Keeping Up In Taste: 20 Hot Spots to Visit Around Indy in 2026

The Keeping Up Local team are rounding up their favorite dining spots for the new year-- from east to west and north to south.


Photography Courtesy: Fair Oaks Farms

Fair Oak Farms: A Winter Wonderland in the Heart of Indiana

Visit a winter wonderland just a short drive north from Indianapolis.


Cheers to the Season: 4 Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Local Bartenders

Bartenders across the city are opening their recipe books for these seasonal cocktails. Make it at home or find them around Indianapolis.


RECIPE: Christmas in Hawaii, a Holiday Cocktail from Sahm’s Hospitality Group

The team at Sahm’s has whipped up a gorgeous combination of island spirits and christmas flavors for this cocktail.


RECIPE: Sugar Plum Fairy, A Holiday Cocktail from Provision

From the lead bartender at Provision comes this delicious, sweet cocktail, just in time for christmas.


5 Holiday Pop-Up Bars Around the City

Drinks with friends deserve a bit of a seasonal switch up this month. We’re rounding up some of the best places to start.


RECIPE: Coconut Current, the Holiday Cocktail from Grindstone

A toasty holiday cocktail requires just a bit of at-home mixology, with a fun warm result. With two types of rum and a delectable coconut cream, this recipe balances dark and light to last the long nights.


St. Nick’s Lodge: A Sneak Peek at the Holiday Pop-Up at Harry & Izzy’s Northside

Now through December 21st, guests to Harry and Izzy’s northside will be able to escape into a ski lodge style getaway with seasonal cocktails, festive decor, and comfortable seating for a holiday catch up over drinks.


VIDEO: Behind the Bar with Craig Huse and HC Tavern

Craig Huse, the powerhouse CEO behind Huse Culinary, takes us through the iconic menu and story of HC Tavern. Huse Culinary is known for shaping some of Indiana’s most iconic dining experiences, including St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, and…


RECIPE: Smoke Show, the Holiday Cocktail from HC Tavern

This smokey sweet bourbon citrus cocktail is currently on the menu at HC Tavern. Bartenders Maia McIntosh and Lauren Mull collaborated to create this warming drink with a bit of flare.


The Unique Story Behind MKONO, a Regenerative Farm in Southern Indiana

Just south of Bloomington, MKONO Farms is bringing high-quality cuts of pork and lamb to market through regenerative practices and a devotion to every step of the process.




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