BY STACEY McARTHUR Creating tasty food and serving it runs in Besim Saliji’s blood. As a child, he hung out at his grandfather’s bakery in Croatia, close to Macedonia. Around 2000, he and his family moved to Indiana, where some of his siblings had already settled. He’s worked long hours at family restaurants since then…. Continue reading.
Photos courtesy of the Oyster Bar By Stephanie Bernaba The Oyster Bar has been a fixture in downtown Fort Wayne since 1888, welcoming generations of diners seeking exceptional seafood and great company. Today, executive chef and business partner Tony West honors this legacy while leading the restaurant into a bold new era. “My culinary journey… Continue reading.
By Stacey McArthur Exploring the culinary options at The Garage Food Hall is akin to traveling around the world. The 38,000-square-foot community marketplace features more than 20 independently owned local and regional vendors housed in two repurposed Coca-Cola bottling plant garage buildings in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis. Food options abound, like Pig Pen… Continue reading.
BY Stephanie Bernaba Most gas stations have their regulars, but few inspire the kind of loyalty The Filling Station Coffee Haus in Berne has earned since its opening seven years ago. When Mike and Lara Collette opened the shop along U.S. 27 North in the fall of 2019, they traded petroleum for pour-overs and turned… Continue reading.
A few years ago, Andrew Turpen, owner of Junior’s Delicatessen in Batesville, Indiana, realized his career needed a change. While he enjoyed working in education, a discussion with his sister-in-law opened his eyes. Turpen knew he had the food-industry experience and knowledge to open his own quick-service restaurant. “If my sister-in-law had never cared enough… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Good food served in a comfortable atmosphere makes Fenwick’s Scratch Kitchen and Taproom the place to go in Rensselaer. Those in the community flock to Fenwick’s because of its seasonal menu of family recipes made with fresh ingredients.But Fenwick’s success can also be attributed to its ability to alter course and evolve… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Bernaba For anyone navigating life without gluten, the search for tasty treats that don’t disappoint seems never-ending. Between the dry cookies, crumbly cakes, and gritty bread, many gluten-free options fail to stand up — both figuratively and literally. Eva Tomlinson, who knew this frustration intimately, embarked on a journey to fix that. Seeing… Continue reading.
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.
