VOL. 4, NO. 1 | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
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27 HOT STUFF!
Southern Indiana’s culinary
scene is attracting attention
from all over the region –
and beyond.
Photo of chefs from cover with
MESA co-owner Bobby Bass.
IN EVERY ISSUE
CONTENTS
22 NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT 60 EXTOL WEDDINGS
Writer Remy Sisk auditioned for Derby Dinner Playhouse.
This is his story. The E-Town couple that won our Spin-A-Round
Sound giveaway shares their story.
Extol team.............................. 11
From the editor................... 13
Explore................................... 14
Health & Beauty ................. 16
39 FORWARD BOUND 64 WILD BREW YONDER
Sure, New Year’s is over, but it’s never too late to look
ahead and go after your goals. Our team went out in
search of people willing to share what they look forward
to most in 2018. With Tailspin Ale Fest, Tisha Gainey’s long voyage finally
came in for a landing at Bowman Field – after, shall we
say, a number of hops.
50 ALL SIXTEEN: A MIXED DNA STORY 75 WHERE TO FIND EXTOL
Writer Benjamin Lampkin tried one of those DNA kits.
Here’s what he found out. As we celebrate our third anniversary, we wanted to
spotlight the businesses that have continued to carry
Extol. We are grateful to each one. Here is where you
can find us.
56 WELCOME HOME
Express ................................. 18
Biz Briefs ............................. 58
Advertisers ......................... 65
Hoosier Mama ................... 66
Events ................................... 68
Exit ........................................ 80
Housing doesn’t just mean houses, says
Charlie Smith of the Building & Development
Association of Southern Indiana.
ON THE COVER:
Kendell Sheppard, executive chef of Brooklyn & The Butcher with a plate of Tuna Tartar; Joseph Horneman, executive chef at The Exchange Pub + Kitchen with the Short Rib and Sweet Potato Gnocchi; Rachel
Smallwood, owner/operator of Orange Clover with LT’s Salad and OC Club; Brian Stone, general manager of Parlour with one of the featured pizzas; and Paul Skulas, chef/co-owner of Portage House with
Creamed Turnip Greens w/ Coddled Egg. Photo by Christian Watson taken at MESA, A Collaborative Kitchen, 216 Pearl St. in New Albany.
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