Tabla de contenidos para January 2023 en Indianapolis Monthly

IN THE COURSE of putting together this issue, Indianapolis Monthly was sold to a company from Detroit called Hour Media. Though the mission to serve our wonderful readers continues, several of the magazine’s longtime employees won’t be part of the new endeavor. Todd Urban had been our design director since 2013. During his tenure, he was the driving visual force behind every magazine cover, every big story. In addition to being dedicated and talented, he possessed a kind and collaborative spirit. Todd made space for others to be great. Mike Botkin was the magazine’s production manager, the crafty veteran who, for 18-plus years, made sure we met our print deadlines while wrangling ad sellers, advertisers, and ads. There wasn’t a single person on staff who didn’t love him, which says…

RESCUE EFFORTS. After suffering from what resembled a case of long COVID, with debilitating symptoms impacting both the economic and cultural vigor of Indianapolis, Mayor Joe Hogsett launched the Downtown Resiliency Strategy last year, a program aimed at addressing housing, infrastructure, public spaces, and economic development with earmarked funds from the city’s $419 million American Rescue Plan purse. Last November, an additional $3.5 million was announced, intending to supplement ongoing efforts in the heart of downtown through a partnership with Downtown Indy Inc. AT A CROSSROADS. While the city has over 400 square miles to consider, DII focuses only on the area immediately surrounding Monument Circle, totaling about a mile and a half. “We really can help to be more flexible, to help add resources, and to be kind of creative and…

Kid-friendly venues such as The Children’s Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, and Conner Prairie offer free admission. Some require advance tickets, so plan ahead. If you prefer the fresh air, lace up your walking shoes for one of local historian Sampson Levingston’s Walk & Talk tours that cover points of interest in Indy’s Black history. For something more solemn, make a stop at the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. A 3-D portrait of King and Robert F. Kennedy, the bronze statue sits near the spot where the visiting RFK gave an impromptu speech the day King was assassinated in Memphis.…

Streetly ADDRESS 6328 E. 10th St. HOURS Friday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m. INTO THE up-and-coming eastside arts district comes Sanctuary by Streetly. The streetwear retailer’s October 2022 opening was packed. Yet creator Justin Gordon is clear on what’s more important than being the next hot fashion shop: bettering the neighborhood. “The purpose of Sanctuary is to be a haven, a place to hang and talk about problems in our community. I want all people to feel that their opinions and thoughts are safe inside these four walls,” he says. Those four walls are adorned, gallery-style, with hoodies, basketball shorts, and an array of accessories. Curation is done with an eye toward “unique merchandise surrounding the community we love,” notes Gordon. He sees his wares as pieces of art,…

Intense, warm shades are the winter makeup vibe. Hello, CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES TWEED MULTI-EFFECT QUADRA EYESHADOWS. Each posh palette is dressed up in coordinating tweed, the fashion house’s signature fabric since Coco donned it in the 1920s. Infused with extra-long-lasting pigments, the shadows deliver rich and cozy color that pops. Brenda Sotolongo, owner of Pro Soto Beauty Studios in Castleton, loves them for a smoky eye with a bright finish. “Use the lightest color over your entire lid, then either of the medium ones over that. Next, with the dark shade, make an upside-down ‘7’ on the outer part of each eye, from the end of the lash line to just above the crease. Finish with a dark liner, and blend.” $88, a Nordstrom exclusive, The Fashion Mall…

THE MENU at Cha-Cho’s Latin Kitchen transports diners far beyond its counter inside downtown ghost kitchen Circle City Eats. The carryout business, which takes its name from the Spanish word muchachos, packs up a sampling of Latin foods. That includes a generous serving of arroz paisa, meaty fried rice filled with chunky Colombian sausage. A bright Peruvian ceviche of fresh fish, Andean toasted corn nuts, pickled onions, mint, corn, and lime juice that was introduced shortly after Cha-Cho’s opened over the summer has become an all-seasons fan favorite. The Dominican Riki-Taki sandwich presses tangy lemon-adobo beef, pickled cabbage, and egg inside a wide ciabatta roll. “You don’t need a passport,” says co-owner Mario Lomeli. “You just need one place.” 1021 N. Pennsylvania St., 317-800-3885, cha-choslatinkitchen.com…

BACK IN 2014, Nathan and Leah Huelsebusch chose the sleepy Johnson County town of Bargersville as the site of their first Taxman Brewing Company gastro-pub. Inspired by the three years they lived in Belgium for business, the couple started serving small-batch dubbels and steak frites in the shadow of the hulking Umbarger & Sons grain elevators across the road, a farm-town metropolis that is equal parts Marvel Universe and Petticoat Junction. The Huelsebusches’ southside base kept its rural charm while they added taprooms on Fortville’s main drag and in a renovated 1850s livery building downtown, as the Tax-man brand grew to include a robust line of Belgian-inspired beers, farmhouse ales, and Midwest saisons sold around the state and beyond. It should have come as no surprise when the owners returned…

NOW THAT we’ve safely arrived in 2023, I can say that 2022 was an utter disaster for me, healthwise, due to a gallbladder that went south the first part of April and was eventually removed in August, after a midnight visit to the emergency room where the pain was so intense I jumped out a hospital window to end my life. Unfortunately, I was on the first floor and hit my head on the sidewalk, though not hard enough to die, just to get a headache. My wife leaned out the window, saw me lying in a heap holding my head, then told me to get my butt back in the emergency room if I knew what was good for me, so I did, and a nice doctor gave me…

TERRY KIRTS A lifelong tea-lover whose grandmother started him on sugary cups of Lipton when he was barely a year old, contributing editor Terry Kirts downed dozens of new-wave boba drinks for this month’s Taste Test (p. 36). Though he’s partial to citrusy green tea, unsweetened, he was won over by all of the brown sugar syrups, cheese foams, and fruity, popping tapioca available in almost every corner of town. JAYDE LEARY Originally from Greenwood, Jayde Leary, senior journalism and telecommunications major at Ball State University, is an intern for Indianapolis Monthly. She wrote the Collectibles section in this month’s cover package on where to get things fixed (p. 40). “It was by far my favorite project,” she says. “The best part was seeing all the beautiful artwork that had…

MONON RAILROAD SILVER COLLECTIONS VINTAGE: 1940S TO 1960S Resides in the Monon Connection Museum in Monon, Indiana BEFORE CARS swept Americans off the railroads post–World War II, Hoosiers traveled in style between Louisville and Chicago—at least those who could afford first-class tickets. The luxury of the bygone era is on display at the Monon Connection Museum, believed to be the largest public collection of railroad memorabilia in the country. The 6,500 pieces range from a private train car that belonged to industrialist Henry Flagler (he reportedly sent the company a blank check and asked for the best money could buy) to silver and china collections from 20 different railroads. Among the Monon’s set of stirring spoons and relish forks, butter knives and brandy snifters, the most curious piece is a…

Like many Carmelites, you’re not native to the area. What attracted you to the community when you moved here in 2007? I was working on a project at IU Health North while living in the Lawrence and Geist area, and my son was getting ready to go to kindergarten. I was impressed with the Carmel community and just wanted him to grow up here. It reminded me a lot of home. I grew up in a tiny town in Michigan. One town. One school. A lot of community pride. What has outgoing Mayor Jim Brainard gotten right? What has he gotten wrong? He’s done a phenomenal job growing a community that has so much vitality to it, and has been a magnet for people to move, both businesses and residents.…

WHAT’S YOUR AESTHETIC? Making nerdy sexy. YOU HAVE A SUAVE CONFIDENCE ABOUT YOU. WHOSE STYLE DO YOU ADMIRE? I draw style inspiration from artists Lucky Daye and Miguel. But every few months I go shopping to switch things up. I have to keep the people guessing. DO YOUR STREET CLOTHES DIFFER FROM YOUR STAGE ATTIRE? I have to make a conscious effort not to dress like I do on stage. With a great outfit on, my attitude and vibe are that much better. WHAT’S THE FIRST ALBUM YOU EVER OWNED? The first CD I bought with my own money was 8701 by Usher.…

DOES being tucked in a minus 220-degree chamber to ease aches entice you? No worries. Cryotherapy at Restore Hyper Wellness has its takers, but the studio offers another way to leverage cold. The most booked treatment is Cryoskin Slimming, says owner Heather Mesalam. It promises to beat back another bane of middle age, love handles. With a wand, “alternating heat and cold is applied to stimulate the natural process of releasing fat cells through the lymphatic system,” Mesalam explains. It’s painless and noninvasive, and adherents swear they lose inches—over time. Four to six treatments are typically needed to evenly “freeze away” fat from the front of the belly. “It isn’t magic, but it can make toning up quicker,” says Mesalam. The 2,200-square-foot studio also has aestheticians and RNs on staff.…

The historical site that houses downtown Plainfield’s most ambitious new restaurant, The Prewitt, originally served as an auto parts shop before L.M. Prewitt opened his theater there in 1927. The venue closed in the early 2000s, but the curtain rose again in November, with executive chef Ricky Hatfield throwing the spotlight on elegant Hoosier-inflected dishes like the Sticky Foot, a date bread pudding with whiskey anglaise and caramel-corn ice cream that takes its name from the theater’s former nickname. 121 W. Main St., Plainfield, 317-203-5240, prewittdining.com…

ORANGE CREAMSICLE Ann’s Boba Tea, Paula Curia’s boba stand inside Plaza Urbana on the far east side, whips up bright, true-to-life flavors such as this pleasantly refreshing version of the icy orange treat you devoured as a kid, here enriched with extra-chewy bubbles. 3827 N. Mitthoefer Rd., 317-681-3143 COCOA CREAM WOW The drinks at Kung Fu Tea, an international chain with outlets in Cambodia and Taiwan, always reflect the latest boba innovations, such as this delightfully understated caramelized brown sugar tea with warm, fresh tapioca bubbles, a salty milk cap, and a dusting of cocoa. Multiple locations, kungfutea.com SEND IT The clever barkeeps at Bodhi: Craft Bar + Thai Bistro like to take diners on a journey with their internationally inspired elixirs, as in this recent seasonal concoction of Icelandic…

HOUSEHOLD GOODS GRANDFATHER CLOCKS CUSTOM TIME, 1586 E. 400 S, LEBANON, 317-508-8463, CUSTOMTIME.NET • Time might be eternal, but a grandfather clock isn’t. It’s possibly the most delicate item in your house, believe it or not. Bill Moore has been repairing them for 42 years. He is one of Indiana’s few licensed and certified clock-makers (the certification program itself ended in 1989.) For three generations, his family has been fixing timepieces. The average grandfather clock repair takes 90 minutes to three and a half hours, and costs about $350. POWER TOOLS VAMACO TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, 6718 E. 38TH ST., 317-632-2208 • If you have a vintage workhorse made with metal parts instead of plastic, it’s worth a visit to Joseph Fowley at Vamaco Tools and Equipment to see if new parts exist.…

( BUZZWORTHY ) Recalling Richmond Hill In our November issue, Adam Wren’s oral history with the heroes of Richmond Hill made many reflect on where they were that tragic night 10 years ago. I’m just getting started on this piece, but holy cow! What a crazy situation. JOEL J MILLER via Twitter This article was so well-written. MARTIE GARRETT HOOFER  via Instagram I remember this vividly. So wild. Can’t believe it’s been that long. LINDSAY RILEY KOSKIE via Instagram We lived many miles from here but could feel a small shake in our home and didn’t know what happened until the next day. CHRISTINA SORG-HUDACIN via Instagram We heard [the explosion] all the way in New Palestine. Absolutely insane. Loved the way these stories were presented in this month’s issue.…

Q: WHAT’S WITH ALL THE DOG PARKS AT NEW DOWNTOWN APARTMENT COMPLEXES? WHY NOT JUST HIT THE NEAREST GREEN SPACE? A: Places like White River State Park and Lugar Plaza can indeed be “used” by leashed dogs, so long as their owners pick up after them. But if your pup wants to run free, there’s a distinct shortage of options. Which is kind of a problem, given that around 27 percent of the folks living in the city’s core own dogs. That’s the primary reason many urban complexes boast such private parks. However, downtowners who don’t live in such canine-positive environments have one other option: The Dog Park at Immanuel, a private, not-for-profit setup at 382 Prospect St., just south of Eli Lilly’s campus. But given the dearth of such…

THIS MONTH’S CAN’T–MISS EVENTS (1) IU Women’s Basketball January 12 No. 20 Maryland is one of several ranked opponents traveling to Assembly Hall to face the No. 4 Hoosiers. iuhoosiers.com (2) Indianapolis Home Show January 20–29 The country’s oldest home show returns to the Indiana State Fair grounds, where more than 400 vendors showcase home-related products and services. indianapolishomeshow.com (3) Festival of Ice January 21–22 Professional chainsaw-wielding ice sculptors will carve their way through Carmel’s Arts & Design District and the Ice at Carter Green. theiceatcartergreen.com (4) Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation January 22 This satirical off-Broadway show, which spoofs Broadway hits like Frozen, Hamilton, and The Phantom of the Opera, makes a stop at Clowes Hall. butlerartscenter.org (5) Beethoven v. Coldplay January 25 At Hilbert Circle Theatre, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Uncharted…

EXTEND Former Purdue football teammates co-own Stretch Zone (1), a fitness studio where the therapists do all the work, and clients just lie there. It’s hard not to appreciate an exercise plan like that. “Assisted stretching” increases flexibility, improves mobility, and relaxes tight muscles that come from desk jobs. 31 W. City Center Dr., Ste. 109, 317-344-3082, stretchzone.com/locations/carmel SURF Craig Barnum, owner of nearby Matt the Miller’s Tavern, has a home in Hawaii, his inspiration for the fast-casual Manelé Cafe (2). Adorned with vibrant surfboards, the brunchy menu includes açaí bowls, smoked-salmon toast, and breakfast skillets, plus 50th state–inspired salads, huli huli chicken, and ahi tuna poke. This is just the place on a cold January afternoon. 703 Veterans Way, 317-218-7877, manelecafe.com COO Already known among stylish moms and doting…

AFTER Jeff Grant and Jane Kupersmith opened Hopscotch Coffee B-Line Cafe along a stretch of Bloomington’s popular converted rail trail in 2015, they eagerly awaited a restaurant to open next door. They waited for years. “It just never happened,” Grant says. And so, a year ago next month, they opened one themselves. At Hopscotch Kitchen, customers order from a brief but inspired menu assembled by a staff that originally included both a bread specialist and a fermentation specialist. Hefty rice bowls range from a Red version that contains kimchi and jalapeño brine and a Green one with ’shroom bacon. Among the fine-tuned sandwiches, a roast lamb panino is layered with cheddar, pickled onion, housemade mustard, cashew cream, fig jam, and a bright green pop of the Yemeni hot sauce, schug.…

FOR LONGTIME chef and restaurateur Lucio Romani, a love affair with all things American began almost the moment he stepped off the plane. Schooling his customers on the true, authentic cuisine of his native Italy, however, took a little longer. Growing up in the seaside town of Ladispoli, about 20 miles west of Rome, Romani enjoyed classic dishes such as pasta carbonara and amatriciana, as well as fresh seafood from the Mediterranean coast. In the States, Italian food meant chicken Alfredo and spaghetti with meatballs. “At the first Italian place where I worked,” Romani says, “they still threw pasta against the wall to see if it was done.” But Romani is no purist, and he started his career in food with an Italian dairy company that produced high-end cheese and…

As much as we’re all about upcycling and reducing waste, sometimes a repair just doesn’t make any sense. Unless you’re handy enough to do the repair yourself, remember the half rule. Consumer experts often advise that if it’s going to cost more than 50 percent of the value to fix it, you’re better off replacing it with a new one. “When something breaks, take a deep breath and think logically, not emotionally,” advises Naomi Bechtold, a Purdue Extension Specialist in Financial Resource Management. “Doing a little consumer research can help you make an informed decision.” That is especially true when it comes to these six types of products. MICROWAVES Small issues like a broken door handle or cracked rotating plate probably aren’t a big deal to fix. However, operational malfunctions…

DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square Aroma INDIAN Familiar tandoori and tikka masala staples mingle with heartier, more elevated offerings at this elegant pan-Indian spot that opened in the former Rook location in early 2021. Lunchtime lamb and chicken rolls in crispy flatbread wrappers stand out, as do hearty chaat dishes dressed up with yellow peas, yogurt, and chutneys. An impressive lamb shank is the highlight of the chef’s specialties and easily feeds two or more. A full bar and an artful array of desserts help round out a special-occasion meal. Opt for the orange pudding, a creamy, lightly sweet rice pudding served in an orange shell with a chocolate tuille. 501 Virginia Ave., 317-602-7117, aromaindy.com Ash & Elm Cider Co. Restaurant and Cider Bar GASTROPUB…