Tulip Noir - Indianapolis, IN

Wednesday July 17, 2013

Tulip Noir

 

1224 W. 86^th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-848-5252

Website: http://tulipnoircafe.com/
Type of Food: local/organic

Price: $2.00 - $15.00

Date Potential: brunch

Dress: casual

Appetizers: n/a

Entrée: 4/5 stars

Atmosphere: 4/5 stars

Atmosphere

Tulip Noir has a low key and relaxed vibe that invites people of all walks and stages of life to come in and enjoy the warm staff and food. Tulip Noir has a wonderful, clean line style to the interior décor, however while seated by the window you do secretly wish the location was a bit different as the view offers Dunkin Donuts people watching and a large busy parking lot.

 

Service

The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and people who genuinely care about the product there are dishing out to their customers. I enjoyed speaking with one of the bakers personally as I made a selection of a gluten free treat for a co-worker back at the office.

 

Food

The food is exactly what you would expect from an establishment created by the same wonderful people who brought us Café Patachou. While the prices do sometimes shock me, I will say the food you get in return is worth the “sticker shock”. Every bite is fresh and clean, letting you enjoy the fresh flavors and ingredients. My recommendation for brunch is to give the eggs benedict a try, they make for a happy tummy!

 

Overview

Overall I would go back to Tulip Noir, time and time again! The food is fresh, the people are kind, and let’s face it, I am a brunch fiend.

 

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Napolese - Meridian/Kessler - Top Restaurant Challenge

Wednesday June 3, 2013

Napolese

 

114 E 49^th Street

Indianapolis, IN

317-925-0765

Website: http://www.napolesepizzeria.com/
Type of Food: Italian/Pizza

Price: $3.00 - $40.00

Date Potential: 2^nd or 3^rd date for intimate conversation

Dress: casual to business casual

Appetizers: 4/5 stars

Entrée: 4/5 stars

Atmosphere: 4/5 stars

Atmosphere

Napolese is worth the praise and attention it has received since its opening. The atmosphere is cozy, but upscale, and makes you feel right at home. The candlelight gives the restaurant a romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date, but with large open windows and plenty of natural light, allows the customer to not feel closed in by the small-ish space.

 

Service

From the host to the waitress to the chefs, everyone at Napolese is fun, friendly, and helpful. Our helpful and kind waitress was always there to help us decide what would be best but also gave us the space to enjoy our meal together.

 

Food

While many might see the description of pizza and shy away, assuming this is like every other “gourmet” pizza joint in Indianapolis, you would be wrong. The wood fire crust is fresh and crisp (and I am a girl who loves a doughy crust most days) and is topped with fresh ingredients, that don’t leave you searching for a napkin to dab off grease.

At the end of your meal, I would highly recommend requesting a scoop of the amazing gelato accompanied with a small pitcher of espresso to pour on top. This tasty treat will leave you begging to return.

 

Overview

Overall I believe it’s clear I would recommend Napolese to anyone willing to listen, and willing to take me along! There are multiple locations, so get out and give them a try!

 

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