When I was planning a little trip out to Michigan City to do some outlet mall shopping, I decided to seek out a new place to stop at for brunch. I consulted a group of friends who are frequent visitors to Michigan City asking for suggestions on breakfast/lunch spots.. Two responded immediately…
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I am always intrigued by long-standing restaurants in historic structures. So when I came across the oldest restaurant in Northeastern Indiana, I knew I’d have to check it out. St. James Restaurant is in the town of Avilla and it dates back to the late 1800s when the St. James Hotel operated a…
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This one’s for the tenderloin fans. If you’re one of those people who scours the state looking the biggest and best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, you’ll want to make sure you have The Tin Plate Fine Food & Spirits in Elwood on your radar. Their tenderloin is so good it was named Best in…
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Off the beaten path in the small community of Lagro (population 400), you’ll find a cozy little hideaway in the 950 Speakeasy. Upstairs is a family-friendly eatery, but when you make your way down the stairway, you find this unique, rustic speakeasy overlooking the Wabash River. 950 Speakeasy…
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On a visit to South Bend to attend a candlelight concert at the Scottish Rite, we decided to find an eatery for a meal before the show. As we sometimes do when seeking out a place to eat, we simply turned to Google for suggestions based on proximity. My husband scanned through restaurants in the…
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As you drive into the Duneland Beach area en route to Farina’s Supper Club, you may think for a minute that you’ve gotten lost. You’re in a residential area with no businesses in sight. But then you come to the lovely historic structure that was once the Duneland Beach Inn. Now a charming fine…
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If you are looking for a vacation that is more low-key and relaxing than go-go-go, set your sites on the peaceful and charming community of Shipshewana. The Amish theme runs strong in this town that is full of shops offering Amish-made goods, foods and more and is surrounded by Amish farms. No…
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Beautiful grounds, lush gardens, pretty pathways and a peaceful pond are what you’ll find when you visit Oliver Winery in Bloomington. It makes the perfect backdrop for a romantic picnic - and there’s even tables and Adirondack chairs for seating if you don’t want to spread a blanket out on the…
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If you’re a big fan of that beloved Hoosier sandwich, the breaded pork tenderloin, it’s time to plan a visit to Winamac to visit a place called One Eyed Jack’s. The restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and since day one, they’ve been serving up the sandwich that made them famous…
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One thing that thriving communities often have in common is support for the arts. Studies have shown that public art provides numerous benefits to communities - from economics to tourism to inclusion. Valparaiso is one community that has made efforts to expand on public art efforts in recent years…
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