Lafayette
Lafayette, IN · Local Life
Journal & Courier
Dog N Suds leans into traditions for 70th season
When Dog N Suds locations open for their 70th season serving the Lafayette area on Feb. 23, not much will have changed. The signature coney dogs, burgers and icy frosted mugs of root beer await eager customers to fill the parking lots yet again for the first taste of the season. None of this is new — especially not for Dog N Suds General Manager Joe Davenport. A veteran of more than 30 years of opening days, Davenport believes that the keys to Dog N Suds’ success have been consistency and quality, paired with overwhelming community support. “It's a pillar, a landmark, a family-friendly environment where families can come,” Davenport said. “It's something that's been here for 70 years. And you know, to get 70, you obviously have to go to 50. You have to go to 60, and that takes hard work. Over the years I can tell you not much changes, and that might be the key to success.” Davenport believes the goal isn’t to simply provide a product, but to cultivate memories. And the places that do it best are the ones that stand the test of time. “I think you come here to make memories,” Davenport
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This Nearly 100-Year-Old Diner Started as a Prohibition-Era Root Beer Stand
Before neon beer signs and fast-food drive-thrus, soda fountains ruled Main Streets across America. When Prohibition outlawed alcohol in the 1920s, root beer became the legal indulgence of choice – poured cold, foamy, and full of bite. One nearly 100-year-old diner built its entire identity on that moment. Triple...
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People Drive From All Over Indiana To Eat At This Wonderfully Wacky Restaurant
In the heart of New Albany, Indiana, there’s a place where space robots serve sandwiches and your taste buds embark on an intergalactic journey. Lady Tron’s isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a cosmic culinary adventure that makes you question whether you’ve accidentally stepped through a portal to another dimension.
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Straight No Chaser’s Collins set for solo concert
For Jerome Collins, his upcoming concert is a return to his childhood. “This is basically you coming into my living room,” Collins said. “This is basically a story of how I grew up. My parents raised me on such great music, like Motown. These songs bring back memories of me growing up, like watching ‘Soul Train’ on Saturday. My parents would do their dancing and would be singing these songs. It’s so nostalgic.”
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The Banana Split At This Old-Timey Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Indiana
Some desserts are worth crossing county lines for, but the banana split at Big Top Drive In in Evansville might just be worth a pilgrimage from the farthest corners of the Hoosier State. This isn’t just ice cream with fruit – it’s a masterpiece of sweet engineering that has remained...
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Brownsburg High show choirs dazzle in 2026 Cabaret preview
Brownsburg High School’s show choirs took the stage Feb. 13 for their annual Cabaret preview, offering a first glimpse of the music, choreography and storytelling that will define their competitive season. The event, held in the school auditorium, featured all four choirs — Bella Voce, Dog Pound, Spotlight Singers...
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This Tiny Indiana Restaurant’s Burgers Are Unreal, and the “Big Ugly” Challenge Is Pure Madness
I still remember the first time I walked into Bub’s Burgers in Carmel. The smell of perfectly seasoned beef hit me before I even opened the door, and I knew I was about to experience something special. This place isn’t just another burger joint trying to be trendy. It’s...
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The Feed: Playa Bowls Opens In Fishers
A new Playa Bowls opens tomorrow in Fishers, featuring beach-inspired superfruit bowls, smoothies, and juices. According to its website, the New Jersey–based brand founded by surfers Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani “was born out of the desire to recreate deliciously better-for-you versions of the acai and pitaya bowls the pair encountered on various surf trips spanning from Costa Rica to Hawaii.” 11594 Whistle Dr., Fishers.
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Paris Banh Mi Plots Fishers District Takeover With First Indiana Cafe
Paris Banh Mi, the Orlando-born Vietnamese sandwich and bakery chain, is now listed as "coming soon" in Fishers District, where it is set to open its first Indiana cafe. The move signals yet another national fast-casual concept sliding into the mixed-use development near the Fishers Event Center. As first reported...