By Veni Fields When a man from Pennsylvania meets a woman from Michigan in Texas, and they settle in Indiana and open a restaurant, the menu is bound to be eclectic. Nick and Charity Boyd’s South Side Soda Shop in Goshen has a history as colorful as its offerings. It’s tucked in a cozy neighborhood… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Bernaba Scott Trzaskus had his hands full running East End Grill on Lafayette’s Main Street when catering and event requests began rolling in — requests too large for his restaurant to handle. “Filet and shrimp and grits don’t travel well in a box,” he said. He realized Lafayette’s residents and visitors needed better… Continue reading.
Vibrant green acres topped with tidy white barns beckon you to experience a taste of a simpler life with something for the whole family. Formerly a working farm, the 92-acre Gasthof Amish Village offers visitors a chance to experience the Amish way of life and observe the heritage, craftsmanship, and traditions of many who settled… Continue reading.
Bo-Mac’s Drive-In continues the tradition of great food and memorable moments in Shoals In 1960, an attorney and a doctor decided to dip their toes into the popular drive-in business. Bob and Mac created their drive-in restaurant near the intersection of Routes 50 and 150 in Shoals, Indiana, and named it after themselves. Bo-Mac’s became… Continue reading.
If ingredients like flour, butter, and sugar and phrases like “ooey gooey” can combine to create a pocket-sized trademark, Rosie’s Place, in three northside Indianapolis locations, may have crafted a perfect recipe. When owners Debbi and Michael Bourgerie moved to the area from St. Louis and decided to open a breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant… Continue reading.
Aladdin’s Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine, near the Ohio River in New Albany, has proven a testament to family passion and culinary excellence. This eclectic and satisfying restaurant has been a beloved dining destination since its founding in 2013. What started as a small Mediterranean coffee shop quickly transformed into a full-service restaurant, driven by… Continue reading.
A perusal of the menu from 1816 Modern Kitchen & Drinks demonstrates what culinary explorer and self-described “southern boy” Chef Scott Dickenson has brought to the table in Corydon since he assumed ownership of the establishment that opened in 2019. Dickenson was raised in Southern Virginia and North Carolina and cooked in Cuban and French… Continue reading.
Jonesy’s Junction offers fresh, high-quality comfort food to loyal customers In Akron, Indiana, a cozy spot has quickly become a local favorite — Jonesy’s Junction. What started as a humble food venture in a tent in 2010 grew into a food trailer, and by 2016, owner Tim Jones opened the doors to his very own… Continue reading.
The last thing Judy Sexton imagined when she confronted a soon-to-be empty nest was starting a business. She prayed, “Lord, what do you want me to do with my time?” and answers seemingly started showing up in a persistent refrain from friends and family — you need to open a restaurant. “My mom is not… Continue reading.
By Veni Fields When Gethin DuValle Thomas was 7 years old, he wrote a letter from his home in Northern Virginia to his grandmother, called “Susie” by the family, in Mobile, Alabama: Dear Susie, I can cook. Love, Gethin The letter and its envelope reside now in a silver frame in his home dining room,… Continue reading.
By Veni Fields For fans of flaky crusts and an abundance of filling across Indiana, the Hoosier Pie Trail beckons. Indiana Foodways Alliance, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration, promotion, and preservation of the authentic food culture of Indiana, has compiled a list of 36 stops throughout the state. What’s your pleasure? Crispy,… Continue reading.
By Veni Fields After the first cat café opened in Taiwan in 1998 and became a global tourist destination, they spread like a fertile field of catnip throughout Japan, England, and Canada. The first in the United States opened its doors in California in 2014, acting as a bridge between shelters and new homes for… Continue reading.
BY STEPHANIE BERNABA Stream Cliff Farm, Restaurant and Winery, the proud home of Indiana’s oldest herb farm, offers a diverse range of gastronomic and social encounters throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. Located in Commiskey, each visit to the farm promises a new and exciting experience. With a history dating back to 1821, Stream… Continue reading.
