She creates each dish with passion and love. Her love of food started simmering when she was younger. Now, she owns a popular Indianapolis restaurant. Chef Abbi Merriss first began cooking when she was about 18 years old. She moved out to Norfolk, Virginia, right after high school. She fell into the service industry, working READ MORE
2021
Inspired Living – Indy Maven’s hidden gem patio hangouts
The desire to get out and get a drink with a group of friends is likely never stronger than it is these days. There are likely plenty of hangout spots in and around Indianapolis you may not know about. READ MORE
The 36 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants
Where to find gooey melt sandwiches, fluffy chapati, handmade pasta, and chili-cheese etouffee in Indy, the Midwest’s culinary crossroads READ MORE
2020
Love Handle, Patachou, Bluebeard and Beholder are in the running for James Beard Awards
Indianapolis’ reputation as one of the best places for chain restaurant experiences may be firmly over. The James Beard Awards, the Oscars of the food world, has not only recognized Bluebeard, Love Handle and the Patachou restaurant group READ MORE
Indy Representatives Named James Beard Semifinalists
Four Hoosier foodies have landed a spot as semifinalists for the 2020 Restaurant and Chef Awards from the James Beard Foundation in New York. Martha Hoover of Patachou Inc. and Abbi Merriss of Bluebeard are each receiving recognition alongside restaurants Beholder and Love Handle, which have been honored in their respective categories. READ MORE
2019
36 Hours in Indianapolis
Even with a new and improved Kurt Vonnegut museum and a slew of recently opened restaurants, bars and galleries, this Midwestern city is still true to its roots: short on pretension and very affordable. READ MORE
Profile: Abbi Merriss
This winter, Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss will open Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie in Windsor Park. It might be the place that finally takes her from James Beard Award nominee to James Beard winner. But unlike many stars of her profession, Merriss seems more interested in teaching young cooks than she is in growing her own READ MORE
Indy’s Top 25 Local Restaurants
“Indy’s food scene is flourishing, and the nation is starting to take notice. One of “America’s best places to go and eat in 2019″ according to Food & Wine Magazine, there are a lot of delicious dining options in Indy. But we want you to try the best of the best, so we asked locals READ MORE
Best Food City in Every US State
“Pawnee might have waffles on lock, but Indianapolis’ resume is simply too stacked for any competition, fictional or not.” READ MORE