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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 · 1d
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Mr Gatti’s Pizza Announces Acquisition and Refresh of Long-Standing Martinsville, Indiana Restaurant

November 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced that Harkrishan Sahi and Harneet Jawanda have acquired the Mr Gatti’s restaurant at, 620 State Road 39 Bypass South in Martinsville, Indiana. The husband-and-wife franchisees plan a targeted refresh of the restaurant as they build on its more than 40-year legacy in the community.

Martinsville, IN · 2d
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This Indiana Diner Serves a Pork Tenderloin So Big It’s Literally Named the Hubcap

A real 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air sits inside one Indiana diner, and it’s been turned into a booth. You can eat lunch in a classic car. I can’t think of a more fitting seat for a giant sandwich. That sandwich is a breaded pork tenderloin called the Hubcap....

Bargersville, IN · 2d
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This Legendary Indiana Restaurant Has Been A Beloved Landmark For Decades

If you’ve never driven to Madison, Indiana specifically to eat a burger, this article is about to change that, and you should probably thank it in advance. Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop is the kind of place that earns the word “legendary” without ever having to ask for it.

Madison, IN · 5d
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Bloomington Star

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Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt

Bloomington, Indiana – A walk through Griffy Lake’s woods or a quiet afternoon on the water will need to wait during two November weekends. Controlled deer hunts will close the entire nature preserve, including its trails, shoreline and lake. Bloomington Parks and Recreation has scheduled the hunts for Nov. 14–15 and Nov. 21–22 as part […] The post Bloomington will shut down Griffy Lake trails, shoreline and boating access during two November weekends for controlled deer hunt appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Indiana Diners Head To This Bloomington Buffet To Pile Up Sushi, Hibachi, And Coconut Shrimp

Some meals come with a menu, and some come with a plate and a challenge. On the east side of Bloomington, Indiana, one big buffet hands you that plate and lets you decide how ambitious to get. Sushi sits a few steps from a hibachi grill, and coconut shrimp shares...

Bloomington, IN · 4d

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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 · 16h

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New Thai restaurant opens in Bloomington; new chef at Hawaiian Hoosier

A new Asian restaurant has opened on Bloomington's west side. Thai Basil Authentic Thai Cuisine opened Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1933 S. Curry Pike, which is at the intersection with West Roll Avenue. Thai Basil is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 4:30-8:30 p.m. for dinner; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. The restaurant's lunch specials start at $10.99 and include Thai curries, pad Thai, basil fried rice, General Tso's chicken and orange chicken. The lunch dishes come with a vegetable spring roll. Dinner appetizers include crab ragoon, crispy spring rolls, chicken satay, steamed and fried dumplings and vegetable tempura. Stir-fry dishes include Thai basil, fresh ginger, cashew nut, broccoli stir-fry, green bean curry and Tahi Rama with steamed broccoli and carrots topped with a peanut curry sauce. Curries include red, green, yellow, Massaman, Panang, pineapple red curry, duck red curry and salmon Panang. Other dinner dishes include crispy chicken options — General Tso's, orange chicken, sweet chili chicken, crispy cashew chicken and crispy basil chicken — as well as noodle soups including Tom Yum and Tom Kha and specialty dishes of crispy chili beef, sweet and sour crispy pork, and sweet and sour crispy

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Indiana’s Small-Town Bakeries Like These 6 Still Open Before Dawn For Fresh Donuts

Some Indiana bakers start work while most of us are still asleep, and in a few small towns the doors open before the sun is up. That early start matters if you work a first shift, coach a morning practice, or just want first pick of the donut case. This...

Indiana · 3d

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Reverend Peyton Brings Big Damn Band Home to Brown County for Amplify Nashville

Reverend Peyton is coming home. The blues guitarist, who lives in Brown County, Indiana, will headline Amplify Nashville this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Brown County Music Center, fronting The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in a benefit show built around the community that raised him. The concert is presented...

Brown County, IN · 1d

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Casino referendum voted down in three Indiana counties

Voters in three northeast Indiana counties said “No” Tuesday (Nov. 3) to a referendum that would have paved the way for a new casino in the state. A new gaming entity placed in Allen, DeKalb or Steuben counties would negatively impact the racinos at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson and Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.

Dekalb County, IN · 2d

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Pride Returns to Lucas Oil for Marching Band Finals

The Pride of Paoli, along with 9 other bands, has advanced to the Class D ISSMA State Finals, which will take place on November 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Performances in Class D will begin at 4:40 p.m. and will run until 6:55 p.m. The Pride of Paoli will perform at 5:10 p.m. Awards will be at 7:10 p.m. Bands that will be performing in Class D (in performance order) are Eastern Pekin, Northwestern, Paoli, Jimtown, Lewis Cass, Woodlan, Mater Dei, Garrett, Maconaquah, and South Spencer.

Paoli, IN · 2d

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Daviess County Veterans Day Program and Parade Set for Sunday

The Daviess County Veterans Day Parade and Program at the Museum on Main Street is set for this Sunday. The day begins with the special program featuring guest speaker Randy Mills, who will talk about one of only two Medal of Honor recipients in Daviess County, Don Carlos Faith…. Following...

Daviess County, IN · 2d

The US Sun

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First-ever Texas Roadhouse shuts down for good as steakhouse chain pulls plug on flagship location

TEXAS Roadhouse fans are mourning the loss of the first-ever restaurant in the chain’s history, which has closed forever after more than 30 years. The iconic flagship eatery, opened by late founder Kent Taylor in 1993, has now been wiped off the map. It was located at Green Tree...

Clarksville, IN · 3d

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New 3-way Alcohol Permit Applications Are Open

Downtown businesses can now apply for new three-way alcohol permits, offering a more affordable path to serving beer, wine, and liquor. The applications can be accessed at http://bton.in/civic. Alcohol’s high profit margins and mostly non-perishable nature make it a critical menu component of a generally high-risk business. Bloomington has had...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Jasper native brings blacksmith artistry to Dubois County Museum

Cloverdale Forge will bring its internationally exhibited #366Hooks project to Jasper for an evening of art, storytelling, and hands-on fun. What can a blacksmith discover by forging a different hook every day for an entire year?. On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Canadian artist-blacksmith Matt Jenkins and Jasper native Karen Rudolph...

Jasper, IN · 1d

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Alcohol Acres Holiday Market to return in Birdseye

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – If you’re ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping, an event this weekend has plenty to offer. The Alcohol Acres Holiday Market returns Saturday in Birdseye with more than 60 vendors, food and holiday fun. Shane Denu and Jolee Kasprzak joined El’Agance Shemwell during Daybreak with event details. […]

Birdseye, IN · 2d

WISH-TV

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Three Hoosier Lottery tickets win $50,000 prizes in Monday’s Powerball drawings

INDIANAPOLIS — Three Hoosier Lottery tickets won $50,000 prizes in Monday night’s Powerball and Double Play drawings. Two winning Powerball tickets matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball. They were purchased at: A third ticket won $50,000 in the Powerball Double Play drawing. It was purchased at Strack & Van Til #8782, 6046 […]

Indiana · 3d

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Jasper Arts brings holiday music and laughter to the stage

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with plenty of laughter, music, and delightfully questionable fashion!. Jasper Arts will present Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree on Friday, December 11, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Jasper. Arts Center. This hilarious, one-of-a-kind holiday production combines music, comedy, and festive fun in a...

Jasper, IN · 1d