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Get IN Your Belly: Fair Foods You've Got to Try 🤤
Plus - Twelve must-play golf courses across IN! ⛳️
Get IN, Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
August 07, 2025
Thursday, August 7th
Lots to Love at Local Café 🔥🧊
We found your new favorite brunch spot at the only allergen‑safe café in Indianapolis. Fire & Ice Café is more than a place to grab breakfast or coffee—it's a refuge for guests of all backgrounds and dietary needs to feel at home. The minimalist, European-inspired interior is bright and clean, with cheerful service that reflects a deep care for everyone who walks in.
Stop by for a brunch experience unlike any other 👇
📍6211 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
đź“ś This Week in Indiana History đź“ś
The Hoosier Dome Hosts First Colts Preseason Game in Indianapolis (1984)
Before Lucas Oil Stadium became home of the Indianapolis Colts, there was the Hoosier Dome, which is the topic of This Week in Indiana History. Construction began in May 1982, originally to attract an NFL team to Indianapolis. The forward-thinking project worked, as the Baltimore Colts and Robert Irsay infamously moved the franchise to the Circle City in the dead of night in March 1984.
The Hoosier Dome, known for its flexible roof made of Teflon-coated fiberglass supported by the building’s air pressure, was the smallest stadium in the NFL. For the majority of the Colts’ tenure there, the stadium unfortunately did not see much in the way of wins. That all changed when the Colts drafted Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in 1998, leading to what became one of the most dominant NFL teams of the 2000s.
In 2008, the Colts left the Hoosier Dome (then named the RCA Dome) for a new state-of-the-art stadium called Lucas Oil Stadium. The RCA Dome’s roof was deflated on September 24 of that year, with the whole stadium being demolished on December 20 to make room for a $275 million expansion to the Indianapolis Convention Center.
The Hoosier Dome in 1993. (Credit: Indiana Historical Society)
⚡ Hoosier Headlines ⚡
With temperatures rising once again, Hoosiers like yourself are likely looking for ways to beat the heat. Here’s one way to do it—cool off with a frothy root beer.
From Chesterton to Speedway and the Original Root Beer Stand in Culver, we found five root beer stands for you that will surely hit the spot.
If you love Indiana and history, then you’ve come to the right place — we’ve compiled a travel guide that will immerse you in Indiana’s past. From historic towns and Civil War sites to landmarks, museums, and memorials, step back in time and learn more about the Hoosier State’s iconic history.
IN Golf Courses Just Fore You ️⛳️
We’ve got a few golfers (well, we should say they play golf) on the Get Indiana crew, and they each have played at beautiful courses across Indiana. So, we came up with a dozen courses you’ve got to play this summer or fall.
Starting in Jasper, Indiana, Sultan’s Run (18th hole pictured below) is a favorite, but where does it rank in difficulty and price? What other courses in southern Indiana made the cut?
Moving to central Indiana, Get Indiana has played on two of the four courses mentioned already this year. Can you name them?
In northern Indiana, two private and two public courses cracked our top four, with the Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame a personal favorite.
What courses did we miss or would be considered a hidden gem? Submit here and we’ll try to get out and play it ourselves!
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Legal fees shouldn’t stop you from getting justice. With Keller & Keller’s Zero Fee Guarantee, you don’t pay unless they win your case. It’s that simple. No upfront costs, no hidden fees—just dedicated Hoosiers fighting for you. Injured? Call 1-800-2-KELLER today!
Gem hunting? Start at Khamis đź’Ťđź’Ž
This gem in southern Indiana is hidden beneath the surface, quite literally. Marengo Cave in Marengo is open year-round and is dubbed as Indiana’s most visited natural attraction.
Founded by 15-year-old Blanche Hiestand and her 11-year-old brother Orris on Sept. 6, 1883, Marengo Cave soon after opened for public tours. Today, Marengo Cave has two walking tours — Crystal Palace and Dripstone Trail. You can’t go wrong tagging along on either of them!
Located just off U.S. 31 in Arcadia, Wilson Farm Market has been a beloved stop for visitors to shop farm-fresh goods and soak up small-town vibes since 1968.
The family-run operation began as an egg stand and has since grown into a full-fledged market, with seasonal items like sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, peppers, and more often available alongside baked breads, pies, doughnuts, Amish fry pies, pretzel bread, jams, jellies, and homemade fudge.
Is your mouth watering yet? Now it will be…
You can order Chickalicious Fried Chicken before your visit by calling (317) 758-5734. Yes, please.
Wilson Farm Market is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., so stop in, grab a bite, shop around, and enjoy a slice of Hoosier history.
What’s your Hidden Gem? Submit here to have it featured!
đź‘Ź 1 Big wIN đź‘Ź
This week’s big win? Those who indulged in some of the craziest fair foods (or plan to!) at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis.
If you’re asking the answer is yes, we did try some of the wild concoctions for ourselves. The Bacon Honeybun Burger was sweet and savory, the BBQ Machos had a good crunch topped with cheesy macaroni and smoky pulled pork, and the Brunch Mary hit the spot with garnishments that seemingly never ended.
Which Taste of the Fair item was our absolute favorite, however? See below to find out.
Need to get your tickets to the fair? You can do that here.
🎙 Today’s show will remind you to Eat Mor Chikin. I sat down with Sam Hartman, a two-decade Chick-fil-A veteran and owner-operator of three Indianapolis-area franchises—including two in Noblesville and one inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse—along with Nick Lawrence, executive director of people and culture at those same locations.
We dive into the business and culture behind their franchises and discuss their professional journeys, the competitive process of becoming a Chick-fil-A franchisee, and the importance of community involvement and mentorship.
They provide insights into the efficiencies of Chick-fil-A's drive-thru, the company's unique franchise model, and their efforts to create meaningful careers in the fast-food industry.
We also cover their local marketing strategies, their quest to break the drive-thru car service record, and advice for young leaders.
Whether you're a fan of the food or fascinated by the business, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired brands in the industry.
You are going to learn about:
- The Process of Becoming a Chick-fil-A Franchisee
- Chick-fil-A’s Drive-Thru Efficiency
- How Chick-fil-A Creates Meaningful Careers
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