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Fair Plain, MI · Food & Drink
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The Indiana Restaurant That’s Been Open For Over 100 Years Is A Hidden Gem You Can’t Miss
Hidden in plain sight in the small town of Avilla, Indiana, St. James Restaurant has been quietly serving some of the best food in the state for over a century, and it’s high time more people knew about it. Most hidden gems require a little effort to find. St....
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Around The Bend: Corby's Irish Pub
On this episode of Around The Bend, we're visiting an iconic Irish Pub in downtown South Bend. Iconic for Irish fans, Notre Dame legends, and even Hollywood. Corby's Irish Pub is a legend itself. Join as we uncover the stories of the bar that became famous, and earned it's name...
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Chocolate-Making Class Happening Oct. 28 In Warsaw
WARSAW – It’s National Chocolate Day, and the City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a frightfully fun chocolate class. Join them on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Firemen’s Building, 1013 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, for a...
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The Small-Town Michigan Restaurant That Has Foodies Driving From Every Corner Of The State
Not every great restaurant announces itself. Some of the best ones in Michigan are sitting quietly in small towns, doing extraordinary things without making a fuss about it, and Prime Table Restaurant in Niles is exactly that kind of place. You could drive through Niles and miss it entirely. That...
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The Prime Rib at This Indiana Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Worth the Drive
A thick slice of prime rib can make the miles disappear pretty quickly when dinner finally reaches the table. At Heston Supper Club near La Porte, the signature cut anchors an old-school steakhouse experience that feels comfortably removed from the everyday rush. Hearty portions and a relaxed setting give the...
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This Legendary Scratch-Made Bakery Proves Indiana Has Elite-Tier Italian Pastries
The box was supposed to hold one cookie. Twelve cookies later, the plan has changed. That is an easy thing to let happen in this Indiana bakery, where cannoli shells pile up by the tray, pastry cases glow with Italian sweets, and the deli counter adds meats and cheeses to an already dangerous shopping trip. Shelves of imported pasta and sauces do not help.
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These 8 Indiana Custard Stands Still Freeze Fresh Frozen Custard The Slow Way
Frozen custard is not the same as regular ice cream. It is thicker, creamier, and made fresh in small batches instead of scooped from a big tub. Across Indiana, a handful of old-school stands still make it the careful way, one batch at a time. Here are eight spots worth pointing your car toward when a cone is calling your name.
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Thousands of Families Shop at This Indiana Grocery Store Every Month
A grocery run can feel more like a treasure hunt at E & S Sales Bulk Foods in Shipshewana. This northern Indiana favorite draws shoppers with shelves and displays packed with bulk pantry staples, baking ingredients, deli selections, sweet treats, and plenty of finds that are harder to spot at a typical supermarket.
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Homemade For The Holidays Program Set For Oct. 24
GOSHEN – The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host “Homemade for the Holidays” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Maple Hall (the old Home & Family Arts Building) located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The...
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South Bend's Mad Dog offers quality service, low prices to south side
SOUTH BEND — Abdallah Alsalama and Jordan Al didn’t have a typical path to running a restaurant. In fact, Alsalama doesn’t even live in South Bend. The native Palestinian lives in Fishers, Indiana, and is a truck driver throughout the week, he said. But working in Fishers is where he met Al when the two began working at the same convenience store from 2014 to 2017. More than 10 years later, the two have partnered to run Mad Dog Gourmet Burgers & More, which officially opened four months ago, Alsalama said, serving “madly good” food on the city's south side. “We try to make sure that people see the quality and the value of what they’re getting,” Alsalama said. “The main goal is to make it affordable again. To make burgers, [and] food in general, affordable again.” Any restaurant owner can acknowledge that’s not an easy feat. The price of beef and veal was up 9.4% in the United States in July over the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , USA TODAY reported. Despite the difficulty of keeping prices down and margins up, Alsalama and Al have made it their mission to emphasize bold, unique
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This BELOVED Couple-Owned Restaurant Hides Inside A Historic Building in Michigan City, IN
Open daily Mon-Thurs 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Fri-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:oo PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Inside a 116-year-old building at the corner of Fourth and Franklin sits Leeds Public House, the gastropub Denise and John Burns opened in 2019 to honor one of Michigan City’s founding families.
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One Small-Town Michigan Restaurant Has Food Lovers Coming From Across The State
Roadside restaurants become memorable when they can turn any hour of the day into a solid meal. In Niles, Michigan, Prime Table has built that kind of pull with a big menu, fast service, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that work for families, road-trippers, and regulars who already know their order before they sit down.
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Red Rock Inn demolition scheduled to begin Wednesday
PLYMOUTH, Ind. (WSBT) — There is officially a demolition date for the Red Rock Inn in Plymouth. A new filing shows the demolition process will begin Wednesday. The building was originally set to be demolished in the spring, but the owner requested an extension to the deadline, saying a legal battle with an on-site restaurant held up the process.
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Last call for former Cheers owner, bar to change ownership after seven years
ROSELAND, Ind. (WSBT) — Cheers Bar & Grill has been sold after seven years under owner Steve Mihaljevic, with new ownership expected to take over in October. Mihaljevic announced Wednesday that the popular bar, restaurant and entertainment venue will be led by a woman-owned business with restaurant experience. The new owner has not yet been publicly identified.
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Holiday Market Coming To Syracuse Community Center Sept. 26
SYRACUSE – Women of Valor in Training will be hosting its second annual Holiday Market fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 26. The market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Shoppers can expect to find more than 20...
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A Taste of Kosciusko Fills Downtown
WARSAW – A cloudy sky with temperatures in the mid-70s and a light breeze made it a perfect night for the Taste of Kosciusko at Downtown Warsaw’s Third Friday tonight, Friday, Sept. 18. More than a dozen food vendors and 20 market vendors lined Buffalo and Center streets...