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Downtown fine dining that feels warm, not stuffy. Chef Thomas Melvin’s four‑course and tasting menus, sharp wine pairings, and AAA Four Diamond pedigree keep it at the top of special‑occasion lists and on critics’ radars year after year.
James Beard semifinalist chef offers tasting menus & wine pairings
601 E New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Get directions
$100+
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