Vida

Hi friends, Jared here.

There are still a few tickets available for our upcoming w**e dinner with David Hinkle, focusing on the w**es of Burgundy in France.

As Chief French Officer for Skurnik W**e & Spirits, David has spent more than 40 years as a Burgundy specialist, traveling extensively throughout the region and developing relationships with many of its most respected growers and producers.

It’s hard to overstate how exciting it to have him joining us for the evening, as he is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on Burgundy.

This intimate dinner will focus on the people and vineyards behind some of the most sought-after and compelling w**es in the world, poured alongside a special tasting menu from Chef Thomas. Throughout the evening, David will share insights, stories, and observations drawn from his extensive experience with Burgundy and its people.

This Wednesday, September 23rd. Tickets are available through our OpenTable page.

We look forward to welcoming you then, or another time soon.

We will be closed this evening for a private event. Service will resume tomorrow! We hope you enjoy the beautiful day!

We are closing this evening for a private event. We look forward to resuming Devour and finishing off strong the rest of the week.

Hi friends! Jared here.

We had so much fun sharing w**e with you in a unique way this past July with our Wednesday night w**e bar “Pop Ins” on the bar side of our restaurant. This August, we will be hosting only one, but it’s going to be epic.

Wednesday August 12th, Ronnie Sanders, founder and owner of Vine Street Imports, will be spending the evening with us pouring the w**es and sharing the stories of the farmers and w**emakers he’s been cultivating relationships with and representing for the past 27 years.

Vine Street imports incredible w**es from all over the world, but to me, their offerings from Australia are the jewel in their crown. With an even approach to styles and terroirs, from New Wave to stalwart classics, I’m consistently blown away by the quality and value their selections bring. Truly, I consider Australia to be one of the most exciting places in the world for w**e right now.

On Wednesday, we’ll be celebrating those w**es. Come enjoy by the glass, flights, and bottles from the front line of Australia’s best w**eries - at w**e bar prices.

Of course, we’ll also be offering food from Chef Thomas Melvin and our talented culinary team.

This event is meant to be low obligation and easy to access. Walk into our bar side between 5pm and 9pm, grab a glass or a flight and some food from our a la carte menu, and enjoy meeting and raising a glass with Ronnie - I know I will.

We’ll look forward to seeing you then, and keep an eye out for more announcements around exciting w**e dinners and events.

Cheers!

P.S. If you find a w**e you love Wednesday, you’ll also have the opportunity to order some for your home cellar at retail prices.

On tonight’s Pop In @ Vida…

~W**es with Age~

Jared has a couple flights in mind, and some may say they’re oldies but goodies. We say they’re proof that some things only get better with time.

For our last July Pop In, we’re raising a glass to the bottles, the stories, and most importantly, the people who make nights like these happen.

See you tonight!

Pop In @ Vida this Wednesday, the 15th!

This time we’re welcoming guest sommelier Steve Morgan of The Sorting Table. Although he now works as an importer, Steve has worked as a sommelier at some of the most legendary restaurants in New York and Chicago, including Tribeca Grill, Del Posto, and Alinea.

This Pop In will celebrate the w**es he has brought to our list at Vida. We’ll be pouring Domaine Dujac, Alex Moreau, Castello di Ama, Snowden, and several others by the glass. At half price.

Come raise a glass with one of the greats!
Steven Morgan The Sorting Table

Hiramasa frequently appears in the early part of the tasting menu experience at Vida. Part of the Amberjack family, we love it for its firm texture that holds its shape and clean finish - making it ideal for lightly curing and serving as fresh as possible.

Recently we’ve been serving Haku Hiramasa (Haku is the Māori name for Hiramasa) from Ruakākā, New Zealand, a small town on the North Island. New Zealand has long been at the cutting edge of sustainable and environmentally friendly Hiramasa sourcing, and we’re excited to share this incredible fish with our guests here in Indianapolis.

Pictured: Amberjack with purple daikon radish, persimmon, and strawberry kosho

If you've dined with us over the past few years, you have probably interacted with Amira Vanest in some form, whether while booking a reservation, planning the final details of a special occasion, or simply walking in and being greeted by her. Today, we're so excited to share that she has stepped into the role of Assistant Manager and Director of Guest Relations at Vida.

She first started working with us as a Host shortly after graduating from Herron High School and remained a part of the team part-time throughout her years at Purdue University. After graduating in an impressive three years, she rejoined the team full-time as Lead Host and, in no time, made a significant impact on every aspect of our operations through her natural leadership, proactive work ethic, attention to detail, and special ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

This promotion is the natural next step for her, and we can't wait to see the even greater impact she will make in her new role.

Cheers to you, Amira, and congratulations!

We will be closed for a private event this evening.