Restaurant: Rick's Cafe Boatyard
Boating enthusiasts should especially enjoy Rick's Café Boatyard, where you can pull up your boat, park in the marina and walk inside to the restaurant. Located on Eagle Creek Reservoir, over 100 boat slips belong to the restaurant. Whether you dine inside or out on the patio, enjoy the scenic views of the water. Start with an appetizer of parmesan artichoke crab, Maryland crab cakes, chicken cordon bleu fingers or tempura fried calamari. The extensive seafood selection includes fried Louisiana Catfish filets, Atlantic salmon, South African lobster tails and ahi tuna. For those who don't like seafood consider BBQ chicken pizza, pork tenderloin sandwich or a variety of steak, seafood and pasta dishes.
Rick's Cafe Boatyard
4050 Dandy Trail
Indianapolis IN 45254
317-290-9300
rickscafeboatyard.com
Club: Chatterbox Jazz Club
Indianapolis has a thriving jazz scene and the Chatterbox Jazz Club features numerous local and visiting acts. Patrons must be 21 to enter, with a valid ID. Located downtown, the club is close to many restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat before the music heats up. Chatterbox offers a number of events throughout the month including wine tastings, beer samplings and free jazz nights. An outdoor patio is available with wireless Internet access so you can catch up on business while listening to music.
Chatterbox Jazz Club
435 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-636-0584
chatterboxjazz.com
Restaurant: Naked Tchopstix
Naked Tchopstix is located in Broad Ripple, the city's arts district. Specializing in Japanese cuisine, the restaurant is well-known in the area for its sushi. Selections include the seaweed roll with seaweed salad, cucumber and cream cheese; corona roll with spicy tuna, avocado, tempura chips, white tuna and lime; the sunset roll with crab, cucumber, avocado and salmon; and the inside-out Philadelphia roll with smoked salmon and cream cheese. If sushi isn't for you, try an appetizer of vegetable spring rolls, pot stickers, crab Rangoon or fried calamari. Entrees include a variety of chicken, beef and seafood dishes.
Naked Tchopstix
6253 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-252-5555
Tchopstix.com
Club: Talbott Street
For those looking for a loud party, consider Talbott Street, a club featuring dancing, music and drag shows. Home to one of the Midwest's largest dance floors, Talbott's DJs spin the latest mixes. While the club is for everyone, it is known for its gay-friendly vibe. When you need a break, visit the Sky Bar section of the club, with a cool, laid-back atmosphere that overlooks the dance floor below. For those who love the constant energy, the copper bar is on the same level as the dance floor, offering a variety of drinks.
Talbott Street
2145 North Talbott Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-931-1343
talbottstreet.com
