Beyond Columbus there isn’t much outside of rest stops, flat prairies and the World’s Largest Candle in Centerville, Indiana. Then, deep in the American heartland, the Indianapolis skyline emerges. 🌇 Last fall, I was pitched the idea of traveling to Indianapolis at the start of December to take in Ohio State fans’ descent upon the city. There was just one problem: The Buckeyes didn’t make it. Even without a team to cheer on, Indianapolis carries its own Midwest manner reminiscent of home. With big windows, communal seating and a hearty menu of drink offerings, gallerypastrybar’s the perfect place to wake up with the city. I have the Hoosier Omelette (when in Rome, right?), which is filled with goose jowl bacon, vegetables and topped with a hearty, house-made sausage gravy. I sit and read the day’s news with a wonderful mixed berry mimosa. 🥂 Though it’s been a while since I read Slaughterhouse-Five, once in the vonnegut_library I’m in heaven. Along with outlining Vonnegut’s bac...