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from different parts of Latin-inspired countries,” Newton says.
Carissa Newton grew up in Spain and fondly recalls all the delicious food flavors that crossed her lips as a child. For the longest time Newton, director of marketing for Cunningham Restaurant Group, wished Indianapolis had an authentic offering for some of those tasty meals, and now such a concept exists in Livery, a Latin-inspired eatery with a tapas-style menu. Livery has done well on Mass Ave in Indy, and customers there have frequently requested a location on the north side. Now they are getting their wish, as the second Livery location opened on Levinson Lane in Noblesville.
Popular offerings include empanadas, ceviche, and patatas bravas, which is red potato, Spanish soubise, cotija cheese, bravas sauce and cilantro. The eatery also serves traditional churros and flan for dessert.
“The intention is for customers to order many small bites and have different flavors
Other popular items include the house margaritas and specialty cocktails. The Carriage House margarita is a fan favorite, with Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila, orange brandy, lime and agave. The beer and wine menu, inspired by the region, includes items customers may not find at other restaurants or even at local liquor stores. Livery also has its own extensive tequila list. “Livery has some very unique items,” says
Newton, adding that it can be somewhat intimidating for unadventurous diners to dive into Livery’s concept and flavors. “Once they try it once or twice though, they’re hooked.” The empanadas are a customer favorite, and they rotate seasonally. The corn empanadas will soon be replaced by fall flavors. The restaurant also offers a red drum dish that includes sweet plantain, red potato, chorizo, chutney and chimichurri. Tacos are always popular, as is the roasted cauliflower appetizer. “We had a Brussels sprout appetizer that we removed from the menu once, and it was so frequently requested that it became a secret menu item,” says Newton, noting that Livery opted to officially bring it back to the menu.
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