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Fountain Square's West Fork Social House Pours Its Last Drink Nov. 14

West Fork Social House, the whiskey-and-coffee bar tucked into the ground floor of Fountain Square's Union Square apartments, will close for good on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The business announced the decision in an Instagram post last Saturday, calling it a difficult choice after working with its staff for several weeks to prepare for the shutdown.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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Second Wawa location opening soon in Brownsburg

Brownsburg is getting its second Wawa . A location of the convenience store and fueling station chain, known for made-to-order Hoagies, is set to open at 9559 E. County Road 300 North on Nov. 12. A grand opening celebration will kick off at 7:55 a.m., with free T-shirts for the first 100 customers. Free hot coffee in any size will be available to all customers through Nov. 15. The Pennsylvania-based chain is opening about new 100 stores in 2026. The new Brownsburg store is number 85 in that plan, and the 18th in the state of Indiana. It follows the 2025 opening of a Brownsburg store at 60 E. Garner Road. Leo's Market & Eatery: Family Express to acquire Indy-area chain, expand kolache offerings Wawa entered the state in May 2025 with a Daleville location and plans to open more than 70 stores in Indiana. Contact reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cjackson@usatodayco.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com: @cherylvjackson , Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social or Threads: @cherylvjackson . This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Second Wawa location opening soon in Brownsburg

Brownsburg, IN · 2d

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This Indiana Pizza Shop Makes a Massive 20-Inch Pie for People Who Think Regular Pizza Is Too Small

A 20-inch party pizza sits at the top of this menu, and it’s built for serious appetites. The dough is made from scratch, and the sausage and beef get cooked right in-house. The shop has been making pies since June 6, 1995. That’s three decades of tossing dough in a small Indiana downtown.

Princeton, IN · 3d
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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 · 3d

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Three Generations Have Ordered Barbecue Ribs At The Log Inn, Indiana’s Oldest Restaurant

Somewhere in the farm country of southern Indiana, grandparents, parents, and kids keep pulling into the same parking lot for the same kind of supper. The building looks modern from the road, but it is hiding an old log structure inside that a future president is said to have visited.

Haubstadt, IN · 15h

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Indiana Families Have Gathered Around These 5 Amish Country Buffet Tables For Generations

Some Indiana traditions come with a plate, a fork, and a second trip to the dessert table. Across the state, from the buggy roads of Elkhart and LaGrange counties to the quiet farmland of Daviess County, Amish-style buffets have become the place where birthdays, after-church lunches, and road trips all land.

Indiana · 1d

The Herald-Times

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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 · 3d

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Bloomington invites residents to share big ideas for Gateway North’s future over free pizza and community conversation

Bloomington, Indiana – What should Bloomington’s Gateway North area look like in ten years? The city is putting that question to the people who know it through their daily routines, inviting them to help shape a long-term plan for its future. A community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Chef For Hire and Ahlers Meals Unite as Choice Kitchen to Scale Medically Tailored Meals

Medically tailored meals have moved from a niche benefit to a frontline tool in American healthcare — and the operators who deliver them are scaling up fast. The latest proof point comes out of Vandalia, Ohio, where two trusted home-delivered meal providers have joined forces under a single banner.

Vandalia, OH · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Indianapolis that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Indianapolis — a city where red-brick warehouses and glass towers rise above the White River, where the laughter of families mingles with the hum of engines and the scent of something simmering in a hundred kitchens. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of newcomers and old-timers, by the rhythms of jazz, gospel, and the roar of the Speedway. It’s a place where the heartland’s bounty finds its way to every table, where the city’s soul is fed by the stories and flavors of its people.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Stepping Into Edwards Drive-In In Indianapolis Feels Like A 1950s Summer Night

Some places in Indianapolis serve lunch, and a few serve a whole decade along with it. On the south side of the city, carhops still walk orders out to parked cars, and a jukebox in the dining room keeps playing tunes from the 1950s. The star of the menu is...

Indianapolis, IN · 12d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 2d

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Chef Spotlight on Chef Cindy Hawkins of Circle City Sweets

Cindy Hawkins got her start in 2006, whipping up scratch-made pastries and selling them at local spots like the Carmel Farmers Market. What started as a local market stall quickly grew into one of central Indiana’s favorite sweet spots. Today, you can find Circle City Sweets inside The AMP at 16 Tech in Indy, where she serves up everything from delicate French macarons and flaky croissants to gorgeous custom desserts. Cindy’s taking her talents to the main stage this October as she steps back into the spotlight to battle top culinary pros at the 2026 World Food Championships. When Cindy isn’t competing in world food competitions or running her bustling bakery, she loves sharing her passion with aspiring bakers as a baking and pastry arts instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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Indianapolis Pizza Week returns with $11 specialty pizzas at restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS — Pizza lovers can explore creative flavors and support local restaurants as Indianapolis Pizza Week returns through Nov. 15. The annual event features $11 specialty pizzas at more than 20 participating restaurants across central Indiana, giving diners seven days to try unique combinations beyond traditional toppings. Tyler Murphy of Byrne’s Grilled Pizza discussed the […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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People Travel From Every Corner Of Indiana Just To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

There are restaurants that advertise themselves into your awareness, and then there’s Mug-n-Bun in Speedway, Indiana, which has never needed to do anything except be completely, stubbornly, wonderfully itself. Word of mouth has done all the heavy lifting here, and judging by the cars lined up in the lot...

Speedway, IN · 4d

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This Hidden Indiana Lakeside Town Spot Turns Lunch Into a $12 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Situation

Unlimited pizza, deluxe breadsticks, and cinnamon bites for about the price of a single takeout pie? That deal shows up at lunch twice a week at a family-run pizza spot in central Indiana. I like how simple the idea is. You grab a plate, pick a slice, and go back...

Cicero, IN · 5d

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Hit The Road For This Indiana Restaurant Where The Incredible Buffet Will Blow Your Mind Completely

Somewhere off East Main Street in Plainfield, there’s a restaurant quietly serving up one of the most impressive buffets you’ll find in this part of Indiana. It’s called Fu Yuan Hibachi Buffet, and if you haven’t made the trip yet, you’re going to want to change that soon.

Plainfield, IN · 7d

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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 · 3d

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Wake Up Early For 8 Indiana Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Indiana that’ll make your mornings worth getting out of bed?. These 8 bakeries serve fresh-baked treats and cozy flavors that’ll have you setting your alarm with a smile!. 1. Long’s Bakery (Indianapolis) Some places just feel like home the moment...

Indianapolis, IN · 3d