregation of The Riviera Club (p. 18) and progressive issues affecting Indiana.

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Cataract Falls

Joy Ride

It’s time to get excited about the fair— the Marion County Fair, that is. The 94th edition takes place June 28 to July 7. Despite it having been around for nearly a century, it’s easy to forget it exists in the shadow of that higherprofile fair the following month. Here’s what you may not know—or may want to remember—about the younger sibling of the Indiana State Fair.

JINGO M. DE LA ROSA

IT’S THE FUN SIZE VERSION OF THE INDIANA STATE FAIR. You’ll find all the essentials—rides, animals, and midway vendors hawking fried delights—just on a vastly smaller scale. For instance, while last year’s Indiana State Fair pulled in north of 840,000 visitors, the Marion County Fair brought in 80,000—a literal order of magnitude fewer people to jostle around and stand in line behind. And speaking of walking, the entire grounds are an easy-on-the-arches 124 acres, compared to the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ 250. “You can cover a lot of territory and not feel like you’ve walked for miles,” says Marion County Fair office manager and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Paul Annee. That is a big boon for young children (and their grandparents).

day of its run. “We’re excited to bring Twiggy and her team back to show off for fairgoers again,” Annee says. If animal acts are your thing, you can also catch the Porkchop Revue, featuring a herd of highly trained pigs performing stunts, dancing, and singing. Yes, singing.

DESPITE BEING ON THE SOUTH SIDE, IT’S STILL CONVENIENT FROM THE CITY CENTER. From downtown, it’s a straight shot down Southeastern Avenue to the Five Points area, where you’ll find the fairgrounds perched on the far side of the I-465 beltway. If you’re coming from another part of town, loop around I-465.

ITS HISTORY TECHNICALLY REACHES BACK TO THE EARLY 1800S. Fall agricultural expositions that called themselves the Marion County Fair (or some version of that name) date all the way back to 1835. But they tended to come and go, and their location changed on multiple occasions. The current version began in 1930 as a street fair held in New Bethel and, later, Wannamaker, before it finally settled into its current location at Troy Avenue and Fisher Road.

IF YOU’RE SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR, THIS EVENT MAKES A GREAT APPETIZER. The midways at both events are run by the same

company, North American Midway Entertainment of Farmland, Indiana. So if the Tilt-A-Whirl you ride at the State Fair seems uncannily like the one you rode a month ago at the Marion County Fair, it isn’t a coincidence. Likewise, the food vendors offer all the weird and wonderful fair treats. Swain’s Concessions serves up pizza on a stick, plus conventional pizzas dressed with such unconventional toppings as pickles—and crickets. Meanwhile, if you fancy the ultimate old-school elephant ears, A&C Concessions has you covered. “They’ve been out here for 50 years,” Annee says.

COWS, PIGS, AND HORSES ARE SCARCE HERE.

According to the 2022 agricultural census, Marion County had only 169 farms, averaging a minuscule 86 acres each, so getting enough critters for the Marion County Fair is something of a challenge. So livestock competitions are open, meaning farmers from outside Marion County can enter. The Animal Oasis offers encounters with goats, pigs, and birds, along with pony rides.

TWIGGY THE WATER-SKIING SQUIRREL RETURNS THIS YEAR. As her name implies, Twiggy is a squirrel who is pulled around a swimming pool on a pair of water skis while wearing a jaunty red cape. She’s coming back to the Marion County Fair after a halfdecade hiatus and will perform every

ADMISSION IS RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE. The cost of a ticket to the Indiana State Fair can vary wildly depending on the day you go and the coupons you track down. That said, advance admission tickets cost $13 online, and parking is $8. Marion County Fair admission is $8, plus $5 for parking if you leave your car across the street, and $10 if you opt for premium parking on the fairgrounds. That might not seem like all that much of a difference, but if you’re going with a family, it adds up.

THE ENTERTAINMENT ROSTER WILL FEATURE SCORES OF LOCAL BANDS. At press time, that lineup wasn’t yet firmed up, but we’re assured it will have something for everyone, from country to rock. And if you have a nagging feeling that you missed your own chance to be a star, it could possibly include you, too. The Marion County Fair’s website (marioncountyfair.org) offers a performer application, with a hearty invitation to showcase your talent.

THE

FAIRGROUNDS HOST OTHER EVENTS DURING THE REST OF

THE

YEAR. This October 12, the Scottish Society of Indianapolis (indyscot.org) offers the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival, featuring traditional Scottish sports like caber toss and hammer throw, plus whiskey and bagpipers aplenty. The grounds also include the recently heavily remodeled Circle City Raceway (circlecityraceway.com), a quarter-mile track with dirt track races all summer and fall. —SAM STALL

Ramp Up

Q: WHERE CAN I LEGALLY LAUNCH MY BOAT ON THE WHITE RIVER?

A: If we’re talking about a canoe or a kayak, you can use any stretch of undeveloped bank that isn’t private property. But if you captain something bigger, like a pontoon boat, you need a concrete ramp plus a length of river that’s deep enough to accommodate your craft, which is not a given. (You can walk across it without getting your knees wet in some stretches.) “Right now, the only public launch site in Marion County is at Broad Ripple Park,” says Scott Salmon, executive director of Friends of White River. Another one at Riverside Park is currently hampered by construction on the nearby 30th Street Bridge. A new public access spot on the Indianapolis near–west side, roughly across the river from 16 Tech, is being built. The ramp isn’t finished, but the daring can still launch there. “It’s really muddy, but it’s technically another option for people who are brave enough—and who have four-wheel drive pickups,” Salmon says. —SAM STALL

( UNSPOKEN RULES )

Indianapolis Speedrome

A MANNER-FESTO FOR THE OLDEST OPERATING FIGURE EIGHT TRACK IN THE U.S.

Races happen only on weekends through midOctober. Grandstand seating is first come, first served. But the “nosebleed” section is still close enough to smell rubber and gasoline. July 20 is Hall of Fame Night. You can buy a pit pass—but only the day of—in the office at the north end of the track. Bring your earbuds. You can listen to the public address live. Teacher? Show your school ID for a discount. Don’t even think about bringing your dog. Or a cooler. It’s great for kids, but find the no smoking, no alcohol section: the aluminum seats on the south end. Get live timing and scoring on the Race Monitor app.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, our paltry 45 miles of Lake Michigan frontage makes us a “coastal state.” We possess the least waterfront property of any ocean- or Great Lakesadjacent state. Even miniscule Rhode Island has us beat by 355 miles.

Miles of coastline in Indiana

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(1) The Art of John Lennon

Now through July 6

Give peace a chance at fine art gallery CV Art and Frame. Admission to the exhibit of the late Beatle’s works, around societal themes that touched his life, is free. 110 S. Main St., Zionsville, cvartandframe.com

(2) July Fourth Celebration

July 4–July 6

This year, the traditional fireworks celebration at Victory Field goes over three nights. Don red, white, and blue and cheer on our Indians as they take on the Louisville Bats. milb.com

(3) The Beach Boys

July 6

Mike Love—at age 83—and his band will send the iconic sounds of summer wafting through Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park. As he has for three decades, John “Uncle Jesse” Stamos will be on drums. livenation.com

(4) Legally Blonde

July 11–August 25

The roast beef is still hand-carved at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and sorority-queenturned-Harvard-Lawstudent Elle still charms in this fun, awardwinning musical version of the iconic movie. beefandboards.com

(5) Brickyard Weekend

July 19–21

NASCAR celebrates 30 years at the Racing Capital of the World when the Brickyard 400 brings the action back to the 2.5-mile oval at IMS. indianapolismotor speedway.com

Wham-O Frisbee

VINTAGE: 1966

Resides in the collection of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

FEW THINGS are as much a fixture in our summer memories as the Frisbee, bringing joy to children, teens, grown-ups, even dogs. Its provenance is debated, but it seems certain the name sprung from a bakery, the erstwhile Frisbie Pie Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In the 1920s, it was a popular pastime for students at nearby Yale University to lob empty pie tins in a game of catch, of sorts. They’d yell, “Frisbie!” (as golfers do, “Fore!”) when a tin flew out of control. In the 1940s, inventors Fred Morrison and Warren Franscioni developed a plastic version dubbed the Pluto Platter. But it didn’t … um … take off until Wham-O bought the rights in 1957, tweaked the design, and began selling it as a Frisbee. It quickly became a nationwide phenomenon. This sunny specimen was first flung the same year a new TV show called Star Trek premiered. —CHRISTINA VERCELLETTO

Diving into Equality

A HALF-CENTURY AGO THIS YEAR, A LANDMARK LAWSUIT WAS FILED THAT FINALLY SET IN MOTION THE DESEGREGATION OF THE RIVIERA CLUB. BY

EMILY REUBEN

TODAY, The Riviera Club, or Rivi as it’s often called, is a beloved summer retreat for Indy’s north siders, granting its members a country club–like experience where several quiet neighborhoods converge. The club boasts an Olympic-sized pool, an elegant restaurant, fitness facilities, and even pickleball courts. The Riviera Club’s enticing amenities prompt local residents to send membership applications year-round. Anyone can join Rivi’s ranks, assuming they are able to pay the membership fee. “Rivi welcomes everyone … We embrace diversity,” says current club president Barb Fasbinder. “Our foundation has partnered with Indianapolis Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, and others to bring our learn-to-swim, water safety, and wellness programming to the

members of our community with the highest need.” However, this welcoming attitude was not always the club standard. Fifty years ago, The Riviera Club was sued over its discriminatory membership and guest policies.

When people conjure up images of racial segregation in the United States, they think in black and white. Not only the Black and white of different races, but the black-and-white photos and grainy video footage taken during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. But in reality, racial segregation was viciously protected far past the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Such was the case in Indianapolis, exemplified in Bates v. Riviera Club, Inc., the 1980 lawsuit that ended the decades-long policy of racial discrimination at the swim club.

The tension between public accommodations and private clubs became the crux of Bates v. Riviera Club, Inc. The Civil Rights Act specified that

only “public accommodations” were subject to its anti-segregation measures. This meant that “private clubs,” like The Riviera Club, had a legal loophole to limit their membership for any reason.

Nestled along the banks of the White River, The Riviera Club quickly became a popular recreation destination after opening on January 12, 1933. With its Olympic-sized pool and well-trained swimming coaches, the club founded by James Makin drew in crowds of both casual and competitive swimmers. Despite the low cost of membership bolstering its rolls, The Riviera Club was still inaccessible to many residents of the Indianapolis community.

SUMMER FUN— FOR SOME

The pool at Rivi in August, 1961

Like many other country clubs of the era, Rivi’s leadership was not at all subtle about who they wanted to join and who they wanted to keep out. A sign on the club’s property read “No Blacks, no Jews” as late as the 1950s.

Recognizing that change would not come from within the club, in 1971, a group of concerned citizens associated with the Indianapolis Urban League formed The Riviera Club Task Force, investigating legal ways to end Rivi’s segregation policy. Legal consultations revealed that among the limited options available, the most expensive and highest-risk way forward would be to file a lawsuit under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. So the task force started work on its other options, leaving the lawsuit as a last resort.

As efforts to desegregate the membership were underway, The Riviera Club doubled down on its policy of exclusion. In 1972, the organization instituted a new rule mandating that all new applicants must appear for an in-person interview. The impetus for this policy was a white member submitting an application for their newly adopted non-white child; the club promptly denied the application and refused to renew the parents’ membership. This move not only reinforced the policy of excluding Black applicants; it also effectively forbade interracial families from using the club’s facilities.

THE BEAT

AFTER THE PLAINTIFFS HAD CALLED THEIR WITNESSES, THE JUDGE SUMMONED ALL THE LAWYERS FORWARD. IN AN UNORTHODOX MOVE, HE READ A PREPARED STATEMENT.

Members of the task force struggled and failed to address Rivi’s discriminatory policies for several years before they were forced to take more aggressive measures. In October of 1974, a white man, the Rev. Robert Bates, who was both a Riviera Club and task force member, brought his Black colleague, the Rev. Michael Woodard, to the club for a friendly game of tennis. The staff deployed its standard tactic whenever a white member brought a guest of color: The employee manning the front desk sent the guest away after setting out a sign reading, “Sorry, we’re at capacity,” irrespective of how many people were, in fact, there.

By the end of the year, Bates and Woodard filed a lawsuit against The Riviera Club for illegal discrimination under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. As a result, Lawrence Reuben, a Jewish attorney who himself was not accepted at the club, was hired as the plaintiffs’ lawyer. Reuben then brought his colleague, Edward DeLaney, onto the legal team. Together, they took the legal question central to the case against Rivi forward: Was the club actually private?

Despite filing the suit in 1974, the case languished in legal limbo for years without being heard and was eventually passed over by four federal judges who recused themselves for various reasons. This delay turned out to have tragic consequences.

On Memorial Day, 1979, a trio of Immaculate Heart of Mary students decided a swim was the perfect antidote to the day’s oppressive heat. Two of the boys were Rivi members and tried to bring their Black friend, Dwight Eugene Jones, along as a guest, not realizing the consequences of this decision. Unsurprisingly, when the front desk staff saw Dwight, they immediately turned him away. And so, the group turned to the next best option: the White River, which runs along The Riviera Club’s property. The boys began swimming near the river’s edge, clinging to a log

that anchored them to the riverbank. The log dislodged and floated into the center of the river, taking the boys with it. A desperate battle against the current ensued as each boy struggled back to the safety of the water’s edge. It was then that Dwight noticed his favorite hat floating downstream. He left the shore to retrieve his hat and was quickly pulled underwater by the current. Despite his friends’ efforts to save him, Dwight Jones drowned at age 15.

Enraged by this preventable tragedy, the movement to change The Riviera Club’s racist membership policy gained a renewed sense of urgency as the court case loomed. If one child drowned after being denied access to lifeguardattended pools, it could happen again.

Finally, on October 6, 1980, Bates v. Riviera Club, Inc. began its first day in court. The plaintiffs’ lawyers revealed that The Riviera Club accepted over 95 percent of all membership applications, resulting in roughly 10,000 members. Reuben and DeLaney asserted that this, paired with the low cost of membership, meant the organization was not truly operating as a private club. As a public accommodation, they argued, The Riviera Club could not maintain its segregation policy.

One of the defense’s primary arguments was that Black applicants’ intent was malicious and that they wanted to make a political statement by integrating the club, rather than truly wishing to avail themselves of The Riviera Club’s facilities. But this argument failed to hold up against the testimony of roughly a dozen witnesses who recounted the racism on full display at Rivi. The most striking testimony came from Maj. Gil Holmes, who came to court dressed in his Army attire, his chest gleaming with medals awarded for his service in Vietnam. Holmes left a powerful impression on Judge Gene Brooks, demonstrating that the club’s management was so concerned with maintaining an all-white member base that even

a decorated war hero was considered unworthy of club membership because he was Black.

After the plaintiffs had called their witnesses, the judge summoned all the lawyers forward. In an unorthodox move, he read a prepared statement. Though Judge Brooks had yet to make any legal decision, he warned the club’s lawyer that based on the evidence provided by Reuben and DeLaney, the club would lose big time should the proceedings continue.

In the end, it wasn’t the years of petitions, sermons, pickets, or even a child’s death that changed the hearts of The Riviera Club’s management. It was Judge Brooks’ stern words that forced their hands.

Terms for a settlement that satisfied both parties were quickly drawn up. Among the immediate changes was the ousting of several members of the club’s membership committee and board of directors. Many people who were previously denied membership joined the club, and some, like Holmes, filled the newly open spots on its various boards. In exchange, Rivi was allowed to keep its status as a private club.

“Learning from past racial and cultural inequalities is the only way to move forward,” insists Jimm Moody, current club general manager. “It’s because of this that Rivi members elected a more diverse board this past February, bringing on Bryan Bradford and retaining Barb Fasbinder and Kat Moynihan Gray, each longtime female members and volunteers who continue to serve Rivi.”

Bates v. Riviera Club, Inc. is a testament to the power of community. No single person can be credited with dismantling the unjust membership policy. The collective efforts of The Riviera Club Task Force, those who picketed, the witnesses who testified in court, the lawyers who demanded justice, and many other supportive community members who refused to allow discrimination to thrive in their neighborhood bear that honor. Although the hard-won victories of Bates v. Riviera Club, Inc. couldn’t erase the damage done by decades of antisemitism and racism, they paved the way for the more just future that The Riviera Club embodies today.

Editor’s note: Lawrence Reuben was the author’s father.

( FUN )

Two Can Play

CAN’T MAKE IT TO GEN CON? GET YOUR GAME ON ALL AROUND TOWN.

BY LOU HARRY

BREWERIES , cafes, retail stores, and even libraries in Central Indiana have gotten a clear message from the 70,000 or so folks who make the pilgrimage here for Gen Con, the annual tabletop gaming convention. Lots of people like playing board games, and not only during convention weekend in August.

Businesses’ next move, if you will, was clear. Many have realized having a selection of such games on-site will get patrons to stick around—or even to come by in the first place.

a welcoming spot for patrons to bring their own games or take one off the sample shelves. Watch the calendar for an occasional Catan tournament (no experience necessary). Be aware, though, that scheduled live trivia and open mic events may make certain times inconducive to games requiring quiet concentration. 9402 Uptown Dr., 317-288-5136, booksnbrews.com

HITHERTO COFFEE & GAMING PARLOUR

The notion is not only good for business, but it’s great for game lovers. We’ve sussed out unexpected spots with carefully curated selections where we can all have some good old-fashioned fun. No beat-up boxes, tattered game boards, and missing pieces here. We’ve checked them all out for you in person.

CENTERPOINT BREWING The Broad Ripple location has plenty of space to spread out with one of the games neatly showcased near the bar. They wisely connected with Noblesville’s Moonshot Games in 2022 to curate a collection that includes such popular mass market titles as Exploding Kittens and Codenames, as well as lesser-known but worthy options such as Skull and A Fake Artist Goes to New York. Bonus: You can order food from the adjacent 317 BBQ. Just wash your hands before grabbing a game. 6320 Guilford Ave., 317-602-8386, centerpointbrewing.com

BOOKS & BREWS From its inception, this locally grown company has been

A terrific fusion of cafe and game store, this Greenfield mainstay has a borrowable library almost as rich as its extensive for-sale collection. At Hitherto, you can sip a cold brew or munch on a flatbread pizza while encountering Cosmic Encounter, daring your friends to a Challengers! face-off, or paying a nostalgic visit to Candy Land. Table space may be limited during busy times, but you can always occupy yourself with a pastry while you wait. 1558 N. State St., Greenfield, 317-318-9782, hithertocoffee.com

MASHCRAFT BREWING Well before you reach your table at this Delaware Street drinkery, you’ll discover a cabinet stuffed with tabletop games. Grab a Golden Goose or a Lemonberry and take your pick. The offerings aim to please the masses (Scattergories, Taboo), the hobbyists (Dominion, 7 Wonders), and those in between (Ticket to Ride, Splendor). 2205 N. Delaware

Local Game stores. Many also serve as community centers of sorts, where folks can shop but also try out games. (Some may have table fees.) Family Time Games (8796 Michigan Rd., 317-429-9817, shop .family-time-games.com), Valkyrie’s Vault (1044 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 317-520-3565, valkyriesvault.com), Saltire Games (11135 Pendleton Pike, 317-823-1645, saltiregames .com), the new Elf ’N Moon (1354 Shelby St., 317-600-3313, elfnmoon .com), and local pioneer The Game Preserve (8487 Union Chapel Rd., 317-257-9110, gamepreserve .com) are places where you can learn a new game or revisit old favorites from extensive collections. A big plus is that knowledgeable staff can help steer you toward your new all-time favorite.

Local libraries: Along with your book pile, you can borrow games from select library locations, including Hamilton County’s Noblesville and Fishers branches. Both offer a wide range of popular picks that includes Great Western Trail, King of Tokyo, and Pandemic (the latter may still be too close to home for some). While you need to be a Hamilton Country resident to check them out at those branches, anyone can play on-site. hamiltoneastpl.org

The Garage food hall: Free every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., the Game Night Social is an opportunity to try out a new pursuit, rediscover an old standby, and meet new people. You’ll find about 50 games to choose from. All ages are welcome. Carrollton Ave., 317-5561252, garageindy.com

LET’S FEAST AL FRESCO.

Indulge in unforgettable meals outside. From fresh Gulfto-grill seafood and fine dining with a view, to savoring grouper sandwiches with your feet in the sand, you can always get your fill in St. Pete-Clearwater. Let’s shine.

Pillow Talk

Kristin Okeley, owner of KBD Home, tracks down the spectacular fabrics for her pillows and custom draperies all over the world. One of the more fabulous examples resulting from her quests is this 24-inch-square Asian gold-silk throw pillow with delicate floral embroidery. “This particular fabric I curated from one of my favorite sources, Elegant Fabrics in New York City’s Fashion District,” shares Okeley. $150. KBD Home, 1001 E. 86th St., 317-815-8880, mykbdhome.com —CHRISTINA

( SHOP TALK )

Treasure Trove

A POPULAR PURVEYOR OF PRE-LOVED DUDS GETS A NEW HOME AT THE STUTZ. BY CHRISTINA VERCELLETTO

PRESIDING over the petite space with a smile as bright as the light streaming in the big windows behind her, Macey Schumacher is gushing. “A brick-and-mortar on North Pennsylvania was great. But when this studio opened up, I couldn’t resist. It’s so exciting to be a part of the creative community here. And with events always going on and Amelia’s and Barista Parlor, it’s a destination.” Despite being tucked away on the second floor—and reducing hours to match The Stutz’s foot traffic—Schumacher is busier than ever. “My old regulars love it. And I’ve gained new clientele.”

Most of the inventory is women’s clothing, with a smattering of decor, accessories, and menswear, all with character. Schumacher cleans everything, and clothing is steamed, as well. The pristine finds are then hung on sleek hangers facing the same direction or carefully spaced on glass-top greige tables, imparting the air of a showroom and shattering any outdated conception of “secondhand.” The shop’s Italian moniker means “new life,” Schumacher explains. “So many beautiful pieces out there deserve a second life.”

(1) Braided semi-hoop post-back earrings, $28 (2) Satin top with lace lingerie detailing, $38 (3) Enamel-inlaid swirl ring, $32 (4) Floral-print, Aline skirt, $38 (5) Metallic square-sequin tank, $46

Co-owner, Guide & Anchor

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE. Bright, bold, vintage-inspired.

HOW DOES YOUR SENSIBILITY AS A DESIGNER PLAY INTO IT?

Whether it’s interiors or my outfit, it’s important that every piece be interesting. But you have to decide which part is going to be the main feature.

HAS ANYTHING BEEN A CONSTANT?

My mom and grandma were Mary Kay ladies who dreamed of earning the pink Cadillac. I always thought that was such a powerful feminist goal, so I’ve associated makeup with power since I was a child. My bold-winged eyeliner has always felt like a statement, one I’ve made for most of my makeup-wearing life. —C.V.

A Full Recovery

THIS LUXURIOUS NEW GYM IN CARMEL IS THE WHOLE WELLNESS PACKAGE.

BY EDIE SCHWARB

A DEVOTED gymgoer knows both sides of working out: the exercise itself, whether it’s cardio or strength, and the recovery, be it physical, mental, or both. Gemi Ozdemir, a fitness guru who struggled to balance the two as a working father of four, saw a gap that needed bridging. “You need a place to blow off steam and be able to recover and get a minute, relax, and do it again,” Ozdemir explains.

Ozwell Fitness

He brings his vision to life at Ozwell Fitness, the posh facility he designed and owns. Guests exercise, then refresh and renew, under one roof. Amenities include group fitness classes and top-of-the-line workout equipment, as well as regeneration options, such as saunas and compression therapy.

FITNESS AND RECOVERY: $419/month

FITNESS OR RECOVERY: $219/month

The building formerly housed an HVAC warehouse, and its industrial elements fit seamlessly with the new, modern design. A sleek black-and-white theme flows through the interior of the building, leading to a showpiece retractable dome encapsulating turf that borders the Monon Trail.

Ozdemir spent more than two years making his dream come true after purchasing the property. After the gym opened its doors last December, it attracted a community of busy professionals who appreciate the ease and convenience of his all-in-one concept. “It’s high-level people who just want to work out, recover, and get back to work,” Ozdemir says. “That’s the value of this venture. Saving time and becoming better employees, husbands, wives, parents. I think that’s the drive for me.” 1077 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, 463-273-2226, ozwellfitness.com

( GIRLS NIGHT )

Just Your Style

Get a tress refresh at an after-hours salon soiree.

TRY A NEW place to kick off the weekend with friends: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. At its free Style Parties with wine and snacks Fridays 7–9 p.m., everyone gets a shampoo and a custom styling lesson. “It’s great for people with straight hair wanting to figure out how to get a curl that lasts or with natural curls who want to learn to enhance their texture,” says stylist Hannah Horner. Demos in braids and blowouts are also common requests. Horner’s favorite party to date included 30 women from Cocktails & Caregivers, a support group for those with sick or aging relatives. “It was amazing to hear their stories, to chat and laugh. We treated them to the kind of experience they rarely enjoy. They left smiling. So did we.” Book two weeks in advance for a minimum of five people. Attendees get 20 percent off products and 25 percent off future services. 110 W. Main St., Carmel, 317-571-1120; 11547 Yard St., Fishers, 317-915-0100

—CHRISTINA VERCELLETTO

BODY+ SOUL

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$650,000 AGENCY

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Presidential Presence

A GLORIOUS 1937 MANSION PERCHED ON THE BANKS OF THE WHITE RIVER GOES FOR $650,000. BY JEANA HARRIS

SUSAN and Edward Fordyce began their house-hunting journey last year. They lived near Muncie and had never considered living in Anderson. All that changed when Susan’s sister sent her a listing one Monday, which led to a video tour on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Fordyces’ full-asking-price offer was accepted.

“This is a beautiful, grand home,” Susan says. “For me, it was the quality of the day that was still there. The fireplaces are Italian marble, and the woodwork is spectacular.” Situated on a bluff above White River, the home has a Georgian Revival exterior that bears a striking resemblance to the White House, while the 19,700-squarefoot interior is filled with presidentialquality features. Arguably the most notable is one of the couple’s favorites: the basement organ room. “It takes my breath away every time I walk down

there,” Susan says. The pipes still play beautifully, and it’s wired so the music can be heard throughout the mansion. It’s a testament to 1930s craftsmanship and design. Other examples of the previous owners’ penchant for quality and opulence include the basement bowling alley, an attic ballroom, and handpainted silk wallpaper in the formal dining room that came from a castle in France. The nine bathrooms boast original, colorful tile and console sinks.

The pair loves how comfortable and welcoming the home feels despite its size—more than 19,000 square feet on nearly 5 acres. “It felt good from the getgo,” Susan says. Plus, no major repairs were needed, at least not immediately, so the duo is free to move at their own pace with projects, landscaping, and furnishings. Whatever they choose to tackle first, the estate is in good hands. “This house needs people who are going to really love it, and that’s exactly what it’s found.”

REALTY CHECK

ADDRESS

1 Whitehall Pl., Anderson

Lake Life

SPLASHY FUN AWAITS BOATERS, NATURE LOVERS, AND RELAXATION SEEKERS IN MISSOURI. BY ROBERT

ANNIS

LAKE of the Ozarks may have gained notoriety from the Jason Bateman Netflix show Ozark, but you don’t need to worry about running into foul-mouthed, drug-running blondes. The real Lake of the Ozarks is more like a perpetual Jimmy Buffett song, only set in rural Missouri.

Here, life revolves around the massive lake. (How massive? More than 90 miles long, with more than 1,000 miles of shoreline.) If you’re not towing your own 22-foot pleasure craft, don’t fret; you can rent a pontoon or bass boat from the Alhonna Resort & Marina (thealhonnaresort.com).

Anglers will want to plan a visit for September, April, or May, when the crowds are thin and largemouth bass—16-inch whoppers are not uncommon—and crappie are biting. If you’re a serious angler visiting

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

for the first time, hiring an experienced guide (funlake.com/things-to-do/fishing) for the first day can pay off nicely. Local fisherman John Neporadny (facebook.com/john.neporadny), author of The Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Guide, is one of the most in-demand. Just don’t forget to buy your out-of-state fishing license (mdc.mo.gov/permits).

During the Memorial Day to Labor Day high season, recreational boaters rule, zipping around and leaving huge wakes, pop-country anthems echoing throughout the coves. Dog Days (dogdays.ws) is a popular spot to dock and grab a bite. The lakefront bar and grill with live music and two pools, one with a swim-up bar— and the site of the annual Canine Cannonball competition—can be a bit boisterous on weekends, but if you’re out for a good time, it’s hard to beat. When you’re ready to get away from the water for a bit, Lake of the Ozarks and Ha Ha Tonka state parks (mostateparks.com) offer scenic hiking trails for all skill levels.

IF YOU GO

CAMP Lake of the Ozarks State Park has an RV-friendly campground with sites on the water. Boat rentals are available.

EAT Ozark fans should seek out the Alhonna Resort’s Blue Cat Lounge (the sign is a prop from the show) for its house favorite Italian Beef Roll and show-themed cocktails, such as Darlene’s Killer Lemonade.

LEARN MORE lakeoftheozarks.com

Stroll on the wild side at the EXOTIC FELINE RESCUE CENTER in Center Point, Indiana. It’s home to 100-plus big cats (and a skulk of foxes) saved from bad situations, including a serval found walking the Las Vegas strip. The Summer Safari on July 20 features kids’ activities, local craft vendors, food trucks, and special tours. efrc.org —CHRISTINA VERCELLETTO

TRAVELER

Happiness on a Plate

For decades, La Margarita’s nachos were the ubiquitous “stacked” tower of chips, proprietor Jon Carlos Rangel says. On a whim, they tried a one-day special with chips laid on a sheet pan to ensure equal toppings for all. “It was a crazy success,” Rangel says, and the new nachos joined the menu for good, with fresh toppings prepared in-house every day. “People love a plate of good nachos in front of them,” Rangel says. “It’s such a good feeling.” 1043 Virginia Ave., 317-384-1457, lamargaritaindy.com —EVE BATEY

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Fresh Choice

A BIG NEW CARMEL MARKET IS ALL ABOUT BOOSTING SMALL FOOD SUPPLIERS. BY EVE BATEY

SEAN OLSON doesn’t like the phrase “grocery store.” He’s the director of Carmel’s newly opened Niemann Harvest Market, a farmer- and maker-focused business that sells groceries and grab-and-go dishes. While the three-location chain is owned by Illinois-based conglomerate Niemann Foods, Olson insists the markets function independently from the larger company (which operates businesses across the retail spectrum) and that decisions on what to carry and how to price it are made at the local level.

“We’re swimming upstream from a lot of companies,” says Olson. “We want to be the ones who are directly working with producers and making the food.” Another word he eschews is “vendors,” the industry term for a store’s suppliers. “They’re our partners,” he says. “Sometimes they’re a creamery in Illinois or a juice maker just down the street. Everything you can buy in our store comes from a relationship and a community.”

2140 E. 116th St., Carmel, 317-343-4718, goharvestmarket.com.

PINCH OF WISDOM

“Don’t be afraid to deviate from a recipe. There are ways to bring your own tastes and culture into any dish. Just following instructions is how you get burnt out on cooking, but breaking rules can bring your creativity back.”

—Hattie Shoemaker, pastry chef and culinary instructor at Walker Career Center

( REVISIT )

Seitan and Suds

Indy’s first-ever microbrewery has quietly evolved into a vegan dining destination.

“JUST BECAUSE it’s vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy,” Broad Ripple Brewpub co-owner Billy Hannan says. He’s a supporter of those who cut out animal products “for their health [or] for the climate,” but he wants people to know that plant-based dining can be fun, too.

When Hannan’s father-in-law, John Hill, opened the brewery in 1990, “we already had a lot of vegetarian options.” But when Hannan and his wife, Beth, took over the business in 2020, they upped their plantbased offerings hoping “we could bring way more people in.” A few years in, about 40 percent of their business comes from meatless menu items like their seitan Reuben. “It’s the vegans that keep us going,” he says. 842 E. 65th St., 317253-2739, broadripplebrew pub.com  —E.B.

SKILLET FOR SALE The owner of 70-year-old family-style restaurant The Iron Skillet (2489 W. 30th St.) is hoping to sell the business and has shut its doors in the interim.

HAUS PARTY Guggman Haus Brewing Co. has opened a daytime operation at its 1701 Gent Ave. brewery. Coffee Haus serves up pastries, breakfast burritos, and caffeine from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday. —E.B.

Spreading Out

BRITTNEY BAXTER’S GLUTEN- AND NUT-FREE TREATS ARE HEADED TO A MARKET NEAR YOU. BY EVE BATEY

REMEMBER early 2020, when we all took up sourdough and pickling or dreamed of trading our day jobs for a life handcrafting jams? As lockdowns ended and old routines resumed, most of us dropped those pursuits. But not Brittney Baxter, whose pandemic-era food business, Eat Surreal, continues to grow.

Eat Surreal began as an effort to build a better pimento spread. Baxter, who is an omnivore, started making a vegan version of the cheese-andmayo standby for a plant-based pal. As Baxter refined her recipe, she learned that most cheese alternatives are made with almonds, cashews, or macadamias; many others contain wheat products.

As an increasing number of Americans are cutting nuts and gluten from their diets, she saw her opening.

A few months into the pandemic, she launched her spread, made with a sunflower seed base, at an outdoor market. She sold out in less than a day.

Four years later, Baxter’s commercial kitchen churns out a full line of gluten- and nut-free vegan products. There’s that original spread (in mild or spicy versions), as well as the Amazeball, a tofubased mock-cheeseball that swaps everything bagel seasoning for nuts. A carrot-based lox alternative has just launched, and even more Eat Surreal products are sold at over 40 retailers.

But you’ll still find Baxter at various Indy farmers markets, meeting customers and watching their reactions.

“For my whole life, I’ve loved feeding people,” Baxter says. “Now I get to make them really delicious food from scratch and can surprise them with flavors. There’s no better feeling than that.”

(1) Experiencing new cultures. “Morocco has been the most memorable so far.” (2) Hiking and camping at Indiana’s state parks. “It’s a Baxter family tradition.” (3) Reading recipes and making her own tweaks. “I love to reference my grandma’s copy of The Joy of Cooking.” (4) Paddleboarding or swimming. “Anything in and around water.” (5) Funky and fun fashion. “Especially shoes from John Fluevog.”

FOODIE

Dine and Dash

AIRPLANE FOOD DOESN’T HAVE THE BEST REP, BUT DINING OPTIONS AT THE INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ARE A WHOLE OTHER STORY. HERE’S WHERE TO FIND SOME TASTY LOCAL MEALS ON THE FLY. BY AMY

LYNCH

MAIN PLAZA (OPEN TO ALL)

Circle City Beer Garden

Thirsty? This Indiana-centric watering hole pulls craft pints from regional breweries and pours wine and cocktails accompanied by a selection of sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and breakfast all day. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Indiana Pacers Courtside Club

Root for the home team with a Boomer Burger named to honor the Pacers’ mascot. Even if a game isn’t on, you can admire the hoops-themed decor and memorabilia on display. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Nature’s Table

Fuel up—and feel good—for your flight with veggie-leaning choices such as wraps, filling protein bowls, fruity smoothies, soulful soups, and early morning–appropriate fare. 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

CONCOURSE A (TICKETED PASSENGERS ONLY)

Bento Sushi

Counter service quickly satisfies cravings for California rolls, spicy tuna, and salmon sashimi with grab-and-go packaged options. P.S. There are also ramen, gyoza, udon, and poke bowls. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., gate A11

Bub’s Burgers

When your stomach wants something familiar, it’s hard to go wrong with a flame-kissed cheeseburger, crinkle-cut fries, and a hand-dipped milkshake. Upgrade your appetite if you’re planning to tackle the one-pound Big Ugly. 6 a.m.–8 p.m., gate A11

Harry & Izzy’s

Nothing says welcome home to Indy like clearing out your stuffy sinuses after a long flight with a St. Elmo’s classic spicy shrimp cocktail. 6 a.m.–9 p.m., gate A6

Tinker Coffee Cafe

Get an early-morning (caffeine) buzz with a latte, nitro cold brew, or cuppa breakfast blend from this popular Indy-based coffee roaster. 4 a.m.–9 p.m., gate A20

CONCOURSE B (TICKETED PASSENGERS ONLY)

Ben’s Soft Pretzels

Keep those restless kids occupied for a few minutes with a giant, soft Amish pretzel. Or buy them the cinnamon and sugar-dusted variation if you think they can handle it. 5 a.m.–6 p.m., gate B7

Just Pop In!

Bags of the fun-loving brand’s signature caramel-cheddar Indy Style popcorn—or any of the salty, sweet, and spicy alternatives—make the perfect snack to carry on. 7 a.m.–8 p.m., gate B6

Shapiro’s Delicatessen

You’ll probably sleep through your entire flight after polishing off a Reuben, corned beef, or pastrami on rye stacked sky high (with extra pickles on the side, natch). 5 a.m.–8 p.m., gate B14

Sun King Tap Room

Flight delayed? Cool your jets and kill some time with a sandwich, a game on TV, and a friendly pint of Sunlight Cream Ale or Pachanga Mexican Lager. 7 a.m.–9 p.m., gate B13

Happy Hours Are Here Again

CAN INDIANA’S NEW BOOZE RULES BRING BARS BACK FROM THE BRINK?

BY EVE BATEY

IF YOU’RE under 60 years old, you’ve never (legally) had a happy hour drink in Indiana. Since 1985, the commonelsewhere practice of chopping booze prices for the brunch, lunch, or the after-work crowd has been banned across the state, but that all changed on July 1. And all it took was a global pandemic.

“Happy hour” began as a slang term used to describe recreation periods for shipbound soldiers during World War I. Meanwhile, back in the states, Prohibition was raging, and tipplers would tie one on at a speakeasy before heading to a public restaurant, where booze was forbidden. As the war and Prohibition ended, the two concepts met.

Fast forward to the early 1980s, when lobbying group Mothers

Against Drunk Driving (MADD) enlisted then-President Ronald Reagan in a national push for tighter alcohol laws. State-level happy hour bans followed, including Indiana’s in 1985. Ban sponsor and former Rep. Eric Turner said after its passage, “We did what we intended to do, which was to prevent people from drinking excessively during a short period of time. That is working out exceedingly well.”

Lisa Hutcheson, the vice president of prevention and policy at Mental Health America of Indiana, says studies linking happy hour’s ticking clock to dangerous overconsumption are a reason to restrict the practice. Patrons are “more likely to drink in excess as a response to happy hour time limits or bar-based drink specials,” she says.

But by 2016, when then-Rep. Tom Dermody proposed a bill to lift the ban, most states had dropped their restrictions. But his effort still stalled. Now the mayor of LaPorte, Dermody declined to speculate on why the 2024 push against the ban succeeded but says, “In the end, Indiana always does a good job of protecting its businesses.”

Rep. Jake Teshka, who authored the ban-toppling bill, says, “The pandemic really gave us an opportunity to see that it’s unnecessary” to restrict drink specials. “We have office workers who are quickly getting back home to their bedroom communities. Maybe we can keep them out for an hour or two after work,” thus boosting business for places “still struggling to return to pre-Covid levels.”

As part of the new law, happy hours are capped at four hours a day and less than 15 hours a week. They’re also prohibited from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., as are all-you-can-drink or “bottomless” specials.

Carissa Newton, the vice president of marketing for Cunningham Restaurant Group, warns that the relaxed restrictions won’t be a panacea for all that ails the industry. CRG owns bars and restaurants across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, where happy hours are in full

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swing. “It will obviously impact sales and traffic to the restaurants,” her experience suggests. “But I don’t know that it’s going to bring in this huge influx of revenue.”

Other bar owners still seem nonplussed that aft er all this time, happy hours are even an option. Jim McGinley, whose familyowned Golden Ace Inn opened four months aft er Prohibition ended, says, “Sure, we’ll probably do something,” but says they “want to take it slow.” A spokesperson for Taxman Brewing Co. says they’re likely to offer specials between 4 and 6 p.m. at the CityWay location

but are still mulling details.

Alicia Sweet, co-owner of Holy Cross bar Natural State Provisions and King Dough pizza restaurants, says staff at her businesses are “still gett ing on board” with the service adjustments happy hours require. But with sales down by 15 percent this year alone, Sweet is hopeful the specials can offer an economic boost.

“It’s cool that it’s starting in the summertime,” she says. “We can open earlier, do a happy hour from 4 to 6, and then, maybe, people will stay for dinner. That’s all we can hope for.”

( CHEERS )

Carryout Cocktails

A new law also allows bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks to go, under some very specific conditions.

IN THE EARLIEST days of the pandemic, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order allowing bars and restaurants to sell alcohol to go, but prepared mixed drinks were still forbidden. Rep. Jake Teshka, the sponsor of Indiana’s new alcohol laws, notes that bars compromised with “cocktail kits” of separate components to be mixed at home. “There was a Tex-Mex place by us that would sell their famous frozen margaritas to go, with the mix in a foam container and a sealed pint of Jose Cuervo,” he says. “Now it’s legal to sell those mixed together.” That doesn’t mean you can hop in the car with a brimming margarita glass. Indiana’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission says that establishments with carryout privileges must sell mobile mixed drinks in a “new, clean, sealable” receptacle free of “perforations or straw holes.” —E.B.

Written by Eve Batey, Terry Kirts, and Amy Lynch

GLOBALEATS

Take a peek at Indy’s sfood . A world of snacks, comfortfoods , anddinnersawaits .

Kebabs at The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe

Chirashi  at Ocean World

Lahpet Thoke  at Chin Brothers

Photos by Andrew Doench

Photo Styling by Amanda Miller-Doench

Indiana’s state

motto is “the Crossroads of America,” but after reading these pages, you’ll realize that we’re a crossroads of the world. That’s especially true in Indianapolis, where our urban density and thriving job market have encouraged families from across the globe to settle within the 317 and 463 area codes. According to the most recent census data, the city has seen rapid growth in folks hailing from South and Central America, the Arab world, South and East Asia, and African nations. We’re also home to multitudes of people whose ancestors came to the heartland decades ago and who work to keep their forebears’ traditions alive.

While the chefs and restaurant owners you’ll read about here are wildly diverse, there’s one thing they all have in common: a desire to express their personal story, family history, or culture through food. Sure, they’ll also serve you a great meal—and some days, that’s all you need. But there’s a deeper and richer experience available, too. Far more barriers are dismantled by great meals than by brute force, and food, with its ability to bring people together, can be our most powerful tool to learn about and understand each other’s passions, values, and ways of life.

Banchan

AT SISTERS KOREAN RESTAURANT

The assortment of pickles, salads, and piquant side items with Buddhist roots known as banchan (“bon-chon”) is as much a satisfaction at a Korean restaurant as rich entrees like grilled beef bulgogi or sizzling bibimbap. With its homey atmosphere, Sisters Korean Restaurant in Greenwood brings out nearly a dozen for diners to nibble or use to flavor their rice and entrees, from radish kimchi, to tender marinated sweet potatoes, to tasty slices of scallion pancake. 916 E. Main St., Greenwood, 317-300-1741, sisterskr.com $$$

Chirashi

AT OCEAN WORLD

Translated as “scattered,” chirashi is a dinner favorite at longtime sushi standard Ocean World. Especially fresh cuts of sashimi-grade raw fish such as ahi, yellowtail, snapper, and octopus are elegantly and simply laid on a cool bed of rice. 1206 W. 86th St., 317-848-8901, oceanworldsushi.com $$$

Combination Clay Pot

AT SANDRA RICE & NOODLES

Brother-and-sister restaurant owners Sang and Ha Nguyen have been delighting regulars in Lawrence with their fresh, madefrom-scratch approach to the dishes of their native Vietnam at Sandra Rice & Noodles for over 15 years, and no dish is more their signature than this bubbling pot of pork, chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms in a complex caramelized sugar broth. 10625 Pendleton Pike, 317-823-8323 $$

Escondidinho De Frango

AT FERNANDO’S MEXICAN & BRAZILIAN CUISINE

The first part of this dish is pronounced “es-con-ja-jin-yo” in Brazil’s Portuguese dialect, but the patient servers at Fernando’s will also respond to an order of “shepherd’s pie.” This heartwarming casserole of shredded chicken is topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and covered edge to edge with bubbling, browned mozzarella.

834 E. 64th St., 317-377-4779 $$

Fish Madras

AT LITTLE INDIA RESTAURANT

A generous addition of tangy tamarind and an aromatic toss of curry leaves distinguishes South Indian Madras curries from heavier, more commonly found Northern fare. Named after the Bay of Bengal city that is now known as Chennai, Little India’s version offers fresh, flaky white fish in a rich tomato gravy studded with raisins. 653 E. 52nd St., 317-220-8300, thelittleindia restaurant.com $$

German Sampler Platter

Chorizo Choripán

AT CHE CHORI

A football match favorite in Buenos Aires and other cities around Argentina, this dense, deeply savory sausage made from a mix of the country’s famous beef and succulent pork gets butterflied (hence its frequent Spanish nickname, mariposa) and piled on an enviably crisp roll with bright chimichurri at Speedway’s darling drive-thru Che Chori. 3124 W. 16th St., 317-737-2012, chechori.com $$

AT EDELWEISS RESTAURANT

The restaurant component of the German American Klub of Indianapolis, Edelweiss serves up a hearty sampler highlighting the best of the wursts—knacks, brats, and metts sourced from Claus’ German Sausage and Meats, all sliced into forkable bites for sharing and served on a bed of red cabbage and sauerkraut with hot mustard on the side. 8602 S. Meridian St., 317–888–6940, indianapolisgak.com/restaurant $$

Iyan Combo

AT AFS KITCHEN

Iyan (“ee-yan”), the mound of smooth and starchy pounded yam also known as “swallow” at many Nigerian restaurants, is not just a comforting carb to round out a dish—it’s also the vehicle to mop up rich sauces during a hand-eaten meal. Order yours with any two of AFS Kitchen’s braised meats, such as goat or turkey, served with a fiery stew of spinach and grated squash. 4150 Lafayette Rd., 317-991-4153 $$

Kebabs

AT THE BOSPHORUS ISTANBUL CAFE

Turkey’s legendary contribution to the world’s great grilled foods is expressed in whole pieces of beef, lamb, and chicken or in two styles of rich and flavorful ground meat kebabs. The adana kebab is a mix of lamb and beef with the heat of crushed red chilies, while the milder beyti kebab is rolled in lavash and dressed up with tangy tomato sauce. 935 S. East St., 317-974-1770, thebosphoruscafe.com $$

Brown Butter Pandan Macapuno Blondies

AT SALAMAT COOKIES!

Don’t let the neon green color throw you. These Filipino treats boast a uniquely delicious flavor profile of browned butter, tender chunks of coconut, and pandan (say “PAHNdahn”)—a tropical herb owner Mike Williams calls “the vanilla of the East.” Find them online or at the Fishers and Garfield Park farmers markets. 8320 E. 10th St., 317-918-7978, salamatcookies.com $

Since Francis Vigo helped make Indiana a state, Hoosiers have had an Italian connection. Perhaps that’s why we have so many excellent pasta dishes?

S. Meridian St., 317-974-1100, iozzos.com

Prospect St., 317-9827676, maialinaindy.com

E. 54th St., 317-259-9412, mamacarollas.com

339 S. Delaware St., 317-6437400, nesso-italia.com

GLOBAL EATS

Demolition Man predicted that in the future, all restaurants will be Taco Bell. Not so in Indy, where independent spots are where to find the most satisfying tacos imaginable.

LA CHINITA POBLANA

Blackened

Tilapia Taco

906 Carrollton Ave., 317-5152889, lachinitapoblana.com $

GIL TACOS

Tacos Dorados

1665 S. Lynhurst Dr., 317-992-9046 $

JULIETA TACO SHOP

Al Pastor Taco, “vampiro-style” 1060 N. Capitol Ave. $

LAS MEXICANAS SUPER TACOS

Carnitas Taco

424 S. Sherman Dr., 317-909-2150, orderlasmexicanas supertacos.com $

TLAOLLI NoNoNo Taco with soy chorizo and roasted poblanos

2830 E. Washington St., 317-410-9507, tlaolli.org $

Dorilocos

Latinx ice cream and sweets shop Paradise Mx is the place for dorilocos, a Mexico City favorite made with a bountiful basket of Doritos, crunchy jicama, veggies, marinated pork skins, lime, and hot sauce. 7045 Emblem Dr., paradise-mx.com $

Lahpet Thoke

AT CHIN BROTHERS

This tangy, funky salad (which is pronounced “lah-pay toe”) is on the menu at almost every Burmese spot, but Chin Brothers’ version might set the local standard. Richly fermented tea leaves are tossed with cabbage, tomatoes, fish sauce, plentiful garlic, and a mélange of fried beans for an especially hearty salad that’s a great start to a meal. 2318 E. Stop 11 Rd., 317-888-1850, chinbrothers.com $

Martabak Manis

AT WISANGGENI PAWON

You can save room after spicy beef rendang or delectable fried rice for this warm, comforting Indonesian pancake, or you can have the popular street food topped with an endless array of savory and sugary toppings as a treat on its own. Wisanggeni Pawon’s version is buttery, soft, and filled with a beguiling mixture of finely ground peanuts, chocolate sprinkles, and a mild white cheese. 2450 E. 71st St., 317-756-9477, wpawon.com $

6020 E. 82nd St., 317-537-2822 $

Oxtail

AT JIALLO’S AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CUISINE

Restaurateur Mohammed Jiallo may have moved his eponymous restaurant a few times since he first opened it in 2009, but tender, saucy, long-stewed oxtail with creamy white beans has been a standard at every address. The flavors in the oxtail and other dishes reflect his native Guinea, as well as Senegal and the Atlantic islands. Make sure to get a side of sweet plantains. 7940 Michigan Rd., 317-875-1201 $$$

Fruit Galette

AT LE CROISSANT FRENCH BAKERY

Mexico-born chef Pedro Ulloa honed his baking skills in California prior to opening his French patisserie in early 2022, stocking his display case shelves with textbook Danishes, croissants, cream puffs, and other mouthwatering delights. The prettyas-a-picture galettes boast a tender crust cradling silky cream and fresh berries glassy with glaze. 916 E. Main St., Greenwood, 765-516-4714 $

3508 W. 86th St., 317-872-6888, tianfuasianbistro.com

Moo Satay

AT BODHI

Originally from Indonesia but deeply rooted in vibrant Thai street food culture, these meaty pork strips on bamboo skewers soak up a curry-rich marinade before taking a quick turn on the grill, arriving at the table with a spicy peanut sauce for dipping and a cooling cucumber salad relish on the side.

922 Massachusetts Ave., 317-941-6595, bodhi-indy.com $$

Pakoras

AT CHAPATI BETA

While almost any shredded vegetable can be used for pakoras (literally, “little lumps”), a snack popular throughout South Asia, the sharp, sweet onions in the version at The Garage food hall Pakistani spot Chapati Beta set them above many others. Crispy and served with both cooling mint and tangy tamarind chutneys, they’re a perfect vegan alternative to fast-food fare. 906 Carrollton Ave., 317- 220-8209, chapatibeta.com $$

Szechuan Mapo Tofu

AT TIAN FU

This northside Asian dining landmark simmers chunks of silken tofu in a fiery red sauce redolent with chilis, fermented bean paste, and peppercorns, then ladles them over rice. Commonly found in the Sichuan province of China, this dish shouldn’t be assumed to be vegetarian or vegan, as minced beef is also a primary ingredient. 3508 W. 86th St., 317-872-6888, tianfuasianbistro.com $$

Tamal

AT DON JUAN V’S PERUVIAN CUISINE

Corn husk– or banana leaf–steamed corn tamales are most associated with Mesoamerica, but the Peruvian version is worth seeking out. At Don Juan V’s, the tamales are thinner and wider than their northern counterparts, with well-seasoned shredded chicken inside and tangy pickled onions on top. 3720 E. Raymond St., 317-377-4677, donjuanvssandwiches.com $

Taste of Abyssinia Combo

AT ABYSSINIA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Since 2003, Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant has represented the East African nation’s food and culture with warm, family-style dining. Their generous combos are the best way to experience the Orthodox nation’s cuisine. Expect tasty mounds of yellow beans, hearty lentils, and braised spinach veggies, as well as lamb, beef, and Yedoro Wett, a potent berberemarinated chicken stew. 5352 W. 38th St., 317-299-0608, abyssiniaindy.com $$

INTERNATIONAL GROCERY STORES

For some, specialty grocery stores offer a nostalgic taste of home, while for others, they open up whole new gastronomic worlds. Here are five local favorites.

Mexican grocery store chain known for freshly made grab-and-go meals. Various locations

CHIN BROTHERS GROCERY

Southeast Asian staples and snacks.

2318 E. Stop 11 Rd., 317-859-9155

HEIDELBERG HAUS

Imported German staples and specialties.

7625 Pendleton Pike, 317-547-1230, heidelberghaus.com

BABUSHKA’S DELI

Eastern European meats, preserves, and beverages.

1248 W. 86th St., 317-843-1920

An excerpt from American Modern: Community; Architecture; Columbus, Indiana, written by Matt Shaw and photographed by Iwan Baan

A new book chronicles the historic civic project that built one of the most architecturally important cities in the country—and shows how its working-class citizens fit into the forever-modernist landscape.

a p l a c e a place i n t i m e in time

Inthe mid-1940s, Columbus industrialist J. Irwin Miller, head of Cummins Engine Company, began an extraordinary side project. In an effort to draw in more white-collar talent, he commissioned a roster of titans in the world of modernist architecture to design a series of crisp, angular, and sometimes brutally stark buildings in his hometown. That campaign brought the work of renowned architects such as Robert Venturi, Harry Weese, and Eliel and Eero Saarinen to Bartholomew County, an almost surreal accomplishment. “The concept of not reaping your field to its border—nor maximizing personal profits but deferring some of your land or harvest to the public realm (your neighbors)—became a foundation for Miller’s humancentric approach to business,” writes author and Columbus native Matt Shaw in the sweeping monograph American Modern: Community; Architecture; Columbus, Indiana, available this month from Monacelli. Shaw’s in-depth history, excerpted here alongside images by the book’s photographer, Iwan Baan, tells how Miller’s worldclass vision played out in the everyday structures of a town that remains, as Shaw describes it, “the highest of high Modernism, the best ideas from around the world—absorbed and made more pragmatic, smaller, and more humane in a community where purely topdown solutions would have never worked.”

Cleo Rogers Memorial Library 1969, I.M. Pei

The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library represented the moment when it all came together for Columbus in a magnificent public space that Architectural Forum called “a physical center in the best architectural tradition … an urbane statement of the town’s civic aspirations in brick, concrete and bronze.”

Lincoln Center Ice Rink (Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena) 1958, Harry Weese

Two outdoor rinks were flanked by a Weese-designed building that was conceived as a chalet, or a “Black Forest stage setting for exhilarating winter evenings under the stars.” The domestic interior is arranged around a fireplace, with a gabled roof with interior wood beams sitting on massive granite walls. According to Weese, “the permanent natural materials, the opaqueness, and the symmetry all [conspired] towards a civic, if informal character.”

First Baptist Church 1965, Harry Weese

Weese originally wanted First Baptist to be made of concrete … but the congregation insisted on brick walls and a slate roof. This could be considered a common thread through most of the design in Columbus. It was not the whims of one person supporting the architects’ intellectual projects, but rather real people employing architects and deploying architectural thinking as a means to improve their surroundings and meet their purpose.

Southside Elementary 1969, Eliot Noyes

Southside is the only building in Columbus designed in the High Brutalist style, with bold concrete forms that recall the public housing and postwar city centers around Britain, mainland Europe, and the Soviet Union.

Miller House and Garden 1957, Eero Saarinen

The Saarinen-designed Miller House served a dual purpose as the family home as well as a piece of social infrastructure that allowed [owners J. Irwin and Xenia Miller] to entertain outof-town guests, including politicians, artists, musicians, business associates, and a host of other social contacts.

Pence Place Housing 1984, Charles Gwathmey

The destruction of low-income housing [contributed] to a housing shortage in the downtown area that has never truly been solved, although Charles Gwathmey of New York’s Gwathmey Siegel & Associates (GSA) completed two housing projects toward that goal: Sycamore Place, senior housing just blocks east of downtown in 1982, and Pence Place, HUD-subsidized housing in East Columbus in 1984.

Par 3 Golf Course’s clubhouse … has cedar siding with a shake roof reminiscent of the wood siding and supergraphics of Northern California’s Sea Ranch.

Par 3 Golf Course Clubhouse 1972, Bruce Adams

Fire Station No. 4 continues to be one of the most visited buildings by tourists, but also one of the most misunderstood. In 1976, Venturi wrote a letter to the Visitors Center upon hearing that tour guides were refusing to show it and claiming that “the building is a joke” and “the architect was making fun of Columbus.”

Comparing Lincoln Elementary and its neighbor across the street, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, both by Gunnar Birkerts, one can see the changes in American architecture from 1967 to 1988.

Smith Elementary is laid out in three concrete wings connected by prefabricated, corrugated metal tubes painted orange, yellow, green, and purple. As students move through the network of tubes and around the transparent courtyard, the choreography of the school day activates the courtyard and overlooking hallways.

Bouncing Back

PHOTO BY SAMUEL GREENHILL

BRITISH TENNIS PLAYER TARA MOORE CONTESTED A DRUG SUSPENSION WHILE LIVING IN THE SPORT’S UNLIKELY HINTERLANDS OF EXURBAN INDIANA. IN THE HEAT OF HER BATTLE, SHE FOUND A NEW LIFE TO FIGHT FOR.

by Megan Fernandez

tara moore likes THE

TENNIS COURTS at Fortville’s Memorial Park for her private lessons.One of the two is usually available in this low-key spot where the concrete isn’t cracked and the net doesn’t sag. It lacks some basic creature comforts, like benches, a water fountain, and bathrooms. But there’s peace.

Standing on the court, with her shiny long hair pulled back into a ponytail, Moore feeds balls softly to an adult recreational player and energetically offers positive reinforcement—literal pro tips: “When you hit the forehand volley, give your hand a little bit of squeeze,” she calls out, the trace of a British accent detectable.

The woman groans with faint trepidation at nearly every ball that comes her way, then returns most of them over the net easily. It’s a couple levels above dinking, and it seems thoroughly boring. A boring advanced-beginner lesson on a boring community court in a boring Hancock County town.

Which isn’t to say Moore is bored. After spending more than 10 years hopping around the world to play professional tennis—an expensive grind of a sport, especially when prosperity and fame dangled just beyond her reach—“boring” now means stability, peace, and a Tesla. At 31 years old, Moore finally values those things. “I’m enjoying the mundane side of being a normal person. Going to work, cooking dinner for myself, playing with my dog, getting ready for bed—it’s nice. I just got a Costco membership,” she says. “That’s my life.”

And yet, this wasn’t supposed to be Tara Moore’s life. She was never supposed to be in Indiana. As a 10-year-old phenom growing up in Hong Kong, she was recruited by famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who had already honed Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova into champions. Moore attended his tennis academy in Florida and trained privately with him until she was 17. Then she turned pro and built a

decent career, if not a distinguished one. It was enough to earn a living and play under her father’s British flag in posh locales such as Montreal, Morocco, and Melbourne. Even Wimbledon, where she took a 6-1 set off two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the second round.

Her name might ring a bell to hardcore tennis fans, but apparently not her face, as witnessed by the many avid players who cluelessly pass by her at Pendleton’s Community Sports & Wellness center, where she works as a teaching pro, without the faintest clue that she has beaten some of the top players in the sport. Players like Elise Mertens of Belgium, currently the No. 2 doubles player in the world, and Donna Vekić of Croatia, once ranked No. 19 in the world in singles.

Anyone familiar with inside-tennis, however, knows Moore well, partly due to her association with Bollettieri and her connections in tennis-rich Britain. The British Lawn Tennis Association has supported Moore at times, and Judy Murray, the mother of British tennis star Andy Murray, chose Moore to play for the U.K.’s national team when she was captain. In 2020, she was elected to the players’ council of the International Tennis Federation to represent professionals outside of the Top 100, like her. It was a good fit, as Moore had earned a reputation over the years for being outspoken about player rights, once tweeting, “It’s good to ruffle some feathers sometimes and hopefully we can garner some change.”

She is also known for pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history. In 2019, at a small tournament in England, she lost every game of her first match as her opponent built the biggest lead possible in tennis—6-0, 5-0, match point. Moore famously managed to turn it around and win. But five years later, that epic comeback pales in comparison to the one she’s facing now, after her career fell off a cliff and she landed in Indiana, a tennis exile.

THAT TERRIBLE FALL began in Bogotá, Colombia, when Moore and her doubles partner, who requested anonymity for this story, arrived to play a tournament in April 2022. It was held at the Country Club of Bogotá, a venerable facility with red-clay courts, a postcard mountain backdrop, and several nice restaurants—

at which Moore dined alongside fellow tournament players four times. On day six, she wasn’t surprised to be selected for a random drug test after her match. “They tested me every other time I played there,” she says. “I expected it.”

Moore and her partner went on to make the final. It was one of their best results. They were clicking as a team and ranked high enough to enter May’s French Open, one of the sport’s four major events. Like Wimbledon, it carries the most cachet, perks,

Between the congratulatory texts, Moore saw an email from the International Tennis Integrity Agency, which administers the sport’s drug tests, including the one she took six weeks before in Bogotá.

ranking points, and prize money.

Flying to Paris, Moore’s hopes were higher than the plane’s 30,000 feet. And rightfully so. On Court 4 at the French Open, she and her partner beat Belinda Bencic and Anhelina Kalinina. “Good players,” Moore says. Excellent players, actually—in singles, Bencic was the reigning Olympic gold medalist, and Kalinina was on her way to a Top 25 ranking. Team Moore won a close match and $13,000 to split. The week before, they had won $1,175.

Between the congratulatory texts, Moore saw an email from the International Tennis Integrity Agency, which administers the sport’s drug tests, including the one she took six weeks before in Bogotá. That was normal—the ITIA sent a lot of updates about banned substances, Moore says. She would check it later, after she had taken some time to recover and prepare for the next match, worth an additional $9,000 and a haul of ranking points.

The following night, a tournament supervisor called to deliver

disastrous news: Moore had failed the drug test in Colombia. She was suspended immediately. She was out of the French Open. And she was alone— or so she thought.

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president Bryant Beard, a Pendleton tennis coach who was the center’s tennis director in 2022, happened to be vacationing in France with his family that May. He went to the French Open to watch Moore and her partner, whom he knows. The partner’s parents had relocated to Indianapolis when she was young, and she and Moore occasionally trained at CSW, sometimes for extended periods. “I used to joke that if you need a place to settle down and figure out the next steps, we’re here for you,” Beard says. At the time, Moore had every reason to believe her next steps would be on bigger courts. She was the top-ranked doubles player in Britain, after all, and she was winning a lot of matches. But overnight, she found herself back in London in a state of utter

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MEDICAL DIRECTORY M E D I C A L D I R E C T O R Y

This list of Indiana hospitals, specialty clinics, and healthcare networks is just a sampling of local practices. The sites are in Indianapolis, unless otherwise indicated. Entries may not mention every service a provider offers, and inclusion does not imply an endorsement by Indianapolis Monthly. Talk to your doctor for recommendations or referrals.

HOSPITALS

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL

This critical-care hospital offers a wide range of surgeries, 24/7 emergency care (its ER has been designated an Emergency Center of Excellence), and advanced specialty services including cancer care, breast imaging and testing, bariatric surgery, pediatric specialty services, and perinatal care. The Women’s Center provides personalized care in services such as gynecology; obstetrics; and bone, pelvic, breast, and heart health.

13500 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-582-7000, healthcare.ascension.org

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT FISHERS HOSPITAL

Since opening a decade ago, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers has earned Five Star Excellence Awards in the areas of emergency care, inpatient, inpatient OB/ GYN, inpatient medical/surgical, and outpatient services. Additional services include imaging, mental-health care, a weekday sports injury walk-in clinic, a Saturday-morning pediatric walk-in clinic, a pediatric and adult sleepdisorders center, Monogram Maternity, and kids’ services at the Peyton Manning Children’s Outpatient Center. 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers, 317-415-9000, healthcare.ascension.org

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT INDIANAPOLIS HOSPITAL

Healthgrades has consistently recognized this northwestside facility in the areas of critical, stroke, and gastrointestinal care, as well as orthopedic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary services. Several Centers of Excellence, including those dedicated to cardiovascular, neuro-sciences, orthopedics, women’s, bariatric, spine, transplant, and cancer care, are located here, as are services in emergency medicine, trauma care, digestive health, sleep disorders, imaging, hospice care, wound treatment, and general surgery.

2001 W. 86th St., 317-338-2345, healthcare.ascension.org

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT SETON SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

Accredited by The Joint Commission, this long-term, acute-care hospital provides services to medically complex and critically ill patients who require

an extended hospital stay and more specialized treatment programs. The facility offers ventilator management and individualized weaning programs; complex infusion therapy; telemetry; hemodynamic monitoring; long-term wound care; chemotherapy; surgical, radiological, dialysis, and laboratory services; and physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy.

8050 Township Line Rd., 317-415-8500, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EAST

Opened in 1956, this comprehensive acute-care facility offers cardiovascular, maternity, orthopedic, inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency, and cancer-care services. The hospital’s affiliation with the MD Anderson Cancer Network provides certified physicians with access to MD Anderson’s evidencebased guidelines and treatment plans. Additional highlights include the Center for Joint Health, the Shelbourne Knee Center, Community Breast Care, Level III obstetrics and neonatal care, and accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center.

1500 N. Ritter Ave., 317-355-1411, ecommunity.com/east

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NORTH

Community North and its surrounding campus include Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Community Surgery Center North, Community Rehabilitation Hospital North, and Community Cancer Center North, home to MD Anderson Cancer Network-certified oncologists. Other services and amenities offered include an emergency room; the Community Women’s Center; digestive-health care; a Level III neonatal intensive-care unit; a wide range of medical imaging; the Center for Joint Health; behavioral health for children and adults; medical weight loss; and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center.

7150 Clearvista Dr., 317-621-6262, ecommunity.com/north

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH

This comprehensive, coordinated care unit serves residents south of the metroIndianapolis area. Community Cancer Center South provides a full range of certified oncologists specializing in gynecologic, breast, skin, colorectal, lung, and head and neck cancers. The multidisciplinary approach includes a dietitian, a social worker, and patient

navigators. Community Hospital South also provides the Center for Joint Health, Community Surgery Center South, an ER, Community Breast Care, private labor and delivery suites, a Level II NICU, Community Heart and Vascular, and an onsite pharmacy.

1402 E. County Line Rd., 317-887-7000, ecommunity.com/south

FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARMEL

This short-stay, six-bed hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient services, such as cancer care, imaging and radiology, physical therapy, rehab, sleep tests, and sports medicine.

12188B N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-705-4500, franciscanhealth.org

FRANCISCAN HEALTH

INDIANAPOLIS

Franciscan has achieved top Healthgrades rankings for best overall heart care, heart surgery, heart-failure treatment, and coronary interventions. Its emergency room is an accredited Chest Pain Center, and its Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Other amenities include multidisciplinary cancer care; diabetes and endocrinology care; the Wound Care Institute; joint and spine care; a bariatric-surgery program; behavioral health; and outpatient services such as physical and occupational therapy, laboratory tests, and imaging.

8111 S. Emerson Ave., 317-528-5000, franciscanhealth.org

FRANCISCAN

HEALTH MOORESVILLE

The nationally recognized Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is housed here. This hospital also provides a wide range of programs and services, including emergency medicine, cardiovascular care through Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians, behavioral health, diabetes care and education, cancer screening and treatment, neurosciences, sports medicine, sleep disorders, and endoscopy. It is home to the only full-service, hospital-based obstetrical and maternity care program in Morgan County.

1201 Hadley Rd., Mooresville, 317-831-1160, franciscanhealth.org

HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL

A member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Hancock Regional provides

a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour emergency care; diagnostic imaging; and cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and oncology care. The multispecialty outpatient Hancock Surgery Center, the Center for Wound Healing, the James T. Anderson MD Center for Women’s Health, a bariatric weight-loss program, a heartburn center, and a sleep-disorders center also are offered. The facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.

801 N. State St., Greenfield, 317-4625544, hancockregionalhospital.org

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH

Hendricks Regional Health has achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for 16 consecutive years, and is Five Star-rated by Healthgrades in COPD, respiratory and heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis, and GI bleed. Two hospitals include the Center for Breast and Bone Health (designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence), emergency departments, imaging, rehabilitation, lab services, and respiratory care, while Danville offers the Center for Diabetes Excellence, an inpatient and outpatient surgery unit, pediatric care, neurodiagnostic services, and the Childbirth Center.

1000 E. Main St., Danville, 317-7454451; 5492 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Brownsburg, 317-456-9051; hendricks.org

IU HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL

This longtime healthcare leader is consistently ranked among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report ’s “America’s Best Hospitals.” Its designation as a Magnet hospital speaks to its achievements in excellence for nursing service and patient outcomes. It’s home to the largest Level I adult trauma center in the state, a nationally recognized organ-transplant center (the first in the state to perform a pancreas transplant), cardiac critical care, orthopedics and sports-medicine services, the largest neuroscience critical-care unit in the country, and the Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics.

1701 N. Senate Ave., 317-962-2000, iuhealth.org/methodist

IU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL

This Carmel-based, full-service hospital offers a wealth of assistance for adults and children, as well as an attached

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medical office building and the IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center. Clinical programs include breast imaging, cardiovascular, emergency, labor and delivery, oncology, outpatient surgery, radiology, urology, hematology, bariatric and medical weight loss, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and a sleep-disorders center. It is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.

11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-688-2000, iuhealth.org/north

IU HEALTH SAXONY HOSPITAL

This hospital in Fishers focuses on advanced cardiovascular care (it has a Level I Heart Attack Program), orthopedics (home to the IU Health Hip & Knee Center), and emergency services. The facility also provides outpatient surgery, cardiac-rehabilitation services, radiology, sports-medicine care, women’s healthcare, and a sleep-disorders center. Breast care includes 3-D breast tomosynthesis and mammography screening, ultrasounds, and surgery.

13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, 317-678-2000, iuhealth.org/saxony

IU HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Throughout the years, U.S. News & World Report has routinely ranked several of IU Health University Hospital’s clinical programs among the best in the nation. The teaching facility also boasts a comprehensive organ-transplant center; a nationally recognized gastroenterology program; oncology , dermatology, and radiology care; full surgical services; diabetes and endocrinology care; and a top orthopedics program providing joint, bone, spine, and muscle care.

550 N. University Blvd., 317-944-5000, iuhealth.org/university

IU HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL

IU Health West has earned Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, meaning its nurses rank in the top tier nationwide. It has also earned advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission. Highlights include emergency services, the Back and Neck Center, a Cancer Center, a 24/7 cardiac cath lab, cardiovascular testing and treatment, orthopedic and sports-medicine care, imaging, sleep services, pediatric care, and women’s health services.

1111 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Avon, 317-217-3000, iuhealth.org/west

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The Cardiovascular Care Center here is offered in partnership with IU Health Physicians Cardiology. The hospital provides an emergency room, general and specialty surgery, a comprehensive weight-loss and wellness program, and care centers related to cancer, diabetes, breast health, respiratory care, maternity, orthopedics, stroke, and sleep. The facility’s Stones Crossing

Health Pavilion, in conjunction with Community Health Network, is located in Greenwood and offers imaging and lab services, primary- and specialty-care physicians, rehab and physical therapy, and a sports-performance program and amenities for athletes.

1125 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 317-736-3300, johnsonmemorial.org

MHP MAJOR HOSPITAL

The primary healthcare provider for Shelby County serves patients and families throughout southeast Indiana through the hospital and its practice groups. MHP Cardiovascular provides a full slate of services to prevent and treat heart and vascular diseases and conditions, and its Renovo Orthopaedic Center offers surgical and nonsurgical care, joint replacement, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Additional highlights include an emergency department, MHP Oncology & Hematology, diabetes education and prevention, women’s health, gastroenterology and hepatology, primary care, and surgery services.

2451 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville, 317-392-3211, mymhp.org

PEYTON MANNING CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT ASCENSION

ST. VINCENT

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent features dozens of pediatric specialties, including cancer, blood diseases, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, leukemia and lymphoma, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, orthopedics, sleep disorders, and emergency care. There are also pediatric and neonatal intensive-care units.

2001 W. 86th St., 317-338-2345, healthcare.ascension.org

RICHARD L. ROUDEBUSH

VA MEDICAL CENTER

This VA Medical Center, in partnership with the IU School of Medicine, has been helping Hoosier veterans since 1932 with a full range of services that includes emergency care, extended care and rehabilitation, cancer care, mental health services, suicide prevention, palliative care, amputee care, women’s health care, dental care, PTSD care, and weight management. Community outpatient clinics providing primary care and some specialty services are offered throughout the state.

1481 W. 10th St., 317-554-0000, va.gov/indiana-health-care

RILEY CHILDREN’S HEALTH AT IU HEALTH

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Riley among the top children’s hospitals in the areas of cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology. Riley has achieved Magnet status for nursing excellence, and offers a comprehensive Level IV neonatal intensive-care unit. It

also features a Level I pediatric trauma center, a Level I children’s surgery center, and a nationally recognized pediatric transplant program.

705 Riley Hospital Dr., 317-944-5000; 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-688-2000; rileychildrens.org

RIVERVIEW HEALTH

At Riverview Health Westfield Hospital, patients receive emergency and urgent care, imaging, rehab, lab services, and surgery. The location in Noblesville offers a combined ER and urgent care, along with surgery, radiology and imaging, a wide spectrum of women’s services, cosmetic surgery, and care related to diabetes and endocrinology, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and sleep disorders. A modern maternity center is housed in the women’s pavilion with private guest suites and a Level II special-care nursery. Riverview’s Chest Pain Center is accredited by the American College of Cardiology.

395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, 317-773-0760; 17600 Shamrock Blvd., Westfield, 317-214-5555; riverview.org

SIDNEY & LOIS ESKENAZI HOSPITAL

Part of Eskenazi Health, facilities here include the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center and the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center. The Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center serves those with mental illnesses and chronic addictions, and primary-care locations provide physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, social services, and dental care. Other hospital services include women’s and children’s care; dermatology and cardiology; infectious diseases; orthopedics; eye health; and urology; family planning; joint replacement; the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center; and palliative care.

720 Eskenazi Ave., 317-880-0000, eskenazihealth.edu

WITHAM HEALTH SERVICES

Boone County’s Witham facility offers cardiovascular care, a Sleep Center featuring diagnostic testing, an Allergy and Sinus Center, a Wound Healing Center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, emergency and surgical services, radiology and imaging, pediatric care, pain management, dermatology, rheumatology, sports medicine, the GI Institute, and the Cancer Institute. Witham’s Women’s Center offers 3-D tomosynthesis mammography and a complete slate of health services.

2605 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, 765-485-8000, witham.org

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS

CARMEL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER

Surgical services are offered in the areas of orthopedics; hand; ear, nose, and

throat; gynecology; vein removal; pain management; neurosurgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery; ophthalmology; colorectal care; and general surgery. Pre-procedure and recovery areas, as well as a separate pediatric waiting room, allow for patient privacy.

13421 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 317-706-1600, carmelambulatory.com

COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTERS

These Community Health Network outpatient surgery centers feature private patient rooms and surgeons representing nearly every specialty. They’re located on the north, south, and east sides of Indianapolis, as well as in Noblesville, Kokomo, Greenfield, and Anderson.

North: 8040 Clearvista Dr., 317-621-2000; East: 5445 E. 16th St., 317-355-7000; Plus: 7430 N. Shadeland Ave., 317-621-6253; South: 1550 E. County Line Rd., 317-887-7600; Hamilton: 9700 E. 146th St., Noblesville, 317-621-3500; ecommunity.com/ communitysurgerycenter

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH HIBBELN SURGERY CENTER

This center offers a chronic pain management area to treat muscular, lowerback, and neck pain. Surgical specialties include orthopedics; ophthalmology; urology; gynecology; oral surgery; podiatry; general surgery; plastic surgery; and ear, nose, and throat.

8244 E. U.S. Hwy. 36, Avon, 317-272-4372, hendricks.org/hibbeln-surgery-center

PHYSICIAN NETWORKS

AMERICAN HEALTH NETWORK

American Health Network has 70-plus medical practices that employ more than 200 primary-care physicians and specialists in Indiana and Ohio. The organization provides care in areas such as family medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, urology, imaging, pain management, and physical therapy.

317-580-6309, ahni.com

ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP

Recognized by the American Medical Association, this physician-led national provider organization strives to present the best possible outcomes, enhanced experiences for patients and clinicians, and affordable healthcare.

ascension.org

COMMUNITY PHYSICIAN NETWORK

Ranked among the nation’s most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is a leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services across Central Indiana. 317-621-2727, fad.ecommunity.com

FRANCISCAN PHYSICIAN NETWORK

This group of doctors associated with

Franciscan Alliance provides a comprehensive range of services. Areas include cardiology, family medicine, dermatology, endocrinology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and bariatric surgery, among others.

317-528-8983, franciscanhealth.org/ find-a-doctor

HENDRICKS REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP

Hendricks Regional Health’s network of primary-care, specialty, and immediatecare physicians provides a spectrum of services for youth and adults in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, diabetes, neurology, obstetrics, and gynecology.

317-745-4451, hendricks.org/hendricksregional-health-medical-group

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS

This physicians’ group, a partnership with IU Health and the IU School of Medicine, features more than 5,000 providers with 700-plus locations around Indiana, offering care in a large variety of specialties.

888-484-3258, iuhealth.org/ find-providers

RIVERVIEW HEALTH PHYSICIANS

Riverview Health’s network of primary-, specialty-, and immediate-care physicians provides treatment to patients throughout Hamilton and Tipton counties. Areas include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, and pain management.

317-773-0760, riverview.org/doctor

AUTISM

BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS CENTER FOR AUTISM

This organization uses the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis to teach language, social, self-help, academic, and employment skills to children and young adults with autism and related disorders.

BACA 1: 11902 Lakeside Dr., Fishers, 317-288-5232; BACA Prep: 9929 E. 126th St., Fishers, 317-436-8961; BACA Z: 6704 Central Blvd., Zionsville, 317-769-4335; BACA Hills: 6919 Hillsdale Ct., 463-214-2062; thebaca.com

BARIATRICS & WEIGHT LOSS

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT BARIATRIC CENTER

Ascension’s weight-management program includes both surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss solutions, dietary and behavioral counseling, exercising, and support groups.

13430 N. Meridian St., Ste. 168, Carmel, 317-582-7088, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY BARIATRICS AND MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

Community Health Network’s bariatric services provide individualized weightloss surgery and nonsurgical medically supervised weight-loss options with help from seminars, board-certified bariatric surgeons, a board-certified bariatrician, dietitians, exercise specialists, and psychologists.

North: 7250 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 100, 317-621-7771; Hamilton: 9669 E. 146th St., Ste. 340, Noblesville, 317-621-2511; South: 8711 S. U.S. 31, 317-887-7771; ecommunity.com/bariatric

FRANCISCAN HEALTH WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

Franciscan provides a full range of bariatric services, including a thorough preoperative evaluation, patient support groups, pre- and post-operative counseling, exercise classes, dietary guidance, and a long-term follow-up plan to help patients achieve and maintain results.

5255 E. Stop 11 Rd., Ste. 440, 317-528-7525, franciscanalliance.org

IU HEALTH NORTH METABOLIC & BARIATRIC SURGERY

This program, honored as an MBSAQIPaccredited center, offers surgical procedures to aid weight loss, nutritional counseling, weight-loss support, long-term care, and informational seminars and classes.

11725 N. Illinois St., Carmel, 317-944-7874, iuhealth.org

CARDIOLOGY

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HEART CENTER

Several cardio-related Centers of Excellence are based here. Features and services offered include a 24/7 Heart Emergency Unit, a Women’s Cardiac Risk Clinic, interventional cardiology, vascular and aortic care, radiology and imaging, open-heart surgery, pacemaker installation, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and transplants.

10580 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-338-2345, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL

Located on the campus of Community Hospital North, the facility offers a 24/7 heart-care emergency room and cardiovascular genetic counseling. A cardiologist is on site all hours of the day. Services include cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, clinics dedicated to cardio-oncology and anti-coagulation, cardiac-catheterization labs, a full range of diagnostic tests, heart failure care, and prevention and wellness tools. Services are also offered at Community Hospitals East and South.

8075 N. Shadeland Ave., 317-621-8000, ecommunity.com/heart

FRANCISCAN HEALTH HEART CENTER

Healthgrades has ranked this center among the top in the country. The state’s first Heart Valve Center was established here and has earned international attention for its technology that has allowed patients to naturally regrow heart tissue and its minimally invasive approach to repairing leaking mitral valves.

Surgeon Marc Gerdisch was the first ever to implant the CorMatrix ECM Tricuspid Valve, the first and only tissueregenerative heart valve.

8111 S. Emerson Ave., 317-528-1580, franciscanhealth.org

IU HEALTH HEART & VASCULAR

As one of the highest-volume heart and vascular programs in the nation, IU Health Heart & Vascular offers a full range of diagnostic testing; interventional radiology; heart and lung transplants; heart-failure therapy; lipid-disorder treatment; and care for congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease.

41 specialty care locations throughout Indiana, iuhealth.org

COLORECTAL

FRANCISCAN PHYSICIAN NETWORK INDIANA COLON & RECTAL SPECIALISTS

The center’s doctors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the anus, colon, and rectum, including colon and rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, incontinence, hemorrhoids, prolapse, diverticulitis, and ulcerative colitis. Colonoscopies and surgeries are offered.

5255 E. Stop 11 Rd., Ste. 250, 317-528-2270; 1215 Hadley Rd., Ste. 201, Mooresville, 317-834-2020; franciscanhealth.org/fpnindianacolon Additional location in Columbus.

MIDWEST COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

The experts here provide laparoscopic and da Vinci surgery for colorectal cancer and other maladies; colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies; and diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as incontinence, ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain, diverticulosis, polyps, irritable bowel syndrome, and small-intestine and pelvic-floor disorders.

13421 Old Meridian St., Ste. 210, Carmel, 317-844-5273; 8240 Naab Rd., Ste. 160, 317-872-1577; 2705 N. Lebanon St., Ste. 360, Lebanon, 317-872-1577; midwestcolon.com

FERTILITY

ADVANCED FERTILITY GROUP

A multitude of reproductive services is offered here, including in-vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, hormone evaluation and treatment, endometriosis

care, tubal reversals and repairs, and ovarian induction and tissue freezing.

201 N. Pennsylvania Pkwy., Ste. 205; 7830 McFarland Blvd.; 317-817-1300, advancedfertilitygroup.com

MIDWEST FERTILITY SPECIALISTS

An experienced team of physicians and support staff provides treatments for men and women, including fertility evaluations and both conventional and advanced reproductive techniques. Those who wish can donate eggs at the facility, and surgeries related to infertility, reproduction, and menstruation issues are also offered.

12188A N. Meridian St., Ste. 250, Carmel, 317-571-1637, midwestfertility.com

GASTROENTEROLOGY

COMMUNITY ENDOSCOPY CENTER

This licensed surgery center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease using endoscopic procedures. Board-certified physicians and registered nurses experienced in gastrointestinal endoscopy provide patient care. Colonoscopies are also offered.

8315 E. 56th St., Ste. 100, 317-621-2232, ecommunity.com/locations/communityendoscopy-center

INDIANAPOLIS

GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY

This integrated group of gastroenterologists combines compassionate, nonsurgical care with state-of-the-art technology to treat complex digestive and metabolic problems, such as Crohn’s disease, colon polyps, esophagitis, anemia, autoimmune hepatitis, celiac disease, stomach and colorectal cancers, and hiatal hernia.

8051 S. Emerson Ave., Ste. 200, 317-865-2955, indygastro.com. Additional locations in Mooresville, Shelbyville, Greensburg, and Seymour.

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS

GASTROENTEROLOGY

IU Health’s team of doctors diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal system, like ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, esophageal disorders, diseases of the liver, and more. It also provides colonoscopies, liver-transplant services, and a medically supervised weight-loss program.

550 N. University Blvd., Ste. 1710, 317944-0980, iuhealth.org/find-medicalservices/gastroenterology. Additional locations throughout Central Indiana.

MEDICAL IMAGING

COMMUNITY IMAGING CENTERS

These facilities throughout the Indy area offer wide-bore and traditional MRIs,

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X-rays, ultrasounds, CT/CAT and PET/ CT scans, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine. Some locations offer evening and weekend appointments.

8181 Clearvista Pkwy., 317-621-3640; 7910 E. Washington St., Ste. 150, 317-355-1330; 1011 N. Main St., Speedway, 317-957-9030; 11911 N. Meridian St., Ste. 170, Carmel, 317-621-6712; 9669 E. 146th St., Ste. 140, Noblesville, 317-621-6100; 333 E. County Line Rd., Ste. A, Greenwood, 317-497-6300; 3000 State Rd. 135, Ste. 120, Greenwood, 317-535-4075; 1440 E. County Line Rd., Ste. 3100, 317-497-6900; ecommunity.com/imaging

NORTHWEST RADIOLOGY

Northwest Radiology has delivered high-quality, compassionate, affordable imaging since 1967. Services include MRIs, CTs, PET/CTs, 3-D mammography, ultrasounds, DEXA bone-density scans, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic X-rays. Outpatient imaging centers offer extended evening hours and Saturday appointments for patient convenience.

10603 N. Meridian St., 317-844-2511; 12188A N. Meridian St., Ste. 100, Carmel, 317-715-9999; 14300 E. 138th St., Building B, Ste. C, Fishers, 317-875-8655; 853 N. Emerson Ave., Ste. A, Greenwood, 317-715-9988; 120 Avon Marketplace St., Ste. 110, Avon, 317-715-9977; northwestradiology.com

RAYUS RADIOLOGY

Previously known as CDI Diagnostic Imaging, this national network of centers provides MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, EKGs, ultrasounds, pain injections, biopsies, breast imaging, bone-density scans, interventional and vascular treatments, injections, and nuclear medicine.

Multiple locations throughout Central Indiana, 800-537-0005, rayusradiology.com

MENTAL HEALTH

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT STRESS CENTER

A variety of behavioral-health services for all ages is offered, including assessments and consultations; crisis intervention; inpatient and outpatient treatment; addiction services; inpatient detoxification; and care related to PTSD, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Its dual-diagnosis unit assists those with co-occurring mental illness and substance-use disorder.

8401 Harcourt Rd., 317-338-4800, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY FAIRBANKS RECOVERY CENTER

A part of Community Health Network, Fairbanks focuses on recovery from alcohol and other drug problems. In-patient detoxification; partial hospitalization and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents; Community Fairbanks Recovery Lodge, long-term residential treatment centers for men and women; transitional-living and recovery-management programs; women’s

trauma care; and family counseling are among the services offered.

8102 Clearvista Pkwy., 800-225-4673, ecommunity.com

ONCOLOGY

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT CANCER CARE

The center offers outpatient minimally invasive procedures, as well as advanced surgical expertise. Certified hip and knee replacement programs help patients regain strength and function.

HEALTH PAVILION

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NORTH BEHAVIORAL

Community Health Network’s inpatient and outpatient services provide mentalhealth and addiction care for children, adolescents, and adults. Special features include individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; chemical-dependency treatment; and Seasons, a program designed for those 65 and older.

7165 Clearvista Way, 317-621-5700, ecommunity.com/behavioralhealth

IU HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Doctors and staff provide comprehensive psychiatric and outpatient chemical-dependency treatment. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment are offered for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and include inpatient, outpatient, and partialhospitalization programs. Specialty services cover anxiety, obsessivecompulsive disorder, mood disorders, depression, chemical dependency, and memory and cognitive issues.

18 locations throughout Central Indiana, iuhealth.org/behavioral-health

NEUROLOGY

JOSEPHSON-WALLACKMUNSHOWER NEUROLOGY PC

JWM Neurology physicians specialize in disorders of the central nervous system. Those include Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, epilepsy and seizures, headaches, dizziness, and cerebral palsy.

12 locations throughout Central Indiana, 317-308-2800, jwmneuro.com

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

GOODMAN CAMPBELL BRAIN AND SPINE

Specializing in neurosurgery, interventional pain management, and neuroradiology, the physicians at Goodman Campbell treat adult and pediatric disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system using the latest treatments and technologies. In addition to surgical procedures, the practice offers noninvasive and minimally invasive treatments such as neuroendoscopy, spinal cord stimuation, and specialized physical therapy.

13345 Illinois St., Carmel; 120 Avon Marketplace, Ste. 100, Avon; 555 E. County Line Rd., Ste. 202, Greenwood; 317-396-1300, goodmancampbell.com

This outpatient center offers an integrated approach to medicine with a diverse team of experienced doctors, including surgeons and oncologists. With the most advanced technologies and innovative treatment methods available, Ascension offers a wide range of treatment options in radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

8301 Harcourt Rd., 317-415-6760, healthcare.ascension.org/specialtycare/cancer

COMMUNITY MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

Seven Central Indiana locations provide radiation therapy, surgical treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, a neuro-oncology clinic, cancer screening and diagnostic services, breast-health navigators, support groups, and clinical trials. Doctors certified by the MD Anderson Cancer Network have access to evidence-based guidelines, treatment plans, and studies developed by MD Anderson experts.

7979 N. Shadeland Ave., 317-621-4333; 1440 E. County Line Rd., 317-497-6270; ecommunity.com/cancercare. Additional radiation and oncology locations in Indianapolis, Kokomo, and Anderson.

IU HEALTH CENTRAL INDIANA CANCER

CENTERS

These fully integrated outpatient facilities provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services. Radiation and surgical oncology, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, precision genomics, rehabilitation, and clinical trials are all offered.

41 locations throughout Central Indiana, 317-356-2422, indianacancer.com

IU MELVIN AND BREN SIMON COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

The IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center. The NCI designation recognizes that the center’s research programs meet rigorous criteria for world-class, state-of-the-art programs in multidisciplinary cancer research. The goals of those programs range from understanding the molecular changes that cause cancer to developing targeted therapies to prevent and treat the disease.

980 W. Walnut St., 888-600-4822, cancer.iu.edu

ORTHOPEDICS

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT ORTHOPEDICS

Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, and therapists specialize in treatments to get you moving again.

2001 W. 86th St., 317-338-2345, healthcare.ascension.org/specialtycare/orthopedics

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Ascension St. Vincent sports medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons, and affiliated care teams specialize in treating common sports injuries in teens and adults. These experts work with patients to devise recovery plans that combine medical treatments, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, performance psychology, and nutrition counseling.

14455 Clay Terrace Blvd., Stes. A & B, Carmel, 317-415-5747, healthcare.ascension.org

CENTER FOR JOINT HEALTH

The Center for Joint Health at Community Hospitals East, North, and South are dedicated units for hip and knee joint-replacement patients. Experienced orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff provide support, education, and physical therapy to get patients back to the activities they enjoy.

800-777-7775, ecommunity.com/ jointcenter

CENTRAL INDIANA ORTHOPEDICS

This group provides orthopedic and musculoskeletal care for all ages, including that related to the neck, back, spine, foot, ankle, hip, hand, and knee; joint-replacement surgery; treatment of work-related injuries; sports-medicine services; electrodiagnostics; and imaging. Walk-in clinics are offered at the Fishers, Muncie, Marion, and Anderson facilities, and satellite locations are based in Elwood and Winchester.

14300 E. 138th St., Building B, Fishers, 800-622-6575, ciocenter.com. Additional locations in Anderson, Elwood, Marion, Muncie, and Winchester.

COMMUNITY SPORTS MEDICINE

Community is the official healthcare provider for various local organizations and professional teams. Its sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers work with clinical experts in physical therapy, imaging services, and sports nutrition. Services include sports physicals, concussion screenings, injury prevention, and treatment of concussions, ACL injuries, and back pain.

7930 N. Shadeland Ave., Ste. 200, 317-497-6024, ecommunity.com/sports

FORTÉ SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS

These offices offer treatment, prevention, and rehab of sports injuries; concussion care; pain management; joint replacement; treatment for conditions of the hand, ankle, back, wrist, elbow, shoulder, foot, and knee; and

rehabilitation. The group, composed of fellowship-trained physicians, provides care for the Indianapolis Colts and high schools, colleges, and universities.

10767 Illinois St., Ste. 3000B, Carmel; 1401 W. County Line Rd., Greenwood; 16289 Boden Rd., Ste. 2, Noblesville; 317708-3400, forteortho.com. Additional locations in Bloomington and Tipton.

FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR HIP & KNEE SURGERY

Part of the Franciscan Health network, this nationally recognized location focus on hips, knees, and shoulders. Treatment of sports-related injuries and rotator-cuff repair is offered as well, and physical therapists and nurses provide inpatient and outpatient therapy.

1199 Hadley Rd., Mooresville, 317-831-2273, franciscanhealth.org

FRANCISCAN HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL CARMEL

This joint venture between Franciscan Health and Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics opened in April 2022 and features inpatient and outpatient surgical suites for joint replacements and surgeries on the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot, and ankle; an urgent-care clinic; and a sports performance and athletic training center. Physical and occupational therapy, pain management, primary-care sports medicine, lab services, sports chiropractic care, and imaging also are offered. 10777 Illinois St., Carmel, 317-528-5400, franciscanhealth.org

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES

Therapists at Hendricks work with sports medicine specialists and orthopedic surgeons to help patients heal and regain movement after injury or surgery. Services include physical,

aquatic, and pediatric therapy. Video motion analysis, soft-tissue manipulation, wound care, and a back-to-golf program are also available.

1000 E. Main St., Danville, 317-745-3420; 301 Satori Pkwy., Avon, 317-272-4186; 5492 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy., Ste. 180, Brownsburg, 317-858-9400; 1100 Southfield Dr., Plainfield, 317-838-3434; hendricks.org/rehabilitation

INDIANA HAND TO SHOULDER CENTER

This center features specialty care for problems and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Areas of expertise include joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries; arthritis care and treatment; care of simple and complex sports injuries; and nonsurgical treatments, like splints, casts, wound care, and strength-building programs.

8501 Harcourt Rd.; 8820 S. Meridian St., Ste. 235.; 317-875-9105, indianahandtoshoulder.com. Additional locations in Avon, Fishers, Greenfield, Kokomo, Lafayette, Rushville, Terre Haute, and Westfield.

INDIANA SPINE GROUP

The comprehensive spine care provided here includes diagnoses for all spinal disorders and abnormalities, surgical and nonsurgical treatment by boardcertified specialists, spinal therapeutic and diagnostic treatment, imaging, specialized injections, chiropractic work, and physical therapy. It is affiliated with the Medical Academic Center, a stateof-the-art, hands-on medical-education training facility for physicians, clinicians, educators, and students.

13225 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 317-2287000; 8040 Clearvista Pkwy., Ste. 450, 317-228-7000; 13914 Southeastern Pkwy., Ste. 201, Fishers, 317-564-6800; 747 E. County Line Rd., Ste. L, Greenwood, 317-893-1960; 6085 Heartland Dr., Ste. 200, Zionsville, 317-428-5044;

arthritis, tumors, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve-compression disorders, dysfunction and deformities resulting from injury, tendon problems, and fractures and dislocations.

13431 Old Meridian St., Ste. 225, Carmel; 6920 Gatwick Dr.; 6085 Heartland Dr., Ste. 200, Zionsville; 13861 Olio Rd., Ste. 301, Fishers; 317-249-2616, indianahandsurgeons.com

RIVERVIEW HEALTH PHYSICIANS ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

Three locations provide an array of orthopedic services, including treatment for sports-related injuries and conditions; joint replacement for the hip, knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder; physical therapy; care for hip and knee arthritis; partial knee replacements; and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

14535 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Building A, Carmel; 325 Westfield Rd., Ste. C, Noblesville; 17600 Shamrock Blvd., Ste. 400A, Westfield; 317-770-3777, riverview.org/services/orthopedic

SHELBOURNE

KNEE CENTER

indianaspinegroup.com. Additional locations throughout Central Indiana.

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

Patients can get up and moving again with a wide range of specialties, including joint-replacement surgery, arthroscopy, limb preservation and reconstruction, orthopedic oncology, sports medicine, hand and upperextremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic trauma, and pediatric orthopedics and spinal care.

31 locations throughout Central Indiana, 317-944-9400, iuhealth.org/findmedical-services/sports-medicine

ORTHOINDY

OrthoIndy specialists present a spectrum of care for muscles, bones, joints, and the spine. Services include surgical and nonsurgical treatment, physical therapy, orthobiologic therapies, trauma and urgent care, pediatric care, sports medicine, imaging, cartilage restoration, and bone oncology. Owned by OrthoIndy physicians, OrthoIndy Hospital is the area’s first specialty facility with a focus on musculoskeletal care and complex inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, including total joint and spinal operations.

Hospital locations: 8400 Northwest Blvd., 317-956-1000; 1260 Innovation Pkwy., Ste. 150, Greenwood, 317-884-5200; 9070 E. 56th St., Brownsburg, 317-2683600; orthoindy.com. Additional clinic and urgent-care locations throughout Central Indiana.

RECONSTRUCTIVE HAND TO SHOULDER OF INDIANA

A team of board-certified doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists dispenses comprehensive care for all conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers, and hand, including

Dr. Donald Shelbourne established the Shelbourne Knee Center, the state’s only center dedicated to knees, in 2004. He and his staff deliver care related to ligament and meniscus injuries, ACL tears, arthritic pain, tendonitis, deconditioned knees, and arthrofibrosis. Surgeries offered include knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and patella realignment.

1500 N. Ritter Ave., Ste. 500, 317-924-8636, fixknee.com

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

NORTHSIDE ENT

Since 1977, board-certified otolaryngologists have treated pediatric and adult ear, nose, and throat disorders affecting the voice; allergies; chronic sinusitis and ear infections; vocal cord paralysis; thyroid and parathyroid disorders; and head and neck cancer. They also see sleep-apnea patients. Divisions include Total Hearing Solutions and Center for Voice and Swallowing.

12065 Old Meridian St., Ste. 205, Carmel, 317-844-5656, northsideent.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

Specialists here treat a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions, including back, neck, joint, and cancer pain. Other areas of treatment include degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, and myofascial and neuropathic pain. Imaging, infusion therapy, nerve blocks, plasma therapy, and physical therapy also are offered.

8805 N. Meridian St.; 11595 N. Meridian St., Ste. 402, Carmel; 533 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood; 97 Dover St., Avon; 317706-7246, americanpainconsortium.com/ center-for-pain-management

Indiana’s only 5-star heart hospital

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Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center earned a 5-star quality rating, the highest achievement level possible, from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. When you choose heart care at Ascension St. Vincent, you’re connected to a nationally recognized cardiac team that cares for more hearts than anyone in Indiana — from AFib to heart failure to transplant. Proud of our physician

MIDWEST PAIN & SPINE

Midwest Pain & Spine provides minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment to those living with acute or chronic back and spine pain. The center offers diagnostic imaging and a broad range of treatments that includes steroid injections and radiofrequency procedures.

12289 Hancock St., Ste. 34, Carmel, 317-815-8950, midwestpain.net

REHABILITATION & PHYSICAL THERAPY

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT PHYSICAL THERAPY

This program includes services such as surgical and nonsurgical therapy, sports-specific and oncology rehabilitation, pediatric therapies, audiology, aquatic therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy. Ascension St. Vincent Physical Therapy has been designated a Center of Excellence by Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes.

Multiple locations throughout Central Indiana, 317-338-5483, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Community Rehabilitation Hospital provides intensive services to treat patients living with cognitive and physical

disabilities related to brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, amputations, and neurological conditions. The centers are maintained in partnership with Kindred Rehabilitation Services. Amenities include private patient rooms; therapy gyms; and private treatment spaces for physical, speech, occupational, and recreational therapy.

North: 7343 Clearvista Dr., 317-5855400, communityrehabhospitalnorth. com; South: 607 Greenwood Springs Dr., Greenwood, 317-215-3800; communityrehabhospitalsouth.com

KINDRED HOSPITALS

Two locations provide long-term acute care to medically complex patients who require continued care and extended recovery time. The facilities provide intensive-care units; a full slate of rehabilitation services; stroke, brain-injury, and post-transplant care; dialysis suites; pulmonary services; complex wound care; IV antibiotic therapy; pain management; and nutrition support.

1700 W. 10th St., 317-636-4400; 8060 Knue Rd., 317-813-8900; kindredhospitals.com

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF INDIANA

A collaboration between IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent, this hospital offers brain, spinal-injury, transplant, and stroke rehabilitation, and intensive rehab for patients with complex

medical, surgical, and/or neurological injuries and illnesses. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are offered as well. Specialized services include a general physiatry clinic, a spasticity clinic, a balance-retraining program, vision rehabilitation, and a therapy gym and pool.

4141 Shore Dr., 317-329-2000; Northwest Brain Injury Center: 9531 Valparaiso Ct., 317-879-8940; rhirehab.com

RIVERVIEW REHAB & FITNESS

Two centers feature acute rehabilitation for conditions like pediatric disorders; stroke; brain and spinal-cord injuries; athletic injuries; Parkinson’s disease; and hip fractures. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; concussion testing; arthritis aquatic classes; and post-rehab fitness training are also provided.

601 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, 317-7767225; 14535 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Building B, Carmel, 317-705-4360; riverview.org/ locations/riverview-health-rehab-fitness

UROLOGY

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS UROGYNECOLOGY

Fellowship-trained specialists here are dedicated to helping women with pelvic organ prolapse, bladder-control and bowel problems, pelvic-floor pain,

difficulty urinating, constipation, and recurrent bladder infections.

1801 N. Senate Blvd., Ste. 3300; 11725 N. Illinois St., Ste. 140, Carmel; 13100 E. 136th St., Ste. 3600, Fishers; 317-688-3700, iuhealth.org/findmedical-services/urogynecology

UROLOGY OF INDIANA

Urology of Indiana’s expert urologists and urogynecologists treat patients for disorders and diseases of the genitourinary system. That includes diagnosis and treatment for enlarged prostates, pelvic-floor dysfunction, kidney stones, male infertility, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, low testosterone, and erectile dysfunction. Vasectomies and testing and care for bladder, prostate, testicular, and kidney cancers also are offered.

14 Central Indiana locations, 877-362-2778, urologyin.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT WOMEN’S HOSPITAL

At the largest comprehensive women’s health facility in Indiana, moms can receive a full slate of pre- and post-birth services, including maternal-fetal medicine, care for high-risk babies, breastfeeding classes and support, and a Level IV newborn intensive-care unit.

Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of Indiana

Respected Nationally, Providing Care Locally.

Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of Indiana provides comprehensive care for all conditions involving the upper extremities from shoulder to fingertips. All of our physicians are board certified Orthopedic Surgeons with additional fellowship training in care of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. With on site diagnostics and occupational therapists, our team is structured to provide the highest quality care in the most convenient setting. Dedicated to providing an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that considers your unique circumstances, RHSI will get you back to doing what you enjoy as quickly as possible. Included in the spectrum of conditions we manage are:

• Fractures, dislocations, tendon problems

• Arthritis of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder

• Nerve compression disorders

• Congenital deformities, tumors

• Deformity and dysfunction from old injuries

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Microsurgical reconstruction

• Vascular disorders of the hand

Office: Carmel 13431 Old Meridian Street, Suite 225 • Carmel, IN 46032 Satellite Offices in Fishers, Zionsville, Bloomington, and Indianapolis – Southside 317-249-2616 | 866-262-8631 • www.indianahandsurgeons.com

Left to Right: Lance Rettig, M.D., Dale Dellacqua, M.D., Michael Pannunzio, M.D., Alex Meyers, M.D., and Sebastian Peers, M.D.

An emergency room; breast, gynecological, and urological surgeries and exams; senior services; and bone-density testing are also offered.

8111 Township Line Rd., 317-415-8111, healthcare.ascension.org

COMMUNITY WOMEN’S CENTER

Community Health Network takes care of women through every stage of life. Services include pre-pregnancy and pregnancy planning and treatment, newborn care, midlife health, breast and pelvic diagnostics, fertility, and preventative screenings. Virtual childbirth education and parenting classes explore titles like Birth & Baby, Childbirth Refresher, Breastfeeding Basics, and Natural Labor Discussion.

Multiple locations throughout Central Indiana, 317-621-2727, ecommunity.com/ services/womens-care

FRANCISCAN HEALTH CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN

Recognized as a baby-friendly hospital by the World Health Organization with Safe Sleep silver-level recognition, this center provides treatment and consultation for gynecology; family planning; pregnancy and delivery; breastfeeding and lactation; fetal and pediatric medicine; and conditions such as PMS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, incontinence, and cervical cancer.

8111 S. Emerson Ave., 317-528-5541, franciscanhealth.org

IU HEALTH WOMEN’S HEALTH

IU Health Women’s Health offers a complete lineup of services and education, including well-woman visits, obstetrics, gynecology, fertility treatment, pelvic-floor health, birth control, menopause management, and breast care. Expectant mothers have access to quality maternity care from doctors, certified nurse midwives, and maternalfetal specialists.

Multiple locations throughout Central Indiana, 888-484-3258, iuhealth.org/ womens-health

SOUTHSIDE OB/GYN

Operating under Axia Women’s Health, Southside OB/GYN is a group of compassionate and experienced physicians and nurse practitioners who provide personalized and effective healthcare to women in need of prenatal care; gynecologic surgeries or exams; and other office procedures, such as colposcopy, urodynamic testing, and cryosurgery. A second location offers services in Mooresville. Both offices are situated on Franciscan Health campuses.

8051 S. Emerson Ave., Ste. 400, 317-865-3600, axiawh.com/locations/ southside-ob-gyn-of-indianapolis

DOCTOR PROFILES

Brian L. Badman, MD

Central Indiana Orthopedics

14300 E. 138th Street, Building B, Fishers, IN 46037

800-622-6575

indyshoulder.com

Physician Field of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Focus: Shoulder

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida, Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Florida Orthopedic Institute

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Active Level, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; Member, Indiana Orthopedic Society; Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, IU School of Medicine; Associate Editor, Journal of Orthopedic Trauma; Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

PLASTIC SURGERY

David M. Ratzman, MD

Anesthesia Pain Consultants of Indiana

8240 Naab Rd., Ste. 101 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-471-1400

855-664-3636

APCIndy.com

Practice Focus: Interventional pain medicine/pain management; Spinal pain (low back and neck pain); Cancer pain; Workers’ compensation

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Pain Medicine/Pain Management, Indiana University School of Medicine

Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology; Pain Medicine, American Board of Pain Medicine

American Academy of Pain Medicine, North American Spine Society, International Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, IU Health, Riverview Hospital

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Ratzman is a past president of the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists and is currently a member of the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and a teaching faculty member at St. Vincent Hospital.

Jan Turkle, MD

Turkle & Associates

11455 N. Meridian St., Ste. 150 Carmel, IN 46032

317-848-0001

TurkleMD.com

Physician Field of Practice: Plastic Surgery

Practice Focus: Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face

Medical School: University of Kansas Medical School

Residency: University of Kansas Medical School and IU Medical Center

American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Indiana State Medical Association, Indiana Medical Society, Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for 17 years. Dr. Turkle is a credentialed Master Injector and maintains an on-site medical spa at Phases Skin Care and Laser Center.

P. Jamieson Kay, MD

Central Indiana Orthopedics

14300 E. 138th Street, Building B, Fishers, IN 46037

800-622-6575

ciocenter.com

Physician Field of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Focus: Joint replacement and Mako robotic-arm assisted total and partial joint replacement; General orthopedics

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Health Center

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

President, Indiana

Orthopaedic Society 2024-2025; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Kay has had two Mako total knee replacements and documented his journey on video to share with the community at CIOcenter.com/blog.

Brandon Specht, DO Turkle & Associates

11455 N. Meridian St., Ste. 150 Carmel, IN 46032

317-848-0001

TurkleMD.com

Physician Field of Practice: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Practice Focus: Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: General Surgery, Wright State University/United States Air Force; General Surgery, Grandview Medical Center

Fellowship: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic–South Pointe Hospital

AOBS General Surgery Board

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center; American College of Osteopathic Surgeons; Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons; American Osteopathic Association; Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons; Phi Theta Kappa

Ascension St. Vincent

Monet Bowling, MD

Hendricks Regional Health Breast Center

100 Hospital Lane Ste. 315

Danville, IN 46122

317-718-9000

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-regional-healthbreast-center

Physician Field of Practice: Breast Surgery

Practice Focus: Breast surgery; Genetic testing

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Hendricks Regional Health

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

Gerirose Gooding, MD

Hendricks Surgical Associates

112 Hospital Lane Ste. 100 Danville, IN 46122

317-745-3740

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-surgicalassociates-danville

Physician Field of Practice: General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Practice Focus: General surgery; Minimally invasive surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital–Indianapolis

Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Ancillary P&T

Committee Chair, Hendricks Regional Health

Hendricks Regional Health

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

OPHTHALMOLOGYONCOLOGY

Eric B. Sputh, MD Avon Ophthalmology

8244 East U.S. 36 Suite 200 Avon, IN 46123

317-272-4242

hendricks.org/locations/ avon-ophthalmology

Physician Field of Practice: Ophthalmology

Practice Focus: Ophthalmology

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Fellowship: State University of New York at Stony Brook

American Board of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Tuscaloosa County Medical Association, Christian Ophthalmology Society, DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Tuscaloosa Surgical Center, Vision Correction Center, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

Hendricks Regional Health

Xiusheng Qin, MD, PhD

Hendricks Oncology

100 Hospital Lane Ste. 320 Danville, IN 46122

8244 East Highway 36 Ste. 1340 Avon, IN, 46123

317-520-5510

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-oncology

Physician Field of Practice: Hematology, Medical Oncology

Practice Focus: Hematology; Medical oncology

Medical School: Henan Medical University

Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Fellowship: State University of New York at Stony Brook

American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Hematology, American Board of Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association

Hendricks Regional Health

Anne Mattingly, MD, FACS

Hendricks Regional Health Breast Center

100 Hospital Lane Ste. 315 Danville, IN 46122

317-718-9000

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-regional-healthbreast-center

Physician Field of Practice: Breast Surgery

Practice Focus: Breast surgery; Genetic testing

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship:

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Hendricks Regional Health

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

Mark Pajeau, MD

Hendricks Oncology

100 Hospital Lane Ste. 320 Danville, IN 46122

8244 East Highway 36 Ste. 1340 Avon, IN, 46123

317-520-5510

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-oncology

Physician Field of Practice: Hematology, Medical Oncology

Practice Focus: Hematology; Medical oncology

Medical School: University of Illinois at Rockford Medical College

Residency: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Fellowship: West Virginia University School of Medicine

Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry

American Medical Association, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology

Hendricks Regional Health

Dorothy Klingmeyer, DO, IBCLC Green Street Family Medicine

1080 North Green Street Suite 200 Brownsburg, IN 46112

317-386-5628

hendricks.org/locations/ green-street-family-medicine

Physician Field of Practice: Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Obesity

Consultant

Practice Focus: Family medicine; International

Medical School: Medicine

Residency:

Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Obesity

Consultant

Family Physicians

The Osteopathic

Rachel E. Scott, MD, FACS

Hendricks Regional Health

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

100 Hospital Lane Ste. 320 Danville, IN 46122

317-718-7980

hendricks.org/locations/ hendricks-regional-healthplastic-and-reconstructivesurgery

Physician Field of Practice: Surgery Services

Practice Focus: Plastic and reconstructive surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine Fellowship: St. Louis University School of Medicine

General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Hendricks Regional Health Medical Group, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Board of Plastic Surgery ABMS

Hendricks Regional Health

DERMATOLOGY

C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, FACP Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

8925 N. Meridian St., Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-660-4900

TheLassi.com

Physician Field of Practice: Dermatology, Mohs Surgery

Practice Focus: Mohs surgery for skin cancer; Laser surgery; Cosmetic surgery; Clinical research trials

Medical School: University of Iowa–Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fellowship: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic; Dermatopathology, Indiana University

Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American College of Mohs Surgery, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indiana University Health

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Hanke has been president of 12 national and international societies. He frequently lectures to doctors around the world.

VENOUS & LYMPHATIC MEDICINE

Michael Shao, MD

Indiana Vein Specialists 11876 Olio Rd., Ste. 700 Fishers, IN 46037

10485 W. Commerce Dr., Ste. 100 Carmel, IN 46032

317-348-3020

1-888-LEG-VEIN

1-888-534-8346

IndyVeins.com

Physician Field of Practice: Non-surgical treatment of varicose vein disease and related disorders

Practice Focus: Venous ablation treatment including thermal and non-thermal modalities, as well as ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for treatment of varicose veins; Surface sclerotherapy and vascular laser therapy for spider vein treatment; Treatment of lower extremity chronic swelling with on-site

Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center

Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center

Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery

American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS)

Indiana University

Health Physicians

IU Health Saxony Hospital 13100 E. 136th St., Ste. 2000

Fishers, IN 46037

IU Health North Hospital 11725 Illinois St., Ste. 515 Carmel, IN 46032

317-688-5980

iuhealth.org/specialty-care/ orthopedics-sports-medicine

Practice Focus: Stem cell and PRP injections; Tenex© procedure for chronic tendon pain; Ultrasound-guided joint/soft tissue injections; Fracture care; Compartment syndrome testing; Concussion management; Acute and chronic muscle/bone/joint concerns from head to toe for people of all ages

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Central Indiana Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

American Board of Family

Sports Medicine

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

IU Health Saxony Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center, IU Health North Hospital

Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor Dr. Mayol is an Assistant Clinical Professor at IU School of Medicine. He believes in helping people maintain an active lifestyle and that exercise is truly the best medicine

Jeffery P. Schoonover, MD

Indiana Vein Specialists

11876 Olio Rd., Ste. 700 Fishers, IN 46037

10485 W. Commerce Dr. Ste. 100 Carmel, IN 46032

317-348-3020

1-888-LEG-VEIN

1-888-534-8346

IndyVeins.com

Physician Field of Practice: Non-surgical treatment of varicose vein disease and related disorders

Practice Focus: Venous ablation treatment, including thermal and non-thermal modalities, as well as ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for treatment of varicose veins; Surface sclerotherapy and vascular laser therapy for spider vein treatment; Treatment of lower extremity chronic swelling with an on-site certi-

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Residency: Flower Hospital Sylvania

Diplomate, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine

Fellow, American Vein and Lymphatic Society; Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians; Fellow, Indiana State Medical Association; Fellow, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians

Additional Information: Dr. Schoonover’s practice is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing. He is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and a Registered Vascular Technologist.

Charles Kulwin, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Complex Cranial Surgery; Brain and Spine Tumors; Brain and Spine Vascular Malformations; Cerebral Aneurysms; Chiari Malformation; Trigeminal Neuralgia; Skull Base Surgery; Stroke and Brain Trauma; Degenerative Spine Surgery

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Department of Neurosurgery

Fellowship: Cerebrovascular/Skull Base Surgery, Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

American Board of Neurological Surgery

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Skull Base Society

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Richard B. Rodgers, MD, FAANS, FACS

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Spinal Surgery, Including Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Fusion Surgery, and Tumor; Neurotrauma, Including Acute Brain and Spinal Cord Injury; Neurocritical Care; Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care, University of Miami

Neurological Surgery

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, National Neurotrauma Society, Indiana State Medical Association, Indianapolis Medical Society

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, North Meridian Surgery Center

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Rodgers is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and in the Purdue University Department of Basic Medical Science. He is also a Central Member of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

John J. DePowell, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Complex Spinal Surgery

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery

Fellowship: Complex Spine Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute

American Board of Neurological Surgery

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Indiana State Medical Association, Indianapolis Medical Society

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Indiana Spine Hospital, North Meridian Surgery Center

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. DePowell provides consultation and treatment of all spinal disorders including cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, spinal oncology, and trauma.

Vincent Alentado, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

14540 Prairie Lakes Blvd. North, Suite 104 Noblesville, IN 46060

317-396-1104

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Complex Spinal Surgery; ImageGuided Spinal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Spinal Deformity

Medical School: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Department of Neurological Surgery

Fellowship: Complex Spinal Surgery, Committee on Accreditation of Subspecialty Training–Accredited, Indiana University

American Board of Neurological Surgeons Eligible

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Riverview Health

Additional Information: Dr. Alentado provides consultations and treatment of all spinal disorders including cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and spinal trauma.

Jean-Pierre Mobasser, MD

Goodman Campbell

Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery;

Radiculopathy; Sciatica

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Murphey Clinic

Fellowship: Murphey Clinic

American Board of Neurological Surgery

American Association of

Surgeons

Spine Hospital

Ascension St. Vincent

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly is also a past president of the Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Shannon P. McCanna, MD

Goodman Campbell

Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurological Surgery

Practice Focus: Spinal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery; Spinal Tumors; Cervical Spinal Surgery; Complex Spinal Surgery; Image-Guided Surgery; Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Neurological Surgery

Fellowship: Indiana University Complex Spinal Surgery

American Board of Neurological Surgeons

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Indiana State Medical Association, Indianapolis Medical Society

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Indiana Spine Hospital, North Meridian Surgery Center

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. McCanna offers consultation and treatment of all spinal disorders including degenerative conditions, spinal deformities, spinal oncology, and trauma.

Eric Potts, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Neurosurgery

Practice Focus: Spinal Surgery; Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Spinal Tumors; Cervical Spinal Surgery; Complex Spinal Surgery; Image-Guided Surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group

American Board of Neurological Surgeons

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, AANS/CNS Joint Section on the Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral News

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, North Meridian Surgery Center, Indiana Spine Hospital

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

Todd E. Schmidt, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Interventional Pain Management

Practice Focus: Spine Pain; Spinal Cord Stimulation

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Fellowship: Interventional Pain Management, Indiana University

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

American Society of Anesthesiologists, North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia Pain Medicine

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, North Meridian Surgery Center, Beltway Surgery Centers

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Christopher M. Doran, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

120 Avon Marketplace, Ste. 100 Avon, IN 46123

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Interventional Pain Management

Practice Focus: Spine Pain; Spinal Cord Stimulation

Medical School: University of Illinois

Residency: Anesthesia, Washington University at Saint Louis

Fellowship: Interventional Pain Management, Northwestern University

Anesthesiology and Pain Managment

Indiana State Medical Association, North American Neuromodulation Society

Naab Road Surgery Center, Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Hendricks Regional Health, Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor

Christy Kellams, MD, FAAOS OrthoIndy

1579 Olive Branch Parke Ln. Ste. 130, Center Grove, IN 46143

317-275-6190

OrthoIndy.com

Physician Field of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Focus: Adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgery

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Orlando Regional Medical Center

Fellowship: Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

American Board of Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; American Medical Association; American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH); Indiana Medical Society

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor (2022-2023). Dr. Kellams has a 4.87/5-star rating from OrthoIndy patients. She also specializes in sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, and non-traumatic upper extremity conditions.

Derron K. Wilson, MD

Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine

13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032

317-396-1300

GoodmanCampbell.com

Physician Field of Practice: Interventional Pain Management

Practice Focus: Interventional Pain Management; Spinal Pain; Implantable Pain Therapy

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

ISMA, AMA, ASIPP, NANS, ASPN

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Naab Road Surgery Center, North Meridian Surgery Center, Indiana Spine Hospital, Witham Hospital

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor. Dr. Wilson participates in clinical stimulation.

Matthew Lavery, MD OrthoIndy

1260 Innovation Pkwy. Greenwood, IN 46143

317-275-6193

OrthoIndy.com

Physician Field of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery

Practice Focus: Sports medicine with expertise in shoulder replacements and knee surgery

Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Fellowship: Southern California Orthopedic Institute

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Arthroscopy Association of North America; American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Indiana Orthopaedic Society

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor (2018–2023)

Kevin R. O’Neill, MD, MS OrthoIndy

8450 Northwest Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46278

317-802-2429

OrthoIndy.com

Physician Field of Practice: Spine Surgery

Practice Focus: Minimally invasive and motionpreserving spine surgery; Robotic spine surgery; Scoliosis and complex spine conditions

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; North American Spine Society; American Orthopaedic; Association Emerging Leaders; Cervical Spine Research Society

OrthoIndy Hospital, St.Vincent Hospital, Indiana University Hospital North

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor (2019-2023). Dr. O’Neill is fellowshiptrained in complex spine surgery for advanced spine diseases and deformity. He has clinics also available in Carmel and Greenwood. Learn more about Dr. O’Neill at OrthoIndy.com.

Cami L. Hovda DDS, PC Carmel Dental Group

715 W. Carmel Drive Suite 103, Carmel IN 46032

317-844-0022

carmeldentalgroup.com

Dental Field of Practice: General Dentistry

Practice Focus: Preventative care; Dentistry for all ages; Cosmetic smile designs; Children’s program; Implants; Botox TMJ therapy; Sleep apnea; Endodontics; Oral surgery; Orthodontics; Sedation dentistry; Laser dental therapy; Health and wellness program; Reconstructive dental care; Emergency care

Dental School: Indiana University School of Dentistry

American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Indianapolis District Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, International Team of Implantology, DOCS Sedation Organization

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Dentist. Dr. Hovda and her team of highly trained professionals have one goal in mind: to provide exceptional dental care and professional customer service in a friendly, caring environment. From the moment you become a patient in our practice, we want you to feel like family. We offer many services under one roof. Whether we’re helping you maintain your routine wellness checks or inspiring enhanced smile options, we are here to serve you.

Trent Kirkwood, DDS Kirkwood Dentistry

101 N. State St.

DocKirkwood.com

Dental Field of Practice: General Dentistry

Dental School: Indiana University School of Dentistry

American Dental Association (ADA), Indiana Dental Association (IDA), Indianapolis District Dental Society (IDDS)

Additional Information: Indianapolis Monthly Top Dentist. Kirkwood Dentistry is focused on complete patient care for all ages. They provide a wide range of services, from cosmetic veneers and crowns to orthodontics/braces, implants, dentures, and more. Dr. Trent spends time with each of his patients to understand their individual needs and to explain their custom treatment options. Dr. Trent is happy to be advancing healthy smiles for his hometown community.

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CHRISTY WATSON, MD

OWNER, BODY BAR MD

Body Bar MD is the culmination of my lifelong interest in weight management, wellness, and longevity. What initially started as a weight loss practice has transformed into a comprehensive private practice that focuses on weight loss, hormone balance, body contouring, aesthetics, and sexual health. What really sets this practice apart is the time we take to listen to patients who feel dismissed by their physicians or defeated by traditional medical care. They know that they just don’t feel right and are searching for answers but haven’t been able to find them. At Body Bar MD, we help them find those answers and work one-onone with them to create a personalized health journey that gets them feeling back to themselves.

9650 Commerce Dr., Stes. 510 & 511, Carmel, Indiana 46032, 317-3440930, bodybarmd.com

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OWNER AND MANAGER, CALICO

Calico Designer Fabric has been a leader in home trends for 55 years.

For three generations, our women-owned business has been on the cutting edge of interior design for every budget.

Fabric plays an integral part in defining the look and feel of your home. From draperies to sofas and pillows, fabric is the most important centerpiece of home interiors, and it enriches every room with eye-catching patterns, beautiful colors, and cozy new textures. Whether you are a minimalist, a maximalist, or somewhere in between, Calico, led by Barbara Hanson and Jennie Hanson-Slaff, has a beautiful look for everyone. Our selection includes thousands of fabrics, including in-stock manufacturer-direct options, at great savings, including Fabric ut, Scalamandre, Thibaut, Crypton performance fabric, Sunbrella outdoor fabric, Candace Olson, and the Luxe Collection, among many others. We also offer new products like custom-made furniture. We are a Hunter Douglas Priority dealer with everyday low prices on blinds, shutters, and shades, and we offer decorative hardware for your new draperies, a large selection of beautiful trim, and passementerie. With the recent resurgence of wallpaper, we’ve also begun offering a wide selection of wallpapers from a myriad of design companies.

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5128 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46250, 317-595-7400, calicoindy.com

CHRIS COORTS

EXECUTIVE CHEF, HOTEL CARMICHAEL

Chef Chris Coorts’ culinary journey began in her childhood kitchen, inspired by her mother’s ability to whip up meals in under 30 minutes amidst the chaos of busy school nights. Coorts reflects, “I learned the essence of being a ‘kitchen cabinet cook.’ My mother, without a passion for cooking, could create meals from unexpected ingredients. This creativity profoundly shaped my approach to cooking.” Driven by her culinary passion, she honed her skills at Le Cordon Bleu in St. Louis. With over a decade of vibrant experience, Chef Coorts has held roles such as General Manager, Executive Chef, and Chef de Cuisine since 2013. She broke barriers as the first female Executive Chef at Eddie Merlot’s and Coury Hospitality. As a dedicated mentor, she has been pivotal in corporate training, nurturing many future culinary leaders. Chef Coorts is a culinary artist, leader, and inspiration, committed to creating unforgettable dining experiences.

1 Carmichael Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, 317-688-1947, hotelcarmichael.com

JENNIFER O’CONNOR

OWNER, DARE 2 DESIGN

Jennifer O’Connor has been a transformative force in Indianapolis’ luxury design community since founding her interior design business in 2001. Her passion for design and her keen business sense led Jennifer to purchase a retail custom furniture store, which has since evolved into a premier showroom and design studio at the Indiana Design Center. Her exceptional eye for detail and commitment to excellence culminated in the largest attended Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home—a testament to her influence and visionary approach.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jennifer is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of designers. She takes pride in mentoring her team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that empowers them to excel. Jennifer’s contributions to interior design and her passion for mentorship have firmly established her as a leading figure in Indianapolis, continually moving the city forward with her creativity and leadership.

200 S. Rangeline Rd., Ste. 126, Carmel, Indiana 46032, 317-552-9506, dare2designindy.com

STEPHANIE CARLSON

OWNER, NATURSPIRE LANDSCAPES

Love of nature and gardening fueled Stephanie’s passion to start a company that creates healthy, happy spaces where people thrive. Recognizing a need for greenery in workplaces, she studied biophilic design—an approach to architecture and interior design that incorporates elements of nature into the built environment in order to create spaces that support human health and wellbeing.

Referred to as interior landscaping, Naturspire’s method involves incorporating nature using a colorful combination of planters, plants, living walls, moss walls, and artificial greenery. Naturspire works with architects, interior designers, contractors, and owners to enhance new projects and renovate older properties. “Many times a designer will have a concept in mind but not know how to implement it. We turn a blank canvas into a piece of green artwork,” says Stephanie.

This certified woman-owned business also provides design-build, installation, and maintenance services for exterior landscapes, roof tops, and amenity areas.

200 S. Rangeline Rd., Ste. 120B, Carmel, Indiana 46032, 317- 414-5607, naturspire.com

Photo taken on location at Pickle on Penn

EMILY HRISOMALOS, MD

OWNER, DR. EMILY HRISOMALOS FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Emily Hrisomalos is a member of a select group of double board–certified facial plastic surgeons in Indianapolis and has extensive knowledge and experience in performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face and neck. Her mission is to empower patients to feel their best through elevating confidence and allowing them to passionately enjoy their vibrant lives. She has seen firsthand how improving confidence through transformative procedures can truly change one’s outlook on the world. She has earned her place as an Indianapolis Monthly Woman Who Moves through her continued desire to effect positive change in the community and in the lives of each one of her patients. She is inspired by her patients, the impact her care has on them, and the true honor of being of service to them. She strives to help patients achieve their goals with gorgeous, natural results achieved through benevolence, empathy, and attentiveness to detail.

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disbelief. She never could have expected this to happen to her. Neither could Judy Murray of the U.K.’s national team, one of the most respected leaders in tennis. “I have spent enough time with her to know she is an honest and fair competitor,” Murray says.

Moore, who had never failed a drug test before, contacted the Women’s Tennis Association, the governing body of the women’s pro tour, which only forwarded the same email from the ITIA stating that Moore had tested positive for the banned performance enhancers boldenone and nandrolone. As a result, she was suspended for four years. Four years. The news sent Moore into a spiral of confusion, unsure what her next moves should be or how she would get herself out of this situation. “There’s no manual. There’s no help,” she says.

The veteran player was suddenly thrown out of the arena, forbidden to be on court with any WTA player (including her own doubles partner) or any WTA-accredited coach. She couldn’t attend a tournament, show up to an official training site, or train any junior player who might one day want to go pro. “You go from main draw French Open, thinking you’re going to play second round, and then you don’t even want to play tennis at all,” Moore says.

She knew one thing: She needed a job to pay her lawyers. To appeal the drug test, she opted for high-priced representation, which she estimates will cost her $250,000 when all is said and done. “I could have paid a lot less, but I knew I’m innocent,” she says. “Lawyers are one of those things that you get what you pay for. I didn’t want bog standard.” Neither did she want to stay in London, where her high profile made it hard to shake the accusation.

Somewhere in this fresh chaos, Moore remembered Beard’s open invitation for a CSW job in little Pendleton, Indiana. After considering coaching options in

Michigan and Florida, she chose CSW because it made the most practical sense. “It was nice to have a lot of hours guaranteed,” she says. “I wanted to build on my coaching abilities, and I was given the opportunity to start over without anyone really knowing who I was.” She moved in September 2022 and bought a house in Fishers, just 15 miles from Pendleton’s brand-new facility outfitted with top-notch extras such as cameras for streaming or recording matches on each court and advanced analytics on two courts. Even in Chicago, it was rare to find a public tennis facility as nice as this one.

Moore settled into coaching adult clinics and high school players. Says Beard, “What she loved about [coach] Nick Bollettieri was when he would touch you on the shoulder and say, ‘Hey, you can do this, kid.’ That man made you believe you could run through walls.” Moore’s experience in the limelight helped Beard, who coaches at Pendleton Heights High School, understand the pressure kids play under these days. “They’re genuinely afraid of competition. The ramifications are always so severe because of social media and because the level of embarrassment is so high. We don’t spend enough time realizing the impact,” he says. “Tara helped me see that it’s a mentally tough sport. How do we help these kids and make it so organically fun that the competition comes afterward?”

And yet no one could understand what Moore was going through at that time. “A wrongful suspension for an athlete is devastating, and the stigma associated with a positive test is lifelong,” says Howard Jacobs, a lawyer in California who has handled many high-profile Olympic doping cases. Indeed, the process has taken a toll on Moore. Once happy-go-lucky, she says, “I’m a lot more fearful of a lot of things than I used to be.” Like eating red meat. She hasn’t touched it in two years.

Following her suspension, Moore often woke up in the middle of the night, wracked with confusion. She coped by turning over rocks, researching boldenone, a strength hormone, and nandrolone, a recovery substance similar to testosterone. It didn’t take long for her to land on contaminated meat of cows injected with steroids as a possible culprit. She thought about all the meat she had ingested at the club restaurants and other spots around Bogotá shortly

before being tested. Could that have triggered a positive result on her drug test? It has been known to happen—the Colombian Olympic Committee has even gone so far as to warn its athletes about the possibility of contaminated meat in the country.

In recent years, athletes as diverse as Columbian tennis star Robert Farah; 90-year-old Bristol, Indiana, cyclist Carl Grove; and Olympic runner Shelby Houlihan said their positive steroid tests were caused by tainted meat. While many are skeptical about their claims, Travis Tygart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, says they’re worth considering. Advances in testing technology mean previously indiscernible levels of some drugs are now detected. “Labs can see so much farther down that the likelihood of capturing something increases,” he says.

When Farah tested positive for boldenone in 2020, he fought his suspension, won the case, and was reinstated to play within a month. But he was the No. 1–ranked player in the world in doubles at the time. Moore would wait much longer for a hearing. As her doubles partner moved on and found new teammates, Moore’s ranking points gradually disappeared by May 2023.

Meanwhile, Moore’s certainty in her innocence propelled a dogged determination to fight for justice. She filled the void of uncertainty by digging deep into the science of cattle farming in Colombia. She contacted Colombian farmers in broken Spanish, and some were helpful and sympathetic, explaining what the steroids do and how much time could elapse between an injection and meat consumption. “You expect your lawyers to do a lot of the research. But there’s no harm in reaching out to ranchers on Instagram. Every little thing, you don’t know if it’s going to count or be a big deal,” she says.

Finally, she received an appeal hearing with an independent panel in December 2023. She attended virtually, starting at 4 a.m., for a few days. “You don’t understand a lot of things, and you’re just sat there, praying, hoping the truth will come out, and you’ll be set free,” she says.

Moore’s legal team had to show that meat contamination was a plausible cause for the positive drug test. They shared evidence that all the country club restaurant’s meat comes from Colombia,

that both drugs are authorized for cattle breeding in the country, and that the steroids can enter the food chain a short time after injection. Also, three of the 21 players tested at the Bogotá tournament tested positive for boldenone, substantially higher than the average test results worldwide.

The ITIA countered that contaminated meat wouldn’t produce the amount of the drugs in Moore’s test sample. Also, because a minority of Colombia farmers use those steroids, it’s unlikely the players ate contaminated meat. But if they did, they should have known that tainted meat was a risk in Colombia and had acted negligently by eating it. In essence, the players were guilty either way.

In just a few days, the panel ruled for Moore, saying meat contamination was a plausible source of both steroids in her system. The panel was troubled by the statistical anomaly of three players testing positive for boldenone at the tournament. The report noted another disturbing suggestion: the possibility that a steroid implant placed in a cow’s ear had wound up in the beef mince of a Bolognese sauce Moore had ordered.

The panel chastised the ITIA for trying to have it both ways with its argument. “It does not lie very comfortably with the ITIA to argue so forcefully, on the one hand, that meat contamination is a very unlikely explanation … whilst, on the other hand, arguing that the Players should have known that there was a risk of that very contamination which the ITIA has argued very probably did not happen.”

Moore was immediately reinstated to compete—if she could figure out how to do so without a ranking.

MOORE HAS BEEN in such a predicament before. Five years ago, her ranking plummeted to No. 479, and she thought that was the end for her. Being unranked is a lot worse. “If you’d asked me to do this before [the suspension] happened to me, I would have retired,” she says. “I would have thought, I’m not going to start from zero again.”

By the time she was exonerated, Moore felt differently. “Toward the end of my career, it was so monotonous. Nothing surprised me. Now I get this second chance and look at it from a different perspective,” she says. So after spending some time training with friends in Florida, Moore packed her

rackets again in April and flew to Italy to play her first professional match in almost two years, partnering with a college player. They won their first match and lost the next to the eventual winner. The flight alone was $1,400, and Moore’s prize money was $98. She returned to Indy to assess where to go from there.

Ranking-wise, the only place to go is up. But as the legendary sports journalist Mary Carillo says, “There are comebacks, and then there are come-all-the-way-backs.” Moore doesn’t know if she can win her way into the Top 100 in doubles again—or even be competitive in singles. Right now, she feels motivated to try while her body is still cooperating.

Moore caught a break in mid-May when the WTA changed its policy for players cleared of a failed drug test, which might have been spurred by the high-profile case of Simona Halep, a former world No. 1 who was banned from competition in 2022 and had her sentence cut in half earlier this year. Moore can use her old doubles ranking of No. 88 to enter 12 tournaments, but she didn’t get her ranking points back. She’s still starting from zero.

Regardless of the restored ranking, Moore lost two years of competition, earnings, and momentum. She expects the $15,000 she raised on GoFundMe after winning her appeal to cover just two months of traveling and training expenses, and she is still paying lawyers because the ITIA might fight the judgment in Moore’s favor at an undetermined time in the future. She has no idea if she is always teetering on the edge of another cliff. “It’s still a stress every single day,” she says. She continues to research boldenone and nandrolone. “I have hundreds of tabs opened on my phone now.”

Moore hopes to receive rankingunrestricted invitations called wild cards to enter tournaments in England, including Wimbledon, during the grasscourt season leading up to the famous championships. Grass is her best surface, and she might have enough goodwill left in Britain to garner those favors. Plenty of tennis heavyweights are in Moore’s corner, including top coaches like Sven Groeneveld, who coached Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova among many other Top 10 players, as well as Patrick Mouratoglou, who rose to fame as Serena Williams’

coach in the last stage of her career. One of Moore’s closest allies is her former coach John Morris, who’s now a top agent representing Top 10 players Andrey Rublev and Daria Kasatkina. But A-list friends can’t offset the difficulties of competing in the basement of pro tennis. “People understand how uncertain tennis is,” she says. “There are so many sports that don’t compare because you are on a team. If you have a bad day, you can be subbed out. They plan all the travel for you. They plan when you practice, when you go to fitness, your nutrition, your budget for that year. You just turn up and play your sport. The majority of tennis players are just by themselves. I plan everything. What if I lose my luggage with my rackets inside of them? How do I go to the next tournament where there will be a different surface and different tennis balls? Will it be good on my body? Can I switch over the next week?” Being unranked means every match and every point counts. “Everywhere I go, I have to make the right decisions,” she says.

The small tournaments she is relegated to pose more challenges. The tournament she attended in Italy was held at a resort. Rain put them a couple days behind schedule, and the hotel then gave its guests priority for the courts over the tournament participants. “I’m not in the Ritz-Carlton sipping champagne. I’m getting bumped off practice courts by vacationers who don’t know how to hold a tennis racket,” Moore says.

Given the obstacles, even her biggest fans aren’t holding their breath for Moore to bounce back. “It will be very tough for her now,” Murray says. “To miss over two years at this stage of her career is incredibly difficult to come back from physically and emotionally. She has lost time, her ranking, her career, her finances, and her reputation.”

But for Moore, coming all the way back isn’t the only way to win. Proving she’s a clean athlete is a victory. Giving herself the best chance with the cards she has been dealt is another. Protecting the life she has built in Indianapolis, too. But she’s torn: Is pursuing her second chance worth giving up the stability and a job she has come to appreciate?

“I don’t want my life to go away,” she says. “I’ve earned my house, my car, all of this stuff. The challenge is finding the right balance—because the things I have earned make me happy.”

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The Golden Ace Inn’s cheeseburger (p. 93)

DOWNTOWN

INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square

Bluebeard

CONTEMPORARY A perennial nominee for the James Beard Awards, Bluebeard—which takes its name from one of native son Kurt Vonnegut’s novels—delivers on the hype. The menu has settled into a comfortable groove, starting with shareable small plates such as house-frizzled chips and French onion dip, gourmet bar nuts, and grilled bread from sibling bakery Amelia’s served with a flight of slatherings. Midsized dishes diners have grown to love: chopped salad; fat scallops over celery root puree, topped with pickled apples and jalapeño; and spaghetti tossed with creme fraiche, parmesan, and gremolata. A platespanning Faroe Island salmon, beef-and-pork Bolognese, and other larger entrees make for a nice, lingering dinner accompanied by cocktails in a delightfully shabby dining room decorated with shelves of books and Vonnegut-era typewriters. 653 Virginia Ave., 317-686-1580, bluebeardindy.com V $$$

Commission Row

NEW AMERICAN This steak and seafood showplace in Bicentennial Unity Plaza reinforces Cunningham Restaurant Group’s reputation for fine dining excellence. Kick off a pre-Pacers dinner with fragrant, everything-spiced popovers and bruleed bone marrow or go a curated caviar service before proceeding to a textbook dry-aged ribeye or A5 wagyu. Raw bar offerings include a seafood tower loaded with fresh oysters, shrimp, lobster, and crab. Well-vetted wine and spirit selections provide plenty of drink for thought, but the house Tanqueray martini is always an easy decision. 110 S. Delaware St., 317-550-2500, commissionrow.com V $$$$

Julieta Taco Shop

MEXICAN Gabriel Sañudo and Esteban Rosas’ funky taco shop in the Stutz Building shows the pair’s skill and fine dining experience in little details such as the marinades for meats, tortillas handcrafted from heirloom corn varieties, and surprisingly flavorful vegetarian options. Start with a signature taco al pastor, the meat shaved directly from a rotating spit, and pair that with one of the other tender grilled or braised meats, such as the earthy brisket-like suadero. Then, grab whatever special creation is on the pegboard menu, such as fluffy, creamy tamales; crispy snapper or mushroom tacos; or aromatic pozole. Enjoy your tacos at a counter seat or alfresco in the renovated atrium. Or head next door for a cocktail at retro-chic Turner’s Bar, where you can wait for the neon sign to alert you that your tacos are ready. 1060 N. Capitol Ave. $$

Milktooth

BRUNCH This airy diner-style cafe has a playfully gritty vibe and a menu that changes with both the seasons and the whims of its chef. The early morning counter service featuring pastries and coffee gives way to a full-service brunch menu—if they’re serving

a Dutch baby pancake, get it. Daytime craft cocktails are also on offer. 534 Virginia Ave., 317-986-5131, milktoothindy.com V $$

St. Elmo Steak House

STEAKHOUSE Since 1902, this stately house of red meat has served as the unofficial ambassador of downtown Indianapolis— the walls carry decades’ worth of celebrity photos, the burnished bar hearkens to an earlier era, and the servers remain starched and bow-tied. The drill remains the same, as well: a generous martini, a shrimp cocktail with that notoriously hot cocktail sauce, the bean soup or tomato juice, the wedge, and one of the legendary steaks. 127 S. Illinois St., 317-635-0636, stelmos.com $$$

Tinker Street

NEW AMERICAN Diners are in for a delightful treat at this cozy, detail-oriented restaurant where the open kitchen almost feels like part of the dining room. The menu changes with the seasons, but the soup is always something lush and vegan; the Duck & Dumplings (featuring duck confit and truffled dumplings) sells out fast; and the person who orders the pork chop will be the most-envied diner at the table. The cocktails are delicate, the wine list well-curated. Don’t skip dessert, especially if it involves a scoop of ice cream. While Tinker Street sets aside some tables for walk-in diners, reservations are available online and are an especially good idea Thursday–Sunday. 402 E. 16th St., 317-9255000, tinkerstreetrestaurant.com V $$$

Vicino

ITALIAN More than filling Mass Ave’s pasta needs, this modern, colorful trattoria from the owners of The Oakmont measures up to some of the best Italian spots anywhere in the city. A nicely edited menu offers familiar classics with a few twists for the more daring. Starters are a must, with generous sweet and meaty garlic shrimp and mushroomstudded arancini starring on the short list. Of the salads, a savory and acid panzanella is already a Mass Ave classic. Pizzas are a solid bet, with a nice char from the in-house brick oven, and pastas are solid, with little additions such as a raw egg yolk and truffle oil in the not-too-unorthodox carbonara. But crispy, al dente fried gnocchi with pulled chicken and pesto are a standout, as is the branzino with a golden sear and thick slices of eggplant and zucchini topped with a tangy tomato chutney. Well-mixed cocktails are no surprise given the restaurant’s pedigree. 350 Massachusetts Ave., 317-798-2492, vicinoindy.com V $$

EAST

INCLUDES Irvington, Windsor Park

Beholder

CONTEMPORARY You never know what to expect from restaurateur Jonathan Brooks’ Windsor Park kitchen, aside from one of the most innovative and well-executed meals in town. Impeccable servers will guide you through the evening’s offerings, which start

small at the top of the menu (fresh oysters, perhaps, or pork rinds with kimchi and chicken liver mousse) and bulk up toward the bottom (think wild boar Bolognese or a massive pork Wellington portioned for two). Finish with the most exotic flavor of house-made ice cream. 1844 E. 10th St., 317-419-3471, beholderindy.com V $$$$

Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie

UPSCALE CASUAL Dinner and a movie has never been as local or as luxe as it is at this cinematic and culinary collaboration in Windsor Park. First-run indie and classic films play on the screen in the cinema while snacks and expert cocktails from the bar nod to movie culture, including the Hollywood Boulevard(ier) and the 35MM with dry gin, orgeat, and lime. 1258 Windsor St., 317-8007099, kankanindy.com V $$$

King Dough

ADDED PIZZA King Dough’s huge woodburning pizza oven (named Thunder Dome) is the first thing diners see when they enter the space, and the open kitchen feels like a grown-up version of the exhibition pizzerias so popular in the 1980s. But this is present-day pizza, bubbly and charred, with seasonal toppings such as truffles and imported taleggio cheese. Sides, such as a variety of salads, are a generous and crispy counterpoint to the main event. 452 N. Highland Ave., 317-602-7960, kingdoughpizzas .com. V $$

McGinley’s Golden Ace Inn

ADDED PUB For 90 years, members of the McGinley family have been frying up cheeseburgers on the same cast-iron pans John and Ann McGinley bought shortly after arriving in America. Those years of seasoning make for a delicious burger to line your stomach as you try (and fail) to keep up with the bar’s welcoming cast of regulars. Beer, shots, and whiskey are the drinks of the day here, not craft cocktails. That said, their multilayered Irish Flag shot must be seen to be believed. 2533 E. Washington St., 317-6320696, goldenaceinn.com $

Natural State Provisions

CASUAL Customers order at the counter and find a table inside this former microbrewery reinvented as an endearingly kitschy eatdrinkery. The food is rooted in homestyle Arkansas cooking from co-owner Adam Sweet’s native state, heavy on the deepfrying and sweet tea–brining, but you shouldn’t miss the daily soft serve ice cream flavor. If the weather is warm, take a seat at one of the picnic tables outside and watch the neighborhood pups frolic in the adjacent dog park. 414 Dorman St., 317-4929887, naturalstateprovisions.com $$

Open Kitchen

NEW AMERICAN Breakfast specialties, such as light-as-air French toast, biscuits and gravy, and eggs Benedict lavished with crab and avocado, are stars on the menu at Dexter and Toni Smith’s cheery eatery. But lunch and dinner are equally respectable, especially a generous shrimp po’ boy or a crispy chicken sandwich with peppered bacon, onion rings, and barbecue sauce

with your choice of spice level. 4022 Shelby St., 317-974-9032, opennkitchen.org V $$

Sam’s Square Pie

PIZZA Detroit-style pizza obsessive Jeff Miner’s pop-up pie shop now has a permanent home on Indy’s near east side, giving followers and newcomers easy access to his award-winning square-cut pizzas. Just don’t expect a laundry list of available toppings or side options like salads and wings. This spot is a single-minded homage to panbaked pizzas with a signature crown of well-browned cheese around the edges of the chewy, sturdy crust. Topping combos include the signature El Jefe with two styles of pepperoni, kicky Italian sausage, dollops of ricotta, and a drizzle of spicy honey. Slightly thinner and larger Sicilian pies occasionally appear on the menu, so snag one if you can, especially his sausage-topped High Plains Drifter that garnered second place at Las Vegas’ Pizza Expo. Cheesy garlic bread made with Miner’s pizza dough and garlic knots slathered in butter are also available, but it’s best to save room for the main attraction. Order ahead for faster service, but be sure to dine in to enjoy the whole funky experience. 2829 E. 10th St., samssquarepie.com V $$$

Sidedoor Bagel

BRUNCH Appropriately dense and chewy with that required crackly sheen, the handrolled sourdough rings at Josh and Emily Greeson’s walk-up bagel shop are the stars of the show. The flavor selection varies, but flaky salt, Everything, sesame, and poppy are all solid standbys. Order yours sliced and schmeared at the counter, then score an outdoor table or head back home (it’s carryout only). Don’t miss the daily sandwiches, which range from the open-faced Lox & Loaded to the Turkey Bacon Club with Fischer Farms turkey and Old Major Market bacon. 1103 E. 10th St., sidedoorbagel.com V $$

NORTH SUBURBAN

INCLUDES Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville

9th Street Bistro

BISTRO In a snug cafe off Noblesville’s town square, owners Samir Mohammad and Rachel Firestone Mohammad create meals worth lingering over, from a lamb shank slow-smoked to buttery tenderness and served on top of fresh pappardelle to a house-made burrata that makes several appearances on the menu. The rotating Fried Thing of the Day (from tofu to artichoke hearts) should not be missed. 56 S. 9th St., Noblesville, 317-774-5065, 9thstbistro.com $$$

Auberge

FRENCH Brick Street Inn’s classic French bistro installed talented chef Toby Moreno (of The Loft at Traders Point Creamery and Plow & Anchor) in early 2022 and immediately sent him to Paris, where he trained in the kitchens of famed chef Alain Ducasse.

Moreno has added that continental know-how to the vintage dishes he makes fresh with as much local produce, meats, and cheeses as he can. That translates to an impressive plate of buttery escargot topped with croutons, seasonal salads, and a deeply flavorful French onion soup with a rich broth. Seafood shines among the entrees, especially crispy-skinned roasted cod, though diver scallops with asparagus puree showered with herbs and toasted almonds also impress. 175 S. Main St., Zionsville, 317733-8755, auberge-restaurant.com $$$$

Trax BBQ

BARBECUE Owner Andrew Klein, who has a background in high-end steakhouses, oversees the tender headliners at this no-frills barbecue joint that sits beside the train tracks in McCordsville. You can taste his expertise in the essential meats: brisket hacked into fatty hunks, pulled pork that melts in the mouth, and ribs by the rack, all prepared in a smoker that customers walk past before they hit the front door. Fans of smoked meats order off a menu that covers traditional carnivore territory as well as some creative upgrades, including pulled pork nachos and The Willie brisket sandwich topped with hot liquid cheese and slaw on a brioche bun. 7724 Depot St., McCordsville, 317-335-7675, traxbbq.com $$

NORTHEAST

INCLUDES Broad Ripple, Castleton, Geist, Herron-Morton, Kennedy-King, Keystone at the Crossing, Meridian-Kessler, Nora, SoBro

Fernando’s

MEXICAN / BRAZILIAN With their combined Mexican and Brazilian backgrounds, the couple that runs this cozy restaurant in the heart of Broad Ripple set out to provide a taste of each cuisine. Their effort pays off in traditional comfort dishes such as feijoada (a meaty bean stew served with steamed rice, orange slices, and a sprinkle of farofa), a layered escondidinho de frango reminiscent of shepherd’s pie, and fragrant carne asada served with Mexican onions and guacamole. Dishes are served with both Mexican and Brazilian hot sauces, each with their own brand of afterburn. Gorgeously jiggly flan is the star of the dessert course. 834 E. 64th St., 317-377-4779 $$

Goose the Market

ADDED SANDWICHES This high-end butcher and seafood shop boasts one of the city’s strongest sandwich games, making this a dangerous proposition if you’re shopping for staples while feeling peckish. Its chalkboard menu is updated daily with a list of standards (including a kids’ grilled cheese), specials, and soups of the day. Its refrigerated cases display a selection of salads and nibbly little treats such as olives and cheeses. Keep an eye on its website or social media for additional offerings and special events, as it also hosts adventurous pop-up dinners with some of Indy’s most exciting chefs. 2503 N.

Delaware St., 317-924-4944, goosethemarket.com V $$

Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta + Market + Backroom Eatery

MEDITERRANEAN Since taking over Tony and Rosa Hanslits’ beloved SoBro pasta market, lunch cafe, and private dining spot in July of 2023, chef Erin Kem and partner Logan McMahan have brought their deep affection for Mediterranean flavors to a lunchtime menu that features an assortment of house pastas with seasonal additions; the current summer menu includes a stunning spring pea bucatini with asparagus, smoked salmon, and dill. Creative sandwiches and salads draw on McMahan’s talent with plant-based cuisine, which, along with the market’s egg-free pasta, have made the shop a bona fide vegan destination. An ever-changing selection of ready-to-eat, deli, and gourmet options make this a great spot to stop for quick supper ideas. And Kem brings her years of experience in the kitchens of local restaurants and in the thick of private events to the market’s highly in-demand small group dinners. 1134 E. 54th St., 317-257-7374, nicoletaylorpasta.com V $$

Wisanggeni Pawon

INDONESIAN The talents of chefs Bambang Wisanggeni and Putri Pratiwi make dining at Wisanggeni Pawon a suberb experience. That, plus all their wonderful family recipes. The husband-and-wife duo presents the complex, spice-forward dishes of their homeland, as well as some hibachi favorites drawn from their experience at nearby Japanese restaurants. Start off by splitting a platter of martabak telor, a hearty beef omelet encased in crispy wonton skin, or share some steamed Indonesian dumplings with a rich peanut sauce. Then try the signature beef rendang, a dish from Western Sumatra featuring tender meat simmered in coconut milk with an aromatic array of spice. Or order bebek Madura, braised and fried duck with toasted coconut. Both dishes come with a fiery house sambal. Lighter fare includes nicely blackened grilled chicken with rice or stirfried noodles topped with crunchy crackers and a shower of chopped peanuts. Save room for ube spring rolls or sweet pancakes stuffed with peanuts, gooey cheese, and condensed milk, all sprinkled with chocolate. 2450 E. 71st St., 317-756-9477, wpawon.com V $$

NORTHWEST

INCLUDES College Park, Lafayette Square, Traders Point

Amara

INDIAN Innovative restaurateur and Aroma owner Vinita Singh converted the popular northside tavern Smee’s Place to her third Indian eatery in late 2022, offering an ambitious and artfully executed menu of dishes from around South Asia. Starters are where the menu truly shines, with crispy eggplant and kale fritters, deeply aromatic Chicken 65, and true-to-their name Juicy Drums of Heaven. Lesser-known

dishes, such as chettinad—equally good with chicken, seafood, or lamb—are great bets. Breads are a must here, especially chewy, crisp garlic naan. Vegetarians get special attention at this place, with a menu of plant-based dishes and mock meats. All fall somewhere between flavors of India and from farther east. A full menu of wines and cocktails pair nicely with the spicy, aromatic dishes on offer. 1454 W. 86th St., 317-884-6982, amaraindy.com V $$

The Loft Restaurant

FINE DINING With its pastoral setting on the grounds of an artisanal dairy farm, Traders Point Creamery’s farmstead restaurant (housed in one of several restored historic barns) feels like a working model for farmto-table dining. Some of the ingredients on executive chef Jon Warner’s menu are grown on-site, and it would be a shame to pass on the charcuterie board, an appetizer featuring the creamery’s award-winning cheeses, sweet and savory spreads, crunchy cornichons, and locally cured meats. Grass-fed Niman Ranch steaks, seasonal fish and seafood, and housemade yeast rolls are always solid choices, as is the burger made with 100-percent grass-fed beef. For dessert, grab a scoop or three of their ice cream, perfect if you just want to go a la mode. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 317-7331700, traderspointcreamery.com V $$$

Oakleys Bistro

CONTEMPORARY The meticulously plated fare at Steven Oakley’s eatery hails from a culinary era when sprigs of herbs and puddles of purees provided the flavor, and every single element on the plate served a purpose. The presentations are wild, with menu descriptions giving little more than clues as to what might arrive at the table. Heads-up on anything that appears in quotes, such as a creative “Coq au Vin.” 1464 W. 86th St., 317-824-1231, oakleysbistro.com V $$$

SOUTH SUBURBAN

INCLUDES Bargersville, Franklin, Greenwood

Chin Brothers

BURMESE One of the oldest Burmese restaurants in town, this brightly lit and friendly spot attached to a large, well-stocked market serves as somewhat of a cultural center for immigrants from the Chin state of Myanmar. Invigorating refreshers such as sweet tea with condensed milk and a cane syrup beverage with puffed rice offer a colorful taste of Burmese culture. Fried rice and soups are solid standards here, as well as luscious and tender curried goat. 2320 E. Stop 11 Rd., 317-888-1850, chinbrothers.com V $$

Main & Madison Market Cafe

BAKERY Franklin’s first hospital was reborn as a breakfast and lunch hot spot in 2018, when co-owners and cousins Amy Richardson and Stephanie Northern opened their bakery and cafe just steps from the city’s historic courthouse. With its combination of Brooklyn-cool baristas (many are students

at nearby Franklin College) and Midwestern friendliness and prices, the restaurant easily attracts long lines for its rotating menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods. 100 N. Main St., Franklin, 317-736-6246, mainandmadison.cafe V $$

Our Table

CONTEMPORARY The location is suitably cozy and out of the way for Bargersville’s newest fine dining destination. Chef and owner Joe Miller focuses on gorgeous, rustic plates of steak, seafood, and Old World lasagna made with fresh pasta and generous layers of beef Bolognese, mozzarella, and creamy ricotta. The brioche sliders (containing buttermilk fried chicken or beef tenderloin with crispy onions and horseradish creme fraiche) are little bites of heaven. 5080 State Rd. 135, Bargersville, 317-8474920, ourtablerestaurant.com V $$$

Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza

PIZZA When husband-and-wife team

Richard Goss and Meg Jones first fired up their restaurant’s massive brick oven in 2009, chain pizza ruled the Central Indiana landscape, either delivered within 30 minutes or served in a cavernous room with a singing, mechanical rodent. Franklin was a risky place to launch their vision of high-quality Neapolitan pizza made with fresh, often local ingredients—but the gamble paid off, and 15 years later, it’s become a destination for diners from far beyond Johnson County. With a tightly edited menu of pastas, you’re not restricted to their thin-and-bubbly-crusted pies; they also offer custom calzoni and lasagna. 229 S. Main St., Franklin, 317-7383300, richardskitchen.com V $$$

The Suds

DRIVE-IN A visit to The Suds is less about your meal than it is about the Hollywood-style nostalgia it evokes, with a vintage look and feel that recalls American Graffiti or Christine Opened in 1957 as a location of the nowdefunct Dog ’n Suds chain of drive-ins, these days, it’s independently owned and is only open from April to October, so roll on in while the weather is good for a reliably solid hot dog, burger, or shake. Dine in your car or at the umbrella-covered tables outside. 350 Market Plz., Greenwood, 463-444-6052 $

Taxman Brewing Co.

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TAPROOM It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Taxman transformed the face of Bargersville with its first location, a lofted and airy restaurant built in a long-fallow zone next to the railroad tracks. The family-friendly taproom is adjacent to the Belgian-style beer brand’s production facility, which plays into the industrial feel of the venue. There’s table and bar seating and— when the weather is right—a patio at which dogs are welcomed. The menu is standard gastropub fare done well, which means reliable burgers, the ubiquitous surf taco, and nachos, fries, and wings. The featured drinks are Taxman’s wide-ranging offerings, but there’s also a list of international wines and bubbles, a curated selection of craft cocktails, and an impressive range of spirits. 13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, 317-458-0210, taxmanbrewing.com V $$

WEST

INCLUDES Brownsburg, Pittsboro, Plainfield

Abyssinia

ETHIOPIAN This spot—where diners use a spongy sour flatbread known as injera in lieu of utensils—provides a thorough introduction to Ethiopian cuisine. Aficionados of East African food will be impressed by the seasoning of the stewed lamb, beef, and spicy chicken; vegans and vegetarians will appreciate their greens, lentils, and chickpeas. 352 W. 38th St., 299-0608, abyssinianindy.weebly.com V $$

Bob’s Indian Kitchen

INDIAN A surprisingly spacious and airy counter-service restaurant located in a new mini-strip in Hendricks County houses Bhavesh “Bob” Patel’s ode to home-cooked Indian cuisine. Cream cheese bhajia and dreamy butter chicken get just as much respect as the goat biryani or the mini section of Indian pizzas. 618 E. Main St., Brownsburg, 317-983-0225, bobsindian.square.site V $$

Brozinni Pizzeria

PIZZA Owner James Cross grew up in New York, and everything on the menu is named after an iconic NYC location, from the Madison Square Garden meatball sandwich to the Hell’s Kitchen calzone. 1067 N. Main St., Speedway, 317-744-2826, brozinni.com $$

Che Chori

ARGENTINEAN Marcos Perera-Blasco’s colorful drive-thru restaurant offers a delectable intro to Argentinean street food. A selection of traditional butterflied-sausage sandwiches and warm empanadas filled with seasoned meats are the focus of the menu. Make sure to pick up the house-made dulce de leche or their specialty Argentinian shortbread cookies. And don’t overlook the cook-at-home sausages, from Spanish-style chorizo to Argentinean black sausage. 3124 W. 16th St., 317-737-2012, chechori.com $$

Negrill Jamaican Restaurant and Bar

JAMAICAN You’ll need to come early to this spirited island spot if you want to score some of the day’s tender, rich oxtail stew or aromatic curried goat, served up in “lickle” (little) or larger portions dressed with rice and peas, steamed cabbage, and sweet fried plantains. Jerk chicken has just the right heat. Beef patties, fried or “escovitch” fish garnished with tangy veggies, and soups round out the menu. 3701 W. 10th St., 317-602-8553, negrillfood.com $$ INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY (ISSN 0899-0328) is published monthly ($24 for 12 issues) at 8909 Purdue Rd., Suite 130, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Copyright © 2024 Cincinnati Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Hour Media, LLC, 5750 New King Dr., Ste. 100, Troy, MI 48098. The Indianapolis Monthly magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph, or illustration without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Opinions in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent management views. The magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. For subscription orders, address changes or renewals, write to INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY, 1965 E. Avis Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071, or call 1-888-6606847. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send forms 3579 to INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY, 1965 E. Avis Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071. If the Postal Service alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address within one year.

Flanner House

A MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY ANCHOR CONTINUES TO BLOOM AFTER 126 YEARS.

BY CAMILLE GRAVES

PEPPERS, cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, corn, and watermelons abound beneath soaring cottonwoods, their rows bracketed by planters brimming with larkspur, pink and purple cosmos, and native wildflowers that draw bees and butterflies. A playground where children from the on-site daycare center play sits tucked between the small farm and a low, painted brick building, where neighbors on their way in or out pause for conversation. Across a parking lot, a stand of apple, persimmon, and pawpaw trees shade a field next to the bright blue Cleo’s Bodega, perched at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. and 24th streets. This expansive oasis makes up Flanner House, founded in 1898 to provide Indy’s newly arrived Southern Black migrants with medical care, job training, housing, and childcare. The farm was established in 2016 by current director Brandon Cosby to address Riverside’s food apartheid. The community members who maintain it use only lowbarrier methods that neighbors can adopt in their own yards. The bodega—which offers cafe fare, produce from the farm, and groceries—came in 2019, followed by Ujamaa Community Bookstore in 2021. Visitors are always welcome and are especially encouraged to stop by the bodega for a bite and music on the outdoor patio or the bookstore for game nights, workshops, book clubs, and more.

PHOTO BY JES NIJJER