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Hoosiers Have Been Driving To Bonge’s Tavern In Perkinsville For Perkinsville Pork Since The 1930s

Some dinners start with a menu. This one starts with a long country drive, a gravel parking lot, and a group of strangers setting up folding chairs like it is game day. In the farm country near Perkinsville, Indiana, a modest building has been pulling Hoosiers off the highway since the 1930s. People book tables weeks ahead, show up early on purpose, and still talk about the meal on the ride home.

Indiana · 2d
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Bloomington restaurants, bakeries, shops offer Thanksgiving fare

It's not yet mid-November, but Thanksgiving is fast approaching. For restaurants, bakeries, grocers and catering businesses that means it’s time to prepare items and meals for their customers. Here’s a listing of many of the options available in the Bloomington area for people looking for a special addition to their Thanksgiving meal or a whole meal. Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci have a special collaboration for Thanksgiving this year. Combining the Brick House expertise on breads and yeasted doughs with Piccoli Dolci's experience with Italian and European foods has resulted in three dishes available for the holidays. A savory option is the French onion panade, with hand-crafted bread layered with caramelized onions and Gruyere-Emmental cheese melded with veggie stock. Focaccia rustica is a savory pie of focaccia dough filled with ricotta and spinach, Recla Speck and Italian crescenza cheese. A vegetarian option will be available. Stella is a star-shaped vanilla brioche layered with an orange-cardamon filling and finished with pearl sugar. Orders must be received by Nov. 21 at www.piccolidolci.net , info@piccolidolci.net, www.brick-house-bakery.com or brickhouse.1865@gmail.com. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. Nov. 25 at 223 Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 27. Samples will

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Beef House to reopen Thursday

COVINGTON — The Beef House Restaurant will re-open with regular hours at 11 a.m. Thursday (Eastern time). The restaurant has been closed since an electrical fire on Oct. 26. The owners issued this statement,“We would again like to thank the firefighters and first responders who arrived quickly and contained the fire. We also send thanks to everyone who has been working hard to help us re-open including Servpro, Josh Ferguson, Anderson Electric, Skip Gerbsch, Poynter Drywall & Painting, Duane Drollinger, Matt Drollinger, Snider Plumbing & Heating, Dirt Bee Gone, Offutt Development, Wright Farms, Danville Paper & Supply and our amazing and dedicated staff who has been here each day to clean and put everything back together.

Covington, IN · 7h
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New alcohol permits offer cheaper option in Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington businesses can apply for new three-way alcohol permits that cost $25,000 and allow restaurants to serve beer, wine and liquor. Applications are open through Nov. 30, according to a community announcement. The new permits are intended to give locally owned restaurants a less expensive option than traditional alcohol permits, which have reached $250,000 under Indiana's quota system, according to the announcement. Businesses can apply at bton.in/civic . Ordinance 2026-18, approved by the Bloomington City Council, made additional permits available through two eligible state programs: the Downtown Redevelopment District and Courthouse Square Historic District. Unlike traditional permits, the new district permits cannot be sold or transferred. A permit must be returned to the state when it is no longer being used. The $25,000 fee is set by the state. How Bloomington's alcohol permit process will work The application period runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. City staff will first review applications for eligibility before a committee reviews them. Staff will then make recommendations to the Common Council, which will review applications and recommend permits to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Applicants who receive a Common Council recommendation must complete a second application process directly with the state

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Vino Mobile Bar prepares for holiday sip and shop benefiting Indiana Mustangs

INDIANAPOLIS— Holiday shopping, wine and community support are coming together for an upcoming Holiday Sip n Shop hosted by Vino Mobile Bar. Melissa Libs, owner of Vino Mobile Bar, and Jenn Kampmeier are highlighting the event, which will feature a variety of vendors offering items for holiday shoppers. Proceeds from the vendor market will benefit […]

Indiana · 1d

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The Absolute Best Dinner in Bloomington

Bloomington has a dinner problem: too many options, too little time. You could blow a paycheck at The Elm, then follow it with a $9 lamb shank at Layali Feast, where the owner treats strangers like cousins. I checked the bacon at Southern Stone, the anchovies at Max’s Place, and...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Grab Your Keys And Road Trip To This Remote Steakhouse In Indiana For Its Legendary Steaks

If Indiana had a Mount Rushmore of great restaurants, Teibel’s Family Restaurant in Schererville would be carved into that stone with a very large chisel. It’s been quietly serving some of the best steaks in the state from a stone-faced building on a busy road in Lake County, and the people who know about it tend to keep coming back with a loyalty that borders on devotion.

Schererville, IN · 7d

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The Prime Rib At This Hidden Gem Indiana Restaurant Will Make You Weak In The Knees

Most hidden gems stay hidden because they’re hard to find, but Bonge’s Tavern in Perkinsville, Indiana stays hidden because people who’ve been there are too busy planning their next visit to tell anyone else about it. Consider this your official invitation to join the club. There’s a...

Indiana · 5d

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This Indiana Cafe Makes Breakfast All Day, Because Nobody Should Have to Wait for Pancakes

One of the most famous features at this little cafe is a cast iron bathtub turned into a fish tank. It once landed on a Travel Channel list of top ten bathrooms. That alone would earn a visit from me. But the place also roasts its own coffee and has done so for nearly 50 years.

Bloomington, IN · 4d

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You’ll Find The Best Cheap Breakfast Plates In Indiana At These 7 Diners

A good breakfast plate in Indiana should not cost as much as a tank of gas. Across the state, a handful of family diners still serve big portions of eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy at prices that leave room in the budget for a second cup of coffee.

Indiana · 1d

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Schimpff's Confectionery Owners Honored with State's Highest Tourism Award

Jill and Warren Schimpff, 4th-generation owners of Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville, were honored as the 2026 recipients of the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award. “The Schimpff family’s remarkable longevity in business shows how dedication, craftsmanship, and community commitment can build something that lasts for generations,” said Gov. Braun. "Today...

Jeffersonville, IN · 1d

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From Crawfordsville to grocery stores across America

When most Americans pick up a package of sliced cheese at their local grocery store, they probably don’t give much thought to where it came from or the people and technology involved in getting it onto the shelf. But right here in west-central Indiana, hundreds of Hoosiers are helping make that possible every day.

Crawfordsville, IN · 10d

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This Humble Roadside Stop In Indiana Serves Up The Best Fried Fish You’ll Ever Taste

There’s a place in Newburgh, Indiana where the fried fish is so good, it makes you question every life decision that kept you from finding it sooner. Tin Fish is that place, and once you eat there, the world starts to look a little different. Now, before you scroll...

Newburgh, IN · 14d

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This Old-Fashioned Candy Store In Indiana Has Been A Sweet Local Legend For Over 130 Years

Some places just refuse to be forgotten, and Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana is one of them. It’s the kind of spot that makes you stop mid-step on the sidewalk, press your nose against the glass, and wonder if you’ve somehow wandered into a different century. Step...

Jeffersonville, IN · 10d

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5 Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Bloomington, Indiana — a city where limestone buildings glow in the morning sun, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is perfumed with the promise of something soulful simmering on every block. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: stately university halls, indie record shops, and the gentle sprawl of neighborhoods stitched together by memory, migration, and the restless hum of possibility.

Bloomington, IN · 4d

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These 7 Little Hot Dog Joints In Indiana Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Ready to find the best little hot dog joints in Indiana?. These 7 spots serve up bold flavors and serious fun!. 1. Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island (Fort Wayne) Some places just have a way of making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Fort Wayne’s Famous...

Fort Wayne, IN · 13d

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Fried Biscuits And Apple Butter Make These 6 Indiana Country Kitchens Worth A Detour

Some Indiana traditions show up on a plate, and fried biscuits with apple butter might be the tastiest one of all. These golden, pillowy rolls get dropped in the fryer, then served with a dish of spiced apple butter for spreading. You will find them at farm restaurants, small-town smorgasbords,...

Indiana · 4d

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Indiana Grown: BeeFree pairs gluten-free snacks with job training

INDIANAPOLIS — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Jennifer Wiese and her son, August Wiese joined News 8 at Daybreak to talk about their company, BeeFree; an Indiana snack company grew from one family’s search for food that worked for their son and […]

Indiana · 3d

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Five Indiana Diners Built Inside Gas Stations And Depots That Locals Still Fill Every Morning

Some of the best breakfasts in Indiana come from buildings that were never meant to serve pancakes. Old filling stations and former train depots across the state now pour coffee for regulars before most people finish their first alarm snooze. The five diners on this list keep that roadside spirit...

Indiana · 5d