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Ever wonder how chefs get pork so tender and juicy? In this episode of Paired, host Adam Grubb teams up with Chef Dean Sample and Jeanette Merritt, Director of Communications for Indiana Pork, to cook a standout pork dish, and share the tips that make all the difference. Along the way you’ll learn pro techniques for keeping pork loin juicy, and plenty of surprising kitchen tips and fun facts about pork. Jeanette also shares the philosophy behind Indiana Pork and the farmers who make it possible.
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Chef Dean Sample's Best Pork Cooking Tips ft. Indiana Pork
Paired brings chefs and local food partners together to create something special, and to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories shaping Indiana’s food scene.
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In this episode of Behind the Bar, host Adam Grubb goes behind the bar at SALT Carmel City Center with Marcelo Gallegos, Executive Chef, and Teddy Madrin, Bar Manager, for a candid conversation about what shapes the experience at one of Carmel’s most talked-about restaurants.

Step behind the bar and into the restaurants and spaces that make Indy’s food and drink scene special. In this Edible Indy series, you’ll meet the bartenders and hospitality pros, explore the menus and cocktails they’re proud of, and get a feel for the places you’ll want to visit next.
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In this episode, our first north of 465, we head to Freelands Restaurant in Carmel, where Chef Braedon Kellner and Tom Main are redefining what Northside dining looks like. From seasonal, producer-driven dishes to a menu that celebrates Indiana ingredients, Freelands is where craftsmanship meets community. Chef Braedon opens up about his philosophy on food, why he chose Carmel, and what’s next for this evolving concept.
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Host Tim Williams dives deep into the kitchens, stories, and creative minds shaping Indiana’s dining scene.
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Four Sweet Stops in Southern Indiana Worth the Drive This Fall
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Fair Food: 6 Must-Try Unique Treats at the Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair is back on August 2nd through the 18th which means one thing: crazy, delicious food. Here are our Top 10 must-try treats to get your State Fair adventure started
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Taste of Bloomington is Back for 2026 with Over 70 Vendors
On Saturday, August 1st over 75 vendors including local restaurants, food trucks, breweries offering menu items for $5 or less for the annual food and drink festival.
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Traditional Cheesesteak from Hoagies and Hops

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Mae Mae’s Meatloaf from Juniper on Main

The Feijoada Dish from Fernando’s Mexican and Brazilian Cuisine

Cheese Wheel Pasta from Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar

Pink Rigatoni with Blackened Chicken from Abbiocco Pizzeria

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