An institution in Indianapolis known best for its hot yeast doughnuts, Long’s Bakery serves up a number of tasty treats for its loyal customer base. While there’s nothing like stopping in for a box of these fresh-baked round or twisted delights - sometimes frosted, sometimes filled, sometimes dusted…
Read MoreIf you are a lover of all things sweet - pies, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, candy, gelato, pastries, etc., there is no shortage of places in Indiana to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. In honor of the NCAA Tournament, we put together a "Sweets 16." Nuts for chocolate-covered nuts? No problem. Love…
Read MoreDo you remember your last day out before we were swallowed up by the pandemic? The last day you went somewhere life was still somewhat normal? I definitely do. It was a visit to a charming Northwest Indiana tea room that serves delicious flavors! It was Saturday, March 14. It was the weekend before…
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Yeast or Cake, with Filling or Sprinkles. No matter your preference, Indiana has a donut shop for you! We've built a list of 20 of the best donut shops in Indiana. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind us, you still have to see our 400 must-see, must-do Indiana experiences…
Read MoreBacked up against a wildlife refuge and serving food and desserts that look almost as good as they taste, you have to experience this café for yourself. Batar first showed up on my radar a couple of years ago when I saw pictures of stunningly beautiful sugar cookies made somewhere in southeast…
Read MoreAs a parent, I know how important stopping for ice cream is in the life of any child. It's special time for the family to bond or a treat for a job well done. While many places serve up ice cream specialties, it's so much more memorable when the owners go above and beyond the normal offerings and…
Read MoreHave you heard of The Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple (a trendy, hip community on the north side of Indianapolis)? Delectable Cake. Check. Adorable location. Check. Insanely incredible (albeit girly) atmosphere. Check. I can't begin to describe what this place encompasses. It makes for the perfect…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, friends and I visited the Cake Bake Shop in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis. As we didn't live in the city, we had consulted online reviews for places to eat. We had read good reviews about the Cake Bake Shop and knew as soon as we saw the elegant café in a residential…
Read MoreI spent a FULL day in Corydon a few weeks ago (post coming about that) and had the opportunity to try a few of their local dining establishments. I had lunch right downtown at Frederick's Cafe. I'm a sucker for local diners and this one fit the bill. Soup, grilled cheese, BLT ... I left quite filled…
Read MoreMy fellow college students can agree that one of the best things about coming home for the holidays is gorging at favorite locals restaurants. Having lived in Elkhart for my entire life, the restaurants I frequent don’t change much. However, tonight my mom and I decided to try something new – b on…
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