Sunday Brunch at Granite City

        My favorite place for Sunday Brunch is Granite City, located on 150 W. 96^th Street, Carmel

Indiana.  This restaurant is a national chain and is also open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.  Although Granite City offers a variety of menu selections, Sunday Brunch is one of its  highlights.  Brunch starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday and consists of a buffet full of delicious entrees.  The customer can choose from a several breakfast selections, such scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls.  An omelet station is available were one can created their own omelet from a variety of ingredients.  In addition to all of the breakfast items, customers can also choose from a variety of dinner selections, including, chicken, prime rib, potatoes, vegetables, and salad.   All buffet items are piping hot and are of very high quality.  The restaurant provides both large booths and tables for seating and the buffet is conveniently located in the center of the restaurant.  I enjoy the Sunday brunch buffet very much and would highly recommend it.  Learn more about Granite City by visiting the website through the following link:  http://www.gcfb.net/

3 Sisters Café

            The 3 Sister Café is a great restaurant for delicious meals and desserts in a casual dining atmosphere.  It is located on 6360 Guilford Avenue in Broadripple.  The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  The most famous breakfast is the lemon corn cakes with berries.  This dish was featured on the TV show “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” a few years ago.  A signed photo of Guy Fieri hangs in the restaurant and the menu items that were featured on the show are highlighted on the menu.  Some of my favorite dishes include the D’Nai ham sandwich, Veggie Club, and the Happy Garden, 3 Delight Salad.  Potato salad is also provided as a side dish with the meals.  This side dish is made fresh and is very appetizing, for many restaurants do not offer potato salad.

            In addition to delicious meals, 3 Sisters Café offers a variety of decadent desserts.  Chocolate bacon pie, blueberry goat cheese pie, and chocolate walnut pie are only a few of the desserts than one can indulge in.  The restaurant occupies an old house that is decorated with unique mismatched tables and chairs, and interesting artwork.  The service is both fast and courteous.  3 Sisters Café is one of my favorite places to eat.  Check it out for yourself by reading more online.  You may access more information about this restaurant by clicking on the link below.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/three-sisters-caf%C3%A9-indianapolis-2

 

THE TAMALE PLACE

            The Tamale Place is a Mexican restaurant that has three locations in Indiana:  Greenwood, City Market, and Rockville Road.  This restaurant has a casual atmosphere and customers order at the register from an overhead menu.  The Tamale Place has been visited by Guy Fieri and has been featured on the popular Food Network show “Diners, Drive Ins and Dive”.  This restaurant’s specialty is hand made tamales.  The customer can choose from chicken or pork tamales in a green or red sauce.  For those who like it hot, spicy selections are also available, including chipotle chicken or beef.

            Other Mexican selections are also available on the menu.  A variety of tacos and tortas are offered.  My favorite is the chicken verde taco with green sauce.  Combo meals are also available and are a great value.  The customer begins by choosing a tamale, taco or torta.  Rice or black beans are then added to the combo meal, along with tortilla chips, salsa and a fountain drink.  Another popular favorite are the Nachos.  A huge dish of warm nachos smothered with chicken, beans, cheese and lettuce is another of my all time favorites.  The homemade nachos have a delicious taste that is unlike any other.

            The atmosphere is very casual and the customers can sit at a picnic table, or at metal round tables with chairs inside the restaurant.  At some locations, outdoor seating is also available during the warm months.  During peak lunch hour, the restaurant can become very busy, and seating is limited.  If you want to dine inside, it is best to arrive before noon, or maybe at 1:00 pm.  Don’t let the long lines turn you away from The Tamale Place.  It is well worth the wait!  I hope you like it as much as I do!  Be sure to visit their website to read about the history of the Tamale Place and to check out the menu!

http://www.thetamaleplace.com/menu/

 

PIADA ITALIAN STREET FOOD

            During the past year, I learned about a new restaurant called “Piada Italian Street Food”.  Since that time it has become one of my favorite places.  The restaurant specializes in Italian fare, in a casual, family atmosphere.  Customers approach the serving counter where the server will build a dish of your choice.  The customer can choose from a piada, salad, or a dish of pasta.  A piada is a large Italian wrap, similar to the soft Mexican tortilla.  Once the selection is made, the building begins!  My favorite selection is pasta.  After the server places a large heaping of angel hair pasta in a bowl,  I then have the choice of multiple ingredients to add to my dish.  First, I can choose from chicken, calamari, steak, or salmon.  Then I top my pasta with a variety of fresh vegetables, cheese, and sauces.  Sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, roasted artichokes, feta cheese, and roasted red peppers are only a few of the many ingredients than can be added to the dish.  Finally, I have the choice of 3 different sauces to put on the pasta.  For those who do not prefer pasta, a large salad can be created with the same selection of meats, cheeses, and vegetables.  For customers who prefer a wrap, the piada bread is heated on a grill and then stuffed with your choice  of meat, cheese, and vegetables.  In addition the main entrée, the customer can choose a piada stick.  This is a soft wrap, stuffed with artichokes, cheese, or pepperoni.  Soup is also available as a side dish.  For desert, the customer can enjoy cannoli chips and cream cheese dip.

            PIada Italian Street Food is one of my favorite restaurants.  I like the variety of fresh toppings that are available, and I enjoy creating my own dish.  The restaurant is very clean and the servers prepare your food behind a glass panel.  The food is delicious and the customer can build a fresh, healthy meal at a reasonable price.  Piada Italian Street Food is locating in Carmel and at Keystone at the Crossing.  Visit their website at

http://www.mypiada.com/