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"At Love Handle, diners know to expect the unexpected. The menu at this no-frills mom-and-pop Indy sandwich shop explores uncommon ingredients in fantastic pairings. Tendons, tongue, belly and heart are all fair game for Chef Chris Benedyk, who has spent a large part of his career transforming these overlooked cuts of meat into sophisticated creations," reads the Food Network blurb that convinced me to check out this breakfast/brunch spot in Indianapolis.
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It's almost like a dive bar, but with trendy menu items. Decor is inspired by the local antique shop with a special focus on vintage beer signs. And, there was a movie playing on the projector screen the whole time we were there.
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There are some unique specials on the chalkboard wall, but the standard menu features breakfast sandwiches, grits, burritos, soup and the "house sando."
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The house sando comes with choice of protein: pork belly, shrimp, fried chicken, fried fish or brisket.
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I opted for the pork belly. It comes with a house remoulade and house slaw.
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I enjoyed the sandwich overall. The pork belly was thickkkk and I happen to get a good bit more of the fatty pieces than any actual meat. So, it was a bit offputting to bite through that much fat. That porky, smoky flavor was great paired with that house, run a lot, and a little bit of crunch from slaw.
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Grade: B