Amidst the modern high-rises and the fast-paced energy of the Hoosier capital, a remarkably grounding new dining experience has arrived in Indianapolis. Located just on the edge of the vibrant Broad Ripple neighborhood, a beautifully restored brick building now houses The Shipshewana Table. Trading the clamor of contemporary fusion kitchens for the steady, unhurried rhythm of traditional cooking, this new eatery brings the authentic, scratch-made comfort of Indiana’s Amish country right to the city.
A Backstory Rooted in Elkhart County
The story of The Shipshewana Table begins a couple of hours north in Elkhart County, home to one of the largest Amish populations in the United States. For three generations, the Bontrager family ran a highly successful catering business, providing massive, hearty spreads for local community auctions and farm events.
As the younger Bontrager siblings—Sarah, Eli, and Miriam—came of age, they saw an opportunity to share their family’s culinary heritage beyond the rural county lines. Having frequently visited Indianapolis for farmers’ markets, they noticed a longing among city…..