In 1991. Scott Panian and Roland Keh teamed up to buy a part of the Roma Restaurant on High Street in Baltimore’s Little Italy. On January 2, 1991, Amicci’s was born. The mission, to bring terrific, home made, Italian comfort food, served in a relaxed, casual atmosphere to Little Italy.

Amicci’s was now a real Italian restaurant. They wanted their customers to get the best Italian food in Baltimore, but without having to dress up. They didn’t want Amicci’s to be a “special occasion” place, but a place that you can go to more frequently, and not empty your pockets.

Today, Amicci’s isn’t the same little 25 seat restaurant that opened in 1991. It is now 300 seats large and has a great bar. Amicci’s is still recognized by many publications as Baltimore’s Best Italian Restaurant. Amicci’s is still a family owned and operated independent restaurant.

(from http://www.amiccis.com)

St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location, and has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops and professional service.

Today's St. Elmo Steak House honors its past by maintaining its traditional atmosphere, professional service and outstanding refined menu. Our goal is to create unforgettable memories for you — our guest.

(from http://www.stelmos.com)

Tapas is a daily event in the life of the Spanish culture. Mainly a Northern Spain, Basque regional tradition, it has grown to signify a way of eating and socializing. It is said that tapas originated centuries ago. In Spanish, the word tapa or the verb tapar means "to cover." Tapas represents the Spanish custom of placing a piece of bread over the glass of wine. It is a custom that dates back past the 1500's. Traditionally, the exact food served is less important than the social occasion. Tapas is a way of life. It signifies leisure, camaraderie and good humor.

The Phantom Canyon Brewing Company opened in December 1993, after almost three years in the planning. Phantom Canyon is located in the historic Cheyenne Building, which was built in 1901. Originally the local offices of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, the building was renovated in 1909 and re-opened as The Cheyenne Hotel (owned and operated by the Shafer family until 1963).