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LONG TIME COMING: ROSIE’S PLACE OWNER DEBBI A BOURGERIE TALKS EXCITEMENT OF NEW CARMEL LOCATION When owner Debbi Bourgerie opened Rosie’s Place in 2010, it was a celebration of a dream come true. The restaurant has come a long way since opening its first location in Noblesville. Nearly a decade later, Rosie’s Place is often heralded as some of the best breakfast and baked goods around Central Indiana.

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VITALITY BOWLS OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF TASTES FOR CARMEL RESIDENTS Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Glenda White

David H. Tang, co-owner of Vitality Bowls Carmel, 110 W. Main Street, Suite 115, says his work in real estate led him and his wife Irene to open their popular restaurant. “I have been coming to the Indianapolis area since 2010, initially doing residential real estate remodeling and flips,” Tang says. “That small start has since evolved into new home construction and real estate development, mostly in downtown Indy.” On one of his trips to Indianapolis in the summer of 2014, he was craving an acai bowl, which is a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients. He says he couldn’t find an existing place that offered the wide variety of tastes, choices and healthy ingredients that Vitality Bowls does.

“From there, the idea took off for us to open a place of our own, so we could share the delicious and healthy benefits of acai bowls,” Tang says. “We opened Vitality Bowls Carmel on February 7, 2015, and we have loved serving Carmel residents the last three and a half years.” As a builder and developer, Tang has always believed location is the most important consideration when opening a restaurant. “We started out trying to find areas similar to Vitality Bowls’ most successful California locations,” Tang says. “A college friend of mine who lived in Indiana for 15 years suggested I check out Carmel, along with the neighboring communities of Fishers and Westfield.” Tang noted that Carmel was a great choice. “Digging a little deeper and gaining an understanding of how Carmel has invested in itself and grown into a community now 6 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atCarmel.com

routinely recognized nationally as one of the best places to live in the United States, got us excited,” Tang says. “Spending a couple Saturdays along Main Street, just watching residents and visitors alike enjoying the Monon Trail, the shops and stores along Main Street, we knew we had found the right location. When our location in Sophia Square became available, we knew we had our perfect spot.” He was right. Plenty of Carmel and surrounding residents get their fix at Vitality Bowls. “The community response has been tremendous,” Tang says. “When Irene and I first proposed Indiana, the founders of Vitality Bowls expressed concern about opening in a cold-weather location. Today, we continue to be a top performing location nationally - despite experiencing ‘real’ winters. That can only happen because of the support we’ve received since opening.

So we’re just thankful for the positive response from the community.” Customers already have their favorites. “Our three favorite bowls are our Vitality Bowls, Tropical Bowl and Nutty Bowl,” Tang says. “Our fourth most popular (and my personal favorite) is the Warrior Bowl, which I always make sure to add blueberries and peanut butter on top.” Tang stresses fresh ingredients in every bowl. “We are very conscious of the quality of everything we serve,” Tang says. “We use more acai in our bowls than other competitors. We never add any sugar to our ingredients. We don’t use ice as a filler. We offer many gluten-free and dairy-free options, and even our customer favorite, an all natural peanut butter, is shipped in by the caseload as it is not sold in the Midwest or East Coast.” Tang added that Vitality Bowls Carmel customers enjoy picking out which ingredients are perfectly suited for them. “As delicious as our bowls are, there are so many ways for you to customize it to your exact taste and liking,” Tang says. When he is not at the restaurant or working in real estate, Tang is busy with his family. He and his wife have two daughters, ages 23 and 21. Irene loves running and trains for six to eight marathons a year, including the annual Carmel Marathon in the Spring, and the Indianapolis Monumental every first weekend of November. Tang and his family have enjoyed the fun atmosphere near their restaurant. “We love the family-friendly environment, the variety of activities in and around Carmel and, of course, running on the Monon Trail,” Tang says. “As our daughters have grown and entered the next chapter of their lives, we’re proud to be building a home in Carmel and look forward to being even more a part of this incredible community.” Vitality Bowls Carmel is located at 110 W. Main Street, Suite 115. You can give them a call at 317-581-9496 or visit them online at Vitalitybowls.com.

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CHS STUDENT IS SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided by Brian McGuckin

Baskets of Blessings is a fundraising project developed by Carmel High School junior Elizabeth McGuckin that not only benefits Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis but also supports the families of sick children. Visitors to its website can purchase a gift basket to be donated to a mom, dad, brother or sister or an ill child as well as make a donation. The concept is the result of a sincere desire to help others. When McGuckin was in eighth grade, she took a mission trip to Haiti. Interested in the cultures of different countries and a French student, it seemed like it would be a fun adventure. At the time, she didn’t realize that her experience there would impact a major part of her future extracurricular

activities. It was the catalyst that spurred her on to become involved with Carmel High School student government and their efforts to raise funds for Riley. “I had no idea what an impact that trip would make on me,” McGuckin says. “I saw so many malnourished and sick kids. I thought to myself, if I can’t do something for kids there, I can do something for sick kids at home.” When she entered high school McGuckin was attracted to Carmel High School’s House of Representatives since they plan and run several philanthropic-based activities. After a lengthy application and interview process, she was selected to be part of the cabinet. Besides being chairmen for school8 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atCarmel.com

sponsored charitable events, cabinet members individually pledge to raise at least $1,234.56 for Riley Hospital. McGuckin has challenged herself to exceed that goal and is hoping to obtain $2,500. The cumulative results of everyone’s fundraising efforts are revealed during Carmel High School’s Dance Marathon benefiting Riley Hospital held each February. One of the ways students fundraise is through door donations or selling items such as cookies, but McGuckin wanted to try something different and created Baskets of Blessings. Her inspiration came from a family who attends her church — Antioch Community Church. Chad and Charis Freije have four children, one of which recently won the fight against childhood cancer. After speaking with them, McGuckin realized that the parents and siblings of sick children

need support. Her concept was born, which involves raising money by selling gift baskets that are then donated to families with a child at Riley. Initiating the idea has taken time. The Freijes helped her decide which items — like snacks, coloring books, neck pillows and more for hospital overnights — to include in the baskets. Then she developed a website, choosing one that was free yet easy for people to use. Visitors can type a personal note as well as message McGuckin any questions they have. Hopeful that she will make her goal by February 23, McGuckin is striving to get the word out about Baskets of Blessings. To visitors on the website she says, “You are making more of an impact than you could ever know.” For more information about Baskets of Blessings visit elizabeth1272.Wixsite.com/ BasketsOf Blessings.

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When owner Debbi Bourgerie opened Rosie’s Place in 2010, it was a celebration of a dream come true. The restaurant has come a long way since opening its first location in Noblesville. Nearly a decade later, Rosie’s Place is often heralded as some of the best breakfast and baked goods around Central Indiana. Bourgerie never could have imagined the success that was coming for her restaurant and bakery, much less the notion of owning multiple locations one day. But that is exactly what happened. She opened her second location in Zionsville in 2014, which has also experienced great success. Still, over the last few years, Debbi’s friends and family have asked, “What about Carmel?”

The Bourgeries lived in Carmel for about 12 years, and their kids graduated from Carmel Clay Schools. The city has always held a special place in Debbi’s heart. “We actually considered Carmel for our very first location,” Bourgerie says. “The timing just wasn’t right back then.” This year, Bourgerie found the perfect spot in The Olivia along Main Street. In October, Rosie’s Place Carmel officially opened right around the corner from Bar Louie and Verde. “Being in The Olivia, with all the new building that has gone on there, has been great,” Bourgerie says. “We’re finding that there are people here who have never been introduced to Rosie’s. It has been fun to get to know the immediate community.” As for family and friends of the restaurant, 10 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atCarmel.com

they got their wish. “It’s funny because now people tell us that Carmel has their own Rosie’s,” Bourgerie says. “They don’t have to drive to Zionsville or Noblesville. The community has really taken ownership of it and claim it as theirs. The response has been phenomenal. The support has been great, and there are so many people who are thrilled to have one close to them. After having lived here so long, it is special. We have so many friends here.” Fans of Rosie’s Place will find the same great food and baked goods as the other locations. But, as far as the building goes, the Carmel location does stand out. Both the Noblesville and Zionsville locations are in buildings that are more than 100 years old. The Carmel location, however, is in a brand new building, which

gave Bourgerie a blank canvas of sorts to work with. “Being in a brand new building was definitely a challenge,” she says. “We wanted it to have that Rosie’s feel to it but still be its own place. One of the things that make this location so unique is, because it has such high ceilings, we actually have a mezzanine level with upstairs dining. We definitely still broke the space up to make it feel nice and cozy, like our other locations.” The Zionsville location, Bourgerie says, is still the biggest one. But when warmer weather comes and the outside seating is available, the Carmel location takes the cake on the total number of seats available for guests.” Regulars and first-time guests have plenty of menu options. On the breakfast side, Rosie’s Place is well-known for its Eggs Benedict, including the Classic Eggs Benny, Farm Style Eggs Benedict and the Pork Tenderloin Benny, the latter of which is a split biscuit topped with hand-breaded tenderloins, two poached eggs, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy. Speaking of gravy, don’t forget to grab an order of the always popular Biscuits & Gravy with Rosie’s homemade buttermilk biscuits. Those dining for lunch can enjoy fresh salads and soups as well as Rosie’s popular sandwiches like the Southwest Chicken

Sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo, among many more options. Bourgerie incorporates many of her father’s own recipes.

the first thing you see as you go through the doors of the Carmel location. The bakery is jam-packed with everything from huge cinnamon rolls to cakes, pies, bread, muffins and cookies.

“We aren’t just a quick breakfast, brunch place,” Bourgerie says. “We really try to focus on our service and make it an experience for people. We make everything from scratch — from breakfast through our lunch menu. The Bennys are quite popular, and we do a lot of specials with them for breakfast. Our French Toast is another popular pick as well because we make our own bread. On the lunch side, our Corned Beef Reuben is really good, too. The Reuben has probably the best rye bread I’ve ever had.”

But one baked item always has patrons drooling.

And, of course, you can’t walk into Rosie’s Place without noticing the bakery, which is

“Our signature item for the bakery is the Gooey Butter Cookies,” Bourgerie says. “I grew up in St. Louis, which is largely German. When I was growing up, every little pocket of communities had their own bakery, and every bakery had their version of this Gooey Butter Cake. It actually happened by mistake by a baker in St. Louis and just became famous. It is like a coffee cake. “When I opened Rosie’s I wanted something from my St. Louis background. I was making the cake, but people wanted something smaller they could take back to their office. So, I made them into Gooey Butter Cookies. We run out of them every day in all three of our locations.” From the beginning, Rosie’s Place has been family-owned. Debbi runs the restaurant with her husband Michael, and she says that family ownership and atmosphere will likely always remain. She takes pride in being family-owned for nearly a decade now. “When I opened Rosie’s in 2010, there were so few independent, family-owned restaurants,” Bourgerie adds. “We’ve always supported local, and I’m thankful that these communities have supported us over

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the years.” As for what’s next, Bourgerie isn’t looking that far ahead. As you’d imagine, the owner is focused on managing her three, already busy, locations. Still, as she was asked for several years about a possible Carmel location, other friends have asked if Fishers or possibly more locations are on the horizon. “Opening this many locations was certainly never the intention,” Bourgerie says. “It has all just happened organically. We have no plans currently to open another one. But, we also had no plans to open Zionsville or Carmel locations. So, you can never say never.” Rosie’s Place is located at 1111 W Main Ave. #100 in Carmel. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. Give them a call at 317-688-7350 or visit them online at RosiesPlace.net for more information.

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Crowned With Purpose CHS SOPHOMORE CATELYN COMBELLICK TALKS WINNING 2019 MISS INDIANA TEEN USA & GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photography provided by Brett Montford & Meagan Gilbert Photography

Standing on the stage of the Carmel Palladium, Carmel High School sophomore, Catelyn Combellick looked out into the audience, the room was vibrating with energy and cheers from family, friends and classmates. All she could see were fat-head sized signs of her face all over the Palladium. It was a surreal moment as Catelyn had just signed up for the pageant five short months

prior, fully expecting that it would be a year before she would be competitive. But now, she and Jinnie Tomes were the last two candidates standing. They faced each other, held hands as they waited for the announcement that was about to change one of their lives forever. When Jinnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was called as the runner up, it was as if time was moving in slow motion, Catelyn heard the screaming and cheering first before she fully grasped that she had just won the 2019 Miss Teen Indiana USA title. atCarmel.com / JANUARY 2019 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 13

At 15 years old, Catelyn is the first titleholder from Carmel and the youngest Miss Indiana Teen crowned since 2011. This was her first pageant attempt, a decision made just five months prior to the pageant after a bet with her mom, Dr. Denise Combellick, an Emergency Room physician at IU North. The challenge was proposed in their kitchen when Denise showed Catelyn a newspaper clipping of her as the second runner up in the Miss Teen Missouri USA pageant when she was her age and dared her to try it and see if she could beat her placement.

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Catelyn’s mother says they immediately hired a walking coach and a speaking coach. When she gave her first speech in front of a large group, Catelyn cried and wondered whether she could pull this off in a few short months. But she pursued it like any other challenge in her life — with hard work, determination and a no-matter-what attitude. Even though she was new to pageants, she knew how she wanted to use the platform. Catelyn wants to create a movement

that will inspire high school students across Indiana to reach out and include those who are marginalized, especially those with autism, and make them feel included and acknowledged. She has created the hashtag #EveryoneAlways to encourage students to be inspired to make a difference. She wants to create awareness and inclusion by inspiring students across the state to create an environment where everyone feels acknowledged and inspired to change the world. That is largely due to spending much of her childhood hanging out with Cooper, the son of her older sister, Carissa. Cooper was only three months younger, so they basically grew up together. “I never saw any differences, he was just Cooper and I loved him,” Catelyn says. “But as he got older, he was teased, bullied and left out socially.” Cooper’s family recently moved to Muncie and is attending Monroe Central High School. Inspiration for this platform came when his friends decided to decorate his locker and videotaped the encounter. Cooper’s reaction brought his friends to tears seeing the joy this brought to him. So, as Catelyn spends the next year educating people about autism, she is actively seeking to help her peers not just understand what it is but to actually celebrate and include those with autism. She is partnering with organizations like Anna’s Celebration of Life Organization, which embraced her mission and has offered to provide life-enhancing gifts to Indiana kids with autism. Catelyn stepping out of her comfort zone to become more confident has opened the door to making a difference.

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Millissa Kurcinka, owner of Zoup! West Carmel, 1430 West Carmel Drive, believes there is always something comforting about the great taste of soup.

Detroit 20 years ago and now has more than 90 locations across the United States and in Canada,” Kurcinka says. “Our soups have received a variety of local and regional awards including winning Best Soup Restaurant and soup and chili competitions. We are most well-known for our Chicken Potpie and Lobster Bisque.”

of their “Something for Everyone” daily menu, including soups that are low fat, dairy free, vegetarian, spicy and made with glutenfree ingredients. Carmel residents have fully embraced the restaurant.

“Unlike any other food, soup has the power to not only nourish but comfort,” Kurcinka says. Zoup’s founders began the successful franchise with some easy discoveries while So far that power has been the secret to they were building their first company, Zoup’s success. which made soup and spice mixes for restaurants. The original business gave the “Many of our customers tell us how much partners access to top chefs and managers at our soups remind them of the soups their hundreds of restaurants. grandmothers made,” Kurcinka says. “To us, that is the greatest compliment. We are It also gave them the opportunity to confirm committed to serving only the highest quality what they had wondered all along — that soups, salads and sandwiches and to making really delicious soup can be difficult to find every guest feel welcomed and appreciated.” and that soup elicits feelings of comfort,

“We are proud to be part of such a close-knit community,” Kurcinka says. “We consider it a privilege to support local schools and organizations with fundraisers, and we love it when people send us nominations for our “Zoup! to the Rescue” program.

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“People can nominate a friend, co-worker or loved one who could use some comfort to receive a Zoup! Rescue Care Package, which is a bowl of soup, bread and a beverage,” she says. “It’s easy to nominate someone. Just visit zouprescue.com.”

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Bisque, Fiery Chicken Enchilada, White Chicken Chili, Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and Burger Cheeseburger,” Kurcinka says. “Many customers pair these in a ‘Try Two Combo,’ with our Chicken Toscana or Southwest Turkey sandwich, a Cranberry Almond Sonoma or a Chicken & Bacon Cobb salad for the perfect lunch or dinner duo.” Kurcinka’s favorite soups are the Curry Thai Chicken or Dragonfire Noodle Bowl. “I like things a little on the spicy side,” Kurcinka says. “My favorite sandwiches are the Maple Bacon Ham and the Zesty Chicken Bacon.” Popular salads include the Cranberry Almond Sonoma; the Classic Caesar Salad; and the Chicken & Bacon Cobb. Kurcinka enjoys recommending favorites and has made many friends over the past several years.

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“What I like most about Carmel are the people who make up this community,” Kurcinka says. “In our almost seven years in business, we have met some great and loyal people. To us, they are not just customers. They feel like family. We know their names and what is important and going on in their lives, and they care and want to share in our lives as well. This is what makes it so great to be a part of this community.” Kurcinka adds that she still gets a laugh from something many of her patrons inquire about. “One question I get asked all the time is if I eat soup every day? The answer is yes, I can eat soup every day,” she says. “It doesn’t matter if it is hot or cold, there is something comforting about a bowl of soup.” Zoup! is located at 1430 West Carmel Drive. Give them a call at 317-810-9800 or visit them online at zoup.com for more information.

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A culture of excellence, teamwork and community support are what Mike Pote, Director of Bands and his staff of Chris Kreke, Marching Band Director, and Codirectors Andy Cook and Kyle Young attribute to the continued success of the Carmel High School Band. Between them, the four instructors share a combined total of more than 80 years of experience and together have witnessed Carmel winning championships before.

However, sweeping the awards at the 2018 Bands of America National Championship held November 7-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis was especially rewarding.

Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. They all came together for Carmel as the band performed “Voyage to Valhalla”, a depiction of a journey to the mythical “This win was special and had its own Nordic final resting place of courageous unique qualities,” Kreke says. “We now have warriors. Complete with a Viking ship that won five national championships since 2005 seemed to float through water, precision but the last three have been consecutive. formations and the addition of orchestra And this year we won every caption award.” students, the production captivated the entire audience. Caption awards are recognition for excellence in different aspects of a band. So how does a school band reach such These pieces of the whole are Outstanding a superior level of achievement while 20 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2019 / atCarmel.com

competing with high schools from all over the United States? First, according to Pote, is the students’ high level of commitment. Rehearsals for the next competition season begin in June and by November the time spent practicing outside of school reaches more than 550 hours. “In the summer there is lots of work but no performances,” Pote says. “The older students encourage the younger ones and keep them going. Later, we don’t talk about winning but about pursuing excellence and the pride they feel when walking off the field. Trophies are out of our control, but we can control what the quality of our performance is.” Another aspect to the band’s success is the teamwork that exists between the staff, students and parents. As a band parent for five years, Jennifer Carson realized right from the beginning that everyone involved in the organization makes newcomers feel immediately connected. “Every parent helps in some capacity and some spend as many hours doing band work as they do on their real jobs,” Carson says. “The three middle schools that feed into our program are also part of the team,” Cook adds. “They are among the best in the country for getting their students ready for high school band.” The last facet is the Carmel community who supports the band by participating in their fundraisers such as the car raffle, the car wash and community night. “Each time a resident buys a raffle ticket or attends the car wash, they are not only supporting us but also the Carmel community and the arts in general,” Pote says. “We couldn’t be prouder of our students, parents, staff and community,” Young adds. “We are humbled by the history this band has made, by the awards it’s won. I feel it has been possible by the 100 percent support we feel from the administration and all involved in the Carmel Band Program.” For more information visit CarmelBands.org. atCarmel.com / JANUARY 2019 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 21

CARMEL JANUARY EVENTS 6, 13, 20, 27

Introducing the NEW Lawless Brunch, where whatever you say goes. Featuring: The Bloody Mary Experience, The Infinite Mimosa and Build your own donut and egg creation stations. Every Sunday, be the boss of your Brunch! Granite City Food & Brewery 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Artist Eric Shaw will be performing live at Bier Brewery in Carmel! Join us for great beer and great music! Bier Brewery North 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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OPEN STUDIO SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY WALK Art Lab will be open every Second Saturday during Carmel Art & Design District’s Second Saturday Gallery Walk. The Art Lab 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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A very special performance, created for this occasion by Music Director Janna Hymes, features the ever-popular Wright Brothers along with bluesy powerhouse Jennie DeVoe. Carmel Symphony Orchestra 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

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We play trivia every Tuesday at B&B Carmel at 7:30 pm, but we reserve the last Tuesday of each month for a single theme. In January we are playing Friends trivia! The winner will receive a $20 comeback card to B&B Carmel! Books & Brews Carmel 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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TARGET YOUR MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCAL CONSUMERS –

EXISTING and NEW MOVERS in the Carmel Community Introducing the first-ever annual directory and relocation guide for the

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▶ Welcome to Carmel – Resources and information for newcomers

to our regular city-wide distribution, we will be mailing copies throughout

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the year to the following people: ▶ New movers: We are purchasing a list of new homeowners each month and mailing them a complimentary copy via First Class USPS.

▶ Education – Public and private school options, childcare ▶ Restaurants – Local Townies restaurant guide

▶ Relocation requests: Through our website, people looking to relocate to Carmel can request a FREE copy to be mailed to them.

▶ Where to Shop – Guide to local boutiques, shopping centers, and retailers

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