We left the Carmel area at 4 p.m. one Friday and parallel parked in 1945 two hours later. This is not a new Michael J. Fox movie, and it’s not an elaborate hoax. After years of hearing the buzz about Joseph Decuis in Roanoke, IN, we decided to experience it for ourselves. Joseph Decuis prides itself on being a “farm to fork” restaurant that invites guests to tour the farm, just six miles from the restaurant, as part of their experience. If you eat at the restaurant, you can also reserve a room at their inn a few blocks away.
We checked in and were welcomed with a cheese plate and then shown to our room, a large, comfortable suite in the historic home. We walked around the “downtown” area, which included stores filled with antiques, art, furniture and food. The striped awnings were reminiscent of yesteryear, and the lack of commercialization was evident. We learned about local artists and enjoyed the leisurely pace.
We “dressed for dinner” and walked to the restaurant. A friendly, knowledgeable hostess greeted us and showed us to our table. We chose the chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings. We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY at the expert pairings and the phenomenal food. The entire staff was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed a well paced, well prepared meal.
Our breakfast the next morning at the inn also featured local farm foods. We rounded out our visit with a trip to the local farmers’ market as well as a tour of the farm. These are not your average farmers – in fact, many of the “outbuildings” are so clean we would gladly eat off the floors. We learned about the true Japanese wagyu beef raised on the farm as well as the opportunity to return for dinners on the farm property.
If you’re looking for a new and great experience, we highly recommend a road trip to Roanoke, IN. Overalls optional.
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