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SIDE DISHES...
Food, Racing & More
Brickyard...get your ticket to History!
It's arguably the most prestigious race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Now.. add to that a NASCAR Nationwide Series race. It's a big weekend.
Fantasy Showdown
Speedeats' Matthew Dillner has been an on-air analyst for NASCAR.com's popular Fantasy Showdown program the last three weeks. Check it out. click here
Short Trackin Suggestions
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Thurs/Friday: IRP - USAC / ARCA / CRA click here
Saturday Night: Indianapolis Speeddrome click here
Joe Crowley's Indy Food Picks...
Joe Crowley is a long-time Public Relations rep in the Motorsports industry for True Speed Communications. Crowley is from Northwest Indiana and currently resides in Indianapolis. Here are a few of Mr. Crowley's favorites.
Upscale Picks:
Mo’s
47 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 624.0720
Dunaway’s
Eat on the roof!
351 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 638-7663
Milano Inn
Great Italian food since 1934
231 S. College St. Indianapolis, IN
(317) 264-3585
Casual Picks...
Bazbeaux Pizza
multiple locations so visit their site click here
Working Man’s Friend
Awesome Hamburgers. Best for Lunch or early dinner. No website, so you know it’s good.
234 North Belmont Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 636-2067
Average Joe’s Sports Pub
Lot of racing stuff on the walls – good wings
814 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 253-5844
Mug n’ Bun
50-years of Drive-Inn Food. Huge Tenderloin
5211 West 10th Street, Speedway, IN
(317) 244-5669
Long’s Donuts
1453 North Tremont Street , Indianapolis, IN
(317) 632-3741
Scotty’s Brewhouse
1 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN
(317) 571-0808
Breakfast Lunch and Dillner: Charlotte
MD checks out a breakfast, lunch and dinner spot and picks what to eat in three Charlotte food spots.
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Shapiro's Delicatessen in Indianapolis... yeah, that's a REAL sandwich. NomNom!
- Indianapolis -
Union Jack Pub (Speedway)
Ok, it's only two-miles from the Speedway, in Speedway, IN. That is why this place has been a favorite for racers for years. Ask driver/spotter Mike Herman Jr or Mike Paris about Union Jack...two of the place's biggest fans. It's tradition, good food, good Chicago style pizzas. Cold beers also highlight this traditional indy stop.
6225 w. 25th Street,
Speedway, IN
(317) 243-3300
visit their site click here
St. Elmo's
St. Elmo's is an Indiana tradition. It's not cheap, but it is real good and something you must do at least once when you are in Indy. This upscale place is Indiana's oldest steakhouse.
The first time I went there was when I was covering Indy cars for TNN and it was for Chip Gannassi's birthday. Jimmy Vassar and Alex Zanardi were his drivers back then I believe. Since then, I have gone to Elmo's every year.
The steak is what they are known most for, but also try their legendary Shrimp Cocktail. The sauce is made with real good horseradish, and lots of it!!
127 South Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN
(866) 967-1095
visit their site click here
Shapiro's Delicatessen
Shapiro's is your place to get a sandwich in Indy. It's nothing new...they've been serving them up for over 100-years. Shapiro's is pretty popular with locals and racers that know the area including our buddy Joe Crowley (some other Crowley favorites are listed in the Side Dishes section to the left). The Reuben, the Roast Beef, the Pastrami, are all big on the yum scale.
808 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 631.4041
visit their site click here
The Tamale Place
Do you like Tamales? If the answer is yes, GO HERE! The place is run by a couple that fell in love in Mexico and wanted to bring good tamales to Indianapolis. Their tamales are good and HUGE...often weighing in at 1/2 pound each.
5226 Rockville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN
(317)248-9771
visit their site click here
Naked Tchopstix
This place is recommended to us by Sprintvision's Tracey Hartman (@ttiana). Naked Tchopstix in the Broad Ripple area of Indy has my favorite sushi roll: The Corona.(Spicy tuna, Avocado,Tempura chips, WhiteTuna, Lime) YUM!!! They also have a location off of E. 96th Street so check their site for whats closest to you.
6253 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 252-5555
Jerseys Cafe
Jersey in Indy? Yeah, why not?
This place served cheesesteaks over 30-different ways. Try the Giovanni da Verrazanno, or the Mike Schmidt #20 or the Flemington Cheesesteak. They have a ton of yummy options! They also have some tasty "Spud" options. The breads are brought in from NJ/NY. It was also featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
13710 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN
317-846-7760
visit their site click here
Edward's Drive-In
Want a simple American Drive-In and local-yocal joint? Edwards is your place. They are famous for their handmade Pork Tenderloin sandwich... a mid-west staple. Also enjoy their famous Onion rings and homemade rootbeer at this family-operated place. The place has been around for over 50-years and is a true-local diner gem.
2126 S Sherman Dr
Indianapolis, IN
visit their site click here
