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 …
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 …
What’s for dinner? Find some inspiration online!
Have you heard about Recipes.FortWayne.com? This might be a great place to find some inspiration, and show off your culinary flair. ” Whether you’re looking to curb a craving or just answer the daily dinner dilemma, we’ve got you covered from Apple dumplings to Zucchini cakes. You can even add your own recipe! Just create an account, then click the link to create a recipe,̶ …