Having guests in from out of town is a great opportunity to show that “flyover country” is a misnomer.

Indianapolis will likely never shake the notion that it’s “flyover country,” and all the better for the adventurous singles among us -- shorter lines at the bathroom and the bar.

Indianapolis residents aren’t totally averse to the cold, though we do tend to gather anywhere that serves beer, liquor, and ranch-friendly foods in a controlled climate no matter the season.

Indianapolis is the capital city in a state known as “The Crossroads of America,” a phrase that implies interstate dining and sad slices sitting in a gas-station warmer.

Indianapolis has become a boom town for brewers looking to open up shop on their own, and you can’t swing an empty pony keg in this city without hitting an independent craft brewery.

A great sandwich is a meaty invention with a variety of flavors, usually thanks to good toppings.

To be considered a great beer bar, there have to be a few essential components besides just a top-notch draft list: a welcoming atmosphere, some good food (preferably good before you started drinking), and a staff that appreciates beer just as much as you do.

The pork tenderloin sandwich is not a very good sandwich.

The sun has finally come out to stay for a few months, which means we just got the green light to pour some ice in our buckets, stuff them with beer, and take this party outdoors.

It’s no surprise that a state known for beef and hog farming is clustered with more than a few really good BBQ joints.

Relationships take time.

Whether you’re knocking back bottles of the good stuff or something from the grocery bargain bin, there’s a certain relaxation to drinking wine.