‘Tis the season to be jolly! Nothing makes me jollier than an excellent local brew and a delicious bite to eat in my own neck of the woods. While some of you may like to go over the hills and through the woods to score a fancy draught, I find that the holidays’ best options are found nearby. Take…
Read MoreI have always wanted to see the Olympic torch run into the stadium. But for some reason (likely my total lack of athletic prowess) I’ve never been asked to run a leg of that epic journey. I also don't get a chance to travel the world all that often. So, schlepping myself to another country to watch…
Read MoreAll summer long the Indy blogs have been abuzz about one thing: tree houses. As a resident of Hamilton County, I get the awesome privilege of being close to three of the best. My summer has been spent in the trees with my children, which is good because that shade sure does help when it gets pretty…
Read MoreHamilton County has lots to do in the way of outdoor activities and historical attractions, but resident festival expert Andrea Davis says there's no match for HC when it comes to festivals. “No matter what you're looking for, you can find it somewhere,” Davis said. Davis takes little prompting and…
Read MoreSummer is winding down and you might be thinking back on the time you spent this summer. Was it more movies than memories? Was it more Quality Inn than quality time? Don't worry. The summer isn't over yet and Hamilton County, Indiana has a one stop shop for all the outdoor family/couple/alone…
Read MorePeople assume I know a lot about beer because I drink a lot. Not true. The truth is, I know very little. I know that I like beer and some beers taste better than others. That's about as full as my glass gets. If you’re looking for real beer knowledge, look no further. I recently got hooked up with…
Read MoreOnce upon a time, tenderloin meant special occasion, spending money and select cuts of beef. I used to think tenderloin meant beef and only beef. Filet mignons, as many people refer to them, were too fancy for me. Tenderloins were pretentious. I didn't eat them. That was before this little piggy…
Read MoreIndiana is known as blue collar. It is the Midwest, after all. Hoosiers work hard and live the simple life. Family. Friends. Those are the things that matter to us the most. However, on occasion our minds might wonder, and we may dream of enjoying the finer things in life. We might wonder what it's…
Read MoreI once heard that happiness is laying under a tree and looking at the sky through the leaves. While that sounds like time well spent, the author of those words didn't quite have it right. This summer, take some advice from the trees themselves; go out on a limb, leave your house, and climb the trees…
Read MoreHave you ever stood in front of the "local beers" section of your local grocery store and felt your heart sink when your favorite draft wasn't there? Or have you ever tried to replicate an awesome dinner from a local microbrewery only to find that the beer pairing was essential to the experience…
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