Taos-born chef Samir Mohammed, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu, moved to Noblesville with his native Hoosier wife, Rachel Firestone, to be closer to her family. After starting out selling heat-at-home dishes, the couple gained a following with their 35-seat 9th Street Bistro. Samir, a James Beard Award semifinalist, creates a weekly menu of unfussy takes on American classics using international ingredients. He also makes his own cured meats, cheeses, and desserts.