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SIMONE BROTHERS HAVE BEEN SERVING UP A SLICE OF ZIONSVILLE FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS

New movers – whether they are renters or homeowners – spend more money on home-related purchases within the first three months of living in their new home than most people do in a five-year period.

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THAT’S AMORE: SIMONE BROTHERS HAVE BEEN SERVING UP A SLICE OF ZIONSVILLE FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS Chris and Daniel Simone were born and raised on Long Island in New York. “Grew up in a big Italian family,” Chris says.

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Jennifer Berger has been making and selling handicrafts since she was 10 years old. What began with macramé snowflakes, furry fellows and pom-pom magnets eventually gave way to an interest in basket making — thanks in part to her mother, who always wanted to learn the art form. “We bought a kit and worked together on a single basket. We both enjoyed it so after we were finished, we each made one of our own,” she says. “I really liked doing it, but she decided that one was enough for her.” Berger continued to design and make her own baskets, selling several thousand through her Woven Dimensions business over the next 15 years. However, in the early 2000s, the baskets went by the wayside and she turned to knitting, crocheting and felting — a process of turning wool into delightfully decorative items by shaping and shrinking them. Her first products were Christmas stockings, but after realizing that those tend to be a one-time purchase, she knew she had to diversify her wares. “I figured out how to make some Christmas ornaments and decided that when I got a bunch of things made, then I would start selling again,” Berger says. “The more time I had to work on it, the more time I had to develop my technique. Now I make a lot of different things and take them to different shows.” Berger’s inventory includes farm animals, zoo animals, favorite characters, one-of-a-kind monsters and more. The time it takes to craft an individual piece varies from an hour to several hours, not including the actual felting process, but she has perfected a system of working in stages so that she can maximize her production time. Her creations are sold at a few galleries in Central Indiana, at a variety of craft shows and bazaars as well as online. She does not sell through Etsy however, because she feels it is important for customers to see a Woven Dimensions item so that they know exactly what they are getting.

“Don’t get me wrong, I take the best pictures that I can of my creations and I don’t doctor them in any way, but sometimes people can be confused about an item,” she says. “For example, a cow may be three inches by three inches by two inches, but in a photo, it might look bigger to someone.” Berger says it’s hard to determine which items will be trending at any given moment because it varies from year to year. When she created hat-wearing alpacas and llamas using alpaca yarn, they sold like hotcakes, while at other times, it’s her monsters that excite customers more than anything else. “My ‘Wooley Warblers,’ which are a mash-up of Dickens’ carolers and Whoville singers have been very popular,” she adds. “However, other people like my snowmen that stand up and can be lit with one of those little electric tea lights. It just depends.” To learn more about Woven Dimensions or to learn about upcoming appearances, call 317-733-0476 or visit Berger online at wovendimensions.blogspot.com.

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Owner Cynthia Compton

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In 2002, Cynthia Compton had a corporate job that required a tremendous amount of travel, and she had just given birth to her fourth child. She wanted to start a business so she could spend more time at home. During this time, she was buying a lot of children’s books to entertain her kids. This naturally led to her having an interest in opening a children’s bookstore. “I began looking at the kinds of things that I bought for my own children and I wanted to carry those things in the

store,” Compton says. “I wanted to have half children’s books and half toys, they complement each other very well, because to children, books and reading are just another form of play. It didn’t make sense to draw a line between the two.” In 2003, Compton and her husband opened 4 Kids Books & Toys in a location on 86th Street. They soon needed more space, so they moved to their current location in Zionsville in 2009 with double the amount of space and an event room. The important aspect that sets 4 Kids Books & Toys apart from other toy stores is their event schedule. They provide 8 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / MARCH 2019 / atZionsville.com

programming every day of the week at 10:30 a.m. On Mondays, they offer “Paint a Story” — story time with an experiential art session for preschoolers. They may create artwork inspired by the style of the illustrator or use themesrelated to the book. In any case, Mondays involve a very messy art activity. On Tuesdays, they have “Stories and Snacks,” which is a more traditional story time. Wednesdays offer “Stories and Play,” where a story is read and then the kids are taught some fundamentals of playing games — taking turns, rolling dice and counting spaces. On Thursdays, 4 Kids presents “Silly Songs and Stories,” which combines reading with music — Kids

can play rhythm instruments, sing and dance. The local Gymboree franchise from Carmel holds their art class at the store on Fridays, so members of Gymboree can come to 4 Kids instead of having to drive up to Carmel. On Saturdays, “Paint a Story” is offered again for parents or caregivers who may not be able to make it to the event during the week. Birthday parties are held on Sundays. Except for the Gymboree class of Fridays and birthday parties, programming at 4 Kids is offered free of charge and does not require reservations. “The idea is that caregivers or parents and their preschool children can just come and have automatic playgroup,” Compton says. “It’s particularly nice when the weather is like this and you’re just stir crazy and you need 30 minutes to go do something fun before lunch, nap, grocery store or other errands.” Compton’s favorite thing about owning the store is running the hands-on activities with the kids and discussing books with young readers. She feels fortunate to be located in a community where people value shopping local and are willing to make an extra stop to support her business. “Because we provide so many events and experiences, we become friends with our customers, and we are part of their weekly social schedule,” Compton says. “We get to participate in kid’s lives from the time they learn to walk to the time that they go off to school and then college. Many of my employees have grown up in my store. I’m grateful to be in such a supportive community.”

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Ron Watson, the co-owner of Trader’s Mill Grill & Bar since 2017, has enjoyed meeting new friends at the popular establishment. The grill and bar has been around a long time.

“Trader’s Mill was built with the Trader’s Point shopping center,” Watson says. “The original creator sold the place within the first year to a family who ran it for 12 years. The family then sold it to us two years ago. There is some belief that there was a mill in the area of Trader’s Point, but we are not clear on the name’s origin.” Since Watson and his wife, Deb, bought Trader’s Mill two years ago, she says they have updated and changed a lot of things, but “we’ve done it gradually, so as not to shock the regulars.” As far as Trader’s Mill’s physical space, the Watsons have put in all- new flooring, new lighting and a new HD projection system for their 113-inch screens. 10 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / MARCH 2019 / atZionsville.com

“We also have new games like darts and a new jukebox, Euro-lounger couches, new booths and tables and new kitchen equipment,” Watson says. “We added a kegerator for four more draught taps, a new glycol system to keep the beer fresh and cold and more.” The Watsons doubled the size of the petfriendly patio and added landscaping around it, as well as new patio furniture, string lights, a big Jenga, corn hole, dog bowls and a fabulous line-up of live music on the patio on warm Saturday nights. “We’ve updated the menus, improved the food preparation, including getting back to scratch-made food, created new specials and signature dishes, offered gluten-free options, organic veggies, vegan and vegetarian options and more,” Watson says. “We added a dessert menu and developed our own signature bar drinks, too.” The Watsons also hired and trained an all new staff.

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perfect place to watch a game, but we are much more than that. Many people come just to eat our delicious food.” Watson adds that The Trader’s PointZionsville area is like a small town where everyone knows each other.

“It also simultaneously draws people from far and wide with its convenience as a meeting and stopping point off the highway,” he says. “We are a gathering place for the Trader’s Point-Zionsville area, so we really feel like a hub of the community. People who work in the area come for “We really care about this place and want working lunches and unwind gatherings every guest to have a wonderful experience,” at the end of the day, so we get to know all she adds. “Some might look at us and think the many different businesses around here, we’re a ‘sports bar’ because we’ve got a lot which is a lot of fun. The crowd is diverse of televisions turned to sports, and it is a — from workers in their coveralls and boots playing pool, to friends meeting up for lunch, to colleagues with their laptops, to retirees hanging out for the afternoon.” Trader’s Mill also has plenty of parking and an over 21-only policy that makes it an ideal spot for large adult groups like retirement parties and birthdays. “We get to help make memorable milestones in people’s lives,” Watson says.

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There is a unique organization in Boone County that is providing meaningful opportunities and helping people thrive in their community and achieve their goals. Located at 900 W Main Street in Lebanon, The Arc of Greater Boone County is a home away from home for people with disabilities and special needs of all ages that can find a wide range of helpful services that help them achieve their maximum potential in their communities.

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Serving the community since the 1950s, The Arc of Greater Boone County is made up of six separate divisions that offer specific services to assist people with special needs ranging from employment services, supportive living programs, meaningful day activities tailored to specific needs, health services and literacy programs. They also support entrepreneur opportunities like the Arc Artisans and 14 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / MARCH 2019 / atZionsville.com

people with intellectual disabilities and just to live the best possible life in their communities,” she says. “We try to customize our services based on individual goals.” She believes being able to adapt to needs helps these individuals thrive.

Zionsville. Through this program, some individuals significantly improved enough to be independently employed in the community. There are plenty of ways to get involved with the diverse community of people that make up The Arc of Greater Boone County. To donate to The Arc, join a

The Arc not only offers services to individuals in need but also provides resources to families that need help as well. “What keeps us motivated every day is seeing people achieve things beyond what anyone ever hoped or dreamed,” Verbarg says. “Whether it’s witnessing a first smile or teaching someone to ride the bus to be more independent, it’s rewarding.”

club or find all the amazing services and volunteer opportunities the Arc has to offer, visit them online at thearcgbc.org. It is a useful resource for participants, families and volunteers. The Arc of Greater Boone County is located at 900 W Main Street. You can give them a call at 765-482-6815.

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The Arc of Greater Boone County has a variety of programs coming up this summer including a summer youth day camp. This is the first time the camp is offering a full day experience, which offers kids a traditional day camp experience with all the needed resources. The camp offers an interactive experience that includes arts & crafts and other traditional recreation activities, too. There will also be day trips to local pools and parks to provide off-campus experiences. The Arc also provides a literacy program to help build reading skills at any level. Founded in 2012, they offer a variety of classes ranging from basic letter and sound recognition to advanced comprehension. One part of the literacy program includes The Next Chapter Book Club, a community-based book club program for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental and intellectual disabilities with weekly meetings in libraries in Lebanon, Thorntown and, most recently,

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Get those brackets filled out. It’s time for March Madness! Here’s a handy list of great places around Zionsville to watch the big games this year.

1. RUSH ON MAIN

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Rush on Main has nine televisions to watch the games on and great daily specials. On Mondays, there are $5 Margaritas and $6 Specialty Margaritas. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. Enjoy $6 martinis or a half-price bottle of wine on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, you can get a $4 draft. Rush is also well known for its Chicago style food, including their Chicago Dog, a Vienna dog with sport peppers, relish, mustard, tomato, dill pickle, onion and celery salt. They also have great tacos, salads, wings and burgers.

Traders Mill is developing new specials for Saturday nights this year and for special times of the year like March Madness. Traders plans to feature basketball puns like Flagrant Fowl Wings and Garlic Nothin-butKnots. So grab a group of friends and settle in for some delicious food, tasty drinks and good times.

4. TRADERS BREWING COMPANY  8587 Zionsville Road  317-280-7505  tradersbrewingcompany.com

2. THE FRIENDLY TAVERN  290 S. Main Street  317-873-5772  friendlytavernzionsville.com The Friendly Tavern has five televisions to watch while you root for your favorite teams. Enjoy their delicious shrimp cocktail, Hoosier Classic Tenderloin or one of their several cheeseburger options. The Friendly Tavern also has a large selection of drinks and house specialties, such as their fresh chicken breast or seafood choices.

Traders Brewing has four televisions, so settle in with a cold one, and enjoy the March Madness. Traders is well known for its Bart’s Badass IPA and it’s Building One Pale Ale. They also have a Belgian Patersbier and a Marlo Amber Ale. Traders has a Taproom with a rotating selection of taps. They are a family-owned and operated brewery and taproom. Their mission is to serve simple, quality-driven beer.

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5. MOONTOWN BREWING

8. COBBLESTONE

 345 S. Bowers Street  317-769-3880  moontownbeer.com

 160 South Main Street  317-873-4745  greekspizzeria.com

Moontown Brewing is a craft brewery, restaurant and event venue that has a “from scratch” brewery and kitchen. It’s a great place to gather to follow your NCAA brackets and enjoy some great beers. On Tuesdays, they have a $4 Pint Night of their Core Four Beers: King or Troy Lager, Hef-Czkowski Hefeweizen, Cecil IPA and Into the Void Porter. On Sundays, they have 50 percent off growlers with entrée purchases. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. They don’t take reservations. They also have plenty of TVs and a kid-friendly patio.

Cobblestone has a signature selection of craft cocktails for you to enjoy while you catch all of the March Madness action. Cobblestone has crafted cocktails, martinis, wine, bottled beer and daily specials. Their draft beers include Stella Artois, Two Hearted Ale, Special K, a Grapefruit Sculpin, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Foggy Geezer and Zombie Dust, among many others. Their food is also outstanding.

9. VILLAGE STATION PIZZA KING 6. AMORE PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE  41 Boone Village  317-733-1609  amorezionsville.com Amore has a wide variety of food options to savor while you watch all the March Madness. It’s a true New York style pizzeria. Their Sicilian pizza and speciality pizzas are delicious. They have great Calzones, Italian Subs and a huge selection of pizza, including BBQ Chicken, Veggie, Meat Lovers, Margarita, Deluxe, Greek, Hot Italian, White Pizza and Stuffed Meat Lovers. A wide variety of pasta, including Penne Pasta, Spaghetti, Baked Ziti and Lasagnas are also available. Even if you aren’t staying to watch a game, grab a pie to go and take it home with you.

7. GREEK’S PIZZERIA & TAPROOM  30 N Main Street  317-344-2999  greekspizzeria.com Greek’s has three televisions, a tap room and a huge selection of pizzas to devour while you follow your NCAA picks. Greek’s has a Gourmet Meat Pizza, Hawaiian Special, Grilled Chicken Fajita, Roma and Gourmet Grilled Chicken Ranch, among many others. Greek’s also has multiple daily specials, salads, sandwiches and shells, signature pastas and boneless wings.

 10615 Zionsville Road  317-873-2363 Village Station has six televisions to watch all of the NCAA action. They offer drink specials every day and the staff is looking forward to seeing a lot of people during March Madness. They also have a wide variety of delicious pizzas, chicken and burgers to enjoy while you cheer your favorite teams on.

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Simone Brothers Have Been Serving Up a Slice of Zionsville For More Than 15 Years Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

Chris and Daniel Simone were born and raised on Long Island in New York. “Grew up in a big Italian family,” Chris says. As they got a little older, the Simone family decided to pack up and move to Indiana. Chris and Daniel both graduated locally at Hamilton Southeastern High School before focusing on their dreams of opening their own restaurant one day. As you might imagine, the brothers know a thing or two about New York Style pizza. Growing up in their grandmother and mother’s kitchens, they picked up plenty of delicious Italian recipes along the way. The family influence only further inspired their dreams later in life. “We grew up pretty much hanging off our grandmother and our mom’s aprons,” Chris says. “They’re both phenomenal cooks, and we’ve brought over many of their recipes here in Indiana. Food has always been a central point in Italian culture. Back in New York, the whole family always got together every Sunday, could be up to 60 people, for dinner.” In 2003, the brothers decided to take their passion for cooking and turn it into a family business — opening Amore Pizzeria that year in Zionsville. The pizzeria is located in the Boone Village Shopping Center, right next to Akard True Value Hardware, and has remained in the same spot for more than 15 years now.

Co-owners Daniel & Chris Simone

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“We got a really good lease deal in Zionsville back then,” Chris says. “Zionsville was growing at the time, with a lot of families, and we wanted to tap into a smaller market and community. This location, since day one, has been phenomenal for us. Our first day we opened, we were out the door for about five hours. That’s when we knew we made the right choice.” Getting started didn’t come without some hard knocks for the Simone brothers. Chris says he and Daniel were full of ambition, but they had plenty to learn in the restaurant business once they dove in. “We were super young when we opened,” Chris says. “I was 23 and Daniel was 21. Our grandfather lent us the money to get going. It was so much work — seven days a week, 12 hours a day for several years. We just kind of did it. Many of our family members have owned Italian restaurants and pizzerias in New York over the years, so we had a lot of insight into the business. We saw a

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real need, at the time, for a New York Style pizzeria and just jumped on it. Thankfully, it worked out.” The brothers don’t skimp on the food or the service, and it shows. Recently, Amore Pizzeria was ranked as the second best pizza in the state by The Indy A-List. The Simone brothers make their own dough, in house for the New York Style Pies, and they incorporate their family recipes into all their food. Amore’s big deck ovens bring out the perfect flavor in the pizzas as well. Amore’s cheese is also the best on the market — Grande Cheese. The brothers spend double the price on Grande than what other pizza places might spend on their cheese because, Chris says, “it is worth it.”

“We have purposefully stood by the ingredients that we use,” Chris says. “Grande is the most phenomenal, expensive cheese that you can buy. It comes from one factory and they license who can use it or distribute it in each state. It is expensive, but we have never compromised on our quality. Even when the economy tanked in 2008, we never compromised. You can’t do that in a town like Zionsville. As you can see in our customer reviews, it is definitely worth it.” Amore Pizzeria serves up much more than pizza, too. The menu includes calzones, Italian subs, pasta, chicken wings, salads, desserts and more — giving plenty of options to customers. Still, pizza is their specialty. For first-time customers, Chris recommends they try a certain pizza to get a feel for just how delicious Amore is, and it may not be the option you would think of first. 20 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / MARCH 2019 / atZionsville.com

“I personally recommend our cheese pizza,” he says. “If you are going to test the worth of any pizza place, you won’t get it any better than a cheese slice. That slice really brings out the freshness and quality of the ingredients. We make all kinds of great, specialty pizzas too.” Amore stays involved in the community as much as possible. Chris says the pizzeria is always available for schools, charities, churches and whoever else may be looking to hold a Dine to Donate event. For more than 15 years now, the Zionsville community has supported Amore Pizzeria, too, and the Simone brothers are grateful for the support. Chris and Daniel’s families have grown to love the community over the years as well.

would never live anywhere else now. We are very humbled and very thankful that this community has supported us for so long.” The best way they can give back, Chris says, is to continue providing quality food and service. Overall, the Simone bothers hope Amore Pizzeria is a place where families come to create their own memories. The restaurant is lined with old, framed photos on the walls of their grandparents and others in their family. That is by design. After all, Chris says, it is all about family.

“Pizza is made to bring people together,” he says. “That is why it is cut the way it is and served the way it is. We try to just bring everyone together and create a positive vibe “We are ingrained in this community,” Chris in the community.” says. “You get that small-town feel here and Amore Pizzeria is located at 41 Boone Village it is great. Zionsville is a close, tight-knit Center in Zionsville. You can give them a community, and everyone is laid back. The call at 317-733-1609 or visit them online at schools are fantastic, the people are great, amorezionsville.com for more information. there is no crime. It is just a great town. I 22592 EMBGMC_Zionsville.ai

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Indiana is full of ways to stay active indoors or outdoors all year long. Despite there being no mountains or oceans, Indiana is full of adventure for all ages, offering plenty of fun for families staying here in the Hoosier state during spring break.

Dive In If you’re not heading to the beach, the next best thing is a warm indoor pool. Goldfish Swim School has family swim nights that are such a great way to brush up on skills between lessons and have fun with the whole family! Over Spring Break, they’ll have free swim Monday through Friday from 12 to 1 p.m. and Friday nights 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Switch Gears I recently checked out K1 Speed with my husband for our monthly date nights. It’s a cool indoor kart racing facility with lots of IMS memorabilia and plenty of space to have a big group hang out. They also have rooms for parties, food, a pool table and arcade games! The all-electric go-karts are pretty fast, but their top priority is safety and there are many rules in place to make sure drivers are safe. Check out Groupon for some great discounts. K1 Speed 9 998 E 121st St Fishers, IN 46037 317-348-1176

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Reach New Heights Rock climbing is an awesome way to work on strength and agility. Check out Hoosier Heights Indianapolis where you can enjoy a fun and challenging climb. It’s only $25 for a first time day pass which includes all gear rental and a lesson from a professional to “show you the ropes.” Hoosier Heights 9850 Mayflower Park Drive Carmel, Indiana 46032 317-802-9302

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Ride a Bike Bike rental is prevalent around Indiana! Pretty much any town you go to you can find a local bike share. Indianapolis and The Monon are great places to rent a bike and see lots of stuff while enjoying a nice, spring day.

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