Public Smokehouse By Smoking Goose

I'm sure the market area is nicer, but I was not at all impressed with the small plates. When I hear Public Smokehouse, I'm thinking smoked meat sandwiches. What they offer for small plates are a variety of seafood dishes.. it just doesn't make sense to me.

The Smoking Goose offers on-site charcuterie and small plates at its Public Smokehouse concept. When you enter Smoking Goose, you can select from a build your own charcuterie option board, with the smallest portion serving 1-2 for $15. The two (2) of us chose the smallest $15 option, where you mix n ' match whatever three (3) items you prefer under the cheese, meat, or seafood categories. We chose a delicious Kenny 's Farmhouse gouda, smoked trout, and lomo (cured pork loin). The charcuterie plate also came with a spicy mango chutney jam, an assortment of pickled veggies (such as delicious curry-pickled cauliflower), and crunchy olive-oil toasted bread points. There were a bunch of interesting small plates to choose from, such as gin-soaked olives with blue cheese and octopus with chorizo, but we decided upon the creamy smoked seafood dip with capers and pickled onions. The dip was very rich, but lemon zest was thoughtfully micro-planed on top it; the brightly flavored zest, capers, and pickled onions helped to cut through the smoke and creaminess. The Smoking Goose staff were very friendly and descriptive in their answers, when we had questions about particular options or flavor profiles. They checked in on us without being too obtrusive and obviously put a lot of care/attention into our plates. We thought the plating was beautiful and the portion size was generous for the price, especially when considering the flavor bombs that accompanied it. Other local places charge similar (or more) for very sad-looking, poorer quality charcuterie with just a few slices of meat/cheese and no accompaniments. You can also add other Smoking Goose grocery items to your Public Smokehouse meal, such as quality tinned fish, jerkys, jams, or unique sodas/seltzers. For seating options, there is a large wooden table that seats about eight (8) people inside or picnic tables outside; not a lot of inside seating, but perhaps you 'll meet a fellow charcuterie lover by sharing the table and bonding over cured meats and stinky cheese? Our only recommendation is that it 'd be fantastic if raw oysters were also an option, like at the Goose the Market location off of Delaware...but that 's only a minor quibble. I 'd highly recommend checking out Public Smokehouse if you 'd like a different lunch time or afternoon snack option and want to try out new flavors (especially more of Smoking Goose 's offerings). We want to go back for octopus, smoked oysters, and more unique pickles. Afterwards, you can continue your regular Smoking Goose shopping; don 't forget to check if a freezer sale is going on!

If you liked Goose the Market before, you're going to love this new addition to their line up! They have expanded their main Dorman Street operations into the space that connects to the north (across from Rads Brewing). The new space is filled with a variety of items that include both their own packaged goods, their merchandise, and a number of other artisan products packaged and ready to go. But what makes this addition different is the smokehouse offerings. Here, you can see a counter that offers just about any kind of meat you may like that has been smoked for your convenience. I picked up smoked salmon (Lox) that I easily turned into a baked salmon (olive oil and oregano and heated for just a few minutes) that was full of flavor without the hassle of firing up a smoker/grill at home. They also had mackerel, prawns, octopus, scallops, and more in the display. The place also offers a wide variety of jerky. You can find a lot of meats from domestic animals as well as the seafood items I mentioned above. The line on opening day moved quickly with a steady flow of visitors. It did get a little crowded, but I assume that it won't be quite as busy after the initial opening, so you should be able to browse a little more easily. Parking is also easy since they have their own lot on the north side of the building. The place is easy to find with GPS, but be aware that it is located just outside of the downtown area where the interstates cut through. So, if you are coming from the east, use Michigan Street. From downtown, use New York Street to reach Dorman. Review #3610

I stopped by after work, and even with the rush hour traffic it was worth it! They also offer delivery, but I wanted to check it out in person. There's a lot I don't know about artisan meats and cheeses, but the people there were so friendly and helpful. The products are worth every penny! We're having fun getting their focaccia bread and other fine breads, cheeses, greens, pickles and onions and making sandwiches, topping crackers, a pizza or pasta, or adding to an omelet. The possibilities are endless! Indy is so fortunate to have a place like this. Thank you, so much Smoking Goose!

I've been a fan of Smoking Goose since I moved to Indy a few years ago. I used to check out their warehouse sales, then they made the meatery but I didn't get to check it out cause of covid. Finally got to go. It's a small store but it's packed with goodies. The standout feature is the fill a box freezer sale. You literally fill a small or large box with as much stuff from the freezer for a set price (small $50, large $85). What an awesome deal! If you pack your box well you easily get well over the box price. I got to try several different things for much cheaper than usual. Wish they'd have such a deal for items in the rest if the store.