The Hungry Hoosier

The Gnaw Bone Tenderloin Is Alive and Well...Sort of

One of our favorite claim-to-fame Hoosier foods is the tenderloin and no tenderloin got more attention than did the Gnaw Bone version, available at the Gnaw Bone Food and Fuel, a run-of-the-mill gas station that just happened to serve an extraordinary tenderloin. National food magazines and websites pointed travelers to the Gnaw Bone for a taste of Hoosier goodness.

A couple of years ago the owner of the Gnaw Bone closed down shop but took over the clubhouse at the nearby Salt Creek Golf Course. He soon moved on but the tenderloin remains, prepared just the way it was at the Gnaw Bone. They offer a large version ($8.25) and a smaller option ($5.75). I sure to miss the old Gnaw Bone Food and Fuel and although the clubhouse (actually called the 19th Hole Sports Bar and Grill) is a more comfortable place to eat, not being at a gas station just doesn't seem right. Anyway, the tenderloin I had was terrific and I'll certainly go back the next time I'm in the area. The menu (available here) has a few other options, mostly what you would expect. The 19th hole is Monday through Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from noon to 8 pm.

Story Inn

There is a nice article and a good Q&A about the Story Inn in today's Indianapolis Star. The in is located in Brown County, Indiana has quickly built a solid reputation for innovative food and some terrific wines. I've not been there yet but it is on my ever-growing list of places to try. An Autumn trip to Brown County sounds like a good idea to me.