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City tries to move needle on downtown recovery

The city is trying to move the needle on downtown's recovery with denser office use.

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Indiana libraries have seen more than a dozen book challenges this year

John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars" isn't the only book challenged this year.

Swiftonomics is coming to Indianapolis

Swift's three concerts will combine for one of the biggest events in Indianapolis history.

Why fathers should take parental leave

Mothers are doubly burdened when fathers can't, or don't, take time off.

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Meatless Monday: BBQ seitan at Gather 22

Their relatively small lunch menu had all kinds of veg-friendly options.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gather 22" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gather22.com/" data-vars-content-id="3edfa7ce-0718-49df-b20e-cd9e1b780ecc" data-vars-headline="Meatless Monday: BBQ seitan at Gather 22" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gather22.com/" target="_blank">Gather 22</a> opened in Fall Creek Place last month, and it does it all — coffee, cocktails, lunch and dinner.<ul><li>It&#x27;s a sister restaurant to Byrne&#x27;s Grilled Pizza in Butler-Tarkington, and the famous super-thin crust pie is on both lunch and dinner menus.</li></ul>

A sandwich on a plate with a salad behind it. 

Indy couple brews history with Indiana beer brands

Alps Brau is just the first historic brand revived by Brad and Sheila Klopfenstein.

Remember the early days of COVID, when the world closed shop and everyone picked up a hobby like bread making or reality TV binging?Well, for Brad and Sheila Klopfenstein, that hobby was buying the rights to the expired trademarks of defunct Indiana beer brands in an effort to bring them back to life.

Meatless Monday: Gallery Pastry Shop's ramen special

Gallery's SoBro location does ramen, wings and bao buns each Monday.

It&#x27;s Monday, which means it&#x27;s ramen and wings night at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gallery Pastry Shop" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/gallerypastryshop/" data-vars-content-id="59d65939-20c1-40f7-8cce-5cde226d7f96" data-vars-headline="Meatless Monday: Gallery Pastry Shop&#x27;s ramen special" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/gallerypastryshop/" target="_blank">Gallery Pastry Shop</a>.<ul><li>The regular dinner menu is still available, but the ramen menu is Mondays only at the SoBro location of the popular local chain.</li></ul>

Meatless Monday: Indy's best veggie sandwich

It's spicy, it's tangy and it's meat-free.

I&#x27;ve been sitting on this one for a while and tbh it&#x27;s probably a little selfish because it&#x27;s the best sandwich in the city.<ul><li>Disagree? Change my mind. Please tell me about a better one (meat-free, obvi) and I&#x27;ll be there.</li></ul>

Meatless Monday celebrates soup season at Kan-Kan

It's perfect for a light meal after filling up on movie theater popcorn.

My husband wasn&#x27;t up for much after running the Monumental Marathon this past weekend, so it seemed like the perfect time to visit Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie to watch an absurdly long movie (thanks, Scorsese) and grab dinner.

Meatless Monday: Mayfair Taproom

The small-ish menu features multiple vegan and vegetarian options.

This week we take you to a pub that&#x27;s great anytime, but especially in October.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mayfair Taproom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mayfairtaproom.com/" data-vars-content-id="a7122558-b392-446b-8b67-20e6ef34df68" data-vars-headline="Meatless Monday: Mayfair Taproom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mayfairtaproom.com/" target="_blank">Mayfair Taproom</a> features Halloween-themed decorations year-round and its walls are lined with VHS tapes that play on a TV above the bar.

cauliflower wings covered in Thai chili sauce in a white bowl.

Indiana Pacers give big breaks to local chefs

The age-old stadium smells of stale beer and hot dogs are giving way to chef-inspired food halls.

The age-old stadium smells of stale beer and hot dogs are giving way to a new trend: sporting events as chef-inspired food halls.Driving the news: The Indiana Pacers are featuring local chefs as they roll out new food options for the upcoming season, starting Oct. 25 at home against the Washington Wizards.

Monique Hawkins and daughter Kara Hawkins pose in front of wings they'll be selling this season at Indiana Pacers games.

Where to try a bacon, egg and cheese doughnut in Indianapolis

These are some of the best doughnuts in town.

&quot;I had no idea this was here,&quot; a fellow customer says, surveying the powdered landscape at Parlor Doughnuts.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parlor Doughnuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/" data-vars-content-id="0d9ed970-817f-42ad-927a-8240042c16d6" data-vars-headline="Where to try a bacon, egg and cheese doughnut in Indianapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Parlor Doughnuts</a> has been here — at 805 W. 10th St., adjacent to IUPUI — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="since August" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurants/2023/08/01/parlor-doughnuts-bring-layered-confections-to-indianapolis/70500218007/" data-vars-content-id="0d9ed970-817f-42ad-927a-8240042c16d6" data-vars-headline="Where to try a bacon, egg and cheese doughnut in Indianapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurants/2023/08/01/parlor-doughnuts-bring-layered-confections-to-indianapolis/70500218007/" target="_blank">since August</a>, yet has gained relatively little fanfare. Now it&#x27;s in expansion mode, eyeying Fishers, Zionsville and Greenwood for future locations.

Four donuts from Parlor Doughnuts in a box.

Loco Mexican Restaurant opening new taqueria concept downtown

The restaurant will take the space of Public Greens, which closed during the pandemic.

Loco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is opening a taqueria concept at the corner of Market and New Jersey streets.Details: The new fast-service location will add to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="locally owned chain&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.locomexicanrestaurant.com/" data-vars-content-id="e49ec05f-c6b1-45a8-89ea-585db9bdd060" data-vars-headline="Loco Mexican Restaurant opening new taqueria concept downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.locomexicanrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">locally owned chain&#x27;s</a> two full-service restaurants in Indy.

Indianapolis brewery tour: A guide to the city's best craft beer

Indy boasts an under-the-radar beer scene that offers a taste of new and old.

Indianapolis boasts an under-the-radar beer scene that offers a taste of new and old, writes John Frank, Axios&#x27; resident <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beer nerd" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2019/08/02/john-frank-beer-lovers-colorado/" data-vars-content-id="742d150f-0c15-434a-a565-43201269df30" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis brewery tour: A guide to the city&#x27;s best craft beer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2019/08/02/john-frank-beer-lovers-colorado/" target="_blank">beer nerd</a>.What to know: Led by stalwart Sun King, and accented by the popular Metazoa and Guggman Haus, the city&#x27;s breweries showcase a range of styles from juicy, fruit-flavored IPAs to the grain-forward darker beers that make winter tolerable.

Meatless Monday: Faux-turkey taste test

Welcome to another Meatless Monday taste test!This time, we got together and tried all the not-turkey options to hold down the center of your Thanksgiving Day table.

A plate with slices of plant-based roasts. 

The Garden Table's grilled cheese is a spin on a cold weather classic

The cauliflower grilled cheese is served with a cup of roasted tomato and red bell pepper soup.

The weather outside is about to be frightful for the next 4+ months, but you know what&#x27;s delightful? Soup.<ul><li>Specifically, tomato soup.</li><li>Especially when it&#x27;s paired with a grilled cheese sandwich.</li></ul>

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