Visiting from out of town? There are plenty of fun activities to do during your stay in Indy! Here are some of Joey and Lucy's favorite places to go!
Nesso is located at 339 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 in downtown Indy, near Gainbridge Stadium. Joey and Lucy got engaged at Nesso and spent multiple anniversary dinners here. It has excellent Italian dishes (The bride and groom's favorite) and a large selection of wines. They offer a changing menu, but their pasta is homemade so Joey and Lucy recommend anything along those lines.
Mama Carolla's is located at 1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220, near Broad Ripple. Often rated as one of the best restaurants in the city, Joey and Lucy enjoy going here for family dinners and enjoying their authentic Italian cuisine. Joey highly recommends their Chicken Involtine!
Binkley's, located at 5902 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, is a Reynolds and Schulte family favorite, located right by Bishop Chatard High School. Lucy and Joey have gone here before seeing their siblings sports games, dined here after graduation, and ordered pizza from here many times. Lucy (and Tom) love their Strawberry Chicken salad, and the infamous Mike Reynolds is obsessed with the Turkey Chicken Panini. Amy thinks their Pizza is amazing as well!
Cobblestone is an American Bistro located in downtown Zionsville (160 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077). It is they Reynolds' family's favorite restaurant for a weeknight dinner, and their bar offers a rotating list of different beers and wines. Todd Reynolds loves the Lobster Mac 'n Cheese Bites as an appetizer, and the Country Fried Chicken is beloved by the Reynolds men.
Located at 5410 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220 in Broad Ripple and 840 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 in Carmel, Fat Dan's Deli offers classic Chicago-Style bar food. One of Joey's favorite places to go drink a beer and watch a game, he highly recommends the IPA Beer Cheese Fries or just about any burger on the menu.
Sun King Brewery is a unique, food court style brewery offering foods such as pizza, tacos, and salads. Paired with Joey's favorite local brewery, their location is in the heart of downtown Carmel (351 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032) and is a a great place to enjoy a lunch outside or hang out with friends.
Big Lug Canteen, the former employer of the maid of honor Stella, used to be Joey's favorite place to go to annoy a particular hostess. Located at 1435 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Big Lug offers a wide range of craft beer and has some absolutely fantastic cheese curds!
Cafe Patachou is probably the best place to go for brunch in the state of Indiana. With locations in Zionsville (95 E Pine St, Zionsville, IN 46077), Keystone (8697 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240), and the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood (4901 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46205), Cafe Patachou has some amazing mimosas that Polly and Lucy adore. Paired with the Chicken Salad Sandwich and their famous Tomato Artichoke Soup, this is one of the best!
Simply the best ice cream in the area. If you are looking for a sweet treat, head over to 2466 E 146th St, Carmel, IN 46033 and enjoy Joey and Lucy's favorite dessert place (must try the Graham Central Station or Salty Caramel Truffle)!
The Fashion Mall at Keystone (8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240) is a great place to go shopping. They have a wide array of stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Lululemon, and Nordstrom.
Looking for a hike? Eagle Creek Park has multiple trails for hiking along with a public golf course. Located at 7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, this is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
Open on Saturdays from 8-11:30am, the Zionsville Farmer's Market is a great place to spend any Saturday morning. Just head to downtown Zionsville and enjoy the fresh foods and shops. Local stores are typically open at the same time, so there is plenty of shopping to be done here.
The Bottleworks District (850 Massachusetts Ave Suite #190, Indianapolis, IN 46202) is a great place to hang out. It is home to many shops, a duck-pin bowling alley, a movie theater, and The Garage, which has a wide array of food trucks serving foods from all over the world.
Clay Terrace is an outdoor shopping mall home to plenty of restaurants, shops, and X-Golf, which is an indoor golf simulator. Located at 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd Ste 165, Carmel, IN 46032, there are plenty of things to do near the area.