Noodles - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love noodles! I think I could eat noodles with every meal and never get tired of them! Noodles & Co. has become my new favorite place to eat at...I think I am addicted to the Japanese Pan Noodle dish they serve there! It is Udon noodles that have been caramelized in a sweet and spicy soy sauce, with veggies and your choice of protein. I always get the chicken and I leave out the veggies! It has just a right kick of spice to it so that it is not to hot. It is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this sauce.

Japanese Pan Noodles

Me enjoying my noodles!

Oakley's Bistro - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a must visit! If you are ever in Indianapolis, this is one of the best (if not the best) place to eat! Oakley's Bistro (http://www.oakleysbistro.com/) is tucked in a shopping center and you wouldn't expect to see a fine dining place like this hidden in with the other stores! But, that doesn't matter, it stays busy!

I love the openness to the restaurant. Right when you walk in the door, you can see right into the kitchen. The kitchen is fully open to the restaurant and you can see everything they do. I had the privilege of sitting at the "kitchen table", which is a large round booth and overlooks the line where the food is prepared.

And the food is both eye appealing and delicious!

Chef Steven J. Oakley is the chef and owner of Oakley's. He is a young, talented chef with a brilliant restaurant! It was awarded the "2005 Restaurant of the Year" and 2006 "Superstar" from the Indianapolis Monthly Magazine and "one of the hottest restaurants from coast to coast in Bon Appetit's 2004 Restaurant Issue.

Carla, Kim and Me eating at Oakley's Bistro at the "kitchen table"