elements of surprise - View this location on map 'downtown is dominated by chain restaurants, but one excellent exception is elements ( 317-634-8888), housed in a storefront in the mass ave arts district. greg hardesty, an owner and the executive chef, tries to use midwestern ingredients in his always-changing menu, which he likes to keep 'simple and seasonal.' typically he'll use indiana-grown produce like corn, peaches, tomatoes and zucchini in his entrees ($24 to $30). whatever's on the dessert menu is not to be missed, especially if it's the honey-roasted indiana peach trifle with mascarpone mousse ($7.75) or the chocolate cake with indiana wild red raspberry coulis ($8).'' New York Times 415 north alabama street, Indianapolis, IN Restaurant

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