Sample the best of Fort Wayne’s fare at Taste of the Arts
End the summer with a hit this weekend. Join us at Taste of the Arts, a one-day event featuring 68 scheduled performances, dozens of local restaurants, random entertainment, and of course FOOD  in Freimann Square downtown. Taste of the Arts, August 25th,  is becoming the city’s largest local food sampling event, with more than 30 restaurant booths expected to sell small samples of everything …
Taco Bell Goes Gourmet With New Cantina Menu
If you’ve been to Taco Bell lately, you might have noticed their new Cantina menu. So, what exactly does this mean? According to their website, “Chef Lorena Garcia created Taco Bell’s new Cantina Bellâ„¢ Menu by using bold and flavorful ingredients, including guacamole, citrus-herb marinated chicken, and freshly prepared pico de gallo.” Choose from a bowl or burrito version, …
Vince’s restaurant closes
Have you heard? Vince’s, the Italian restaurant on Maysville Road, has closed, according to an article in the Journal Gazette. A sign on the door indicated that economic woes played a role in the closure. The restaurant opened in 2010 in the space formerly occupied by Uno Chicago Grill. We’re sad to see restaurants close. Hopefully a new business will open up and succeed in that locat …
Well, for starters: Top Appetizer Picks
Though I love all food, I especially love appetizers because they are meant to be shared. Whether entertaining family and friends or enjoying an intimate dinner with your significant other, sharing food draws us closer. I recently attended a seminar about our local food culture given by Ken Meter and he said something that struck me: “We interact with food at least three times a day. It̵ …
My Top 8 Summer Salads
News Flash: It’s hot outside, and it has been for weeks. According to the local weatherman, we aren’t getting a break any time soon. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to find the motivation to cook dinner when it’s this hot. Lately, my husband and I have been resorting to take-out, fast food drive thrus and, occasionally, a bowl of cold cereal for dinner. I have a better idea! Rathe …
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Shopping for organic produce? Read this!
More and more families today are choosing organic produce. But are all organic items created equally? It seems not. If you’re interested in knowing which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—check out the following guide from the Environmental Working Group: 12 Most Contaminated: Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherrie …
Shigs in Pit: A Meat Eater’s Delight!
What’s that smell? It’s BBQ from Shigs in Pit! We are proud to announce our newest restaurant partner, Shigs in Pit. So what can you expect from this establishment? According to their website, their goal is to provide the finest ingredients and quality service at a fair price. Â They have positioned themselves to offer a wide variety of smoked meats and outstanding side dishes. Choose …
Dunkin Donuts Introduces New Bakery Sandwiches
Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is expanding its all-day menu options by serving up four new bakery sandwiches. Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Ham & Cheese Bakery Sandwichfeatures Black Forest ham, white cheddar cheese and Creamy Dijon sauce on a French roll, while the newTurkey, Cheddar & Bacon Bakery Sandwich features turkey, white cheddar che …
Burger King Tests Home Delivery Service
MIAMI, Fla. — Consumers who crave a Whopper but dislike the drive to their local Burger King location can now get their wish. The fast-food giant is testing home delivery services at some Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., stores in an effort to boost sales. By Jan. 23, Burger King Holdings Inc. will be testing the concept at 16 locations, according to Bloomberg. Deliveries come w …