🍗 Indy Must-Eat | Root & Bone – Nashville-Style Fried Chicken Vibes!

📍 Root & Bone, Indianapolis, IN 💰 ~$25 + tax & tip per person | Visited: April 30, 2023 🌟 Why It’s Notable: Founded by Top Chef alum Janine Booth and James Beard-nominated Jeff McInnis 🧑🍳👨🍳 Featured on Eater’s 38 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants list Aims to bring Southern comfort food to the Midwest – but does it deliver? 🍽️ What We Tried: Drunken Deviled Egg 🥚: Beautifully presented! Tangy yolk salad with beet and fennel – a tasty starter. Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken 🍗: Juicy thighs with crispy skin – first bite took us back to Nashville! 🎸 But the breast was less impressive (missing crunch, and tea flavor was subtle). Barbecue Brûléed Spare Ribs 🥩: Strong start, but overly salty after a few bites. Pickled peppers were a highlight! ⚠️ Context Note: The pairing of fried chicken with watermelon has historical racist connotations in the US, which may affect the dining experience for some. 🎯 Verdict: Solid for Indy (top 5 comfort food?), but doesn’t fully match Nashville’s legends. Rating: 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #IndyEats #RootAndBone #FriedChicken #SouthernFood #ComfortFood #Indianapolis #FoodReview #MidwestEats 🍗🔥📸