Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Indianapolis Monthly

Explore Indy Entertain out-of-town visitors or play tourist in your own backyard with this guide to cultural attractions and diversions around the city. We’ll include planning ideas for outings and gatherings with your family, friends, significant other, and guests. Cosmetic Procedures Do you have concerns about wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, or misaligned teeth? We’ll chat with medical and dental professionals about treatment options to refresh your appearance and help you put your best face forward.…

Robert Annis Contributing editor Robert Annis admits to hopping a few fences while researching this month’s story on two men who prosecutors say built illegal trails in Fort Harrison State Park (p. 56). “I needed to see the nature preserves for myself,” he says. “And I wondered: Why were the guys so fixated on these little pockets of forest that they were willing to risk jail to allegedly build the paths?” Annis writes for Bicycling magazine. Joseph Ball Digital editor Joseph Ball was up for the challenge of identifying Indy’s best sandwiches (p. 78), seeing as they’re his favorite food group. “As a teen, my diet mostly consisted of deli turkey between pieces of toasted wheat bread,” he says. “I’m happy to report my tastes have evolved.” While he’s still…

Register for TSA pre-check—no shoe removal, no laptop hassle, no-brainer. But it’s included with the Global Entry pass for customs and immigration for only $15 more. Might as well. Good way to kill time: a quick mani or massage at Enroute Spa. Best gifts: Vera Bradley notebooks, Just Pop In! snack bags, Indy 500 caps for foreign hosts or colleagues. If someone is picking you up at the curb in the evening, meet on the departures level. We’d swear it’s less busy then. You can use either terminal’s security line. Choose the shortest one. Skip the last-minute Sephora run and replace your brow pencil at the Benefit Cosmetics vending machine. Call ahead to Harry & Izzy’s and order filet sliders to go if you’re in a hurry. Get your King…

Brand-new Nine + Roxy boutique in Carmel is the first U.S. stockist of the Knots Studios floor cushion, made by a Tel Aviv designer who developed her own tying method. “You can squeeze it, but it’s not squishy,” says shop owner Tracy Main. “I really like the wood rings holding it together. It feels like good-quality workmanship.” The piece captures the spirit of Main’s first retail venture: a modern mercantile with small-batch handmade goods that make you sit up and take notice. $350. Carmel City Center, 317-459-7604, nineandroxy.com…

SORTING THROUGH vibrant panes of colored glass, Anne Ryan Miller sees potential cumulus clouds, lily pads, hummingbirds, and more. “I go to the factory and hand-select sheets that look like something to me,” says the Nashville-based artist. “It always resembles a storm or a sunset or a sunrise. I look for something that evokes a feeling in me.” Owner of Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio, Miller is largely self-taught and has worked in the medium for more than 40 years. In the mid-1970s, a stained-glass artist invited Miller to help with several large projects that needed to be finished, cleaned, and delivered. “That’s how it all started,” she says. Soon, Miller was creating her own pieces and pioneered her signature copper-overlay technique along the way. “I was working on a…

New in Town IT’S TIGHT quarters on the inside, with 150 seats arranged around an industrial-mod dining room. Happily, Krueger’s Tavern draws an outdoorsy crowd. A row of al fresco picnic tables in front and a rear patio beyond a set of roll-up garage doors add to the Cincinnati import’s biergarten sensibilities. A menu of house-ground burgers (including one topped with ghost-pepper cheese, spicy homemade pickles, and chipotle-habanero slaw) and plated sausages (such as the British herbed Lincolnshire served with potatoes and Guinness-braised onions), represent the brand’s brewpub mission. Owned by Thunderdome Restaurant Group, Mass Ave–adjacent Krueger’s shares a good-time vibe with siblings Bakersfield and The Eagle—and likely a portion of its barhopping clientele, if the neighborhood’s spill-over pedestrian traffic rounds the Delaware Street corner for a can of Rhinegeist…

“I’ve always loved the Black Market space, and what they’ve done for the last eight years.” IT’S NOT EASY to take over for a local culinary legend, but Esteban Rosas crossed that off when he accepted the executive-chef gig at Black Market after cofounder Micah Frank stepped down last year. after surviving his first holiday season running the kitchen, including the legendary year-end Black Market Holiday Beer Brunch, any nervousness was gone. “Okay, I’ve got this,” says Rosas, already in the Rudisell restaurant family as sous chef at Rook. “We can move forward and still be a great restaurant.” Black Market was already in transition when Rosas took over, shift ing from a menu focused primarily on comfort foods to a more refined Mediterranean feel. Rosas took it a step…

YOU GRADUATED FROM ZIONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, THEN ENDED UP IN BROAD RIPPLE, RIGHT? After college—I attended Emory University in Atlanta—I moved to Broad Ripple and have been here ever since. My family has kind of always had a love affair with the neighborhood. Dad had an office in Broad Ripple when I was growing up. We always went here to eat. Zionsville wasn’t exactly a cultural hotbed, so I remember going to Broad Ripple Vintage as a kid, when I went through my ’70s retro phase in middle school. It was just an easy decision to land here. YOU HAD NEVER HELD AN ELECTED OFFICE BEFORE YOU RAN FOR CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL IN 2015. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS? Campaigning was never on my radar at all.…

LAST NOVEMBER on Election Day, Hoosiers watched as Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly tried unsuccessfully to hold off Republican challenger Mike Braun. So much local and national media attention was spent on how the historic Blue Wave bypassed Indiana, it was easy to miss the Green Tsunami that was crashing against our borders. That same day, our neighbors to the north in Michigan voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. To the west, the people of Illinois, a state that already allows medical use of marijuana, elected a new governor, J.B. Pritzker, a Chicago businessman who stumped on a platform of recreational marijuana for his state, dedicating an entire page of his campaign website to explaining his position. Even deep-red Missouri, just across the Mississippi River, overwhelmingly passed a measure…

SMOKING WEED in college today is very different from what your readers probably remember. Nobody shows up to a party with a joint anymore. If I’m going out, I’ll usually bring my dab pen with a cartridge. Those are incredibly popular on campus. Basically, it’s concentrated THC oil in a thin glass container that you screw into a battery and heat up. The cartridges are shipped from California or Colorado, and they’re all branded and labeled so you know exactly what you’re getting, high-wise. They’re great because there’s no smell—dogs can’t sniff them out, and you can smoke them anywhere: dorm room, frat house, on the way to class, wherever. Don’t get me wrong: There’s still a lot of dry product around. I’ve been smoking a really solid strain lately…

I WAS WORKING construction in Indy in the early 2000s when both of my employers went out of business within a month of each other. Things were falling apart. I had to pay my bills somehow, and I had dealt in small amounts of marijuana when I was younger. So I started selling pot again. I didn’t have anywhere else to turn. In August 2010, I got arrested by the Indiana State Police on a charge of “financing the dealing of marijuana.” Basically, I helped somebody get weed by giving them some money. The deal was for 24 pounds. I ended up getting sentenced to four years, but they suspended two and said with good behavior, I would be out in one. I was 10 months into my one year—I…

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARIJUANA AND HEMP? Cosmetically, almost none. Both derive from the species cannabis sativa and are physically so similar that even professionals can’t instantly tell them apart. “You can’t distinguish them with the naked eye,” says Purdue University botany professor Janna Beckerman. The big difference lies in their chemistry. Marijuana is chock full of a psychoactive compound called THC, which is what makes it so great for taking the edge off after a hard day. Hemp, on the other hand, contains negligible amounts of THC, but lots of fibrous material that can be used to make everything from paper to animal food. As of press time, Indiana lawmakers were considering a bill to legalize the growth of what’s known as “industrial hemp,” but even if it passes,…

… and 8 Other Bites of Wisdom MAYO—MAYBE. MIRACLE WHIP? NOPE. NEVER LOCK EYES WITH SOMEONE WHILE EITHER PARTY IS ENJOYING THEIR SANDWICH. SANDWICHES SHOULD BE SERVED HOT OR COLD. LUKEWARM IS FOR SALMONELLA. AU JUS? AW YEAH! USE IT. THE BEST SANDWICHES COME IN BUTCHER PAPER. SAVING HALF A SANDWICH FOR LATER IS FOR SUCKERS WHO LIKE SOGGY BREAD. REDISTRIBUTE TOPPINGS/ADD-ONS FOR CONSISTENCY. POTATO CHIPS CAN GO IN SANDWICHES, BUT FRIES ARE AN ABOMINATION (SORRY NOT SORRY, PITTSBURGH). IF IT HAS A NAME, EAT IT.…

YOU HAVE LIKELY HEARD (OR SUNG) THE PHRASE, “make new friends and keep the old.” Whether those pals become silver or gold, the acquaintances and unforgettable experiences kids gain during summer retreats are invaluable. From day camps to weeklong excursions, Central Indiana organizations offer a variety of programs for all ages and inclinations. Child-development professionals recognize the value of these enriching opportunities and the ways they help participants mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically. “Summer camps are an exciting way for students to build on or explore new interests in a casual atmosphere,” says Stephen Greiner, director of auxiliary programs and summer school at Park Tudor School. “Life skills such as building confidence and independence are developed in a supportive environment. For young children, it is a great way…

WHEN JOHN MCGINLEY purchased this hunk of mahogany and steel during World War II, the Golden Ace Inn—his popular Irish pub on East Washington Street—was less than 10 years old. It must have been hard to imagine then that the thing would still be around seven decades later, ringing up whiskey shots and braunschweiger sandwiches. Surprisingly, it rarely needs service. “They built these things to last,” says Charles McGinley, one of the bar’s current owners. “And we know how to fix it when it jams.” This month, the Golden Ace hosts its massive St. Patrick’s Day party. Because the business only accepts cash, the old register will be very busy. “We don’t give out information on how much money passes through it that day,” Charles says. “But it’s a lot.”…

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The list was finalized as of August 30, 2018. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com. Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page. Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers print advertisements.  Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on this list. All current selections are reflected on superlawyers.com profiles.  ADMINISTRATIVE LAW  Babbitt, Robin L., Cline Farrell Christie & Lee, Indianapolis  ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION  Ardery, Samuel R., Bunger & Robertson, Bloomington Pg. S-2 Baten, William A., Van Winkle • Baten Dispute Resolution, Indianapolis, 317-231-6320 Bemenderfer, T. Neil, The Mediation Group, Indianapolis Pg. S-2 Bishop, Michael P., Cohen Garelick & Glazier, Indianapolis, 317-573-8888 Pg.…

Dr. Kurt Van Winkle is a Periodontist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in dental implant tooth replacement and periodontal (gum) treatment. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to his patients. An established provider in his field, he is one of the first periodontists in Indiana to utilize the Periolase™ laser, a pain-free “no cut, no stitch” surgical procedure to treat periodontal disease. Dr. Van Winkle enjoys improving patients’ smiles with recent techniques for gum grafting. Additionally, his use of digital diagnostic imagery, including dental CT scans, allows for the most accurate dental implant placement and the highest success rate. Certified in all levels of sedation dentistry, Dr. Van Winkle is able to provide patients with a comfortable and relaxing experience in his newly remodeled…

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Pro Care Horticultural Services will help you discover the world of your dreams. From lush green lawns and well-manicured, colorful plantings to soothing ponds and beautiful structures, we impress the most discriminating of tastes. Since 1972, we have been building a heritage of excellence in horticultural and customer service, creating some of the most beautiful natural environments. We have the experience and the desire to bring your environment to a higher level, whether it’s a small undertaking or a large residential or commercial project. With our commitment to uncompromising world-class customer service, we know you will be pleased. Satisfaction from a job well done begins only when you tell us it was more than you expected. Find out what a difference our vision of excellence and customer service can make…

With more than 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Michael Behforouz and the team at Center for Sight provide premium surgical services for both our cataract and LASIK patients. We believe that individuals have unique visual needs, and our mission is to meet those needs with a personalized treatment approach. Dr. Behforouz and staff are compassionate and communicative with their patients from start to finish. We utilize many different types of advanced lens technologies for cataract patients and customize the outcomes to our patients’ needs and desires. We also have a brand new state-of-the-art, onsite LASIK suite featuring bladeless, all-laser procedures. Come and see why your vision is our vision! 3985 W. 106TH ST., STE. 120, CARMEL | 317-334-4424 | CARINGFOREYES.COM…

Each year, the Indiana Department of Education conducts the Indiana Teacher of the Year program to recognize outstanding classroom teachers from across the state. One person, in accordance with national Teacher of the Year guidelines, is chosen to represent Indiana at the national level. 2019 Indiana Teacher of the Year, Tamara Markey, is a pre-engineering teacher at the McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology in the MSD of Lawrence Township. “I always wanted to be a teacher,” shares Markey, “I had great teachers who sparked my admiration for the profession, but my propensity for math and science led me to study engineering after high school. However, the desire to teach never left. While I had success as an engineer, there was a huge void and I did not feel impactful.…

The Heart & Vascular Center at Franciscan Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care. Highly skilled heart, vascular and thoracic surgeons collaborate with cardiologists, interventional radiologists, nurses and technicians with advanced training to provide compassionate care to patients from across the Midwest and beyond. Our teams perform emergency heart and vascular surgery backed by experience and outstanding expertise. Franciscan Health is home to first-in-the-world heart tissue regeneration procedures and the development of the emergency heart attack response team, a protocol now used across the country and world, dramatically reducing door-to-balloon time for heart attack patients. We also provide an accredited chest pain center, certified cardiac rehab center, on-site cardiac screening center, vascular laboratory, 24/7 on-site physician coverage, clinics for multidisciplinary heart valve disease and atrial fibrillation, a structural heart…

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Caring For Indiana Families For 26 Years Indy Dental Group was founded in 1993 by Drs. Jack M. Miller, Three-Time Veteran Driver of the Indianapolis 500 Race, & Elizabeth B. Lewis, a leader in comprehensive, cosmetic, and family dentistry with a special focus on patient education and family dental health. Indy Dental Group has a team of Eight Doctors and Five World-Class convenient locations. Our Carmel office (located in The Village of West Clay) showcases Dr. Miller’s race memorabilia, walls of fame and one of his Crest® racecars hanging from the ceiling. Our dedicated team of doctors, hygienists, technicians and administrative staff all share the philosophy and commitment to provide you with excellence in dentistry by combining exceptional education, extensive clinical experience and personal dedication to help ensure a lifetime…

Our knees move us in so many ways, but back in 1982, there were no knee care specialists. That’s when Dr. Shelbourne opened his first orthopaedic practice, completely changing the face of knee care. His ACL rehabilitation protocols are utilized around the world with results shared in more than 150 medical journal articles. Today, he runs the Shelbourne Knee Center with Dr. Benner and an experienced team of therapists, athletic trainers and research staff. Their main focus: get patients back to play and back to their lives. In fact, Shelbourne Knee Center has a return-to-sport rate of 85% vs. the industry average of 50%. What also sets Shelbourne Knee Center apart are the research-based rehab programs customized to a patient’s unique needs. These treatment plans are based on more than…

Everyone has a family or needs that kind of support. Since 1835, we’ve helped families with life’s challenges and changes. We provide counseling, education, crisis intervention, and other supports that help people get through obstacles. We counsel those who struggle to maintain mental health; support people who are working to be better parents; and work with those in substance use recovery. We provide guidance and advocacy for people healing from domestic and sexual violence. We help our older, mentally or physically challenged neighbors maintain their independence and quality of life. And we’re there in times of crisis, for people who are trying to decide what to do next, or how to keep going at all. Through your contributions, volunteerism, sponsorships, or planned gifts, your investment creates a framework to help…

Klint South opened On Top Roofing with over 20 years of construction experience, including roofing, high-performance coatings, exterior envelops, and energy efficiency. Seeing a need for better-quality services in the building industry, South created his specialty company with a focus on commercial and industrial roofing. South knows that craftsmanship, responsiveness, and professional crews are the lifeblood of any construction business. His commitment to providing his workforce with regular safety and job training while delivering timely service and peace of mind to his customers are the keys to his success. OTR’s workforce is educated and experienced for each specific overhead system. On Top Roofing has two simple goals: service and community. OTR provides customer satisfaction by installing great roofs. The company also gives back and strengthens its communities by donating to…

CENTRAL INDIANA, MEET THE 2019 FACES OF INDIANAPOLIS.. From countertops to catering, these local business owners work hard to provide Hoosier residents with the best service in the state. We tend to forget that when we’re making a purchase or scheduling a doctor’s appointment, we’re not just crossing something offour to-do list, we’re supporting our neighbors and community. In Indianapolis Monthly’s fourth annual Faces of Indianapolis, we focus on the individuals whose experience and expertise make them leaders in their field. They demonstrate passion and commitment in their work every day, and they want to share that with you. Perhaps, you are searching for a jeweler who will help you find the perfect anniversary gift. Or maybe you are building a home and want to ensure you use the best…

Anyone who attended college knew that guy, the one who majored in Bong Rips with a minor in The Price Is Right and an area of concentration in Pajamas. Actually, I lived with about 40 of those guys in my fraternity house at Wabash College. In my hazy memory, they are a pack of Jeffreys—Spicolis and Lebowskis—drift ing in and out of life in between bowls of sticky weed and sugary breakfast cereal. This, of course, is a silly stereotype that ignores the fact that almost everyone I knew in college who smoked marijuana eventually traded their beanbag chairs for LoveSacs and became productive citizens. In truth, many of those stoners became community cornerstones: lawyers, bankers, teachers, and doctors. There’s a pretty good chance the person who watches over your…

HERE Hoover launchs Ladies With Balls, a bowling league for women in the local restaurant and hospitality world, in 2019. The Patachou team opens a third Public Greens location in 2018—for a total of 13 restaurants in the city employing 400 people. In 2013, the Patachou Foundation launches to fight hunger in Indy. In 1989, Cafe Patachou opens at 49th & Penn with one of the first espresso machines in the city. “We had to explain to people what a latte was,” owner Martha Hoover says. Hoover’s kids help spread the gospel of local and seasonal food—daughter Rachael through nouveau cafeteria Public Greens and son David as the visionary behind the sexy Bar One Fourteen. “Right after we opened, my kids stopped by on their way to school, and I…

CRISP WHITE WALLS, deliciously scented candles, and Belgian linen throws hardly conjure thoughts of mucking out horse stalls, yet Julie Browning Bova’s new space in Carmel City Center hews to her equestrian-loving roots. That’s because Bova, who boasts an impressive portfolio from more than 30 years as an interior designer and partnerships with top furniture lines, has always had a knack for pulling out the most luxurious elements of horsemanship—whether by adding a horsebit detail to a dining room chair in her American-made furniture collection or suggesting a customer might perhaps use the aforementioned linen throw as a saddle blanket. She’s currently working on the design of Gwendolyn Rogers’s forthcoming Cake Bake Shop in Carmel, a few doors down from her new studio. Though her own space is first and…

Indiana, once the country’s largest producer of maple syrup, still has about 150 makers. During INDIANA MAPLE WEEKEND, March 9 and 10, more than a dozen of them hold free open “sugar camps,” a term that has stuck around since the time pioneers would spend days in the woods tapping trees. Samples abound, but at Rutherford Sugar Camp in New Castle, you’ll also see an elaborate tree-to-tree tubing system connecting 3,000 taps. indianamaplesyrup.com…

Cheers If craft breweries have dotted just about every quadrant of the city, bringing double IPAs and sours to neighborhoods fond of their lagers, the trend somehow missed Indy’s near-south side. That is, until McCordsville’s Australian-inspired suds maker, Scarlet Lane, decided to expand to South Meridian Street last fall. Located in a former HVAC facility, the Old Southside Tap House has just the right kind of amiable, rough-edged vibe, booming with vintage metal, that’s perfect for destination drinking or a quick beer after the game. The taproom’s unusual brews range from an IPA aged in gin barrels to a well-bodied brown with wintry undertones of cinnamon and brown sugar. In addition to a few snacks, including 4 Birds Bakery’s salted dark-chocolate-chip cookie, patrons enjoy live music, free pinball on Sundays,…

DAVID ANSPAUGH himself could have directed the scene on this frigid Hoosier evening. Car headlights cut through eddies of falling snow, past country fields and little houses, to a modest brick school building with a parking lot at sardine capacity. Folks skitter in from the cold, stomp their boots at the door, and thaw their cheeks against the warmth of a packed gymnasium, ancient, vaulted, and wall-to-wall with the whoops and cheers of good people caught up in an edge-of-the-seat game of … Tuesday Night Trivia. Whitestown High School’s basketball floor hasn’t echoed with this much action since the 1960s, when consolidation shut it down. The building, with its distinctive porthole-like windows, sat there on the edge of town for years and years, either empty or underused as a beauty…

I WAS EATING lunch with guys from my Quaker meeting recently, chewing on the subject of retirement, when one of them asked me when I planned to stop pastoring. Our meeting turns 200 years old in 2026, which is coincidentally the same year I turn 65, so I said I’d like to keep pastoring until we celebrated our 200th anniversary. That’s if they don’t fire me first. I have a long history of thinking myself indispensable only to learn others feel differently. Our conversation made me wonder who dreamed up the idea of anniversaries, the peculiar notion of regularly honoring a momentous event. My wife and I are celebrating our 35th anniversary this summer, and I have a feeling she’s expecting a bit more extravagance this year than she did…

FOR THE PAST three years, I was out in California preparing for the day when Indiana legalizes medical marijuana. My family has been involved in the cultivation of cannabis from my earliest ancestors right up to my grandmother, who was a caregiver for cannabis patients on the coast. I moved to Bakersfield from Indy and took up the family business, so to speak. Operating under the name Hoosier Farms, I began growing and breeding different cannabis strains, eventually developing a popular hybrid called Wakanda OG that I sold to dispensaries in Hollywood. One day, I’m going to make that variety available here. I want to be clear: I’m not in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. It isn’t for everyone. I want to help the people of Indiana who…

I RAISED FOUR DAUGHTERS on my own, and I’m not ashamed to say I smoked cannabis daily during that period. Alcohol was a huge part of my teenage years, and I got pregnant with my first child at 17. I married the father, but it was a bad relationship, and he became abusive. I took the kids and left. Suddenly, I was a single mom raising four girls in a small Indiana town. I was very irresponsible when I drank, and I wasn’t there emotionally for my kids like I wanted to be. Thankfully, I realized it and decided to stop drinking. That’s when I started smoking weed, hiding in the garage and hoping nobody would find out—the stigma can kill you, especially being a woman in a small town.…

NOW THAT POT IS LEGAL IN MICHIGAN, CAN HOOSIERS START PLANNING CANNABIS VACATIONS THERE? Recreational marijuana was indeed legalized in Michigan last fall, but you can’t yet book a getaway at a quaint bud and breakfast. And good luck getting so much as a travel brochure from the state’s tourism office. “We’ve gotten queries, but we don’t know what we’ll do yet,” says Michigan Economic Development Corporation communications manager Otie McKinley. That’s because the state is still figuring out the particulars of who can sell the chronic, along with when and where. They won’t have it all worked out until 2020. After that, the sky’s the limit. Colorado offers everything from a Budz and Sudz tour (you visit breweries and a marijuana farm) to an airport service that picks up…

I JOINED THE MILITARY as soon as I turned 18, and later attended college on the GI Bill. They say PTSD comes from knowing you’re going to die and giving in to it—and then not dying. For me, it’s like walking through life having the shit scared out of you. I’m on hyper-alert at all times. About a year and half ago, a series of things happened financially and health-wise with my family that caused my PTSD to spiral out of control. I didn’t know what was going on, I just knew that I was collapsing. I had been prescribed benzodiazepines from my doctor, but I started looking at other options, and I learned that one good treatment for this is marijuana. This was in the fall of 2017, and…

I STARTED SMOKING weed in eighth grade, and I smoked pretty much all through high school. I was one of those girls who didn’t like to be told, “You shouldn’t do this.” You could pretty much guarantee that if someone said that, I would do it. By the time I got to college, though, just when everyone else got around to thinking weed was great, I was burned out on it. It wasn’t until I became a high school teacher here in Indy that I started smoking again. But instead of being like the younger version of myself who slacked off and smoked a lot of weed, I now use it more responsibly, as another outlet for stress. Like drinking a couple glasses of wine to relax. I only smoke…

CAFE PATACHOU The addition of bacon gives the straight-forward salad of free-range chicken at Indy’s most iconic lunch draw a smoky, salty edge that is particularly addictive, especially when it comes spread on slices of Cafe Patachou’s signature thick-cut sourdough. Subtle bits of celery and a luxurious amount of mayo give this version a creamy decadence, which is balanced by the cut of fresh fruit served on the side. Multiple locations, cafepatachou.com THE LEMON BAR SPRING CHICKEN SALAD At Kate Bova’s bright and cheery bakery cafe, the chicken salad punched up with a host of savories such as Capriole goat cheese, pickled onions, pistachios, and herbs lends a modern flair to a lunchtime classic that will win over even the staunchest traditionalist. 95 E. Pine St., Zionsville, 317-344-0472, thelemonbaronline.com SOBRO…

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The list was finalized as of August 30, 2018. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page. Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Rising Stars print advertisements. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on this list. All current selections are reflected on superlawyers.com profiles. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Young, Jameson A., Keller & Keller, Indianapolis APPELLATE Beeman, Alexander, Reminger, Indianapolis Ciobanu, Andrea L., Ciobanu Law, Indianapolis, 317-495-1090 Pg. S-27 Karle, Brian A., Ball Eggleston, Lafayette Sedia, Adam J., Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, Merrillville Tatum, Josh S., Plews Shadley Racher & Braun, Indianapolis BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Baird, Kay Dee, Krieg DeVault,…

Natural appearances are Dr. Chegar’s specialty. When it comes to facial plastic surgery, patients desire a natural look that is subtle yet refined. Dr. Chegar’s philosophy is that results should be long lasting and naturally attractive without the telltale signs of having had surgery. Dr. Chegar is a trusted surgeon in the Central Indiana medical community. Most of his clients are referred from other physicians and satisfied patients. The consultation process is an important first step in order to properly understand the patient’s concerns. With a detailed history and exam, Dr. Chegar will customize a plan and clearly communicate the options, recovery, and expected results with the assistance of computer imaging. Dr. Chegar and his practice are dedicated to providing the highest level of surgical care with a hands-on, compassionate…

The #1 real estate group at the #1 real estate company! On top again, this time with a staggering $94+ million sold in 2018. Bif Ward, F.C. Tucker’s reigning top selling agent of all-time just keeps raising the bar. 2018’s record year adds to her $1.375 billion dollar in career homes sales. That’s a 39-year legacy that sees no end in sight. Her tight-knit team of Casey Ward Lewis and Alexandra Hibler-Teegen is a powerhouse team of three that outperforms area teams that boast 20+ agents. They offer a full-service approach to their buyers and sellers. Together, the Bif Ward Real Estate Group shares marketing and listing duties and present individualized plans with an amazing track record of success. It’s a enviable format admired by those inside and outside the…

Stevens & Associates, PC is a trusted source for estate planning, elder, equine, and special needs law. Tamatha A. Stevens has over 25 years of experience and is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Both Tamatha Stevens and Jennifer Sacheck are accredited attorneys with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Stevens & Associates works tirelessly to offer clients the tools and guidance needed to protect their financial security and to care for their loved ones whether planning a simple or complex estate or receiving an inheritance or personal injury settlement or planning for government benefits. We have the advanced training and experience to provide solutions that are often overlooked. We advise clients on highly specific planning concerns, such as taxation, business succession, Social Security Disability, Medicare,…

As pediatric dentists, Dr. Annette Farthing and Dr. Scott Papineau are specially trained to treat infants, children, and teens. Drs. Farthing and Papineau and their compassionate staffwork to make each child’s dental visit a positive and rewarding experience. It is their goal to treat each child as if they were their own. Child-friendly language and techniques are used to walk each patient through their dental procedures. Nitrous oxide, general anesthesia, and sedation for anxious patients are also available when needed. Drs. Farthing and Papineau’s expertise allows them to provide excellent dental care and guidance for establishing a lifetime of good oral health. Drs. Farthing and Papineau pride themselves in offering quality dental care in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and invite you to make their office your child’s dental home.…

Franciscan Health Interventional Pulmonology Clinic provides innovative diagnostic testing and procedures for evaluation, staging and treatment of complex lung diseases. The clinic is one-of-a-kind offering a nurse navigator to guide patients during their process. Franciscan Health has one of only two board-certified interventional pulmonologists in Indiana. Dr. Faisal Khan and his team perform procedures such as Bronchial Thermoplasty, treating severe asthma in adults and Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy, which biopsies the hardest to reach spots of the lung. Coming Soon! Patients will have access to a new lung cancer fighting robot! The Auris Monarch Robot is a robotic bronchoscope that sends a small camera down the lungs following directions of a map of the lungs. This gives access to the smallest nodules that couldn’t otherwise be seen, which means an earlier…

At some point in our lives, each of us needs to feel renewed. Turkle & Associates Plastic Surgery and Dermatology and Phases Skin Care & Laser Center—Dr. Jan Turkle, Dr. Emily Hrisomalos, Dr. Matthew Strausburg, and staff—welcome opportunities to help you achieve your renewal. Dr. Turkle and Dr. Hrisomalos are skilled plastic surgeons, and Dr. Strausburg is a talented dermatologist. If you want the kind of results that are only possible after years of training and experience, contact our Indianapolis-area office today. Our physicians perform a wide range of procedures, and Phases offers the latest technology in skin care. Along with our exceptional plastic surgeries performed, we are proud to provide the next generation of therapies and products for issues such as deep wrinkles, acne, pigment changes, uneven texture, stretch…

Your home is your biggest investment and I believe it should be a reflection of you. Through innovation, creativity and hard work, I turn your renovation ideas and dreams into reality. Transparency, trust and thoughtful collaboration are at the heart of our business. Building relationships is a top priority and, while I’m serious about commitments to my clients, I want them to have fun and enjoy the Steve Gray Renovations process along the way. My clients share their ideas and I bring them to life— that’s my passion. The Steve Gray Renovations team partners with multiple designers and top professionals throughout the area to provide the best possible results, no matter the size and scope of your project. Visit stevegrayrenovations.com to learn more about what makes us different and examples…

Serving Indianapolis and the surrounding areas for over 25 years, Drs. John Rapp and Marybeth Brandt are known for providing quality orthodontic care to children and adults in a comfortable, caring environment. Our treatment entails more than just straightening the front teeth. It requires careful evaluation of muscle and joint function, bone structure, periodontal health, tooth size, and tooth shape in order to develop an individual plan for each patient. We are committed to providing our patients with the best esthetic and functional results possible. Associated Orthodontists of Indiana also offers Invisalign® clear retainers as an alternative to traditional braces for many patients. We utilize the iTero scanner to create an image for records and aligner fabrication. The scanner eliminates the need for impressions for our Invisalign® patients. We have…

“I cook a grilled cheese with cornbread and mozzarella, which is a twist on the South American arepa. It’s called a mozzarepa. It’s a food truck waiting to happen.” –MEGAN FERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL OPERATIONS “My mom is partial to peanut butter and pickles; I’ve never been even remotely tempted to try this combination.” –ANDREA RATCLIFF, SPECIAL SECTIONS DIRECTOR “I love a fistful of Doritos on top of just about any sandwich. It adds flavor and crunch.” –DANIEL S. COMISKEY, DEPUTY EDITOR…

Indy’s breakout sister act may bump into Bill Murray at Brooklyn bars, but musicians Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz still forget sweatpants on the road, deal with rats, and have to stretch their budget in the Big Apple. After last month’s release of their fourth album, Canterbury Girls, the sisters come back for a show at Old National Centre on March 1. Lily & Madeleine INDY ALREADY KNEW THEM—NOW, SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE. When the songstresses, then 16 and 19, dropped Lily & Madeleine in 2013, their debut album garnered raves from NPR, The New York Times, and other national tastemakers. From there, they toured with John Mellencamp and recorded a song featured in a John Green film, Paper Towns. Now, with the release of their fourth full-length album—the first where…

WHAT MAKES A GOOD COMEDY CLUB? A green room that isn’t a broom closet. No dead roaches on the stage. And make sure the air conditioning works. Broom-closet green rooms, dead roaches, and inconsistent air conditioning? That’s every comedy club I’ve been in except two. YOU’RE FAMOUS FOR YOUR IMPRESSIONS. DO SOME OF THEM COME MORE EASILY THAN OTHERS? I didn’t know I had a [fellow stand-up comic] Joe Rogan in me. That came quickly. You expected me to go ebony there, didn’t you? I went ivory. But Denzel took me three years. WHO ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW? Robert Downey, Jr. Tom Cruise. Keanu Reeves. Those three I’ve got about 85 percent down. WHEN YOU DO A WEEKEND GIG, WHAT’S YOUR STANDARD DOWNTIME ROUTINE? When I was younger, I…

YOU WEAR A LOT OF JEANPAUL GAULTIER DESIGNS. HAVE YOU MET HIM? Twice. He wanted to know who tailored my clothing. I was like, “This is off the rack.” He said, “I don’t believe you,” and had me try on other jackets. He said I’m a better build than his house model. This jacket is from his 1995 Fall collection. I bought it because it has a comic-book image of Madonna, and I love her. WHY DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR BIZARRE CLOTHING? It invites the right people in. It invites kindness. HOW DO YOU AFFORD IT? I shop consignment at Designer Men’s Room in Broad Ripple. I’m a Hoosier. I’m not paying full price for anything. WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING A MUSE FOR MANY INDIANA ARTISTS? That is the…

When Bob Kort and Michael Cranfill opened Cholita Taqueria last fall in a Broad Ripple Avenue spot that has been a revolving door for restaurant tenants recently, most notably 10-01 Food & Drink, they knew they were taking a risk—especially given the plentiful taco options already in the neighborhood. But with dishes like these crispy walking taco–like “Tostilocos” dressed with barbecued pork and Japanese peanuts, a $15 all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet, a chill tiki bar in the basement, and one of the roomiest patios on the street, the duo has easily packed the joint with a decidedly fun, raucous vibe. Somehow, we think our latest Latin love is here to stay. 1001 Broad Ripple Ave., 317-389-5555, cholitatacos.com…

Duos It’s like your favorite peanut butter-y treat got a superfood makeover. Pistachios, cashews, almonds, oats—along with pumpkin, sesame, and flax seeds—are bound together by honey and peanut butter, resulting in a snack that manages to be slightly crunchy and soft at the same time. 2960 N. Meridian St., 317-927-6810; 720 Eskenazi Ave., 317-880-5676; City Market; duosindy.com 4 Birds Bakery Imagine a granola bar and Fruit Roll-Up got together to make a delicious power-snack baby. Oats, oat flour, almond butter, almonds, pepitas, coconut oil, and flax meal are the base, sweetened with maple syrup from local favorite Maplewood Farms. Dried blueberries, cherries, or apricots are the flavor-popping stars of the show in these treats available at Wildwood Market (1015 Virginia Ave., 317-737-2653). 4birdsbakery.com Trailhead Naturals These apricot bars incorporate many…

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IT WAS A SUPPOSED to be a day of celebration, but local cycling advocate Michael Hufhand sat in the meeting, silently stewing. When mountain-bike trails were first planned at Fort Harrison State Park around 2009, Hufhand had been ecstatic. More than 20 miles of dirt single-track—more than anywhere else in Central Indiana—would be mere pedal strokes from his home. But seven days before the trails were set to be approved by the state Natural Resources Commission (NRC), Hufhand noticed on the meeting agenda that Indiana officials planned to cut nearly two-thirds of the agreed-upon paths, declaring those areas protected nature preserves. Hufhand felt blindsided. He and his fellow members of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association had spent countless hours walking and mapping the proposed trail routes with representatives of the…

WHAT IS CBD AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? The full name is cannabidiol, and while some head shops dubiously prescribe it for everything from acne to cancer, the non-psychoactive compound found in marijuana does have a few legitimate uses. It has already been approved by the FDA to treat epilepsy, and researchers are looking into its effectiveness for pain management. The FDA even reports that some folks are giving CBD to their pets when they’re stressed. Given that there’s precious little research on what cannabis does to humans, however, it’s fair to say the FDA doesn’t have a clue how dogs and cats will react. Probably best to just stick with a chew toy.…

WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE IN INDIANA TO GROW POT? Assuming you’re willing to overlook the criminal penalties associated with growing marijuana anywhere in Indiana, the perfect spot would be a greenhouse. Marijuana thrives in pretty much the same soils favored by corn, which makes this place sound like a ganja paradise. But there’s a problem: The plants react badly to excess moisture and can suffer bitterly during rainy Hoosier springs. “Despite what’s written on the internet, it really does have a lot of disease problems,” says Purdue University botany professor Janna Beckerman, who has helped grow test plots of hemp (marijuana’s non-psychoactive cousin) at the school. Even worse, all pesticide use is illegal with cannabis, meaning you’d likely have to weed your weed with a hoe. So your best bet…

MARK BOYER WHO HE IS A sixth-generation farmer from Converse, who in 2018 became the first non-university researcher in Indiana approved to grow industrial hemp. WHY HE MATTERS Boyer is playing a leading role in an often-neglected aspect of the marijuana debate, which he says could be a boon for the state’s farmers. Boyer sees a big market in salad dressings and cooking oils because hemp is loaded with heart-healthy omega nutrients. “It’s been called the healthiest of all oils,” he says. WHAT HE SAYS “Just a few years ago, people were laughing at us, but nobody is laughing anymore. Hemp is said to have 20,000 industrial uses, and that is just what Indiana farmers need right now.” BILL LEVIN WHO HE IS Founder of the First Church of Cannabis…

DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square 1913 Restaurant UPSCALE COMFORT The farm-to-table standards get a glossy do-over at this hotel restaurant tucked just off of the polished marble lobby of the Omni Severin. The dining room, all dark lacquer and leathery browns, feels a bit stuffy, but diners easily warm up to a menu that includes a root beer–cured pork chop topped with bacon marmalade, and half a chicken roasted to a juicy, rosy hue and plated with succotash and a little pan of sweet-corn “milk” for dipping. The sides—such as macaroni-and-cheese pie and sautéed Brussels sprouts—get passed around the table. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 40 W. Jackson Pl., 317-634-6664, omnihotels.com Ali’i Poke POKE Follow the IUPUI students to this delightfully fresh fast-food spot just…

AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF THE WOMEN LAWYERS WHO RANKED TOP OF THE LIST IN THE 2019 INDIANA SUPER LAWYERS NOMINATION, RESEARCH AND BLUE RIBBON REVIEW PROCESS  Avery, Melissa J., Broyles Kight & Ricafort, Indianapolis Bell, Tina M., Cline Farrell Christie & Lee, Indianapolis Bond, Tonya J., Plews Shadley Racher & Braun, Indianapolis Brewer, Wendy D., Fultz Maddox Dickens, Indianapolis Caruso, Deborah J., Rubin & Levin, Indianapolis Cassman, Stephanie L., Wagner Reese, Carmel Cook, Jessie A., Law Office of Jessie A. Cook, Terre Haute Cox, Dina M., Lewis Wagner, Indianapolis Cross, Nancy L., Cross Pennamped Woolsey & Glazier, Carmel  DeLaney, Kathleen A., DeLaney & DeLaney, Indianapolis Feldhake, Mary M. Ruth, Bose McKinney & Evans, Indianapolis Findling, Mary A., Findling Park Conyers Woody & Sniderman, Indianapolis Gelinas, Julia Blackwell, Frost Brown Todd,…

For 100 years, Reis-Nichols Jewelers has been helping people select the perfect diamonds to mark the most significant moments in their lives. B.J. Nichols, president of Reis-Nichols, and his daughter, Hannah, a jewelry consultant at the Indianapolis store, are passionate about diamonds. B.J. has spent his entire career seeking out the most exceptional diamonds and gemstones from around the globe. Today, B.J. is teaching Hannah—the next generation—the art of finding the most beautiful diamonds with exacting standards of quality and the value that their clients have come to depend on. “Hannah and I know our business is built on the relationships we nurture with our clients,” says Nichols. “Purchasing a diamond that will become a treasure for years to come starts with a fantastic experience.” Hannah Nichols represents the third…

Founded in 1983, SBC Wealth Management was built on the American values of hard work, integrity, and uncompromising quality and personal service. At SBC, we have decades of multigenerational wealth-management experience in the creation, management, and preservation of assets. Our mission is to serve as a financial compass and position our clients to meet lifestyle objectives. When the markets, the economy, or life-altering events deliver an unexpected challenge to our clients, we are there to help them make it through. As a Registered Investment Adviser, we adhere to the highest fiduciary standards and are committed to providing an extraordinary client experience.nd show kids what education can do for them long-term.” 2920 E. 96TH ST., INDIANAPOLIS | 317-848-4744 | SBCWEALTH.COM…

At Crystal, our focus remains the same as it was when we opened our doors more than 30 years ago. Set the bar high. Seek to provide the best service, serve great-tasting food, work diligently to create beautiful environments for events, and then strive to get better every day. “Providing a great experience for our event coordinators and guests at every meeting, party, wedding, trade show, or fundraiser we have the privilege to host is our passion,“ says Jack Bayt, co-founder and owner. “Nothing is more satisfying than when we receive feedback that tells us we have hit that standard. Every event deserves that level of focus and execution from us.” With four diverse facilities in three different locations, Crystal has the expertise and versatility to make every event an…

Jon Guy built his first home during his high school building trades class. Just after graduation, he started his career as a laborer for Paul Shoopman, one of the hardest working and well-known builders in Indiana. After spending 20+ years in the school of hard knocks and working up to vice president of the fourth-largest building company in Indiana, Jon decided it was time to create a legacy for his family. Since 2003, Jon’s vision for The Guy Corporation has been to use its vast combined knowledge of construction, design, and real estate to represent clients with professional expertise. The company’s “All Things Real Estate” divisions include GuyCo Homes and Remodeling, Realty, and Commercial. Whether you build, buy, sell, or remodel, GuyCo can help you live in your dream home.…