Food

COLUMN: An ode to traditional risotto

By Isabella DeMarco · Monday, June 21,2021 1:25 p.m.

Follow me on my culinary journey as I cook Sam Sifton’s Sausage Risotto recipe.

Strawberry Shortcake Festival on Thursday to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington

By Emma Uber · Wednesday, June 9,2021 3:09 p.m.

The festival will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Switchyard Park.

COLUMN: IDS Eats Critiques: Social Cantina makes for a fun night out

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, April 22,2021 3:11 p.m.

The atmosphere is fun and the staff is friendly.

COLUMN: IDS Eats Critiques: Anatolia is the hidden gem of Fourth Street

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, April 15,2021 4:07 p.m.

The little restaurant is worthy of awards.

Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp dine at Bloomington’s Uptown Cafe on Saturday

By Ellie Albin · Monday, April 12,2021 6:38 p.m.

Springsteen is reportedly a generous tipper.

Try these high protein alternatives to your favorite treats

By Hunter Haines · Monday, April 5,2021 5:23 p.m.

Boost your protein intake and find healthier alternatives to your favorite snacks.

Looking to support Asian-owned businesses in Bloomington? Here are some options.

By Christina Avery · Sunday, March 28,2021 5:33 p.m.

Bloomington has over 25 Asian-owned businesses you can support.

COLUMN: IDS Eats Critiques: SmokeWorks offers more than Memphis-Style BBQ and Bourbon

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, March 11,2021 4:50 p.m.

The modern whiskey bar stays true to southern comfort foods and great service.

COLUMN: McDonald’s new chicken sandwiches are just the new menu item they needed

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, March 4,2021 5:25 p.m.

McDonald's enters the Chicken Sandwich War with three new sandwiches.

Devour Bloomington offers dine-in option, sparks mixed reactions

By C. Ovelton · Tuesday, March 2,2021 7:37 p.m.

Restaurants participating in the two-week event offer special menu items.

Volatile cheese prices last year hurt Pizza X, Azzip Pizza profits

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, March 2,2021 6:07 p.m.

Cheese prices plummeted last spring, then reached all-time highs from June to October.

Explore the intersection of food and Black culture with these 3 Bloomington vendors

By C. Ovelton · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 7:54 p.m.

These food vendors' creativity and culture comes in the forms of popcorn, tea and popsicles.

Indiana weather might be unpredictable, but these three recipes are delicious every time

By Hunter Haines · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 7:18 p.m.

Impress your friends with these recipes perfect for snow or sunshine.

COLUMN: 3 at-home snacks to satisfy the late-night munchies

By Hunter Haines · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 6:56 p.m.

Three IDS arts writers share their favorite late-night snack recipes.

Despite record sales, Pizza X profits fall as food and labor costs rise

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 3:57 p.m.

Pizza X’s employees struggled with housing, worktime cuts and exposure to the coronavirus.

Hive restaurant brings MrBeast Burger to town

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, Feb. 18,2021 5:16 p.m.

The YouTuber-backed ghost kitchen will operate as a delivery-only restaurant through Hive.

Snow day treats: 3 easy recipes you can make with snow

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Sunday, Feb. 14,2021 1:38 p.m.

Snow cones, cocktails and candy are just a start.

COLUMN: The TikTok feta pasta went viral for good reason

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 2:50 p.m.

A pasta dish including sheep cheese and cherry tomatoes has taken TikTok by storm.

Lennie’s, FARMbloomington reopen, hopeful for growth as spring approaches

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2021 5:54 p.m.

Both restaurants closed last December.

How did people in Indiana eat before colonization?

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Friday, Nov. 20,2020 12:32 p.m.

Before soybeans and wheat, people in Indiana ate everything from lily roots to beaver.

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