Ah, Carmel, Indiana, the hidden gem that makes your heart (and stomach) do the cha-cha! I've rounded up the must-visit spots where you'll feast till you burst and gaze at art till you're blissfully cross-eyed. It's time for a spring break you won't f...
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Ah, Woodys Library Restaurant! Eating here is like enjoying a meal at Hogwarts—without the magical mess! The vibe? A library turned gastropub with enough bookish charm to fool your parents into thinking you’re spending the break being 'studious.' The...
Woodys Library Restaurant
Step into Matt the Miller’s Tavern, where the illusion of sophistication meets the reality of stuffing your face. With a selection of beers that could impress a medieval king and food that’s all about making you groan with pleasure, this place is an ...
Matt the Miller's Tavern
Sahm’s Ale House is like Cheers, but with better beer and less drama. They have crafted ales that will make you ponder calling this place 'home.' The burger? You’ll want to take it out for dinner and a movie. It's an emblem of culinary seduction.
Sahm's Ale House Village of WestClay
Convivio is all about Italian flavors as pronounced as an opera singer on caffeine. Imagine: handmade pasta that’ll make you want to twirl like a ballerina and rich sauces that you might be tempted to bathe in. It’s amore at first bite.
Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine
At the Eggshell Bistro, breakfast isn’t just a meal—it’s a performance art! Expect inventive dishes with so many Instagrammable moments, your phone might get a complex. Take a bite, and you’ll understand why breakfast is the most important (and fun) ...
Eggshell Bistro
Look, Donatello’s is basically the culinary embodiment of an Italian sonnet. Every dish is a poetic love letter to Parmesan and basil. If you don’t leave here believing in love at first bite, then my friend, you need to go back and try the tiramisu.
Donatello's Italian Restaurant
The Carmel Art & Design District is like the Disneyland of eclectic creativity. Prepare to be dazzled by paintings, sculptures, and enough quirky installations to make you rethink your minimalist home decor. An eyeball feast with zero calories. W...
Carmel Arts & Design District
The Indianapolis Art Center is like walking into an alternate universe where everyone can actually draw a straight line. Marvel at everything from contemporary works to marvelously odd sculptures. A must-see if you enjoy existential crises wrapped in...
Indy Art Center
The Palladium is so fancy it could make a golden fork feel underdressed. Catch a performance here and you'll forget all about Netflix—well, at least for an hour or two. The acoustics are phenomenal. You might even hear your own 'wow' echo back at you...
The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
Saunter into Anthony’s Chophouse, where the steak is almost as awe-inspiring as your paycheck before taxes. It’s a meat extravaganza in an ambiance so refined, you’ll wish you’d brought a monocle. The filet mignon will make you feel like royalty, if ...
Anthony’s Chophouse
Sun King Spirits: a wonderland where craft cocktails reign and beer flows like, well, beer—but magical, artisanal beer! Sip on their spirits and you'll think you've been transported to liquid heaven. Trust me, your taste buds will thank your liver la...
Sun King Carmel
Divvy offers a shareable feast that's perfect if you’ve always wanted to be an only child but accepted your siblings as inevitable. With small plates bursting with flavor, this is where culinary democracy rules. Just don’t fight over the last bite, t...
divvy
Not exactly a restaurant or gallery, but The Monon Trail is the ideal 'pre-emptive exercise' for all that food you’re about to inhale! This scenic stretch is perfect for walking, biking, or pretending you’re training for the Olympics. A perfect adven...
Monon Trail
Walk into Bazbeaux Pizza like you own the place, and leave feeling like you’ve just binge-watched an entire season of Pizza Love Island. These pies are so divine, you might consider joining a pizza cult. Every slice is a testament to gooey, cheesy pe...
Bazbeaux Pizza (Carmel)
Handel’s is the Grammy award-winner of ice cream shops. Each scoop is a creamy symphony that will melt your heart faster than a summer sun melts the ice. Their flavor lineup? It’s so good, you'll consider framing your empty cone as art.