WHAT IS BORAGE? Now that we’re almost a year old we thought we’d clue you in 😅 we’re asked all the time what it is, and while we’re happy to talk about it in person, here’s a handy reference just in case.
Borage (pictured in this rainy ASMR video, volume up) is a blue, star-shaped flowering herb native to the Mediterranean, sharing the same family as forget-me-nots and comfrey. Introduced to the US, it’s considered a beneficial nonnative that is a wonderful addition to gardens because of its prolific blooms. Their design means nonnative and native pollinators alike can pollinate efficiently and it blooms from early June to the last of the growing season. The plant is edible, with a mild cucumber flavor, and was one of the first things I successfully grew from seed in our garden at home.
We chose the name Borage because @seasoned_southpaw are not natives of Speedway, I’m not even from Indiana, and moreover we wanted to acknowledge our white European privilege: our goal is to be beneficial nonatives that enhance and uplift the community.
DINNER today-Saturday 5-9 reminder! We have so many good seasonal dishes on right now that scream spring. PLUS cute new market merch (yes these hats from @astraeagoods and @abrowning.art dropped off adorable race-themed scrunchies and coasters!) and @catheadpressindy is printing new Borage tees so keep an eye out for those soon 👀
@flyingdirtfarms Mother’s Day bouquets in the market and you know we’re ready to treat mom right with brunch this weekend. Hope to see you ♥️
We’re testing a Taco Salad to potentially replace the Gigante Bean Salad on our specials this week.
Secondly featuring a lovely deli meats sammy with bologna and ham from @smokinggoosemeatery
Hash showcasing @oldmajormarket Texas hot links was so popular we brought it back
And we can’t stop eating this @beckerfarmsin turkey lyonnaise. Not even all the specials but all we’re talking about here and now. Come through cause we don’t know how long they’ll last…
SHRIMP & GRITS 🦐 on the brunch menu! Plus all the pastries and staples like pancakes, biscuit bowls, you name it. Me? I’d order a shrimp and grits and à la carte some eggs and a pain au chocolate, because would you get a load of those layers? I mean c’mon! @quill.barnes and @veganbyemma are all stars. It’s MAY in speedway and we’re just happy to be here!! 🏁
May 2, 2026
Today is National Matcha Day! Grab a Matcha at one of your favorite cafés today and tag them on National Matcha Day 2026!
Here’s a compilation of some of cafés that serve Matcha. There are plenty more to support.
Special thanks to all the Café owners that have dedicated years of training, trial and error, and late nights of hard labor to serve up some of the best in Indy!
Comment what your favorite Matcha is and tag your favorite Café to show love and support.
@recess.social@parlorpublichouse@commissaryindy@neverhomecoffee@ambersoncoffee@topoutcafe@blackhousecafeindy@borageeats@milkhoneycoffeehouse@chroniccoffeeindy
We’ve got a tasty hash on special this week featuring @oldmajormarket Texas Hot links!
Also, it’s your last week to smash a pancake and bacon breakfast sandwich before we put in the vault, just sayin…
SALAMATI RAISIN SOUR SATURDAY? We’re so thrilled to feature @sag.nyc ‘s gorgeous Persian Raisin Aragh: (from the makers) Born in Iran’s underground, revived and distilled in small batches in New York using premium Californian raisins. @roggggsy mixed it up beautifully with egg white, lime, and vanilla. It’s everything you want to sip on a patio (open tomorrow/sunday!)
We’re also loving our new rhubarb cream cheese croissant danish: @beckerfarmsin roasted rhubarb is a dream 💄
Plus all the faves—we’re obsessed with the Nashville hot cauliflower on the dinner menu. Can’t wait to see ya!
BORAGE LOOKBACK PT who knows: growing more things in the space has (surprise surprise!) made me sentimental. Idk it’s that or perimenopause. Either way we can’t wait to see what this years patio time has in store for us and you. Patio open this Saturday/sunday! Can’t wait to see ya.
PATIO STARTS THIS WEEKEND! Thank you for our patience as we’ve gotten these behemoth planters filled. We wanted you to feel as encased in nature on the patio as possible. We planted a magnolia, lilac, two Chicago hardy fig (one from @velmajeanflowers !), dogwood, witch hazel, many canna (gifted from our dear friend @indysalvage ), gladioli, and many more. Can’t wait to see this grow and you and yours dining under their abundance 🫶🏼🌱♥️
4/20 FOX SIGHTING! Sort of. They were out in the wee hours last night 🫶🏼 we’re busy bees this week getting the patio planters filled (those big green things you’ve been seeing) and can’t wait to host you outside soon. Can’t wait to see how lush our patio gets with these additions ♥️ what should we plant in them (other than borage)?!
