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BEST AM Radio Station ESPN Radio: The Fan 1070 AM

Go Indians!!! Wring the necks of the Mudhens!!!

BEST Art Gallery Broad Ripple Art & design

Great place to veg out after strolling the Monon!

BEST Family Fun the discovery studio

Super way to hang out with the kids and watch them do cool things we never got to do when we were young.

BEST FM Radio Station WFBQ

Gotta support B $ T! It's State Law!!

BEST Live Comedy Crackers

Can't wait to see Rob S. in a couple of weeks. You can Do It!!

BEST Museum Indiana State Museum

It's cool to see Robert Indiana's sculpture (he did the LOVE logo) in the mezzanine. Plus the whole place is sooo cool. The pendulum is mesmerizine, and the old locomotive is awesome. Plan on a good long day, and then take in a cool 3D at the IMax.

BEST Radio DJs Radio DJ Laura Steele Q95

OK Laura Steele is incredibly intelligent, witty, well-spoken, etc. I'm sure she's very nice, too. And a great community figure, parent, life-partner, dog-owner, etc. But that voice. That voice is deadly sharp in negligee. PG time is over.

BEST Theater Clowes Memorial Hall

Uncle B. and the Godkids are hitting Yo Gabba Gabba!

BEST Theatre Group Indiana Repertory Theatre

One way to be a part of a cool community. **By the way, folks at IRT: Have the A-List fix the URL connect on their website so folks can keep up with the Fall lineup.

BEST Winery Oliver Winery

Stop in for a bottle of Soft Red after an IU game (or pick some up at a neighborhood Marsh).

BEST Body Shop Butler (Toyota) Body Shop

Take your Rav4 to Toyota. . .their rewards program is top notch, and they'll even clean your car afterward. Plus, free cookies!

BEST Car Stereo Ovation

Car audio standby. Plus a great selection.

BEST Car Wash Mike's Car Wash

Great wash for the price, and there's one around every corner.

BEST Custom Accessories Indy Auto Graphics

Saw some of this stuff at the auto show...awesome!!!

BEST Detailing Clean Reflections Detailing

These guys make your jaloppy look like (nearly) new. My Rav is ready to go.

BEST Driving School Shelbyville Driving Institute

My Godson Carl will be headed your way soon--keep him off the sidewalks.

BEST Motorcycle Shop Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis

I don't own a Harley, but I did drop by for a pair of black leather gloves and, man, the smell of new motorcycles is a selling point on it's own. Visit at your own peril, all you with a second wind, a healthy wallet, and an itch to ride.

BEST Repair Honda West

Courteous, clean, and prompt.

BEST Tire Shop Tire Barn

I go to the one on Tillotson in Muncie (Rocky Rocks!), but Tire Barn will always always always be the place I buy my tires.

BEST Barber Fred's Barber Shop

Down-to Earth old time barber, Fred's deserves your vote.

BEST Day Spa Mars Venus Salon and Day Spa

I have purchased gift certificates for loved ones, and have been told M/V serves both sides of a relationship very well.

BEST Facial Rogue Lash

Nice work!

BEST Hair Color DIVAS

Given and the name and the portrait, you're good and you know it!

BEST Hair Salon Aveda Fredric's Institute

My mom goes to Aveda Fredric's, for the price and to help out the students.

BEST Manicure and Pedicure Abstract Nails & Wellness Studio

Good place to pamper yourself.

BEST Massage Massage and Healing Center

I like the emphasis upon healing and body awareness.

BEST Tanning Sun Tan City

The first time I fake-n-baked that I didn't get scorched.

BEST Tattoo and Piercing Indy Tattoo Works

The Johns are the best in the biz.

BEST Waxing Ribbon Salon

Always a good idea to tidy up the manscape. Ha. Nice work, ya'll!

BEST Barbecue QL's BBQ

Best Q but you got to when to go. Get two racks to spare, if you can, because when you bring it home, everybody's gonna want some!

BEST Breakfast Roost

Bacon. The magical pork. Might as well ask 'em to put your eggs over easy on a bed of home fries with onions while your at it. And by the way, Bacon.

BEST Burger Workingman's Friend

Not a "specialty" burger joint; this is greasy, crunchy, salty, mom and pop kind of place. Everybody I know loves it.

BEST Diner Eddie's Corner Cafe

Maybe you don't know anybody there. Grab a paper before you sit down. Order coffee and pie and open up the sports page and somebody's bound to strike up conversation with you.

BEST Hot Dog Gene's Rootbeer

Classic driveup. Plus you can get good cold root beer to go. Then hit the Anderson Speedway for some Figure 8 Madness! Real Americana.

BEST Pizza Bazbeaux Pizza

Cripy crut, bubbly cheese, unconventional toppings (try the white) and some kicka** beers from the enormous copper lauter tuns behind glass.

BEST Sandwich Shop Ripple Bagel & Deli

Lox, capers, onions, and shmeer on an Everything. So continental.

BEST Children's Clothing Periwinkle Paper and Home

We buy baby gifts and stationary here on weekends when there's going to be a baby shower.

BEST Designer Jewelry Moyer FIne Jewelers

This is a beautiful shop!

BEST Eyewear Downtown Eye Care

Good selection and affordable frames.

BEST Men's Clothing J. Benzal

Classic styling, very sharp; the savvy guy's shop for top-of-the-line sport coats and ties.

BEST Resale Clothing Rag-o-rama

Nice scarves, ties, and belts selection.

BEST Shoes Gilvin's Boots and Shoes

Gilvin's has everything! All the best, and I especially like the clearance rack.

BEST Women's Accessories The Village Experience

Super cool.

BEST Women's Boutique Uber Boutique & Design

My GF loves this shop. When we hit the Ripple, we always stop in.

BEST Chinese Shanghai Lil

As Cibo Matto say, "You got to know your chicken. Chicken!" Plus snow peas, etc.

BEST French R Bistro

Just one more truffle. By the way, we NEED endive gratin.

BEST Greek The Nile

Kibbee!!! Don't miss it.

BEST Indian Shalimar Indian Restaurant

OK. This place is soo good. I always go hungry after a trip to the Ripple, and I stay long, to finish off the meal with the honey cakes, pudding, and tropical fruit. Love it. Really, really love it. And inexpensive. I almost wanna take out stock in the place (Is that possible?).

BEST Italian Maggiano's Little Italy

Tutte Mare. Prego! Prego!!!

BEST Mexican Puerta Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Tamales, tamales, tamales!!! I could eat them every visit.

BEST Middle Eastern Khoury's

Great authentic Greek food in a casual spot just off the drag in Ripple. And you can pick up some baklava to share in the park with your sweetie.

BEST New American Harry & Izzy's

If you just can't decide, get the Downtown brick oven pizza. You won't be disappointed.

BEST Romantic Restaurant Eagle's Nest

I'll be honest, after the second Sapphire martini (and an extra revolution or two around the Indy skyline) and I felt like a real player. Blue Eyes eat your heart out!

BEST Seafood Bonefish Grill

Why not some calamari and a chill G & T? Great place to hit if you don't want everything battered and deep fried. If you do, they've got that, too, and it's better than _________. Most definitely.

BEST Soul Food Maxine's Chicken & Waffles

Somebody pass the gravy. Chicken and gravy. Waffles and jam for dessert. Then, pass the statin!!

BEST Steakhouse Broad Ripple Steakhouse

The first place back in the Heartland where I got a filet cooked perfectly, unencumbered by the usual seventeen or more unnecessary ingredients. Just good beef, aired out, charred slightly, red and warm inside. Butter knife tender. Do not be dissuaded. This place kicks.

BEST Sushi Naked Tchopstix

Me and my boo stop by for half-price wine. . .a bottle of chilled white and a veritable schooner of maki in the afternoon sun? Domo arigato!

BEST Thai Thai Cafe

Best Spring Rolls on the north side!!

BEST Traditional American Monon Food Company

Portobello Mushroom sandwich and an IPA, Hooray!

BEST Bike Shop DG Bicycles on the Monon

Perfect place to get set and GO! (On the Monon).

BEST Boot Camp Indy Adventure Boot Camp

OK. I wanna be good, I wanna be good. Do I HAVE to be good. After this last beer and a few of those chips. And then. . .get me to IA.

BEST Dance Studio Dance Magic Performing Arts Center

My Goddaughters are both set up for dance in the Fall; judging from the comment by _lisalain_, Dance Magic is the place.

BEST Golf Course Smock Golf Course

Don't tell anybody, but the last time I rolled Smock's, I kicked my shoes off on the third tee. Not gonna spoil this good walk.

BEST Gym Monon Community Center

C'Mon guys! MCC is the place to be! You can do it!

BEST Martial Arts Carmel Martial Arts

My Godsons are both wanting to enroll next season. Luckily, they are very disciplined and respectful and will fit right in at CMA.

BEST Outdoor Gear Rusted Moon Outfitters

They've got 'biners, bottles, and Keens, so even if you don't climb, at least you can look like you go vertical.

BEST Paintball Indy Acres Paintball

Get out yer aggressions outdoors.

BEST Personal Trainers Antonio Foley

Anyone who can get me off the couch deserves my vote.

BEST Pilates Studio IM=X Pilates Studio

Pilates would likely turn me inside out, but my sister-in-law in Columbus loves IM=X! What's good for the loved ones is good for the family.

BEST Sky Diving Skydive Indianapolis

I've compared several jump companies, and these gys seem to be the most reasonable, have a fine staff, great equipment, ratings. Everything you want if you're gonna strap your life to a tandem.

BEST Sporting Goods Indy Extreme Paintball

The best time to hit Extreme Sports is when you're having a go-round with wifey; she might win out--no harm, no foul--and then you both get to shower off and make up.

BEST Sports Activities and Clubs Circle City Athletics

I'm always up for a game of softball--as long as there's a beverage after the third inning!

BEST Yoga Studio The Yoga Studio

Sun Salute to all at the studio. Namaste.

BEST Carpet Cleaning 3 Cities Carpet Care LLC.

Very prompt and courteous. Better than the "big guys."

BEST Handyman Family Tradition Home Services, LLC

Best in and around Greenfield, even for the tiny projects.

BEST Heating & Cooling Love Heating and Air Conditioning

They stand out in a comparison shop, and will be at the top of my list next Spring (provided I make it through Winter).

BEST Home Remodeling Heartland Painters

Just as quick and efficient as the campus painters who cover over all the outlets and switches.

BEST House Cleaning Merry Maids

The Merry Maids are everywhere! And they're dedicated; even got all the dog hair out of the vents.

BEST Interior Design Jeff Sheats Designs

Down to earth and straightforward, but with a vision. Start small, but ask for a few hints on possible upcoming projects, and you'll be back.

BEST Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry Stock Building Supply

I enjoy going to Stock for ideas; one of these days, there might even be a kitchen and a bath to be renovated!

BEST Landscape Design Green Vista

We'll call when we're about to put in the gazebo this fall.

BEST Lawn Maintenance K & T Lawn and Landscape

You've done beautiful work at the nursing home. Thanks guys!

BEST Pool and Spa Services Classic Pool & Patio, Inc.

My brother-in-law just put in a spa, and looks phenomenal. Time to get out the bathing suit.

BEST Windows and Doors Custom Exteriors

My brother is refinishing his house (down in Mohawk), and he's bound to call you guys to get a quote for his enclosed addition.

BEST Beer Selection The Heorot

Forget about it. This place is the darkest, smokiest, effing coolest place to go and get anything you never new you wanted on tap. If your not sure, just ask for a Two-Hearted.

BEST Bowling Cooper's Stardust Bowl

Shut up, Donny! Let's roll!!

BEST Brewpub Broad Ripple Brewpub

It's hard not to consider this joint a bookend to Basbeaux Pizza.

BEST Dance Club The Vogue

First time I saw the Reverend Horton Heat and got an elbow in the eye while moshing, I knew that this must be the place.

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar Downtown Olly's

Do watcha want. And afterward, go to Sunday Brunch.

BEST Live Music Venue Radio Radio

Not only a great lineup of live shows, great crowd, etc., but many acts have offered free instores at Indy CD and Vinyl.

BEST Neighborhood Bar Ike and Jonesy's

Me and Mabel wanna say hi to the gang. We'll be there after bowling.

BEST Sports Bar Average Joe's

Here during the Butler rise to power and swore I'd never call another Sports Bar my own. I pledge allegience to Average Joes.

BEST Trendy Bar The Egyptian

This is the ONLY place I've ever tried a hookah. As an ex-smoker, the experience was TOO pleasant. Something apple-y? Easy does it.

BEST Wine Bar Corner Wine Bar

We like to sit on the patio with something red between us. Tre chic.

BEST Boarding Pine Ridge Pet Resort

Awesome facilities and staff.

BEST Dog Walker Midday Dog Walkers

Thanks for putting up with the girls!!!

BEST Equestrian Edelweiss Equine-Assisted Therapy Center, Inc.

Good people helping others. . .Great for the community.

BEST Grooming Bubbles & Bows

Annie's never looked so good. How'd you get her to sit still in the dryer? She probably barked your ears off!

BEST Pet Cleaning Services Pet Butler

You do a great job Chris and Christy! Hope you win the A-List.

BEST Pet Photography Liz Kaye Photography

Charming, classy photos. Still have the one of Ellie in bed, and Louie always looks super. . .hope to come by soon for one of Annie--if she'll sit still.

BEST Pet Sitting Tender Loving Pets Doggy Daycare

Great facilities, happy, attentive staff, joyful critters.

BEST Pet Supplies Speck's Pet Supply

I would be in real trouble if Speck's didn't have the (inexpensive) wash-your-own-dog setup. Ellie, Annie, and Louie thank you!!!

BEST Training Doggone Connection

Sorry Annie is such a handful--what can I say? She's a big ol' hound.

BEST Antiques White River Architectural Salvage & Antiques

This place is just plain cool. What's old is new!

BEST Arts and Crafts Creative Escape Pottery & More

Great place to go if you want to feel creative.

BEST Bookstore Big Hat Books

Still had some of my favorite stuff on hand, and were quick to help me find new reads.

BEST Cigar Shop Indy Cigar Bar

I don't smoke. My grandpa did. I miss him, and humidor in this place is a place he would have been found, with a sports page under his elbow.

BEST Costume Shop Landes Costumes

Still have those ornate costume ball masks. By the way, they're expensive, but I'd like to find the handmade, Gothic, papier mache ones. Or a class to make them. Suggestions?

BEST Florist Adrienes Flowers and Gifts

My baby loves this place, and I know what she likes, and so I keep the card tucked in the glove compartment.

BEST Furniture Arhaus

We bought a leather sofa at Arhaus almost ten years ago, and it still looks great!

BEST Furniture Resale Consigning Women Fine Furnishings

This is a great place to go rummaging for buys if you aren't sure what it is you need on that wall behind the sofa.

BEST Garden Center Sullivan's Hardware and Garden Center

Awesome place to get ideas, or to find the right bird food.

BEST Gift Shop The Playful Soul

Super place for handmade candles and cards.

BEST Housewares At Home in the City

Trendy cool stuff you won't find anywhere else.

BEST Musical Instruments GUITARWORKS

A Seafoam Stratocaster that says "I Rock".

BEST Pawn Shop Anthony's Coin Shop

They gave me a fair price on some old silver coins I'd forgotten I owned.

BEST Portrait Photography Jennifer Marshall of MG Photography

Classy photography with an artist's touch.

BEST Records and CDs Indy Cd & Vinyl

Rick Z. Rocks! Thanks for all the free instores!

BEST Toy Store Mass Ave Toys

So awesome. Skip the expensive psychotherapy and just go by Mass Ave. to get in touch w/ your inner child. (Or maybe don't skip therapy, but hit the toys afterward). Your kids will like it too.

BEST Bakery Kim's Kake and Kupkake Kreations

Great place to get halk a dozen filled velvets if you're in the doghouse.

BEST Chocolate Good's Candy Shop

We've bought our chocolates from Good's since I was a kid.

BEST Coffee Shop Henry's Coffee Shop

I'm down to decaf and green tea, but the sandwiches at Henry's are fresh and delish.

BEST Cupcakes Parcha Sweets

Coconut bon-bons! Yum.

BEST Farmers' Market Broad Ripple Farmers Market

Saturday morning, hit the market for some fresh zuccini, berries, a loaf of something still warm and (this fall) apple butter. Then stroll with your green bagh down the canal and hop in your hybrid.

BEST Gourmet Grocery Good Earth

The bulk foods are awesome. Couscous!

BEST Ice Cream Shop BRICS

Happiest, hippest place in the Ripple. Never so many aging, nonchalant boomers will you see, joyfully forsaking their low-carb diets for fudge-topping.

BEST Wine Shop Mass Ave Wine Shoppe

Can't wait til the next wine tasting.

BEST Cakes Cretia Cakes

My sister-in-law bought BOTH her wedding cakes from Cretia.

BEST Caterer Jacquies Gourmet Catering

Jacquies does excellent work.

BEST DJ Disc Turner's Mobile DJ

Disk Turner's did my Gog-daughter's prom afterparty. The kids had fun. The chaperones did too!

BEST Flowers Palmer Kelley Designs

Palmer Kelley is elegant and refined.

BEST Invitations Oliver's Twist

The selection at Oliver's Twist is eclectic and unique.

BEST Limousine Chicken Limo

Bock bock!

BEST Music Cocktail Sax Jazz Band

These guys can swing, or get funky, or just go cool and blue.

BEST Photographer Sean Molin Photography

Molin is understated, simple, and elegant. Sharp.

BEST Rings Shane Co.

There's a reason why Shane Co. is so popular.

BEST Venue Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station

This place is gorgeous!

BEST Videographer Wedding Debut Films

My brother's wedding was elegant and tastefully shot.

BEST Wedding Dresses Lucy's Bridal

Lucy's is classy.

BEST Wedding Planner Detail + Design

D & D can do the whole thing, which is a relief for the bride-to-be ( and her mom), and a lifesaver for the groom.