Located just south of Broad Ripple along the Monon, Half Liter is a Texas style BBQ joint with house made beers, a deep whiskey list, and professionally assembled bar program. They offer family and 21+ dining and carry-out meals. During spring, summer, and autumn, come visit them at their 250 seat beer garden and enjoy beers, games, music, and fire pits. The beer garden is pet friendly!

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Upscale Italian restaurant in a 1920s Mediterranean-style villa offering a full bar & a garden.

Although the house has changed hands several times (it has been a home to several families, a glass factory, and a woodworking shop), its decor is strikingly similar to the original design. All of the wrought iron, and most of the light fixtures remain. Additional lighting consists of period fixtures in order to maintain the historical charm. And on winter nights, a wood burning fires glows in the fireplace exuding the warmth and family spirit of the house.  

Long described as “a student union for adults,” Café Patachou is an award-winning Café. Customers can expect a world class breakfast and lunch experience that includes dishes prepared with premium ingredients from scratch and to-order, a commitment to sourcing local and often organic products, refreshingly personal yet professional service by a well-trained team, and Café environments that are vibrant and alive. Bound by these principles since opening in 1989, Café Patachou has garnered local, regional and national accolades, including having been named one of the "Top Ten Places for Breakfast in the Country" by Bon Appetit Magazine.

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Diavola is know around town as one of the best pizza places. They use the best tomatoes, meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Starting fresh, and starting with quality, is the only way to achieve a perfect pizza. No exceptions. They use Antimo Caputo flour, an additive-free, all-natural flour that utilizes a proprietary blend of the best wheat on the global market. Their tomatoes are Sinatra brand, and are the finest plum tomatoes grown in Naples, Italy. They are handpicked and packed in fresh tomato puree within hours of harvest, and contain approximately 16% higher solids that other like brands.

Gallery Pastry Shop brings brunch, lunch, and European Pastries to Indianapolis. Located in South Broad Ripple, Gallery features indoor and outdoor seating, a giant chessboard, and abundant gardens. Great for families, groups of friends, and romantic occasions.

The mission of the Center for Inquiry School 84 is to develop a community of respectful, life long learners, who use inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to be socially responsible contributors to a changing global society.

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54th and Monon consists of The 54th and Monon Shops, 54th and Monon Courtyard and The Monon Station. 54th and Monon is Indy's newest dining and shopping destination hot spot. Come check out over 40 local businesses.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School (IHM) was founded in 1948 by an inspired and motivated group of parishioners, led by Father Edwin Sahm, who gathered resources to build a parish school for neighborhood Catholic families. Today, the IHM student body represents several surrounding neighborhoods. IHM is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, and dedicated to providing the best possible education for our students through the development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills essential for life-long learning. As a community grounded in Catholic faith, IHM strives to inspire in its students a global sense of understanding and compassion for others and the courage to act on their beliefs.

The Fresh Market is a destination for those looking to discover the best including convenient, restaurant-quality meals, hand-picked produce, premium baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, custom-cut meats and carefully curated offerings for holidays and special occasions.

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Ambrosia was founded on the principle that the best food - and the best time of our lives - begin with love. In the Pizzi family kitchen in Liguria, Italy, the dinner table was always a treasured space for family and friends. Ambrosia has always strive to consistently provide the very best quality traditional Italian cuisine, while seeking opportunities to be innovative.

The Monon Trail is an asphalt trail that stretches from the town of Sheridan south to downtown Indianapolis. Carmel’s section – the Monon Greenway – runs five miles from 146th Street to 96th Street.

The Monon Greenway replaced the old railroad that used to run straight through Carmel. The greenway is lined with lovely wooded areas. There are several rest stops along the greenway with water fountains and restrooms to make outdoor exercise more convenient.

The Monon Greenway connects to the Monon Trail to continue south of 96th Street through Broad Ripple, and passes by the Indiana State Fairgrounds before intersecting with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on the east end of Massachusetts Avenue (Mass Ave).

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This neighborhood has long been one of the most sought-after places to live in the city, with its quiet, stately houses and historic architecture. Just four miles from Downtown Indianapolis, Meridian Kessler offers funky coffee shops, spacious parks, restaurants, and more.

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