Mar 11, 2024 - Food and Drink

Meatless Monday: The Bulldog's great Brussels sprouts

Arika Herron

Two photos. One of Brussels sprouts on a plate and another of pizza. — Low light is my biggest gripe about The Bulldog. Everything else was 10/10. Photo: Arika Herron/Axios

As we barrel head first toward the best time of year, I'm scoping out vegetarian-friendly places with a decent beer list and enough TVs to catch all the March Madness action.

We've covered endless apps at Chatham Tap, Ralston's surprising salads and that The Tap is more than seasoned fries.

The latest: The Bulldog, which is serving up some of the city's best Brussels sprouts.

What they're saying: "Brussels sprouts — classic basketball-watching food," said my husband sarcastically on a recent visit.

Yes, but: They're fried. They're cheesy. They're shareable.

If you ask me, they check all the boxes for a perfect game-watching snack.

What to order: Start with the blistered Brussels sprouts ($11). Halved sprouts get flash-fried into tender, crunchy goodness, tossed with toasted macadamia nuts in a sweet and spicy glaze and finished with a cheese sauce.

Then order an Indiana classic — square-cut pie from the Pizza King.
In addition to its own wood-fired pizzas, The Bulldog has added Pizza King items to their menu.
The Impossible pizza ($13 for a 10-inch) comes topped with meatless sausage, mushrooms, onion and green peppers — all chopped in Pizza King's signature style.

Plus: The Bulldog has a self-pour wall with dozens of beers and more than 50 TVs.

The bottom line: Beers. Brussels sprouts. Basketball. IYKYK.

If you go: 5380 N. College Ave.

Open 11am to midnight Sunday-Thursday and 11am to 1am Friday and Saturday.

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