My new little "localista" experiment now encompasses food, thanks to the Goose Market. Located at 25th and Delaware, it's a haven for local foodies and winos (like yours truly...the wino part, anyway).
Stocked with local meats and cheeses, including dry-aged, grass-fed beef raised right here in the state, the Goose also makes a great sandwich. I'm partial to the brisket - which I liked better the second time, when they topped it with blue cheese and some sort of yummy mayonaisse-y dressing.
Be sure to go downstairs, where all the beer and wine is stocked alongside a rather random array of dry goods. If you want an obscure Italian brand of canned tomatoes, you'll find it here. Otherwise, don't expect to be able to do all of your grocery shopping at the Goose. Just the good stuff...
A couple of quick updates. 1) I've decided that music can't be included in my localista experiment. It's just too wasteful (both in terms of money and environmental waste) to buy CDs when I only want a song or two. So that didn't last long, but I'm happy about it. 2) I returned the butterfly bag. Upon seeing the Prada original in NYC (by the way, the whole SoHo store is painted with fairies right now), I realized that the butterfly bag is not at all a reasonable facsimile. Not at all.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
A Girl's Gotta Eat
I don't normally cover restaurants on IndyStyle, but since it's sort of lull time in the fashion world (winter/holiday sales are done and spring hasn't really sprung yet), I thought I'd take this opportunity to plug a new restaurant that I'm totally loving - The Meridian.
It's located where Dodd's Townhouse used to be, but it's completely different than Dodd's. The atmosphere is great - especially for winter. It feels like a lodge inside, and there's a cozy fireplace (I'm a sucker for a crackling fire). If you go without kids (which I always do), I recommend sitting in the bar. You can order from the full menu in there, and I prefer the atmosphere on that side of the wall (not sure what that says about me).
The food is great, too. I've not tried any entrees yet, but every appetizer, salad and soup I've tried has been pretty great. I particularly love their take on onion soup. Rather than having to navigate a thick layer of stringy cheese to get to the soup, they toast the cheese on top of a piece of baguette, so it's just cheesy enough but not overwhelming. The oysters Rockefeller are a treat, too - they're lightly fried, which was a new take for me on an old favorite. The shrimp risotto stands out, as well. If you're not too hungry, there's enough there for an entree. Especially if you order the macaroni and cheese on the side (I know, I know - heavy on the carbs) - it's the best mac and cheese I've ever had. No blue box here; just a blend of yummy cheeses and the unmistakeable hint of truffle oil. Is it dinner time yet???
It's located where Dodd's Townhouse used to be, but it's completely different than Dodd's. The atmosphere is great - especially for winter. It feels like a lodge inside, and there's a cozy fireplace (I'm a sucker for a crackling fire). If you go without kids (which I always do), I recommend sitting in the bar. You can order from the full menu in there, and I prefer the atmosphere on that side of the wall (not sure what that says about me).
The food is great, too. I've not tried any entrees yet, but every appetizer, salad and soup I've tried has been pretty great. I particularly love their take on onion soup. Rather than having to navigate a thick layer of stringy cheese to get to the soup, they toast the cheese on top of a piece of baguette, so it's just cheesy enough but not overwhelming. The oysters Rockefeller are a treat, too - they're lightly fried, which was a new take for me on an old favorite. The shrimp risotto stands out, as well. If you're not too hungry, there's enough there for an entree. Especially if you order the macaroni and cheese on the side (I know, I know - heavy on the carbs) - it's the best mac and cheese I've ever had. No blue box here; just a blend of yummy cheeses and the unmistakeable hint of truffle oil. Is it dinner time yet???
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