Tourism Spotlight: Check Out These New Restaurants In Hamilton County

TOURISM SPOTLIGHT

HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

CHECK OUT THESE NEW RESTAURANTS IN HAMILTON COUNTY

Amidst the challenges 2020 has brought the local restaurant community, Hamilton County’s food scene continues to grow. Restaurants and cafés have quietly opened for business – and many to rave reviews. Here is a list of noteworthy new businesses that opened during the COVID-19 pandemic that you may have missed. Ben’s BBQ Shack – Yelper Christopher C. BEN’S BBQ SHACK 124 E. Main St., Westfield As Ben’s website says, “Good things come to those who wait.” Here, they barbecue meats the old-fashioned way on a smoker with aged hickory and cherry wood. Visit the charming black and white shack on State Road 32 in Westfield – but note that Ben’s BBQ Shack is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bica Café – Yelper Megan M. BICA CAFÉ 933 Conner St., Noblesville New to the Historic Noblesville Square is Bica Café, a European bakery and café specializing in Portuguese and Italian sweet and savory baked goods, lunch fare and small plates. Customers love the pastels de nata, a classic Portuguese egg tart. DARK SIDE COFFEE HOUSE 110 W. Jackson St., Cicero Dark Side is a specialty coffee roaster based in Cicero with a new brick-and-mortar coffee shop. Owners Matt and Vanessa had their first date at a coffee shop (how sweet!) and began roasting at home before turning their hobby into a business.

THE NESST OF NOBLESVILLE 917 Conner St., Noblesville Noblesville’s newest eatery is The Nesst, a highend steakhouse with steaks and seafood. Or, take a global adventure and try international dishes like Greek moussaka, Austrian

wiener schnitzel or cevapi from the Balkans.

One Trick Pony – Yelper Niki B. ONE TRICK PONY 9713 District N Dr., Fishers You might know Chef Neal Brown from his iconic local restaurants like Pizzology

Craft Pizza and Pub. His newest concept inside Fishers Test Kitchen, One Trick Pony, focuses on hot, fresh, smashed burgers that are diner style, made to order and pressed on a hot griddle.

REMNANT COFFEE SHOP 101 W. Main St., Arcadia In 2019, the owners of Remnant transformed the old Hedgehog Music Hall building into a welcoming coffee shop on Main Street in Arcadia. In addition to coffee, Remnant Coffee Shop serves breakfast sandwiches and bakery items. Plus, they give back: all tips go toward their current service project. STACCO HOUSE BY MAMMAMIA 834 W. Main St., Carmel The owners of Mammamia Gelato in Carmel have transformed the gelato shop into a larger concept store, featuring Italian foods and specialty items. Stacco House serves sandwiches, meatballs, lasagna, pastries, breads, coffee, wine, olive oils, specialty meats, cheeses and more.

TITUS BAKERY AND DELI AT REYNOLD’S FARM EQUIPMENT 1451 E. 276th St., Atlanta Known for its delectable donuts like the Pershing, Titus Bakery and Deli opened its third central Indiana location inside Reynold’s Farm Equipment on US-31 in Atlanta in the space formerly occupied by Combine Café.

UNION JACK PUB WESTFIELD 110 S. Union St., Westfield This British pub has opened a second location in the former Grand Junction Brewing Co. space on Union Street. The Union Jack menu includes pub favorites like Fish & Chips, Double Decker BLT, Battalion Tenderloin Sandwich and Patty Melts.

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DEAR NEIGHBORS Pasto Italiano Restaurant would like to say

to the local community for their support through these ever-changing times! Thanks to your patronage we have been able to maintain our locally-owned business. We look forward to continuing to serve our classic Italian dishes. Come enjoy live music on Wednesdays and Fridays. —Kent and Patsy McNall, OWNERS

3150 East State Rd. 32 Westfield, IN 46074 (NW corner of SR32 and Carey Rd.)

Sunday - Thursday: 4 PM - 9 PM Friday & Saturday: 4 PM - 9:30 PM DINE-IN AND CARRY OUT AVAILABLE

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