At the beginning of 2020, Indianapolis was treated to the grand opening of a delicious new Southern comfort food spot with some fairly famous owners. But just as word was getting out about how great this place was, we were hit with a global pandemic and forced to make quite a few adjustments to our daily lives. Luckily, Root & Bone endured. They are back open for indoor and outdoor dining — and this is a place you’ll definitely want to try.

Root & Bone opened in January in the old infamous Big Al’s Superstore building.
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The restaurant was opened by Bravo TV's Top Chef alums, Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis.
Janine and Jeff met while cooking together at restaurants in Miami. Following the show, they moved to New York and opened the first Root & Bone location.
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Even in a city like New York, this restaurant stood out for its signature fried chicken. Things went so well that the couple decided to expand, and Root & Bone Indy was born.
The menu can best be described as elevated Southern flair -- and the signature dish is a scrumptious fried chicken, which is brined in sweet tea.
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Indiana is well-known for having plenty of tasty fried chicken, but this is a unique, flavorful variation that can hold its own.

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Other popular menu items include Shrimp & Grits, Barbecued Bruleed Spare Ribs, and Chicken Under a Brick.
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Each entree comes with a set of sides, but you can also order your own if you're extremely hungry.
if you imbibe, wash down your meal with a cocktail -- they're perfectly crafted here.
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There are also plenty of non-alcoholic options if you'd rather not.
After doing takeout only for a few months, Root & Bone re-opened its doors again in June.
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While they are not required, reservations are highly recommended here, especially if you have your heart set on trying it.
Root & Bone is open Tuesday - Saturday at 4 p.m. for dinner.
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On Sunday, they open at 10 a.m. for brunch... and on Monday, they rest.

Have you tried the tasty food at Root & Bone yet?

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