Celebrating all things local with Mel McMahon of Indiana Owned

Celebrating all things local with Mel McMahon of Indiana Owned You might recognize Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon by her voice – she has been an on-air radio personality on Indianapolis stations and is executive producer for WIBC’s annual Salvation Army...

Orange County offers history, dining, wines and more

Tucked in among the Orange County hills of Southern Indiana, the beautiful resort community of French Lick/West Baden and neighboring towns of Orleans and Paoli have been welcoming guests on unforgettable Indiana getaways for more than 100 years. The area is home to...

Connersville charms with Midwestern food and classic cars

By Brian Garrido Connersville, one of the oldest cities in Indiana, serves up small-town charm with a big taste of diverse Midwestern eating – with a side of automobile history. Taquerias dish out tacos, burritos and enchiladas, pizza shops offer delicious pies and...

Tasty treats await on Richmond’s Chocolate Trail

By Brian Garrido Richmond, Ind., a small town bordering Ohio and a quick 70 miles from Indianapolis, offers a sweet experience for chocoholics. The route, dubbed the Chocolate Trail and featuring 15 shops to explore, provides a semi-walkable tour through the area's...

Dinner series wraps up with funds raised for Hardesty Scholarship

Dinner series wraps up with funds raised for Hardesty Scholarship

With a packed house and a high-energy vibe, the 2023 Culinary Crossroads Spring Dinner Series closed out a month of collaborative chef dinners on May 1 to benefit the Chef Greg Hardesty Scholarship Fund at Ivy Tech Community College. “It’s exciting and rewarding to...

Tenderloin Guy Rick Garrett dishes on Indiana’s favorite sandwich

Tenderloin Guy Rick Garrett dishes on Indiana’s favorite sandwich

Comedian, musician and storyteller Rick Garrett is The Tenderloin Connoisseur and has a popular blog with a to-the-point title: “All tenderloins, all the time.” A 2015 Hoosier Comedy Award winner, Rick travels all over the Midwest, telling jokes, sharing stories and...

On the Road Dinner Series Launched in Evansville

On the Road Dinner Series Launched in Evansville

We’ve been busy here at Culinary Crossroads with our efforts to spotlight Indiana’s culinary culture and shine a spotlight on chefs and restaurants throughout the state. After last year’s successful Spring Dinner Series, we decided to take the show on the road! “The...

Looking Back at 2021

Looking Back at 2021

It’s almost spring and all of us here at Culinary Crossroads are gearing up for a busy and delicious 2022! But before we get started on what’s cooking in 2022, we thought we’d look back at 2021. What a year, right? Despite the ongoing challenges of a pandemic, in 2021...

World Food Championships Announce Details of 2020 Final Table

World Food Championships Announce Details of 2020 Final Table

For the first time in its history, WFC is kicking off its grand finale with a full week of programming and new events entitled “Culinary Crossroads: Food Week” which will include celebrations devoted to highlighting Indianapolis’ culinary people, places and products. The opening days of the event will also feature a Food Champ University seminar that will take an in-depth look into the world of Food Sport, including an open Q&A session about the WFC 2020 EAT-X judging process.

The World Food Championships Final Table is coming to Indianapolis

The World Food Championships Final Table is coming to Indianapolis

World Food Championships CEO Mike McCloud and Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch made a big announcement while our team was in Dallas for the WFC Main Event in October. Liz Biro of The Indianapolis Star has the story on the WFC Final Table in Indianapolis. Read her full...