A Shrimp's-Eye View

There is perhaps no better-known Indianapolis food icon than the St. Elmo's Shrimp Cocktail, with its trademark make-you-cry cocktail sauce. As I travel, and inevitably strike up conversations about food with complete strangers, often St. Elmo's comes up and especially their shrimp cocktail. You may or may not have ever noticed this neon sign on a second floor window above the restaurant. I love it. I mentioned the sign to a friend of mine and he snapped this photo for me (thanks Lee!)from the third-floor of a parking garage across the street. So, next time your near St. Elmo's, look up!

Funny aside - as I typed this post I accidentally keyed in "Chimp" Cocktail. That would be a whole different dish!