Summer in Central Indiana has a way of making everything feel a little more alive. The evenings stretch longer, the patios fill up, and suddenly there’s nowhere else you’d rather be than outside with a good drink and even better company. This season, some of the region’s best restaurants are giving you every reason to do exactly that.
Grindstone on the Monon brings the energy of the trail right to your table in Westfield. In Carmel, Josephine’s is channeling small-city French charm on a beautiful new patio, and Wine & Rind is pouring summer into a glass right off the Monon. In Zionsville, Apicio Ristorante & Enoteca is making a strong case for its first full summer, and Verde Flavors of Mexico is doing what it does best: turning any warm evening into a celebration. Here’s where to find them.