World’s Spiciest Food is in Indianapolis!?
Author: WIBIA | Filed under: Announcements/NewsGot this press release across the wire and I had to post it. St. Elmo’s is an institution in Indianapolis. They have been around since 1902 and if you can make it over 100 years in the biz, you know it has to be good! But for $14.95, it should be good! Love it or hate it, the shrimp cocktail is a must have when in Indy. Is is so flippin’ spicy, I am not sure how to describe it! However, it didn’t make me cry like the Wall of Flame Challenge.
If you are craving this, I like to hit their sister restaurant Harry & Izzy’s. They have a great appetizer menu and a cool place to have a few cocktails and chill. My recommendation is the Roasted Duck, Onion and Smoked Gouda Pizza!
Not this Elmo!
Btw, I have a gift certificate to St. Elmo’s and plan on using it soon. Stay tuned for the review!
-Dig It, WIBIA
_____________Press Release______________
INDY: HOTTER THAN INDIA OR HONDURAS ?
St. Elmo Shrimp is a Giant Hit, Wins Global Award
INDIANAPOLIS — Local restaurant landmark, St. Elmo Steak House is adding to its international recognition by winning the world’s spiciest food award from well-known food critic and blogger, Alison Stein Wellner, (www.worldhum.com) who partnered with television’s popular Travel Channel on the quest.
“I dropped my cutlery as a sensation that I can only describe as what electrocution must feel like, shot down my throat and then up my nose, forking its way into my brain My hands started to rise and—yes!—I had the urge to clap my hands on my skull to keep the top from blowing off.” she added.
On a quest to find the world’s spiciest food, Stein Wellner traveled to all regions of the world to find the top five spiciest foods and here is the list, in decreasing order of spiciness:
1. St. Elmo Steak House’s Shrimp Cocktail, Indianapolis
2. Red Chilies in Copán Ruinas , Honduras
3. Spiced Sardines in Kumarakom , India
4. Chicken Curry in Mumbai , India
5. Currywurst in Frankfurt , Germany
“I have to admit, I was puzzled by Indianapolis ’ come-from-nowhere triumph in the blow-the-top-of -my-head-off quest,” Stein Wellner states. “I mean, really, Indianapolis and not India , not China , Honduras , Louisiana or Tennessee ? “
Since 1902, St. Elmo Steak House has offered guests perfectly aged steaks, tender pork chops, superb guest service and — its notorious shrimp cocktail. Like many, first-time, unsuspecting guests who order St. Elmo’s signature shrimp cocktail, the “head rush” of horseradish is an unforgettable experience.
“Every day, 20 pounds of the pungent root is grated to make the culinary concoction,” said Craig Huse, co-proprietor, St. Elmo Steak House. “It’s a powerful addition to our sauce and the menu.”
The Travel Channel may feature the firecracker-hot shrimp cocktail as part of a show on the world’s most potent epicurean delights. Full text of the Stein Wellner article can be read at www.worldhum.com.
St. Elmo is an independent restaurant only found in Indianapolis and is only open for dinner. Guests are encouraged to make reservations prior to visiting the restaurant – but walk-ins are also welcome. To make a reservation, call 317.635.0636 or visit www.stelmos.com.
Tags: Elmo, Indianapolis, Shrimp, Steak, Steakhouse
I’ve heard of the place, it’s supposed to be like the Holy Land. That roasted duck pizza sounds incredible…I think I’ve got a new daily special
The pizza is simple and good. Sometimes less is more. It’s 5:00 am on the West Coast, do you ever sleep?
Haha. Nope!
It’s good, but there are better places (Janko’s Little Zagreb’s in Bloomington, Indiana, for example). Now, I’m not a fan of shrimp cocktail so that could explain why I don’t hold St. Elmo’s in high esteem.
That shrimp cocktail is ridiculously spicy! But it’s also really tasty if you go light on the cocktail sauce.
Also, I would have to disagree that Janko’s is better. They are definitely two of the better steak places I’ve tried, but I was more impressed with St. Elmo’s.
So they’re seriously saying that the spiciest food in the entire world is at St. Elmo’s in Indy? It just doesn’t seem possible! I mean, I’m sure they did their homework, but doesn’t that seem a bit strange?
St. Elmo’s is a bit out of my price range, but I’ve always wanted to try the famous shrimp cocktail. After reading this, I might just have to make the one hour trip and give it a whirl soon.
Ketchup + horseradish = St. Elmo cocktail sauce
Nothing more, folks.
Ketchup + horseradish = St. Elmo cocktail sauce
Nothing more, folks.
= WRONG. includes chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice. from philly and ate there this weekend, shrimp cocktail was so spicy for like 15 seconds then you could taste the flavor or everything, so-so good. also, the wet and dry aged ny strip was awesome and the wine was fairly priced.