tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post8169562733375116933..comments2023-09-16T12:00:05.309-04:00Comments on Feed Me/Drink Me: A Whirlwind of Foodbraingirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-62472757736222319002007-08-09T13:29:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:29:00.000-04:00Oceanaire does indeed bring in fresh seafood every...Oceanaire does indeed bring in fresh seafood every day. So do many of our best fine dining restaurants, but there should be no question there.<BR/><BR/>Why is Oceanaire not treated more like a chain? Because they don't act like one. Many of our fine dining restaurants (like Mo's, A Place for Steaks) are outposts of a single branded restaurant, quasi-chains if you will, but the chef at Oceanaire is also a partner. He has a financial stake in the success of business and is incredibly involved in the food scene in Indinapolis -- more like an independent chef. Unlike many, if any chains I know, Oceanaire is supportive of local causes, charities, etc. right at the local level. They give and support the community much like an independent and without hiding behind the corporate shield.<BR/><BR/>If any restaurant -- even a chain -- acts like an independent, they're going to get a bit of a pass from me.<BR/><BR/>Like any restaurant, they have some hit or miss dishes. I tend to avoid plain baked or broiled fish, any thing that's fried, and stick to what's different and fresh. I love the oysters, the watermelon/tomato salad, anything super fresh and most of their specials. <BR/><BR/>Ryan takes the time to be a chef in Indianapolis, not just a guy who cooks for a chain. He's a force in food here -- and that's why he was included, I suspect, with so many other chefs who are equally is important -- but who happen to own and run independent restaurants.<BR/><BR/>Are they overrated? Probably a little but at least they deliver. We all have places we think aren't worth it -- it's why you never see me at St. Elmos.braingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159313924554241811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-52421403612863522862007-08-09T01:23:00.000-04:002007-08-09T01:23:00.000-04:00Ocean Air is the most overrated seafood in town, I...Ocean Air is the most overrated seafood in town, I think they get fresh stuff but in my experience the way it is prepared has always been mediocre. <BR/>Also, it makes me mad that nobody seems to mind that this is not only a chain but is more like a Walmart. <BR/>It is not good for the local economy or the local food cause. <BR/>I read in the recent Indianapolis monthly that Ryan Nelson was one of the most important people in the food scene of Indy. The rest where independent restaurants. The article listed the enemy of independent restaurants as being Cheesecake Factory. Why isn't Oceanaire a threat? Is their PR firm that good?<BR/>Seems stupid to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10704477.post-19570211286911549712007-07-31T20:07:00.000-04:002007-07-31T20:07:00.000-04:00THAT IS THE DRYEST SALMON I HAVE EVER HAD. THE SER...THAT IS THE DRYEST SALMON I HAVE EVER HAD. THE SERVER ASKED IF MEDIUM RARE WAS O.K. AND IT CAME OUT LIKE IT HAD BEEN ON SINCE LUNCH. IF THEY ARE SELLING FISH AT MEAT PRICES THAT IS FINE, IF IT HAS THE FLAVOR OF FISH AS OPPOSED TO WHAT I HAD. D+ ON COHO. I DO AGREE, THE OYSTER HAPPY HOUR IS AWESOME.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com