On today's Dopest we're covering:
Indianapolis Burger Week — the most delicious week of the year is here and you need a plan
Curry Pizza House — the Indian-Italian fusion pizza spot that sounds like a fever dream and tastes like a revelation
Bottleworks Market — a free outdoor market on Carrollton Ave this Saturday and yes your dog is invited
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🍔 The Dopest Event — Indianapolis Burger Week
It's the most important week on the Indianapolis food calendar. Burger Week is back — $8 and $9 burgers at the city's best restaurants, all week long, and the only thing standing between you and a legendary burger crawl is a plan and the Burger Week app.
Here's how it works: download the app, pick your restaurants, check in at four or more during the week, and you're entered to win the grand prize. The person with the most check-ins at the end of the week gets declared the Biggest Burger Lover in Indianapolis, which is an honorary title we take very seriously. These are not your standard burgers — chefs put real thought into Burger Week specials, and the $8–$9 price tag means you can hit multiple spots without the guilt spiral.
A few ground rules from us: tip generously (you're getting an $11+ burger for $8, act accordingly), order some fries and a drink, be patient with the staff, and for the love of everything — go early. These will sell out.
📍 Restaurants across Indianapolis · Download the Burger Week app to find participating spots
The Dopest Tip: Map out at least three restaurants before the week starts. Don't wing it — the best spots sell out by dinner. Check @indyburgerweek on Instagram for daily updates on waits and remaining burgers.
🍕 The Dopest Fusion Spot — Curry Pizza House
Indian spices. Classic pizza. One restaurant. Curry Pizza House has been making this fusion work since 2012 and the Indianapolis location is proof that the concept is not a gimmick — it is genuinely, repeatedly delicious.
The Craft Curry Pizza menu is where it gets interesting. Butter Chicken pizza with authentic butter sauce and chicken tikka. Chilli Paneer with curry sauce, masala paneer, bell peppers, and cilantro. Lamb Kabob pizza with halal lamb, curry sauce, and garlic. Palak Paneer with pesto, spinach, and masala paneer. These are not novelty items — they are well-executed, deeply flavored pizzas that happen to be unlike anything else you're eating in this city right now.
Gluten-free and vegan options exist across the menu. The wings come in Tandoori, Achari, Curry, and Mango Habanero. The Desi Garlic Sticks are a house favorite and you should order them without thinking too hard about it.
📍 Indianapolis · currypizzahouse.com
The Dopest Tip: Start with the Butter Chicken pizza and the Desi Garlic Sticks. If you want to go deeper, the Shahi Paneer and the Chicken Tikka are both outstanding. The lunch special — personal pizza and a drink for $9.99 — is also one of the better weekday deals.
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🛍️ The Dopest Weekend Plan — Bottleworks Market
This Saturday, July 18th, Carrollton Avenue in the Bottleworks District transforms into an outdoor market and it is completely free and open to everyone! The Bottleworks Market runs 11am to 7pm and brings together local artisans, vintage vendors, and makers with fun unique stuff you won't find anywhere else. Do what millennials do best- grab an iced latte and support small local business.
The market is just the anchor. While you're there, The Garage Food Hall is right there for lunch. Pins Mechanical has duckpin bowling. Living Room Theaters has movies. And if you want to make a full weekend of it, the Bottleworks Hotel is steps away for the ultimate Indy staycation situation.
📍 Bottleworks District, Carrollton Ave · Saturday July 18 · 11AM–7PM · Free · Dogs welcome
The Dopest Tip: Get there earlier in the day for the best selection from vendors — the good stuff goes fast. Bring cash for the makers, grab lunch at The Garage, and let the afternoon become an evening. There's no reason to rush this one.
The Dopest This Week:
Newsies | Butler Arts & Event Center | Thursday
Movie Night at White River State Park | Thursday
Polo at Sunset | Hickory Hall Polo Club | Friday
Daniels Vineyard Live Music | Saturday
Farmer’s Market | Carmel | Saturday
Indy is always up to something. So are we.
See you next week! — Indy's Dopest