Think Pembroke Bakery & Cafe for baked goodness
Every now and then you need to go outside of your box and try something new. I highly recommend Pembroke Bakery & Cafe, for a meal off the beaten path. Located in the Auer Center for the Arts, this bakery/cafe provides healthy breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and more! According to their website, the owners Angie Quinn and Steve Nagy use recipes from great-grandparents, friends and …
Join us at Taste of the Arts
Do you have plans this Saturday? If not, you should make it a point to check out Taste of the Arts! This fine arts and food festival Aug. 24 in downtown Fort Wayne promises an art marketplace, live entertainment and fare from local restaurants. Here, you can sample the different kinds of fine art, dance, theatre, music and more that Northeast Indiana has to offer. So, we had you at food, right? …
What are GMOs?
The term “GMO” has been in the news a lot these days. But what are they, and why are people upset about them? A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. Such genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans …
End the summer with a bang with these party-planning tips
August is here, and that means there are only a few weeks left of summer. What better excuse do you need to throw a party? Celebrate the last of the warm days, with these party planning tips: Embrace tapas: Who doesn’t love choices? You might want to offer a selection of finger foods. Or opt for a build-your-own-burger station with bite-sized meat cuts and/or vegetables with choices of buns …
Cool off with a cold one at Brew Haven ‘13
Ahh…beer. It’s refreshing in the summer and can comforting in the winter. If you’re a fan of all things brewed, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Aug. 3. The Brew Haven Craft Beer Festival will resume for the third consecutive year from 2-6 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Trion Tavern, 503 Broadway in New Haven. The Trion is a favorite place to grab a bite to eat for locals. But did …
Vote for Spyro’s in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Poll
If you’ve never been to Spyro’s Pancake House before, I have one word of advice: come hungry! There’s no doubt about it-this Greek-American restaurant will fill you up. This locally owned establishment is perhaps best known for its quality food at reasonable prices. From the first touch, you’ll notice they go the extra mile here. That means food is prepared well, served qui …
Get re-energized with Smoothie King’s Pure Recharge
We’ve all been there: it’s 3 p.m., and you feel as if you could doze off on your desk. The good news is Smoothie King might have just the antidote for that mid-afternoon crash. Smoothie King has unveiled the addition of a new menu item– the Pure Recharge Smoothie. Ingredients include whole coffee berry (the fruit around traditional coffee beans), green coffee bean, Vitamin B12 an …
Mark your calendar for Foodstock 2013
Do you like to eat? Do you like downtown? Combine the two into one experience at Foodstock 2013 July 27! Brought to you by the Fort Wayne Food Truck Association, this annual event will make its triumphant return in 2013. And this time around, they are bringing it downtown, in partnership with the Downtown Improvement District. Enjoy food from your favorite mobile food vendors, such as JumBy …
Are you getting enough water this summer?
Ah, summer. Finally some time to get outdoors for some fresh air! But beware–with all that activity comes a trade-off. Your body can lose water due to perspiration. Are you getting enough liquids to make up for the loss? Here are a few, easy ways to stay hydrated: Fruits are an excellent source for water. Watermelon is 90% water, so it ranks highest on the list. Oranges, grapefruit, and me …
Mi Pueblo never disappoints
If you’re looking for consistency and friendly staff, Mi Pueblo is your answer. Their food is always served fresh, and piping hot. (Seriously, touch the plates!) The prices are reasonable, and the portions generous. The chips are crunchy with the right amount of salt. The salsa has a great mix of flavor–spicy but not too hot– with lots of cilantro and a cumin-y undercurrent …