When outsiders think of Indianapolis, they think first of hoops, football, or the Indy 500, said Amy Cavanaugh in Saveur.com. But Indiana’s capital also has a food scene that deserves wider recognition. Three city chefs were semifinalists for 2013’s regional James Beard award, plenty of others make smart use of the region’s abundant farms, and the beer scene “rivals that of any other city in the country.”
Recess At Greg Hardesty’s “culinary playground,” bright-colored chairs and child-size footprints on the floor encourage a spirit of learning. Hardesty, a Beard semifinalist, changes his prix fixe menu daily. One recent highlight: a mozzarella sandwich atop a simple tomato, basil, and shallot salad. 4907 N. College Ave., (317) 925-7529
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