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BEST OF 2011 Welcome to the annual poll of NUVO readers we call the Best of Indy. As we have for more than 20 years, we set about asking all of you to vote for your favorites in the locals arts, entertainment, media, music, nightlife, food, drink and shopping. Admittedly, that’s a whole lot of questions. But we got a whole lot of answers. More than 15,000 men, women, children and, perhaps, pets with valid email addresses, cast their online votes during the month of May in more than 100 categories. Once again, we’ve continued our efforts to keep the NUVO Best of Indy contest focused on local people, places and things.While many, many, MANY votes were cast for corporate, national, international and/or chain businesses—we didn’t count them. As we stated in the rules on the voting site, only votes for locals count.

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This isn’t an easy rule to enforce, and we understand some people don’t like it. But our logic is simple: The Best of Indy contest and issue our devoted to shining a light on what is outstanding and unique to our city, neighborhoods and neighbors. We mean no disrespect or disparagement, we simply want to keep the focus on the Best of Indy – meaning locally owned and operated businesses and we will continue to ask you to vote for local choices only again next year. Congratulations to all the winners!

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The ISO’s Krzysztof Urbanski, 28, is the youngest music dir ector among major orchestras in the country.

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ndianapolis has always been home to thriving arts communities — from the artists who first settled Irvington and the ongoing legacy of Herron School of Art and Design, to the legendary years of studios at the Ferris Building to the now thriving Murphy Arts Center in Fountain Square, our city continues a tradition of interesting, innovative and imaginative arts and entertainment options. NUVO readers respond to these options in a variety of ways and with varying amounts of veracity. When it comes to naming favorites, however, you are seldom shy. There are few new names among the winners in the A & E categories for 2011. But those being honored have earned recognition for consistently finding ways to keep audiences interested and engaged. Traditional arts groups like the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre are staples in the community and win their respective categories nearly ever year, thanks to

innovative and original programming that never fails to incorporate the best of local talent. Other aspects of local color that made your Best of Indy winners list in 2011 included repeat appearances by Butler Men’s Basketball , the Humane Society’s annual Mutt Strut fundraiser, and Robert Indiana’s iconic ‘Love’ sculpture at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. And while WTHR continues to trounce the competition in terms of local television, WFYI makes its first appearance as a winner for Best Local Radio. All in all, there is no shortage of things to go and do in this fine city of ours. Here are the ones thousands of NUVO readers chose as the Best in Indy. Want more? We keep an up-to-date calendar of A+E events at www.nuvo.net, and publish a NUVO CityGuide focused exclusively on Arts each September. In the meantime, peruse these award-winners and start planning your next arts venture now!

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(Best) Performing Arts Group: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is a frequent winner in this category, and for good reason. In addition to traditional performances and musical selections, the ISO keeps it interesting with an impressive list of guest performers ranging from Liza Minnelli to Pink Martini, plus the occasional ‘80s icon å la Christopher Cross. Most impressive, however, is the hiring of young conductor Krzysztof Urbanski who arrives with much fanfare at the start of the upcoming arts season in September. The preview performances led by Urbanksi earlier this year show great things to come for the ISO, and, undoubtedly, more first place wins in this category. www.indianapolissymphony.org, Hilbert Circle Theatre box office, 45 Monument Circle, 639-4300. 2nd: Children’s Choir 3rd: Dance Kaleidoscope (Best) Theater: Indianapolis Repertory Theatre The Indianapolis Repertory Theatre continues to surprise new and long-time theater-goers in town with a reliable mix of debuting and traditional works such as last fall’s Gospel According to James , Holes and The Diary of Anne Frank . There is never a shortage of good works here on the city’s oldest stage, just as in all those award-winning years past. Kudos to the IRT for mixing traditional (bankable) productions along with more contemporary – not to mention staging the work of local

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writers. www.irtlive.com, 140 W. Washington St., 635-5252. 2nd: Theater Within 3rd: Phoenix Theatre (Best) Art Gallery: Stutz Art Space The Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis has been synonymous with the local art scene longer than any other collective in town. The transformed historic automobile factory now houses the studios of many artists, most of whom take part in the annual Stutz Open House Gallery Tour and show their work in the cornerstone Stutz Art Space in exhibits throughout the year.In addition to gallery shows, members of the Stutz Artists Association (which includes more than 70 local artists) also offer a rotating roster of classes in various mediums for adults and children. www.stutzartists.com, 212 W. 10th St., B100, 503-6420. 2nd: Big Car 3rd: Harrison Center for the Arts (Best) Museum: Children’s Museum Children’s Museum of Indianapolis appeals to kids of all ages, which explains why its won this award more than any other cultural institution over the past two decades. Only the IMA has taken the top honor in other years. Consider the recent rotating exhibits ranging from Rock and Roll cars and guitars to the current National Geographic Treasures from around the world, as well as educational programming honoring

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Part of the National Geographic Treasures exhibit at The Children’s Museun.

the lives of young heroes such as Anne Frank and Ryan White, add a host of discount admission opportunities and on-going support of community programs, and you’ve just a few of the reasons why the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is one of Indy’s best cultural attractions. www. childrensmuseum.org, 3000 N. Meridian St, 334-3322. 2nd: Indianapolis Museum of Art 3rd: Indiana State Museum

(Best) Film Festival: Heartland Seems Heartland has a lock on this category that just might be unbreakable. While thes city hosts a variety of excellent film festivals throughout the year, Heartland is the 10-time and undefeated winner in the category. Focused on films with positive themes of human spirit and triumph, Heartland has been steadily growing since 1991 and now attracts filmmakers like Rob Reiner to serve as a vehicle for movie premiers. Look for this year’s festival in October with screenings at venues throughout the Indianapolis area. www.heartlandfilmfestival.org, 200 S. Meridian St., Suite 220, 464-9405 2nd: Indianapolis International Film Festival 3rd: Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival (Best) Summer/Outdoor festival: Broad Ripple Art Fair Indianapolis has no shortage of great outdoor festivals throughout the summer months, but it is the one that kicks of

the season that makes the list as your favorite most often. Each May, the Broad Ripple Art Fair signals the return of good weather, great community events, and a wide-range of arts opportunities. Taking over the grounds of the beautiful Indianapolis Art Center, with lots of local music, food and beer vendors rounding-out the artists’ booths, this longtime festival has more than earned its “best” designation. www.indplsartcenter.org, 820 E. 67th St., 255-2464. 2nd: Rib Fest 3rd: Penrod (Best) Comedy Venue: Crackers A mainstay in the city, Crackers has been voted Indy’s best comedy choice in the NUVO reader’s poll 19 out of the 20 times we’ve posed the question. While a handful of competing comedy clubs have come and gone and come again, Crackers has maintained great comedy at both the Broad Ripple and Downtown locations. Headlining national comics, as well as a decent open mic with funny locals, mean you are nearly guaranteed an evening of good laughs; affordable admission and bar prices mean you are guaranteed to not feel rippedoff. www.crackerscomedy.com, 247 S. Meridian St, 631-3536, 6281 N. College Ave., 255-4211. 2nd: Morty’s Comedy Joint 3rd: ComedySportz

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The area now known as ‘Broad Ripple Village’ was founded in 1836 by Jacob Coil.

(Best) Neighborhood/Cultural District: Broad Ripple While the city has no shortage of great neighborhoods or designated cultural districts, none come close to beating Broad Ripple for NUVO readers. As the Midtown districts grows around it, this small village maintains its reputation as a hub for those seeking the best Indy has to offer — much has it has for the last hundred years.. Oh sure, it can rowdy at times, but the village is full of Best of Indy winners and there’s no better Indianapolis neighborhood to sample local music, dine at local restaurants, shop at local retail stores or enjoy an excellent local microbrew. www.discoverbroadripplevillage.com. 2nd: Mass Ave 3rd: Fountain Square (Best) Public art installation: LOVE (Robert Indiana) We’ve asked this question five times over the past twenty years, and each time you give us the same answer. The iconic “LOVE” sculpture by Robert Indiana on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The 1970 installation was one of the artist’s first reproductions of this steel pop art icon. Others can be found in New York City, Philadelphia, Tokyo, Bangkok and Bilbao (while Israel and Italy boast translated versions). Our “LOVE” may not be unique, but our claim to Indiana is: He’s an Indy native and graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. 2nd: “Anne Dancing” (Julian Opie), Mass Ave Cultural District 3rd: “The Ruins” (Taflinger & Bitter), Holliday Park (Best) Public Park: White River State Park While ten-time winner Eagle Creek Park still holds the record for most wins in this category, White River State Park seem to be establishing itself as the one to beat with a third consecutive win. Over the past decade, this urban oasis has evolved into a true cultural destination and offers grassy plains, walking trails and waterways as well as some of the city’s best cultural attractions including the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Fame, White River

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Gardens, Indiana State Museum, an IMAX Theater and Victory Field. www.in.gov/whiteriver, 801 W. Washington St., 233-2434. 2nd: 100 Acres at the IMA 3rd: Eagle Creek (Best) College/University: Butler University Indianapolis is home to quite a few topnotch colleges and universities, including Butler University—a school that just happened to make it all the way to the NCAA basketball finals the past two years AND win your vote as the city’s best. Top-notch faculty, quality liberal arts-based degree programs, a beautiful campus and active student body, this small private college is one of the city’s oldest and most respected. We might be a little partial to this readers’ favorite, however, given the large number of Butler alum who just happen to work for NUVO. www.butler.edu. 2nd: IUPUI 3rd: Marian University (Best) Best place to volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters Dedicated to growing the next generation of caring, competent, and confident adults, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana develops mentors committed providing positive role modes to Indianapolis youth. With a one-to-one mentoring program built upon nationally recognized research and practices that honor and value the wide range of developmental needs of boys and girls as well as the diversity of their communities, Central Indiana Big Brothers Big Sisters is always in need of volunteers. Take the word of your fellow NUVO readers and see how you can be part of the program voted the city’s best. www.bebig4kids.org. 2nd: Humane Society of Indianapolis 3rd: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (Best) Best charitable event: Mutt Strut It’s another win for Mutt Strut, the highly imaginative and wildly popular annual benefit for Humane Society of Indianapolis. Each year, several thousand pet lovers and their four-legged family members take to the Indianapolis Motor

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Speedway oval to for a two and a half mile walk around the famed track. A day long event, with vendors, celebrities and all sorts of family-friendly activities, Mutt Strut raises much needed funds for the shelter and engages hundreds of volunteers. On top of the charitable cause, it’s worth it for a shot of you and your pooch on the bricks. www. indymuttstrut.org. 2nd: Tonic Ball benefiting Second Helpings 3rd: Spotlight benefiting Indiana AIDS fund (Best) Sports team (Professional): Indianapolis Colts The Colts have been a part of Indianapolis since their arrival from Baltimore in 1984, but it took more than a decade for them to truly emerge as the city’s home team. Now there is no denying how integral and valuable they are—as demonstrated by this year’s eighth straight win as the favorite pro sports team of NUVO readers. With two trips to the Super Bowl in the past five years, including one amazing victory in 2010—we understand why it’s easy to be on board the Blue Crew bandwagon and support Peyton Manning and the rest of the team for their efforts on the field and in the community. www.colts.com. 2nd: Indianapolis Fever 3rd: Indianapolis Indians

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(Best) Sports team (College): Butler Mens Basketball For two consecutive years, the Butler Bulldogs’ have taken the city, if not a good part of the country, to the edge of victory and the depths of despair over the NCAA basketball finals. Each was a classic David vs. Goliath struggle, with David just one failed shot away from victory. So whether it’s their home court of Hinkle Fieldhouse, their young and dynamic coach Brad Stevens or their unselfish, team-oriented play, everything about Butler Basketball says “best.” www.butlersports.com. 2nd: IUPUI Basketball 3rd: Marion University Cycling

Robert Indiana’s original ‘LOVE’ sculpture, debuted in New York City in 1971.

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arts, entertainment & media (Best) Radio Personalities: Bob and Tom (WFBQ) We hate to call them old-timers, but heck, they’ve been on Q95 since before a good number of you were even born. Maybe that’s why NUVO readers continue to vote them as their favorites, even after being absent from the top for a few years while Dave Smiley of WZPL reigned king of drivetime laughs. Last year they missed the top by a mere three votes but return to first place again this year for an 11th (and decisive) victory. Welcome back, gentlemen. We missed you! www. wfbq.com. 2nd: Dave Smiley 3rd: Scotty Davis

(Best) Radio Station: WFYI It’s a first time victory for the local public radio station WFYI and one much deserved. Seems a good number of you are tuning in for Morning Edition on the drive in to work and then to All Things Considered on the drive home. Want to keep tuning in to commercial-free news, music and talk programming? Be a good neighbor and a good citizen, and make your love of public radio translate to support in the form of cash money. www.wfyi.org. 2nd: WTTS 3rd: WZPL

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(Best) Blog/Web site: MOKB We’re big fans of My Old Kentucky Blog, so much so that we gave Dodge and his crew a NUVO Cultural Vision Award a few years back for their local music efforts. More than a blog, MOKB writes, films, produces, promotes and supports music in Indianapolis under the guise of MOKB, MOKB Presents and Laundromatinee, and they do it better than anyone else. Or so say hordes of NUVO readers who once again voted MOKB best local web site extraordinaire. www. myoldkentuckyblog.com. 2nd: INDYCOG 3rd: Hoosier Beer Geek

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(Best) Weather forecaster: Angela Buchman (WISH) Once again, we have to ask—Really? You all are watching WTHR for the news, sports and traffic but switching to WISH for the weather? Apparently so, because Angela Buchman has won the Best Weather Forecaster award for the fifth time in eight years and she’s the only winner in the local television categories who doesn’t work at the NBC affiliate. With nine wins total, she’s surpassed only by the King of Local Television Dave Calabro for most victories awarded a local news personality. www.wishtv.com, 1950 N. Meridian St., 931-2222 . 2rd: Chuck Lofton, WTHR 3rd: Chris Wright WTHR

(L-R) Bob and Tom; Dodge of MOKB; Angela Buchman

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(Best) Television station: WTHR 13 Winning ten of the past eleven years, WTHR is the local NBC affiliate in Indy and the clear favorite for NUVO readers in the local news department. The on-going recognition as the best in local tv comes, in large part, from the station’s emphasis on solid journalism that rarely relies on sensationalism in place of facts. The talent pool is crowded at WTHR and you’ll see a host of WTHR news, sports and weather personalities win again this year in their respective categories. www.wthr.com, 1000 N. Meridian St., 636-1313. 2nd: WXIN 59 (Fox) 3rd: WISH 8 (CBS)

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(Best) News anchor: Andrea Morehead This is the sixth win for WTHR news anchor Andrea Morehead, in a category that Indianapolis’ most iconic newsman Mike Ahern once dominated. Since his retirement, it’s been Morehead who has consistently earned viewers’ loyalty as the most trusted source for news. In addition to her anchoring duties for the evening news every week night, Morehead produces Women You Should Know, a program that tells the story of women who have made an impact on Indianapolis and other cities throughout the world. www.wthr.com, 1000 N. Meridian St., 636-1313. 2nd: Angela Ganote, WXIN 3rd: Debby Knox, WISH

(Best) Traffic reporter: Mimi Pearce Mimi Pearce rides the WTHR Best of Indy winner’s wave to victory of her own and a first place win for best traffic reporter. Perhaps it’s her snazzy jackets or the breezy toss back to weatherman Chuck Lofton in those updates during the Today Show, Pearce has an unflappable steadfastness to her smile and reporting no matter what the traffic conditions. She’s a reliable source for knowing where the backups, fender benders construction zones are hampering maximum drive-time efficiency from sunrise until you’re safely at your desk. www.wthr.com, 1000 N. Meridian St., 636-1313. 2nd: Julie Patterson, WISH 3rd: Bill Remeika, WXIN

(Best) Sports reporter: Dave Calabro Dave Calabro wins with a 14th consecutive victory in the Best of Indy Reader’s Poll. Could there be a more recognizable sportscaster in this town? We think not, and apparently you don’t either. When he’s not on set, Calabro is reporting live from local, national and international sporting events with an Indy angle. He involves himself in the Indy sports community on a firsthand basis, making his recognition about both familiarity and honor for his commitment. www.wthr. com, 1000 N. Meridian St., 636-1313. 2nd: Anthony Calhoun, WISH 3rd: Rich Nye, WTHR

WTHR won not one, not two, but four categories this year! (L-R) Andrea Morehead, Mimi Pearce and Dave Calabro

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e’re a bit partial to the locally owned and operated businesses that populate our neighborhoods. Which is why we are so grateful when NUVO readers show such strong support for the mom-and-pop shops that make our city great. Sure, there aren’t a lot of local options in some categories. But we are increasingly glad to so see so many businesses try and make local count. And what’s not to like about local stuff when it is as good as Sun King beer, Flying Cupcakes, and McNamara flowers? Once again, these specialty shops are winning votes faster than we can count ‘em. And speaking of winners, could Silver in the City be any awesomer? Clearly not, since it once again wins handily—as do friends and favorites Luna Music and Big Hat Books.

Times are tough all over, which explains why vintage shopping made the top of the list again. A whole lot of NUVO peeps are buying there clothes at Broad Ripple Vintage these days, which makes perfect fashion and economic sense to us. Services are well represented in these categories, too. Congrats to The Vault for returning to first place as Best Hair Salon, City Yoga for toppling Invoke from the podium, and Butler Toyota Scion for a repeat win. Want to find more great places to spend your hard earned cash in the next year? Don’t miss the NUVO Shopping CityGuide on stands every November, just before Black Friday where you’ll find 100+ great local shopping options to support and patronize.

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The Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market runs from now until Nov.19 at Broad Ripple High School. (Best) Source for Locally Grown: Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market gets better each summer, which is probably why it continues to be the most popular source for locally grown products and produce. Featuring nearly 50 local vendors, products vary weekly, but farm fresh, often organic, fruits, vegetables and flowers are available from spring until fall, as well as a selection of meat and dairy items. When the weather’s good and the hangover’s mild, this is Broad Ripple at its best—with plenty of great food, live music and lively locals. Check web site for complete schedule. Open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, through Labor Day. Located behind Broad Ripple High School. www.broadripplefarmersmarket.com, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave., 251-3926. 2nd: Traders Point Creamery 3rd: Goose the Market (Best) Local Liquor/Wine Retailer: Kahn’s Fine Wine and Spirits Kahn’s on Keystone wins this category again, making it the undisputed best place in Indy to find beer, wine and liquor (including an impressive stock of local products). We recommend that you either know what you want before you walk in, go directly to an employee and ask for a recommendation or set aside a few hours to browse the over 900 beers and 5000 wines Kahn’s offers. The staff is knowledgeable and the frequent tastings, classes and other events give ample opportunity to take full advantage of the outstanding selection. www.kahnsfinewines.com, 5341 N. Keystone Ave., 251-9463. 2nd: Mass Ave. Wine Shoppe 3rd: Goose the Market

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(Best) Indiana Beer: Sun King Brewing Co. Sun King Brewery’s products are seemingly everywhere—including at the top of the Best of Indy Readers’ Poll for the second consecutive year! From their downtown tasting room and brewery (135 N. College Ave.) to Victory Field to liquor stores and bars across the city and beyond, Sun King has taken over our hearts and thirsts rather quickly. Among their newest innovations is the canning of two of their flagship beers, Sunlight Cream Ale and Osiris Pale Ale, and you can get your growler filled at their shop on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. If you go to a bar that doesn’t have their brews — other popular selections include Wee Mac and Bitter Druid ESB — demand their inclusion. Don’t miss their seasonal and special brews, too. www.sunkingbrewing. com, 135 N. College Ave., 602-3701. 2nd: Upland 3rd: Three Floyds (Best) Indiana Wine: Oliver Winery This is the fourth time we’ve polled NUVO readers on what they consider the Best Indiana Wine, and each time Oliver Winery comes out on top. Started in the 1960s by Indiana University law professor William Oliver, this successful winery continues to offer a complete collection of quality wine from grapes grown in Indiana. Take the drive down to Bloomington and visit in person for the tour and tastings and to shop for a few take home bottles. Most fine wine retailers in the city carry a year-round selection of Oliver wines, all reasonably priced. www. oliverwinery.com, 8024 N. S.R. 37, Bloomington, 812-876-5800. 2nd: Chateau Thomas Winery 3rd: Easley Winery

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(Best) Bikes & Bike Gear shopping: Indy Cycle Specialists Win number two for Indy Cycle as Best Bike Shop and a deserving one. As the city garners more and more bike enthusiasts, Indy Cycle is one of our favorites as a shop where beginners and pros alike are treated with respect by a helpful staff dedicated to helping you find what’s right for you. Need help moving the little prince or princess up from training wheels? This is the place. Thinking about using the bike lanes to commute to work instead of driving? Start here. www. indycyclespecialist.com, 5804 E. Washington St., 356-5765. 2nd: Bicycle Garage Indy 3rd: Bike Line (Best) New/Used Car shopping: Butler Toyota Scion Butler Toyota Scion has integrated itself into the community both as a result of being the largest Toyota dealer in Indy and support/ sponsorship of the local music scene in partnership with Indy promoters and labels like A2 Industries, My Old Kentucky Blog, Transpanther, Indy Uprising and Standard Recording offering great local music in free of charge. For music events check out www.butlerscionevents.com; when you want a new car, check out www.

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butlertoyotascion.com or visit the dealership at their 96th and Keystone location. 2nd: Dreyer & Reinbold 3rd: O’Brien Toyota (Best) Spa: Philipe’s Day Spa Philipe’s Day Spa claims win number eight in this category thanks to strong support from hordes of NUVO readers who can find no better place to pamper oneself in luxury. That’s because Philipés offers a fullbody spa experience by focusing on holistic healing and relaxation. With a dedicated staff providing personalized care, including just the right products and treatments, Phillipe’s is a welcome escape from everyday stress and a perfect way to reinvigorate the mind, body and spirit. With a series of price points and packages, even the smallest budget can find big luxury. 4685 E. 82nd St., 578-9900 2nd: French Pharmacie Spa 3rd: Studio 2000 Day Spa

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(Best) Hair Salon: The Vault Undoubtedly the coolest business in Beech Grove, The Vault is the best hair salon in all of Indy according to NUVO readers, once again. And by hair salon we mean a place to get your ‘do done before or after browsing for vintage clothes, jewelry and accessories. The vintage décor isn’t just trendy, it’s authentic to the 100+ year old building. And the stylists aren’t simply trendy either. This is the place to come for style and substance, even (and especially) when it’s a little but funky. www.thevaulthairandvintage. com, 700 Main St., Beech Grove, 784-4000. 2nd: Snips 3rd: Geneva Hair Studio

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(Best) Tattoo/Piercing Studio: Metamorphosis Metamorphosis is on an nine-year winning streak as Best Tattoo/Piercing Studio. With a prime Broad Ripple location, professional and artistic staff, as well as one of the most extensive selections of body jewelry you’re likely to find anywhere, Metamorphosis has earned the Best of Indy designation. The nine professional artists include six tattoo artists who are eager to pair their creative energy with the desires of the customer to develop the ideal tattoo. Each artist has their own flavor, their own flair, which can be seen in the store’s expansive reference library, flash gallery and custom artwork. www.metamorphosisink. com, 828 Broad Ripple Ave., 466-1666. 2nd: Artistic Skin Design 3rd: Skinquake

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(Best) Smoking Accessory shopping: Magic Bus Another in a long streak of wins for Magic Bus, a better-than-average head shop featuring plenty of papers, pipes and props to improve or enhance consumption, as well as a good selection of clothing (some hemp, some organic, most with funny/funky sayings on the front), personal products made from natural and organic ingredients, all manner of incense, candles and aromatherapy, only this one is conveniently located in a strip mall across the street from the high school. 1073 Broad Ripple Ave., 251-5463. 2nd:Twenty past four & more 3rd: High on the Hill (Best) Adult Toy shopping: Cirialla’s Win #16 for Cirilla’s, the store that used to be Pricillia’s, so we aren’t sure there’s a whole lot new for us to say about your Best Local Adult Toy Store. Discreet, but not dingy, the strip mall locations and gag-gift façade take most of the stigma from shopping for items to please yourself, your partner or embarrass the hell out of a friend at a bacholette party. It’s also a great date night shopping stop, just in case you want to pick up a few treats that might go well with dessert. www. cirillas.com, 8601 Michigan Road, 228-9345 and 6971 W. Washington St., 241-3176. 2nd: Tasty’s 3rd: Lover’s Lane

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with honey buttercream)… we could go on, and on, and on. Menu changes daily, if not hourly, which is why we recommend frequent visits. And be prepared to wait in line occasionally. These sweet things are the most popular in the city. www.theflyingcupcakebakery. com, 5617 N. Illinois St. and 715 Massachusetts Ave., 396-2696. 2nd: Long’s Bakery 3rd: Taylor’s Bakery

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(Best) Book shopping: Big Hat Books Big Hat is going to need an awfully big trophy case. This is the sixth consecutive win as Best Local Book Store for Liz Barden and her cozy little shop in Broad Ripple. With a stock so carefully selected, it’s easy to spend a good deal of time perusing the shelves or mining the staff’s informed opinions for a good read. But it’s not just books that make Big Hat a winner. The big-name readings and book signings, mixed with an impressive list of local authors, fill a schedule rounded out with workshops and book clubs. www. bighatbooks.com, 6510 Cornell Ave., 202-0203. 2nd: Bookmama’s 3rd: Kid’s Ink (Best) Flower shopping: McNamara For the record, McNamara has won this category 16 of 17 years that we’ve asked it. Which, quite frankly, makes it hard to come up with new superlatives to describe why it is undisputedly the best flower shop in Indianapolis. With the nicest and most helpful staff you’re likely to find anywhere, on top of affordable cut flowers and artistic arrangements this family-run business has been a favorite Broad Ripple business for more than 50 years. www. mcnamaraflorist.com, 1111 E. 61st St. and six other area locations. 579-7900. 2nd: Posh Petals 3rd: Sweetpea & Watts Bloomin

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(Best) Gift shopping: Silver/At Home in the City While other stores may come close, they all seem to remain in the shadow of the shining star that is Kristin Kohn’s Silver and At Home in the City. This is the seventh consecutive win in the category for the store that shows no sign of letting the competition catch-up. Maybe it’s the great Mass Ave location, or the amazing selection of beautiful, quirky, eco-friendly, artistic, original and (mostly) affordable items you can’t wait to buy yourself, those you love, and/or editors of your favorite local alt-weekly lining the selves of the shop that makes us all swoon. Whatever the reason, happy seventh, Silver! www.shopsilverinthecity.com, 434 Massachusetts Ave., 866-955-9925 2nd: Homespun Modern Homemade 3rd: Mass Ave Toys

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(Best) Men’s Fashion shopping: Broad Ripple Vintage Not sure what that says about men in this town, but it does say that Broad Ripple Vintage remains a staple in the Indy fashion scene. Where else can you or your guy find all the necessary items for his wardrobe while remaining fashionable and frugal? More than a secondhand store, BR Vintage selects quality and quirky items that appeal to just about anyone with an affinity for previously worn items — particularly those with a funky vibe or post-modern irony. Racks are stuffed, so be prepared to do some digging. www.broadripplevintage.com, 824 E. 64th St., 255-4135 2nd: Leon Tailoring 3rd: Frankey’s (Best) Women’s Fashion shopping: Pitaya Pitaya has been the favorite place for women’s fashion in Indy five of the past six years and shows no signs of giving up the crown any time soon, thanks in very large part to a constantly changing inventory of fresh, stylish and mostly affordable items. Trendy and tailored, the selection is great and the staff is helpful. It’s a great way to spend part of any day when shopping in Broad Ripple! e’s interior is just as bright and shiny as the staff, which is always willing to help out. www.pitayaonline.com, 842 Broad Ripple Ave., 465-0000 2nd: IndySwank 3rd: Girly Chic

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(Best) Vintage/Consignment shopping: Broad Ripple Vintage It’s the tenth consecutive win for Broad Ripple Vintage, and it doesn’t look as if the title is in danger of changing hands for a while. The perpetual Doors soundtrack, classic rock concert posters, paisley print and that faint musty smell inside of Broad Ripple Vintage gives you the feeling that you’re not just shopping for threads from the past, but that you have actually travelled back in time to the era of flower children and bell bottoms. With an ever-changing selection, it’s the perfect place to

score a retro-inspired look, find unique accessories or assemble a last minute Halloween costume. Just be sure that you have an ample amount of time -- scouring the racks of clothing could easily take up an entire afternoon. www.broadripplevintage.com, 824 E. 64th St., 255-4135 2nd: Rag-o-rama 3rd: Plato’s Closet (Best) Antique shopping: Midland Antique Mall Eight wins for Midland Antiques Mall stretching all the way back to the mid-90s

as Best Local Antique Shop. Midland’s size, however, means “shop” in this case is actually a 40,000 sq ft historic paradise for anyone with an eye for style, whether it be artsy and modern or chic and retro. More than 125 dealers boast furniture, china, glassware, paintings and more from both yesterday and today. It’s best not to be in a rush here; the best items are often a bit obscured at a glance. www. midlandathome.com, 907 E. Michigan St., 267-9005. 2nd: Indianapolis Downtown Antique Mall 3rd: Southport Antique Mall

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(Best) Artist/Group: Rev. Peyton You are undoubtedly fond of Rev. Peyton and his Big Damn Band, the country blues outfit that made it cool to play a washboard again, if not to actually use one. Last year, the group was the toast of the Warped Tour, where young punks flocked to their trailer to hang out. They’ve taken it a bit easier in 2011, playing a more eclectic set of festivals, many of them in Canada (Calgary Folk Fest, Windsor Blues Fest, Ottawa Bluesfest 2011). www.bigdamnband.com. 2nd: Cara Jean Wahlers 3rd: Jennie DeVoe (Best) Rock Artist/Group: Stereo Deluxe A repeat win for Southside rock band Stereo Deluxe, who took a little time off to regroup earlier this year, returning this June with a updated sound and a twotrack digital single, “Evil Twins.” As we speak, the band is on a jaunt around the east, stopping by Pittsburgh, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. It’s all part of a process of reinvention for a band that’s been working at it since 1998, when the then high school-students began playing out. X-103 is into the new stuff; they added “Quarter-Century Man,” the B-side to “Evil Twins,” to their playlist earlier this year. www.stereodeluxemusic.com. 2nd: We Are Hex 3rd: Beta Male (Best) Roots Artist/Group: Rev. Peyton Peyton and the band went back to the source on their latest record, Peyton on Patton, a collection of songs made famous by country blues guitarist Charlie Patton. The record is more strippeddown than a traditional Big Damn Band recording, with drummer Aaron Persinger using a century-old tobacco barrel, and

was recorded in a single day on a single microphone, much like Patton laid down his recordings in the late ’20s and early ‘30s. To keep with the retro feel, a deluxe version is available with a bonus 78 record. www.bigdamnband.com. 2nd: Cara Jean Wahlers 3rd: The Cousin Bros. (Best) Punk Artist/Group Gay Black Republican Gay Black Republican wins best local punk band for the first time after placing second in last year’s voting. Not that they haven’t won awards in the pages of NUVO before, taking home a citation for most improved band way back in 2003, the same year that we called their Ballet on Barbed Wire a top ten local album. They’ve been doing the Dead Kennedysinspired thing since 2001, attacking this fair nation’s unchecked consumerism, war-mongering and magical thinking. And they’ve been Punk Rock Night regulars for a decade now — in fact, they’ll play this weekend’s edition. www. gayblackrepublican.com. 2nd: Stand and Deliver 3rd: Stealing Volume (Best) Metal Artist/Group Devil to Pay Not strictly a metal band, Devil to Pay stands at the intersection of Sabbathstyle metal, classic rock and postgrunge, with an attentiveness to melody and song structure that sets them apart from other riff-based bands. Not that you didn’t already know that — Devil to Pay is a regular winner in this category, and the band’s lead singer and vocalist, Steve Janiak, is pretty close to a rock star on the local scene. The somewhatrecent addition of Rob Hough on guitar has solidified the band’s lineup, and one wonders if we’ll hear a follow-up

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to 2009’s Heavily Ever After in the near future. www.deviltopay.net. 2nd: Xero Sum 3rd: Smoke Ring (Best) Hip-Hop Artist/Group: Mudkids It may have been a slow year for Mudkids, who have performed infrequently since they won this same category last year. But the same couldn’t be said for bandleader Rusty Redenbacher, who has worked up two albums in the meantime: Lazarus, his solo debut, and The Professor and the Hustler, a collaboration with local emcee Mr. Kinetik that saw Redenbacher playing the hustler. Redenbacher remains a fixture in local media as a VJ, columnist, Twitter fiend and, now, Tumblr addict. And he’s still a go-to guy for a guest spot, the guy to ask when you need a few verses for your project. www.themudkids.tumblr.com. 2nd: Oreo Jones 3rd: Andy D. (Best) Jazz Artist/Group: Rob Dixon Maybe the biggest news in the Rob Dixon world this year has been the release of a new album by jazz-funk band Headhunters, who signed last year with local label Owl Studios. Dixon joined the group when they joined Owl, and he co-produced the band’s new album, Platinum, recorded at the northside Static Shack studios and released in July. Of course, the tenor saxophonist still heads up his own jazz-funk band, Triology +1, which performs just about once a month at The Jazz Kitchen, Dixon’s longtime stomping ground (well, when he’s not playing the Chatterbox with his straightahead quartet). www.owlstudios.com. 2nd: Steve Allee 3rd: Cathy Morris

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(Best) DJ/Promoter: Slater Hogan Another win for Slater Hogan, who gives back as much as he takes from the scene — by hosting the long-time club night Keepin’ It Deep, promoting oneoff shows like this year’s electronic music megafest Identity Festival and putting out local talent on his label Musique Boutique. He’s, of course, still active as a DJ, one of our city’s vets, right up there with Indiana Jones in time served on local and international dance floors. And, as of late, he’s become a radio DJ, sharing time on WNOU with DJ Orion, Cool Hand Lex and the aforementioned Mr. Jones. www.facebook.com/ slater.hogan. 2nd: Indiana Jones 3rd: Jackola (Best) Live Music (Bar/Club): Radio Radio Radio Radio owner Tufty Clough has recently opened a new Fountain Square venue, the restaurant La Revolucion, but he’ll be hard-pressed to top his first club, the non-smoking, unostentatiously well-furnished, intelligently-booked, spacious but intimate Radio Radio. It’s one the best places to see a show in town, both because of the always-excellent mix orchestrated by Tufty and the attentive bar staff led by onetime Best of Indy winner Roni. The long-lived club is a big reason why Fountain Square remains a perennially cool part of town. www.futureshock. net, 1119 Prospect St., 955-0995. 2nd: Melody Inn 3rd: Rathskeller/Biergarten (Best) Karaoke: Living Room Lounge It’s a third win for the downtown Living Room Lounge as the city’s best place for karaoke. We confess to loving the neighborhood vibe of the place and good-natured approach to the

DJ Slater Hogan karaoke performances that feel a little less intimidating than other, more upscale, bars. Upon reflection, we’d like to add that an amazing pork tenderloin sandwich may or may not be the real appeal. Otherwise, it’s just your friends showing off their Pop Star skills while you sulk in the corner. 934 N. Pennsylvania, 635-0361 2nd: Fox and Hound 3rd: Metro (Best) Live Music (Theater/ Amphitheater) The Vogue An Indianapolis staple for live music that has nearly come to be synonymous with Broad Ripple itself, The Vogue has been putting on live shows featuring national, regional and local acts for 30 years. NUVO readers continue to vote The Vogue as the Best Live Music Theater/ Amphitheater in town, and we

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SUMMER SPECIALS couldn’t agree more. The venue is one the most dependable, perfectlylocated, mid-sized concert halls in our city — a place where local bands play on the same stage as superstars like Willie Nelson and Billy Bragg and buzz acts like Rodrigo y Gabriela and Bassnectar. www.thevogue.com, 6259 N. College Ave., 259-7029. 2nd: The Lawn at White River State Park 3rd: Verizon Music Center (Best) Live Music (All-ages): Murat Egyptian Room Located in one of the city’s most vibrant cultural districts and iconic buildings, the Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre may be primarily booked by the corporate behemoth that is Live Nation, but it’s hard to find fault with the city’s most consistent line-up of up-and-coming indie bands accessible to fans under 21. Ticket prices are reasonable, a good dose of comedy mixes up the offerings, and the non-smoking environment is a real plus over most of the city’s venues. You don’t have to be a kid to take in these shows, however. Nothing says grown-up like a pre-show dinner or drinks on nearby Mass Ave. www.livenation.com, 502 N. New Jersey St. 231-0000. 2nd: Earth House 3rd: Indy CD & Vinyl

(Best) Open Mic Night: Slippery Noodle Inn The winningest of all winners in years we’ve been surveying you people — the Slippery Noodle can now claim a total a whopping and record-setting 30 Best of Indy Awards. They’ve earned eleven of those wins as the city’s Best open Mic Night over the past two decades and 18 consecutive wins in the now-retired Best Blues Club category. Just like the sign out front says “Dis is it.” The Slippery Noodle really is the best the place in Indy for anyone who truly likes live blues performed by the best local and touring musicians. The history and infamy that comes with it being the oldest bar in the city doesn’t hurt either. www.slipperynoodlesound. com, 372 S. Meridian St., 631-6974. 2nd: Locals Only 3rd: Mousetrap

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helpful and fast bartenders, you never have to wait too long either. Perhaps that’s why this club took first place for the city’s finest barkeeps this year. Affordable Absolut cocktails ($4.50!) Monday through Thursday and Ketel One on the weekends make the drinking even easier and leave plenty of left over cash to tip Talbott Street that helpful and fast bartender. Nightclub’s “Ladies Look for one our favorite ladies DJ Deanne to make of Legends” cabaret the occasional appearance style show takes behind the bar as well. www. place most Friday talbottstreet.com, 2145 N. Talbot St., 931-1343. and Saturday nights. 2nd: Radio Radio 3rd: Melody Inn

(Best) place for dancing: Talbott Street One of the largest and hottest dance floors in the Midwest, great drink specials and sparkling drag queens might be enough for Talbott Street to be a ‘good’ club for dancing, but the real reason this club wins first place and the title of ‘best’ is the fantastic lineup of DJs—both

house and touring. Best of the best is DJ Deanne who continues to make Talbott Street her home despite a hectic touring and bi-coastal living schedule. When the desire to dance has left your aching legs and feet you can cool off upstairs in the SkyBar and watch the gyrating motion below. www.talbottstreet.com, 2145 N Talbott St., 931-1343.

2nd: The Vogue 3rd: Ike & Jonesys (Best) Bartenders: Talbott Street With several bars throughout the club, you’re never far from a good drink at Talbott Street. Thanks to the

(Best) GBLT club/bar: Talbott Street Talbott Street continues to be the city’s most popular club for same-sex couples or those looking to do some same-sex coupling. It also happens to be one of the oldest, and still one of the best, dance clubs in Indianapolis. Gay, straight or bent in any manner, it doesn’t matter. House music is a staple, DJs are great and the live drag show is a must-see. Thursday night shows boast the most adventurous programming, including big-name DJs and touring alternative music acts. www.talbottstreet.com, 2145 N. Talbot St., 931-1343. 2nd: Downtown Olly’s 3rd: Metro

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(Best) Jukebox: Alley Cat It’s a repeat win again this year and one of several times that everyone’s favorite Indianapolis dive bar has taken top honors for the best jukebox in the city. Not only is the selection of rock and roll classics great when you are plunking down the quarters, but you can almost always guarantee who ever is paying is playing great tunes as well. Whether you’re there to drink, shoot pool and/or size up the locals, the jukebox provides a quintessential and much-loved soundtrack for the majority of NUVO readers. 6267 Carrollton Ave., 257-4036. 2nd: Dorman Street 3rd: Melody Inn (Best) Billiards/Pool: Alley Cat Broad Ripple’s infamous Alley Cat wins here, as well – just like they have the last three years. It’s really the only thing to do in the place that won the Best Dive Bar award for ten consecutive years before we retired the category, other than drink and/or watch other drunk people play pool (while listening to the award-winning jukebox, of course). For many, however, the pool playing is merely a ruse meant to attract members of the opposite sex. Which is pretty successful apparently—Alley Cat has won Best Bar For Hooking Up more than once as well. 6267 Carrollton Ave., 257-4036. 2nd: Old Pro’s Table 3rd: Fox & Hound

(Best) place to people watch: Alley Cat And speaking of the Alley Cat, yes, they also won this award for a total of three Best of Indy first place wins this year. Apparently you people are getting all of your nightlife in a one-stop shopping manner. And you picked a hole-in-thewall to beat all hole-in-the-walls to do

so. You can’t even get here without threading through Broad Ripple’s back alleys. Cheap drinks, good music and lots of pool playing, the Cat is the coolest of the multi winners this year and most others. And did we mention you usually don’t have to go home alone? 6267 Carrollton Ave., 257-4036. 2nd: Talbott Street 3rd: Chumley’s

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within walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium, Victory Field and Conseco Fieldhouse, Scotty’s also has a great crowd eager to root on the home team when tickets aren’t available or a bar is the preferred vantage point to take in all the action. The Sunday morning brunch menu is a big hit for those who don’t find tail gating as exciting as good food, good brew and good people with a waiter. Warning: Scotty’s gets full fast, so get here early. www.scottysbrewhouse. com, 1 Virginia Ave., 571-0808. 2nd: Moe and Johnny’s 3rd: Front Page Sports

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(Best) bar food: Scotty’s Brewhouse The motto at Scotty’s Brewhouse is “Good Food, Good Brew, Good People” and NUVO readers obviously agree with all of the above. Multiple wins in multiple categories over the past few years have established Scotty’s as a proven favorite. Having such a terrific menu and delicious food doesn’t hurt. All the typical appetizers, sandwiches and burgers are there, but the fresh ingredients, imaginative sauces and spices (lotsa hot stuff!) make these taste better than many local restaurants not hosting sports fans and running

a packed bar and patio. www.scottysbrewhouse.com, 1 Virginia Ave., 571-0808. 2nd: Downtown Olly’s 3rd: Chatham Tap (Best) place for sports fans: Scotty’s Brewhouse With the NFL and NBA seasons looking iffy, we aren’t sure whether or not sports fans in Indy will know how to cope. Fortunately, Scotty’s will still be there even if the players aren’t. Of course, we’re betting they are and betting lost of folks will continue to stop here before, during or after the big games

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(Best) place for drink specials: Scotty’s Brewhouse A third win in this category for Scotty’s Brewhouse, and for good reason. What’s better than a cold 24-ounce microbrew on a Monday? Easy, one you don’t have to shell out a ton of cash for. The specials aren’t limited to beer either; look for half priced bottles of wine and cheap youcalls throughout the week. The fact that Scotty is now brewing his own in the form of Thr3e Wise Men Brewing doesn’t hurt either. With the brewery a few miles up the road in Broad Ripple, Scott’s downtown Brewhouse is the second-best place to drink the proprietor’s specialty. www.scottysbrewhouse.com, 1 Virginia Ave., 571-0808 2nd: Downtown Olly’s 3rd: Dorman Street

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food & drink (Best) Place for Suits: Nicky Blaine’s Settling in as somewhat of a downtown institution, Nicky Blaine’s is a great after-work spot for the swanky set or those looking to hang with the swanksters. What’s more, the martinis are simply amazing. Voted best place for suits for five years running, this upscale speakeasy just off Monument Circle and deep underground offers fantastic drinks and a top-drawer selection of cigars in a beautiful and often stimulating environment. And we aren’t kidding about the martinis. Back in the day, we used to give a Best Martini in Indy award, and this place always won. www.nickyblaines. com, 20 N. Meridian St., 638-5588. 2nd: Mesh Chatam Tap, an English 3rd: Northside Social

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(Best) Mid-week Venue: Chatham Tap Looks like NUVO readers are venturing beyond Broad Ripple more and more often, particularly during the week. Venues along the Mass Ave corridor continue to grow in popularity, as does the Cultural

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garlic cheese fries make us whimper. Non-smoking, outdoor seating and great soccer fans round out the attraction. www.chathamtap.com, 719 Massachusetts Ave., 917-8425. 2nd: Jazz Kitchen 3rd: The Vogue

(Best) Place for Punks: Melody Inn You’d be hard-pressed to find a place better suited to local punks than the Melody Inn, and not just because it’s home to the long-running Punk Rock Night every Saturday. For five years in a row now, NUVO readers have named it their favorite and for good reason. The small bar helps you get intimate with the bands on stage. Punks abound here, as do a healthy dose of other non-conformists—all of whom know the Melody Inn has a longtime

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events are always a good draw as well. Come early, come eager and leave hand in hand with your future partner of unnamed pleasures. www. wildbeaversaloon.com, 723 Broad Ripple Ave., 722-0687. 2nd: Alley Cat 3rd: Red Room

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(Best) Place for a Lap dance: PT’s PT’s Showclub is the 12-time winner as the source for Indy’s Best Lap Dance. A “Gentlemen’s Club” offering dancing girls and drink specials every night of the week. The After Hours show and specials begin weekend nights at 1 a.m. with drinks served until 5 a.m.; and every third Thursday of the month is amateur night, where local ladies just learning who to strut their respective ‘Amateur Night’ stuffs can get (Best) Place for at PT’s takes in some (wait Hooking up: Wild place every third for it) exposure Beaver Saloon Thursday each before going One of many Broad month.. with a pro and earn up Ripple clubs seemingly to $500 in cash dedicated to making it $500 prize up prizes. www. easier for you to meet for grabs. ptsshowclub.com, attractive and willing 7916 Pendleton Pike, members of the opposite 545-5777. sex, the Wild Beaver makes making out much easier with 2nd: Brad’s Brass Flamingo steady dance beats, frequent drink 3rd: Red Garter Lounge specials, reasonable prices and a generally friendly crowd. Live music

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Bazbeaux remains undefeated as Indy’s Best Pizza.

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Over all, there are a lot of prices and flavors to explore. Geographically, Broad Ripple still dominates, but it’s good to see restaurants and bars all over the city earn your respect and votes. Eating out is a favorite pasttime for us at NUVO and for our readers. Thankfully, Indianapolis is home to some excellent local and independent dining options that make eating out affordable and delicious almost any day (or night) of the week. Try any one of these recommendations next time you’re feeling hungry. Don’t see anything that satisfies your appetite here? Check out our more comprehensive restaurant listings and weekly food reviews at www.nuvo.net. Also, be on the lookout for our annual NUVO Dining CityGuide published each October. There you’ll find even more options in whatever categories makes your mouth water most.

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BARcelona Tapas offers a daily lunch buffet Mon-Fri and a sangria brunch on Sundays.

(Best) Spanish/Mexican: BARcelona Tapas The influence of Spanish cooking stretches across the Atlantic and throughout the Americas, (thanks to a little thing called colonization). But it is the flavors of the motherland as prepared by downtown Indy’s Barcelona Tapas NUVO readers like best for local dining objects. offers a large variety of small dishes, hot and cold, in an attempt to cover all the bases that might (in Spain) otherwise be offered by a stroll through a number of different establishments. The tapas menu could have been culled from the classic cookbook on the subject by Penelope Casas. Obviously, these traditional Spanish flavors are a favorite of NUVO readers as well. www.barelonatapas.com, 201 N. Delaware Street, 638-8272. 2nd: Adobo 3rd: La Hacienda (Best) Chinese: Oriental Inn With a traditional array of Peking, Szechuan and Hunane cuisine classics, the Oriental Inn provides ample opportunities to let your taste buds take a voyage. Yes, there are plenty-o-options in the Chinese food category for Indianapolis, but NUVO readers like this one best. Could be the good location (14th and Arlington). Could be the late hours (open until 10 pm Friday and

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Saturday). Or, and most likely, it could be the bar (cocktails, beer and wine). For the best deal, take advantage of lunch time specials until 3 pm. www. orientalinnrestaurant.com, 1421 N. Arlington Ave., 342-0398 2nd: Naisa Pan-Asian 3rd: Shanghi-Lil (Best) Japanese: Naked Tchopstix Another Broad Ripple, favorite Naked Tchopstix boasts great sushi and a great local right next to the Vogue. The small café has a diverse menu of appealing and accessible sushi for vets and rookies alike. Don’t be afraid to customize the menu to your taste, but feel free to pick from the menu options that are easy and rarely disappointing. Sushi isn’t the only choice here, a plus for those who’d rather have their food well done. Throw in great atmosphere and a friendly staff and you’ve got one of the best restaurants in Indy. 6255 N. College Ave., 252-5555 2nd: Sakura 3rd: H2O Sushi (Best) Indian: India Garden Fifteen-time winner India Garden continues its domination as the Best Indian Restaurant in Indy. A culinary adventure worth taking for those looking to expand their horizons through culture and flavor. Navigating the menu is easy with thorough descriptions of the exotic samplings, the only hard part is deciding

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on which mouth-watering dish to try. Tandoori ovens and Northern Indian spices make the dishes burst with flavor and melt with tenderness. Make sure to include a mango lassi in your order; the tropical frozen drink is a delicious staple of Indian tradition. www.indiagardenindy.com, 830 Broad Ripple Ave., 253-6060 and 207 N. Delaware St., 634-6060 2nd: Shalimar 3rd: India Palace (Best) Italian: Mama Carolla’s Old Italian There’s no shortage of great Italian restaurants in Indy, but NUVO readers can’t seem to break the Mama Carolla’s Old Italian habit. Good food and excellent ambiance, Mama’s provides a great dining experience for families, friends and couples (Spoiler alert: It won as the most romantic restaurant in town, too) Smoke-free dining, inside and out, makes it easy to enjoy your meal from start to finish. Add a glass of wine (or the whole bottle), a little grated parmesan, and you’re in for a wonderful meal and evening. www.mamacarollas. com, 1031 E. 54th St., 259-9412. 2nd: Iaria’s 3rd: Iozzo’s (Best) Greek/Mediterranean: Santorini Greek Kitchen Santorini Greek Kitchen is another longtime favorite and repeat winner. This year’s top place as Best Greek/ Mediterranean Restaurant is win number eight for one of Fountain Square’s most vibrant eateries. Before we forget, make sure you have galaktaboureko for dessert. Seriously. Other than that, we recommend just about anything else on the menu. Spanakopita, souvlaki, saganaki are all tasty, and while the Tomato Balls might like more like pancakes, they still burst with flavor. Belly dancers perform on Friday and Saturday nights, so make reservations as the tables fill up fast. Settle down for a long meal because the portions are enormous, leaving even the biggest appetite fully satisfied. Full bar; nonsmoking. www.greekkitchen.dine.com, 1417 Prospect St., 917-1117 2nd: Greek Island 3rd: Hellas Café

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(Best) Middle Eastern/No. African: Saffron Café Saffron offers a wide variety of delicious North African (mostly Moroccan) cuisine; and can best be described as a circus for the senses. We recommend the delicate and delicious saffron rice foremost, but the Antipasto Plate, a combination of three appetizers: hummus, zaalouk and bakoula served with mild feta cheese and pita wedges is high on the list as well. You might also try one of two specialty dishes: a Kafta Sandwich, finger rolls of finely ground, deeply seasoned and chargrilled beef served on an open-face pita and the Couscous Royale, a medley of vegetables served over couscous and steamed in a clay pot. www.saffroncafe-indy.com, 621 Fort Wayne Ave., 917-0131 2nd: Bosphorus 3rd: Istanbul (Best) Thai: Siam Square A Fountain Square favorite, Siam Square serves up authentic, flavorful, fiery Thai dishes in a contemporary space decked in the red, orange and yellows of curry that is as stimulating to the eye as the palate. This year’s Best Thai option, Siam Square is just as good for lunch as dinner. Staple soups include the spicy thom yum and the silky thom kah gai For a searing midday meal, try the Siam ginger plate lunch special, served with a spring roll to help douse the flames. Return in the evening to sample a considered pairing from the dinner menu and selective beer or wine lists. For dessert, spoil your taste buds with an order of roti rolls – panfried flatbread smothered in sticky icing. Moderately priced, exceedingly delicious. www.siamsquareindy.com, 936 Virginia Ave., 636-8424 2nd: Thai Café 3rd: Sawasdee

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Cafe Patachou has four Indy locations, plus two Petite Chous and a pizza place, Napolese.

(Best) Vegan/Vegetarian: 3 Sisters Café 3 Sisters uses wonderfully fresh ingredients and delivers fantastic food throughout the day. With a legendary breakfast menu, and an equally impressive array of options for lunch, this Broad Ripple café attracts the meatless and meat lovers alike. The restaurant is housed in a renovated house, and it really does feel like you’re having a meal with friends and family whether you dine inside or the wrap-around front porch. www.3sisters.com, 6360 Guilford Ave., 257-5556. 2nd: Yats 3rd: Taste

(Best) Breakfast/Brunch: Café Patachou Though we rave about breakfast at 3 Sisters, the absolute best breakfast or brunch anywhere in the city is Café Patachou The restaurant’s original location at the corner of Pennsylvania and 49th Street in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood has been serving up some of the most delicious breakfast and brunch options, quickly and mostly affordably, for more than two decades and wins this category nearly everytime it is posed. Now with a family of dining establishments, including Napolese and Petit Chou, the orginal Patachou (now with an expanded dining room and snazzy outdoor patio) is

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a neighborhood kitchen with sophisticated tastes. Take a morning to taste for yourself. www.cafepatachou.com, 4911 N. Pennsylvania St., 925-2823 2nd: Le Peep 3rd: Taste (Best) Late Night: Hot Box No better way to score with your hottest neighbor after the bars close than to head over or call up Broad Ripple’s favorite pizza joint for some late night craving satisfaction. The pies are delicious as the names are imaginative: The Popeye, Hot Chick, Big Al’s Fredo and (our favorite) the Dixie Chicken. While there are a few stores around town (and one in West Lafayette), we still like the BR location best – and so do NUVO readers who voted it the best option for late-night munchies. Plus those ubiquitous plastic cups are always a cool bonus! www,getthehotbox.com, 715 Broad Ripple Ave., 257-7500 2nd: Peppy Grill 3rd: La Bamba

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for two, even with a good bottle of wine to complement the traditional Italian menu. When the weather permits, you’re your date to the patio dining room for an even more romantic evening. (And don’t forget about their new café next door for breakfast – Good Morning Mama’s!) www.mamacarollas.com, 1031 E. 54th St., 259-9412 2nd: Eagle’s Nest 3rd: Jazz Kitchen

Mama Carolla’s was first built as a villa in the 1920s, and was turned into a restaurant in 1997.

(Best) Romantic Dining: Mama Carolla’s Old Italian Mama Carolla’s Old Italian in Broad Ripple is, hands-down, the most romantic restaurant in the city, primarily because it oozes ambiance. From the twinkling lights to heavy wood accents, all housed in what actually feels like a house, there’s something cozy and refreshing about a visit to Mama’s in this case. The reasonable prices mean it’s affordable

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Boogie Burger moved to their new location on Broad Ripple Ave. this summer.

(Best) Deli/Sandwich Shop: Shapiro’s Delicatessen Shapiro’s has been the favorite deli of NUVO readers for at least 20 years, and won this category every single time we’ve taken your votes. According to the folks at Shapiro’s, they’ve only had a few simple goals since the place opened more than a century ago: “Cook good. Serve generously. Price modestly. People will come.” They might be on to something. The food is

delicious, the portions are huge, the prices are mostly modest and the place is always packed. You can dine in or carry out; but don’t miss the bakery items either way. Cheescake is much better for you than corned beef. www.shapiros.com, 808 S. Meridian St., 631-4041. 2nd: Goose the Market 3rd: Ripple Bagel Deli

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(Best) Burgers: Boogie Burger Ask anyone in town, and they’ll tell you that Burger rocks, plain and simple. So it came to no surprise to us that NUVO readers voted it home to the Best Burger in Indy again this year. Broad Ripple’s little diningcar-of-a-restaurant-that-could does lots of things well. There’s a basic burger that rookies might want to start with, but don’t wait long to venture into the condiment options which are all dwarfed by the bacon, but still good. Veggies and vegans don’t dismay. The black bean and soy options at Boogie Burger are excellent. Don’t forget an order of garlic fries or onion rings. www.boogieburger.com, 1904 E. Broad Ripple Ave., 255-2540 2nd: Scotty’s Brewhouse 3rd: Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream (Best) Pizza: Bazbeaux And the award for the longest winning streak of NUVO Best of Indy awards in our 20-year history goes to…Bazbeaux Pizza. One of only two questions we’ve asked every single year, NUVO readers have never selected anything other than Bazbeaux as the city’s Best Pizza. In addition to excellent locations (Mass Ave and Broad Ripple) and terrific staff, what makes Bazbeaux so enjoyable is

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the variety of options. Pour over a massive list of ingredients and craft your own masterpiece, or skip the work and choose one of the standard favorites like the Basilica, which drops tomato sauce for pesto, adds black olives and sundried tomatoes, and finishes off with feta cheese. www.bazbeaux. com, 811 E. Westfield Blvd. (multiple locations), 255-5711 2nd: Jockamo 3rd: Pizzology (Best) Burrito: La Hacienda Makes sense that the Best Burrito in the city can be found at the same place NUVO readers voted Best Mexican Restaurant more than once. Which is exactly why La Hacienda wins this award too! Sure they may not be as big as your head, but these burritos really do hit the spot like no other. Standard bean, beef and cheese options are punctuated with authentic and aromatic seasoning the never drowns out the basic goodness. Don’t forget a pitcher of Texas Margaritas to wash those burritos down with! www.lahaciendaindy. com, 6825 Graham Road, 317-5772689; 3874 Lafayette Road, 317290-0755; and 6429 E. Washington St., 357-8084 2nd: La Bamba 3rd: Cancun

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Scotty’s has some pretty damn good ones—the Best Wings in the city according to NUVO readers. Make sure to try a variety of homemade sauces including brew, barbeque and honey mustard – offered in varying degrees of hotness. www.scottysbrewhouse.com, 1 Virginia Ave., 571-0808. 2nd: Just Wingin’ it 3rd: Chatham Tap

Mug-n-Bun Drive-in has served Indy’s Westside for nearly 50 years.

(Best) Steak: St. Elmo Steakhouse Indianapolis’ first steakhouse has also been chosen as its best time and time again by NUVO readers. This is the tenth win for St. Elmo, and we have do doubt that it will not be the last. This downtown institution has been serving perfectly cooked steaks exactly the way patrons ask for them for more than one hundred years (not to mention a host of other delicious dishes and the best shrimp cocktail on the planet). While the choices are traditional, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Why mess with success? Classic

steakhouse food served in an upscale saloon atmosphere work just fine. www. stelmos.com, 127 S. Illinois St., 635-0636. 2nd: Harry & Izzy’s 3rd: Mo’s (Best) Wings: Scotty’s Brewhouse If you check over in the Music and Nightlife BOI categories, you’ll find that Scotty’s Brewhouse won Best Bar Food, as well as Best Drink Specials and Best Bar for Sports Fans. And what do sports fans who like drink specials and bar food want to eat? Hot Wings, of course! And

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Venues along the Mass Ave corridor continue to grow in popularity, as does the Cultural District. One of those growing hotspots is the lovely Chatham Tap. A great hangout for the downtown crowd, Chatham Tap offers great drinks and nightly specials, as well as two taps always dedicated to local brew. The menu is fantastic as well—and by that we mean the garlic cheese fries make us whimper. Non-smoking, outdoor seating and great soccer fans round out the attraction. www.chathamtap.com, 719 Massachusetts Ave., 917-8425. 2nd: Claddagh Irish Pub 3rd: Union Jack’s

(Best) Pork Tenderloin: Mug-n-Bun Best Pork Tenderloin: Mug ‘n Bun Did somebody say tenderloin sandwich? The Mug-n-Bun drive-in restaurant’s patty is pounded out wide, then fried to a crisp, just the way it should be. Some things that never change here: favorite onion rings, Dad’s root beer floats, dogs, fries, double cheeseburgers and more. Be sure to grab some cash (they don’t take credit cards) and eat a nice pork sandwich or a Coney dog covered in fried chili and wash it down with some homemade root beer in a thick, frosty mug. www.mug-n-bun.com, 5211 W. Indy residents asso10th St., 244-5669. ciate this famous 2nd: Nickel Plate entrance sign with 3rd: Bourbon Street (Best) English/Celtic Pub: Chatham Tap Looks like NUVO readers are venturing beyond Broad Ripple more and more often, particularly during the week.

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arts, entertainment & media (Best) Upscale Dining: St. Elmo Steakhouse Nothing feels quite as fancy or grown up as putting on the suit, picking up a date and heading downtown for a nice dinner for two. And no other restaurant in the city provides a better upscale dining experience than St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, according to NUVO readers again this year. This is the fourth time in five years that St. Elmo’s has won this award, and it probably won’t be the last. A downtown dining staple for 100+ years, it’s destined to be a favorite for many years to come. www.stelmos. com, 127 S. Illinois St., 635-0636 2nd: Recess 3rd: R Bistro (Best) Budget-minded: Yats The Best Cheap Eats in Indy for nine straight years – NUVO readers love Yats! Which means you might have to wait in line behind a bunch of other people hungry for delicious Cajun and Creole offerings for under six bucks. But the wait is worth it. This is soul food in a soulful place and you will only be a stranger once. Mardi Gras lasts all year, but the menu changes daily. After you’ve decided on your dish comes the hard part, deciding which of the nine different types of hot sauce you’re going to cover your plate with. www.yatscajuncreole.com, 659 Massachusetts Ave., 317-686-6380 and 5463 N. College Ave., 253-8817. 2nd: Papa Roux 3rd: Mug-n-Bun

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Joe Vuskovich, the owner of Yats, brought his New Orleansstyle ‘cheap eats’ to Indy in 2001.

(Best) New Restaurant: Ball & Biscuit Ball & Biscuit has everything going for it, from a prime location (Mass Ave) to great food to craft beers, boutique wines and pre-Prohibition and modern-day cocktails. Especially nice is when they open the front windows and you can not only watch the world go by, but actually reach out and touch it. Kudos to the B&B designers for putting the television where it deserves: nowhere to be seen. This restaurant is a magnet for the Indianapolis nightlife lover (open every day, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.) and for the adventurous soul wishing to mix the modern with the vintage. www. ballandbiscuit.com, 331 Massachusetts Ave., 636-0539. 2nd: Mesh 3rd: Napolese

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The Ball and Biscuit was named after the STC 4021, a microphone first made in the 1930s.

(Best) Restaurant: Yats The food is good, the vibe is great, the people are awesome and the party seems perpetually underway. No matter which Yats location you drop in to, you’ve stumbled upon the favorite restaurant of NUVO readers and the one they’ve voted Best Restaurant in Indy for four of the past five years, and the one they also named as having the best vegetarian options and being easiest on the wallet again this year. You won’t leave Yats hungry; and if you leave friendless, you’re probably an ass to begin with. The menu changes daily, check the chalkboard for choices and be prepared to sink into some delicious and affordable Cajun goodness. www.yatscajuncreole.com,

659 Massachusetts Ave., 317-686-6380 and 5463 N. College Ave., 253-8817 2nd: St. Elmo Steakhouse 3rd: Mama Carolla’s

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Fair trade coffeehouse Calvin Fletcher donates its profits to the Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association.

(Best) Coffeehouse: Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Co. In this then two years, this downtown coffee house has climbed to the top of our readers’ list of favorites; and with so many great choices, that is quite a feat. Indy has plenty of places to hang out and drink good coffee, but owners Doug and Jeff Litsey have created a true community center here that starts with their commitment to giving back to the neighborhood. One small example? They

donate tips received from customers to local non-profits, on average about $1000 per month. The fair trade and organic coffee is quite commendable as well. www.cfcoffeecompany.com, 615 Virginia Ave., 423-9697. 2nd: Lazy Daze 3rd: Monon Coffee

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(Best) Wait Staff: Scotty’s Brewhouse It makes sense that the winningest of restaurants this year should also be recognized as having the Best Wait Staff in the city. Scotty’s won first place for best bar food, wings and drinks specials, on top of being named the best place for sports fans. All of those accolades would not exist if the service wasn’t top notch as well. From the top down, Scott Wise and his staff are delivering the best of the best according to NUVO readers again this year. 2nd: Jockamo 3rd: Bazbeaux (Best) Brew Pub/Tasting Room: Sun King Brewing Co. Voted the Best Tasting Room/Brew Pub in Indy for the second consecutive year,, the Sun King tasting room on North College has quickly become a hub for local beer lovers and micro brewers to hang out, talk beer, drink beer and take beer home when they go! As of July 4, that includes Sundays in Indiana for the first time since Prohibition! While the tasting room has wacky hours, the web site spells it all out. Beer menus are always changing, though some favorites are fairly standard. Come thirsty and open to trying some new tastes. www. sunkingbrewing.com, 135 N. College Ave., 602-3701 2nd: Brugge 3rd: Thr3e Wise Men

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(Best) Winebar/Wine List: Corner Wine Bar Broad Ripple’s Corner Wine Bar brings a little bit of Paris bistro to an otherwise very Midwestern corner. NUVO readers have been so impressed they’ve voted it as having the Best Wine List a total of eight times, going back to an early win in 1995. With over 150 wines and champagnes to choose from, this tiny bistro has something for every taste and budget. Thankfully, this includes several excellent house wines. They also feature a menu that is both imaginative and a perfect as an accompaniment to the wine. A bit pricey, but excellent and well-worth the splurge. Desserts here are delicious a www.cornerwinebar.com 6331 Guilford Ave., 255-5159 2nd: Recess 3rd: Northside Social

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