Dig in at Foodstock 2012!
The food truck craze that has swept the nation has come to Fort Wayne! Want to learn more? Mark your calendars for 6-10 pm Oct. 12 at The Shiloh, 3127 Carroll Road.. Foodstock 2012. This is Fort Wayne’s inaugural mobile food event featuring five or more local mobile food vendors. Consider it the organizers’ interpretation of Woodstock, food style! Headlining this event will be …
What’s the deal with pairing wine and cheese?
Wine and cheese have gone hand-in-hand for centuries; however, with today’s ever increasing options for both wines and cheese, the pairing decisions can seem overwhelming. Do white wines go with white cheeses? What about reds? What are the faux pas? Here’s the secret: only pick cheeses and wines you like. Your palate is the ultimate judge. Too, consider the following: Ensure cheese and w …
YOU can help end childhood hunger!
Did you know you can help end child hunger through something you likely already do? That is, eating out. Every September, Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry™ brings together thousands of restaurants and their customers to raise funds for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in this nation by …
Studying? Read this!
Did you know certain foods can help your brain? Below are 10 brain foods that improve memory, mood, concentration, and overall clarity. 1. Blueberries 2. Salmon 3. Flax seeds 4. Coffee 5. Mixed nuts 6. Avocados 7. Eggs 8. Whole grains 9. Chocolate 10. Broccoli So, next time you’re cramming for that big exam, reach for one or a com …
Favorite Fall Comfort Dishes
For as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite season. As the leaves begin to change colors, pumpkin pie spiced lattes start emerging at coffee shops around town. Restaurants start serving savory stews prepared with root vegetables and herbs. It’s a season for comfort foods and here are some of my favorites. Bagel Station’s Cinnamon Rolls What’s better than an ooey gooe …
Think The Bagel Station for lunch!
Contrary to its name, The Bagel Station offers more than just a breakfast staple. Since 1983, The Bagel Station has been committed to serving quality, fresh food, with excellent customer service. What’s the secret ingredient to their success? Starting at 4 am every morning they bake made-from-scratch, hand rolled bagels. They have developed their own recipes to create one-of-a-kind flavors …
Dig into downtown Fort Wayne nostalgia at Coney Island
Coney Island Wiener Stand is synonymous with family fun in downtown Fort Wayne For more than 95 years, families have flocked to this shop for their fix of coney dogs. Although the building, at 131 W. Main St. is rather unassuming, don’t be fooled. If this restaurant’s walls could talk, they would have a lot to say. Operated by the same family since 1916, Coney Island is one of many area eateri …
Must-Try Burgers
Sometimes I get a craving for a big, juicy burger, and it won’t go away until I have one. The debate over which restaurant has the best burger in town is one that’s been raging for years. Luckily, we have plenty to choose from in Fort Wayne. Here are some of my must-try burgers. Buckets Sports Pub & Grub’s Red, White and Bleu Burger What would a sports bar be without a large …
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 …
Take in the sights, sounds and tastes of Roanoke
Roanoke may be a small town, but it doesn’t lack flavor-both literally and figuratively. Now in its 19th year, the Taste of Roanoke on August 18 features local restaurants, non-profit organizations and civic groups serving specialty food items outside on downtown Main Street. Get ready for a neighborhood block style shindig, with families and attendees of all ages enjoying food, camaraderi …