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Author Archives: Lavanya Narayanan
Lavanya Narayanan is a food, arts and culture, and lifestyle journalist who’s always on the lookout for the next best bite. Originally from Indianapolis and a Chennaiite at heart, Lavanya strives to tell a city's untold stories and loves experimenting with friends in the kitchen.
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Eat breakfast from around the world in Indy
Try Mexican chilaquiles, Malaysian fried bread with eggs, Peruvian tamal and Egyptian “fool” fava bean.
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Bhajan, bhojan: Join the Hindu Temple’s one-day feast
The Sept. 14 festival welcomes everyone to eat, see art and celebrate Indian culture in Indiana.
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Catch eastside restaurant Tlaolli on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The owner of Tlaolli, a vegan-friendly Mexican restaurant in the Englewood neighborhood, talks about food, community and his favorite comment from Guy Fieri.
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Catch westside restaurant Che Chori on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ Aug. 2
The owner of the Argentinian eatery talked to Mirror Indy about his favorite behind-the-scenes moment.
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Chef Oya shares some wisdom before The TRAP closes Aug. 10
We chatted with her about the top three lessons she’s learned as a restaurant owner and got a recipe for her delicious TRAP panini.
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The scoop on Indy’s best summer ice cream flavors
Scooperman, Graham Slam and Vegan Lemon Oreo are some of the recs from 8 local shops and 6 Indy Influencers.
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Market Square Popcorn brings on the ‘sweet heat’
Owners Mike Barnett and Jonathan Warren talk CBD trends, special blends and their secret for making popcorn at home.
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9 Black-owned sweet shops in Indy to satisfy your cravings
Try a ‘chookie,’ a 3D cake, cotton candy burrito or summer-y lemon raspberry lemonade cake.
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Sip your way through Indianapolis’ growing Chai scene
Even in the middle of Indiana, Chai is all about the masala.