"In 2024, Hoosier native chefs Erin Kem and Logan McMahan purchased the restaurant and market Nicole Taylor’s Pasta from beloved restaurateurs Tony and Rosa Hanslits. They’ve since expanded the range of the landmark fresh pasta emporium beyond its Italian focus to incorporate recipes from across the Mediterranean. But Kem and McMahan continue to offer the daily, vegetable-focused lunch experience (which includes dots of poultry and seafood) that has become popular among Indy residents. The menu changes seasonally, but diners can expect grilled artichokes with fava bean puree, sweet potato wedges with tahini butter and dukkah, and a chicken pastilla with North African flavors. The market still features varieties of fresh pasta, olive oils, charcuterie, and more. Know before you go: The chef’s table dinners, already sold out for 2025, are worth booking ahead." - Brian Garrido