After a morning or afternoon spent exploring Indiana University, the farmers market, or downtown Bloomington's art galleries, locals head to Bloomington Square and Grazie! Italian Eatery for casual Italian dining.

Its chefs whet appetites with freshly baked focaccia and herb dipping oil before whipping up thin-crust pizzas, truffle cream chicken, seared scallops, and gemelli pasta with melted leeks and shrimp. Tables also hoist glasses of wine selected from an extensive wine list and specialty martinis mixed behind a modern cement bar.

Guests can dine in the indoor lounge or request a seat outside on the patio. Here, they can watch passersby strolling across the bustling square or gaze into the night sky, where stars perpetually shift into the faces of talk-show personalities.