Hot new Carmel restaurants!
Fork + Ale House
Fork plus ale is too simple of an equation to capture the complexity of this sports bar, plus brewery, plus food-fresh dining experience.
Located on the Monon in the prime spot next to Sun King Spirits in the heart of Carmel, ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on July 17, 2019 in Carmel
Round out your summer with Indy's August festivals, events and fun
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but summer will be over before we know it. (Sorry!) Be sure to round out the summer of 2019 with some of the season’s hottest events and festivals, including the Indiana State Fair, IndyFringe Festival, ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on July 9, 2019 in Events
Foodies, rejoice! Devour Indy is back
It's time to take a break from that New Year's diet—Devour Indy is back! If you’re a foodie or just looking to contain your dining-out budget, Devour Indy is a can’t-miss event. The 2019 winter edition of this restaurant ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 20, 2019 in Indianapolis
Foodies, rejoice! Devour Indy is back
With both the Indiana State Fair and Devour Indy taking place, August is a tough time for Indy waistlines! But oh, the food! If you’re a foodie or just looking to contain your dining-out budget, Devour Indy is a can’t-miss event....
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 9, 2018 in Indianapolis
Live near the Monon Trail
Given the popularity of Central Indiana’s Monon Trail (more than 1.3 million people use it annually!), it’s hard to imagine that some homeowners in the mid ‘90s/early ‘00s were opposed to having the trail run along their ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on March 29, 2018 in Indianapolis
Dine well during Devour Indy, Jan. 22-Feb. 4!
One of our favorite Indianapolis events is quickly coming up—Devour Indy! The 2018 winter edition of this restaurant extravaganza begins Monday, January 22 and runs through February 4. If you haven’t experienced Devour Indy yet, ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 17, 2018 in Events
One-tank getaway: Story, Indiana
As you cruise west along Indiana State Road 135, taking in the rolling hills of Brown County and the occasional farm house, you suddenly seemingly cross an invisible line that jumps you back in time to the mid-1800s. You’ve arrived at the ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 29, 2016 in Travel
Easter brunch, baskets and gratitudes
This year my husband and I will be staying in Indianapolis for Easter. Not sure if we will make a yummy brunch or venture out to one of the amazing restaurant brunch choices around town.
For those of you who are all-in with Easter festivities for ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on March 20, 2016 in Kristie Fun
3 things to know before you move to Indy
Even after living in Indiana for nearly two decades and selling real estate all over central Indiana, I still learn new things about our state daily. For example, when someone tells me that they are from Peru or Mexico, they may actually mean the ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on June 28, 2014 in Relocation
Indy’s 2019 Summer Devour Downtown – August 19-September 1
Do you love to eat out, try new restaurants, and not break your pocketbook? Mark you calendars! Aug 19-Sept 1, 2013 it’s Devour Downtown Indianapolis, Indy’s premier dining event. This is a bi-yearly two-week long event where over 45 ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 14, 2013 in Indianapolis
Indy’s 2013 Winter Devour Downtown – January 21-February 3
Do you love to eat out, try new restaurants, and not break your pocketbook? Mark your calendars! Jan. 21-Feb. 3, 2013, it’s Devour Downtown Indianapolis Winterfest event. This is a bi-yearly, two-week-long event in which over 45 participating ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 21, 2013 in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, you nailed it!
And I can say that completely without bias, since the country’s media and the 150,000 visitors that descended on the city for Super Bowl XLVI agree. Just a few raving headlines from various media:
“Super Bowl XLVI’s Real Winner? ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on February 22, 2012 in Indianapolis
Indy’s 2012 Winter Devour Downtown – January 9-22
Do you love to eat out, try new restaurants, and not break your pocketbook? Mark you calendars! Jan 9-22, 2012 it’s Devour Downtown Indianapolis Winterfest event. This is a bi-yearly two-week long event where over 45 participating downtown ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 4, 2012 in Indianapolis