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The restaurant also offers catering services on and off the premises. (Susan Guyett 2-12-03) Peter's A Restaurant and Wine Bar 8505 Keystone Crossing Blvd. 1-317-465-1155 smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted. Dave Foegley has been Peter George's executive chef since 1991, but complacency has never set in. If anything, Foegley is at the top of his game, and Peter's remains perched among the top restaurants in the city.

The menu changes seasonally, but items such as Chef Dave's Signature Salad and the hearty rolls are constants. (Steve Slosarek 12-6-02.) Puccini's Smiling Teeth Pizza Pasta 1508 W. 86th St. 1-317-875-9223 ft, smoking section, no reservations accepted. The original Puccini's in North Willow Commons is alive and kicking, but five other locations in town serve similar Italian treats.

Expect good salads with homemade dressings, great pizza and tasty calzones. The restaurants' service is friendly, the portions large, the ingredients high-quality and the atmosphere busy. Beer and wine are served. (Susan Guyett 1-3-03.) Oueen of Sheba 936 Indiana Ave. 1-317-638-8426 ff, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted.

Authentic Ethiopian food served in the traditional way. Sit in low-to-the-floor chairs around the mess-ob, a woven basket that serves as your table. Food is eaten from a common platter, using bread in I Featuring B-B-Q Sushi I Over 200 ltm Inclwd SnowCrabLaas. Mussel, Obm, Shrimp 6342 82nd St DON ictor's Tpy dim Fifuta Pi tvaiLactu oana vetifu. veninf under $10; over $20 stead of forks or spoons.

Don't worry everyone's food stays separate. Wine, beer and special coffee and tea. (Susan Guyett 1-22-03.) Smokey Joe's Bar-B-Que .1259 N. Ind. 135, Greenwood 1-317-884-4870 VS.

$, ff, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, no reservations accepted. This ultra-affordable barbecue spot is owned by Joseph Heiden-reich, chef-owner of Agio. Full of cute touches, the restaurant allows customers to lay on the excellent, homemade sauces themselves. (Steve Slosarek 1-31-03.) Texas Roadhouse 9111 Michigan Road 1-317-876-5480 ff, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, no reservations accepted. There are 17 Texas Roadhouse restaurants in Indiana, including four more locally on Shadeland Avenue, Southport Crossing Drive and in Avon and Fishers.

The first outlet opened in southern Indiana in 1993. A noisy, friendly place that provides plenty of good food for the price. Kids' menu tops off at $3.50 for a pint-size sirloin. (Susan Guyett 12-6-02.) Yen Ching 8512 E. Washington St.

I- 317-899-3270 $, ff, smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted. The original Yen Ching offers tasty pot stickers and traditional northern Peking and Szechwan-style dishes. Ask, and the kitchen will make your entree as spicy as you like it. This restaurant is closed Mondays; the other operations (in Carmel and at 91st Street and Michigan Road) are open seven days a week. (Susan Guyett II- 29-02.) ZrS.

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Maxx Castleton RESTAURANT -REVIEWS Continued from Page 32 The Marker Restaurant 2544 Executive Drive 1-317-381-6146 If, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, reservations Despite a 70s vibe from the decor, Marker Restaurant pleases seafood lovers with bouillabaisse and several other choices. Soups and salads are not only great-tasting, but beautifully presented. (Steve Slosarek 1-17-03.) Nancy's Pizzeria 8938 E. 96th Fishers 1-317-594-6400 If, smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible, no reservations accepted. Purportedly the inventors of stuffed pizza, Nancy's has been in Chicago since 1971.

It opened here in 2002. A generous spread of chunky tomato sauce covers every hefty stuffed pizza. The other items aren't as good, but worth a try. (Steve Slosarek 2-7-03.) Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. 50 N.

Airport Parkway, Greenwood 1-317-887-2287 (f, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted. This local microbrewery produces beer on the premises and serves above-average pub food. A beer sampler provides enough of each house brew so you can decide on a favorite. Burgers, salads, sandwiches and more substantial entrees such as baby back ribs, pasta and steak fill out the menu. (Susan Guyett 1-29-03.) Oakley's Bistro 1464 W.

86th St 1-317-824-1231 smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted. This neighborhood bistro has it all. Great recipes, top ingredients, a chefowner who's putting his heart into the venture, and menu prices that won't break the bank. Check it out at www.oakleysbistro.com, and then make a reservation. (Susan Guyett 1-15-03.) Oh Yumm Bistro 5615 N.

Illinois St. 1-317-251-5656 If, smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, this neighborhood bistro at 56th and Illinois streets offers daily specials, homemade soups, tasty salads and everything on the menu is available "to go." The menu changes sea- Lumn or uirmsn Half Off Excludes Seafood Discover cut lpdiannpolis Legend Miirphy iSteakhoiise 1 Hand Cut Steaks Cam Outs Welcomr .4189 North Kej'stone Ave at Fall Creek Pkwv 545-3707 a Complete Dinner for two, including Goodthru 4-21-03. Nor valid on MidMS. limit 5 per tdk Not valu a bam.

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