www.kingdaviddogs.com
15 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN
I will make this quick and simple as King David's Dogs is widely known and widely touted. This place is regularly voted "Best Hot Dog" in Indianapolis Monthly.
It's kind of hard to get to unless you happen to be downtown for lunch or late afternoon as they close at 4pm.
If you are downtown when they are open and haven't been there, go. It is great! So many different options, and even some that are not on the published menu. All of the many stiles are covered, Chicago, New York, Chili, etc. If you like pretzel bread, try the pretzel dog.
Ok, like I said before, everyone and their mom knows how good this place is. Now just go check it out.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Mug N Bun
www.mug-n-bun.com
5211 W. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
There use to be one in every town, a drive-in restaurant. Heck, even McDonald's started out as a drive-in. While Sonic does a rather good job of keeping this idea around, it's the small places that are the real treasure.
Like a lot of the places that I've had the pleasure to go, this was recommended by a co-worker. However, just mentioning on Facebook that I was looking to go there brought some people out of the wood work. Even including a video from The Indy Channel showcasing this treasure on the West side.
While Mug N Bun started as a true drive-in, they have continued to grow much like their patronage. You can still drive-in, they have picnic tables as well as indoor seating (rather new I'm told) to aid in keeping the place open year round. While the address says Indianapolis, I don't know how much closer one could be to Speedway. We ate outside and could tell there were cars on the track. Gotta love Indy in May!
Mug N Bun's extensive menu is loaded with the typical drive-in fare. Burgers, coney dogs, corn dogs, handmade root beer, ice cream, and plenty of fried foods. However, what Mug N Bun is known for is it's breaded tenderloin, along with it's aforementioned root beer. My group decided that we would all get something different and share, so we could get the full experience.
Since we sampled a lot of different things, I'm going with a different format today and describe what I consumed.
Bread Tenderloin: Good size and flavor was what you expect. I was not let down. I got mine today with only onions. Looking back, I wish I would have gone with some lettuce, mayo and ketchup to add to the flavor.
Onion Rings: I do not know if I have EVER had onion rings this good. One thing of note. Usually when one gets onion rings, you bite down and pull away and the rest of the onion comes out. Not here. Two of my friends were going to split the last one, and it was an easy split. DELICIOUS.
Breaded Mushrooms: Good. Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm not sure if they are just pre made out of bag or fresh, but I would get them again.
Hot Pepper Cheese Balls: These were great as well. It's a spicier cheese, but not too spicy, breaded, and deep fried. Very good and I might go this route next time.
Handmade Root Beer: Wonderful. Root beer that you get in a can, has a completely different flavor and texture than handmade root beer. Not a lot of bite, very low carbonation, and not too sweet. How can you go to a Drive-in and not get root beer or a root beer float.
A few notes.
Do you have a hankering for a milkshake? What about a 32 oz. milkshake? Go to Mug N Bun.
Do not go here and plan to eat light or plan to work in the afternoon as a nap is almost mandatory. If you have a tendency to eat lean(er), be cautious of the amount of grease you will consume and how it may affect you body.
This place is another one I am looking forward for a repeat visit. The menu is so large and everything sounds so good! At lunch it was decided that we will make an evening of it. We'll get a group to go to dinner at Mug N Bun, then hit up the drive-in (movie theater) on Tibbs.
Yet another local place with good food.
***HELP***
If anyone knows of how to submit challenges to Man Vs. Food let me know. I love the show and would love to have Adam come and try the challenge at Mug N Bun.
5211 W. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
There use to be one in every town, a drive-in restaurant. Heck, even McDonald's started out as a drive-in. While Sonic does a rather good job of keeping this idea around, it's the small places that are the real treasure.
Like a lot of the places that I've had the pleasure to go, this was recommended by a co-worker. However, just mentioning on Facebook that I was looking to go there brought some people out of the wood work. Even including a video from The Indy Channel showcasing this treasure on the West side.
While Mug N Bun started as a true drive-in, they have continued to grow much like their patronage. You can still drive-in, they have picnic tables as well as indoor seating (rather new I'm told) to aid in keeping the place open year round. While the address says Indianapolis, I don't know how much closer one could be to Speedway. We ate outside and could tell there were cars on the track. Gotta love Indy in May!
Mug N Bun's extensive menu is loaded with the typical drive-in fare. Burgers, coney dogs, corn dogs, handmade root beer, ice cream, and plenty of fried foods. However, what Mug N Bun is known for is it's breaded tenderloin, along with it's aforementioned root beer. My group decided that we would all get something different and share, so we could get the full experience.
Since we sampled a lot of different things, I'm going with a different format today and describe what I consumed.
Bread Tenderloin: Good size and flavor was what you expect. I was not let down. I got mine today with only onions. Looking back, I wish I would have gone with some lettuce, mayo and ketchup to add to the flavor.
Onion Rings: I do not know if I have EVER had onion rings this good. One thing of note. Usually when one gets onion rings, you bite down and pull away and the rest of the onion comes out. Not here. Two of my friends were going to split the last one, and it was an easy split. DELICIOUS.
Breaded Mushrooms: Good. Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm not sure if they are just pre made out of bag or fresh, but I would get them again.
Hot Pepper Cheese Balls: These were great as well. It's a spicier cheese, but not too spicy, breaded, and deep fried. Very good and I might go this route next time.
Handmade Root Beer: Wonderful. Root beer that you get in a can, has a completely different flavor and texture than handmade root beer. Not a lot of bite, very low carbonation, and not too sweet. How can you go to a Drive-in and not get root beer or a root beer float.
A few notes.
Do you have a hankering for a milkshake? What about a 32 oz. milkshake? Go to Mug N Bun.
Do not go here and plan to eat light or plan to work in the afternoon as a nap is almost mandatory. If you have a tendency to eat lean(er), be cautious of the amount of grease you will consume and how it may affect you body.
This place is another one I am looking forward for a repeat visit. The menu is so large and everything sounds so good! At lunch it was decided that we will make an evening of it. We'll get a group to go to dinner at Mug N Bun, then hit up the drive-in (movie theater) on Tibbs.
Yet another local place with good food.
***HELP***
If anyone knows of how to submit challenges to Man Vs. Food let me know. I love the show and would love to have Adam come and try the challenge at Mug N Bun.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Fireside Brewhouse
http://www.firesidebrewhouse.com/
With a name like Fireside Brewhouse what do you expect? I got it, sushi and Jager Bombs! No? Oh here it is, fried chicken and waffles! Wrong again? Shoot. I digress. What you will find is salads, sandwiches, a different twist on burgers, steaks, and pizza. Oh, I forgot to mention, one of the best beer selections on the south side.
Remember when it use to be, "We have both types Budweiser and Miller". Blues Brothers rip off aside, I have a feeling we are going to see more of these brewhouses popping up with the ever increasing popularity of the US Microbrewery market. What you run across is that these places need to have something that sets them apart and makes the distinguishable from the next place down the road. What they have at Fireside, "The Dude".
When you look at the menu online, Fireside shares their beer selection. However, while it is rather extensive, ask your server regardless. I did not see Sun King Cream Ale on the menu, but I sure enjoyed two pints with dinner.
As menus typically do, the food looks amazing. The Three Blind Mice will probably be the next item I try, as the picture show it's uniqueness, but aids in it's mouth watering tendencies. However, my choice for the evening was, The Dude.
I had heard rumors of this different take on burgers and decided, it was what I needed to have. The dude is a half pound burger and slice of Velveeta dipped in batter, and deep fried. Yes, it does sound like a heart attack. For those of you thinking that this is just a restaurant's variation of your school cafeteria favorite, The Breaded Cheeseburger, you are sorely mistaken. The burger is essentially made like the other burgers, then dipped (in a different type of batter) and fried.
Honest opinion on The Dude, eh it was ok. Once the novelty of it wore off, I could focus on the taste more. I was not a fan of grilled taste and the breadedness together. I don't know if it threw me off, or they just didn't bode well together for me. If I had it to do over again, I'd save my calories for something else. Further note, the ladies in our group had burgers, but tend to stick to a leaner diet and they didn't stick well with them.
All that aside, I would like to go again. I know, I just bashed THE THING to set them apart. True, but I'm itching to try The Three Blind Mice. :)
Give the place a chance and make sure to check out Sun King, they are local and pretty good. Don't be afraid to follow me for more reviews. I really hope there are more than 4 followers out there (with one being my wife) :)
With a name like Fireside Brewhouse what do you expect? I got it, sushi and Jager Bombs! No? Oh here it is, fried chicken and waffles! Wrong again? Shoot. I digress. What you will find is salads, sandwiches, a different twist on burgers, steaks, and pizza. Oh, I forgot to mention, one of the best beer selections on the south side.
Remember when it use to be, "We have both types Budweiser and Miller". Blues Brothers rip off aside, I have a feeling we are going to see more of these brewhouses popping up with the ever increasing popularity of the US Microbrewery market. What you run across is that these places need to have something that sets them apart and makes the distinguishable from the next place down the road. What they have at Fireside, "The Dude".
When you look at the menu online, Fireside shares their beer selection. However, while it is rather extensive, ask your server regardless. I did not see Sun King Cream Ale on the menu, but I sure enjoyed two pints with dinner.
As menus typically do, the food looks amazing. The Three Blind Mice will probably be the next item I try, as the picture show it's uniqueness, but aids in it's mouth watering tendencies. However, my choice for the evening was, The Dude.
I had heard rumors of this different take on burgers and decided, it was what I needed to have. The dude is a half pound burger and slice of Velveeta dipped in batter, and deep fried. Yes, it does sound like a heart attack. For those of you thinking that this is just a restaurant's variation of your school cafeteria favorite, The Breaded Cheeseburger, you are sorely mistaken. The burger is essentially made like the other burgers, then dipped (in a different type of batter) and fried.
Honest opinion on The Dude, eh it was ok. Once the novelty of it wore off, I could focus on the taste more. I was not a fan of grilled taste and the breadedness together. I don't know if it threw me off, or they just didn't bode well together for me. If I had it to do over again, I'd save my calories for something else. Further note, the ladies in our group had burgers, but tend to stick to a leaner diet and they didn't stick well with them.
All that aside, I would like to go again. I know, I just bashed THE THING to set them apart. True, but I'm itching to try The Three Blind Mice. :)
Give the place a chance and make sure to check out Sun King, they are local and pretty good. Don't be afraid to follow me for more reviews. I really hope there are more than 4 followers out there (with one being my wife) :)
El Azabache
http://www.elazabacherestaurant.com/
4200 S. East St., Indianapolis - IN (reviewed)
9976 E. Washington St., Indianapolis - IN
One of my college friends asked that I review an authentic Mexican restaurant. I hope this works for you Mary, but it might not be on your side of town.
Of all days to crave Mexican food, Cinco de Mayo is the day we spontaneously decided to lunch at El Azabache. As you can imagine, the place was packed.
After being seated, the table is given chips and salsa, as is customary with moth Mexican food places. The salsa was nothing spectacular, but better than overly processed jar salsa. That said, I still ate my fair share. :) One of the advantages of going at lunch is that they have lunch sized portions (and prices) of most of their popular menu items. This was my choice as they were advertising a new item, Arroz con Pollo.
Arroz con Pollo: Chicken Fajita covered with cheese dip, guacamole salad and Pico de Gallo. Served with a side of rice and flour tortillas.
Typically, I order light when eating Mexican food because I fill up on chips and salsa. However, this time, the Arroz con Pollo sounded like exactly what I wanted. Once the dish hit the table, it was on! The aroma was tantalizing, and the food was right there to meet, if not exceed, the reputation the aroma gave. Everything was paired nicely together and worked almost to perfection. I ran out of tortillas and progressed to using chips, which played nicely as well. Even though I had gorged myself on chips and salsa, I found room to finish, even if I might have been worthless the rest of the afternoon (kidding).
For being probably the busiest day of the year, El Azabache was well prepared. The servers were great and there was a mariachi band roaming and serenading all of the patrons. Since we went for lunch, none of us partook in the adult beverages. However, if you are looking for a Mexican beer (all of the big players), Margarita, or shots of Tequila (wide selection as well), they have them to accompany the great food.
I will be going back to this place! As I'm writing, I'm dreaming of the Arroz con Pollo again!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sorry
I have been getting a great deal of slack from people because I haven't updated lately. You are correct, Casey J Sprouse, and I do need to update. I have just had life happen and have been busy. I have 2 to review, El Azabache (from 5 May) and Fireside Brewhouse (visit 7 May). They are coming, I promise. Oh, and a heart attack discussion is coming in one.
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