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    DOWNTOWN

    Sep 25, 2021 11 minutes

    Aroma

    INDIAN Familiar tandoori and tikka masala staples mingle with heartier, more elevated offerings at this elegant pan-Indian spot that opened in the former Rook location in early 2021. Lunchtime lamb and chicken rolls in crispy flatbread wrappers stand out, as do hearty chaat dishes dressed up with yellow peas, yogurt, and chutneys. An impressive lamb shank is the highlight of the chef’s specialties and easily feeds two or more. A full bar and an artful array of desserts help round out a special-occasion meal. Opt for the orange pudding, a creamy, lightly sweet rice pudding served in an orange shell with a chocolate tuille and a host of vibrant garnishes. 501 Virginia Ave., 317-602-7117, aromaindy.com

    Bakersfield Mass Ave

    TACOS & BOURBON Done up with bourbon barrels and dangling Edison bulbs this popular Mass Ave spot does a nice job with all the late-night standards: booze, raucous music, and tacos topped with the likes of achiotebraised pork, pickled red onions, and habanero salsa. 334 Massachusetts Ave., 317-635-6962, bakersfieldtacos.com

    Bazbeaux

    PIZZA We haven’t forgotten where we first found artichoke hearts and goat cheese on our’za. Bazbeaux has changed little since 1986, when it opened in Broad Ripple, and it hasn’t really needed to. Flat crust baked crunchy. Toppings you won’t find at Domino’s, like pine nuts and prosciutto. And the cheese—mounds of mozzarella blended with provolone and pecorino. 333 Massachusetts Ave., 317-636-7662, bazbeaux.com

    Beholder

    CONTEMPORARY A former car-repair shop sets the stage for daring performance art that has featured pig-skin noodles and granita-topped uni designed to melt on the tongue, as well as buttermilk fried chicken with wildflower honey. The labor-intensive cocktails are smart and spot-on. 1844 E. 10th St., 317-419-3471, beholderindy.com

    Bluebeard

    Bluebeard opened in 2012, and crowds still roll in for chef Abbi Merriss’s take on seasonal comfort food, a category she dominates in town as evidenced by her collection of national media mentions. Start with the bread baked next door at Amelia’s—it’s

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