Considered part of the Louisville metropolitan area, the Kentuckiana city of Jeffersonville, Ind., celebrates Southern cuisine and its history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. According to food historian Robert Moss, author of "Barbeque: The History of an...
Coffee and Tex-Mex with a side of history: exploring Brazil, Ind.
Historic Brazil, Ind., nestled in the heart of Clay County, offers a blend of small-town charm and delicious food. With an embracing warmth, the Indiana hamlet with a population of about 8,000 offers a range of dining options, from Mexican to wings to delicious...
Waterman’s Farm Market offers fresh produce and annual festival
Back in 1978, when farms within Marion County were a little more common, Bruce and Carol Waterman established Waterman's Farm Market on what was then their more than 50-year-old homestead. They aimed to create a place where customers could select produce themselves,...
Fest celebrates Parke County history, food and views
By Brian Garrido Parke County’s annual Covered Bridge Festival begins the second weekend in October and stretches over 10 days, highlighting breathtaking fall foliage and the area's rich history against a backdrop of nostalgic, rural charm. Boasting the title of...
Community center showcases Filipino culture in the Midwest
By Brian Garrido The Philippines Cultural Community Center opened in 2021 on Indianapolis' southside, and the vibrant and welcoming destination has become a testament to the Filipino community's effort to showcase its heritage in the Midwest. The dream of...
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...
Indiana State Fair features plenty of new foods for 2023
The 2023 Indiana State Fair returns July 28 through August 20 with plenty of deep-fried deliciousness ready to be discovered! Fairgoers wait annually for the announcement of all the new fair foods, and this year’s items won’t disappoint. In addition to tasty new...
Whimsical New Albany restaurant features creative sandwiches and sci-fi decor
By Brian Garrido With a rich history, an array of global dining experiences and many attractions for all ages, the walkable downtown of New Albany offers a great example of ever-evolving small-town America, where history and creativity coincide. The eye-catching Lady...
Tiny Indiana town features authentic Sicilian pizza
By Brian Garrido Two and a half hours from Chicago and an hour outside of Indianapolis, pizzaiolo Damiano Perillo tosses freshly made dough into the air at his pizzeria in North Salem, Ind. He opened the shop in 2011 to make pies like those he had at home in Sicily,...
Welcome to Little Burma: a bit of Asia in Central Indiana
Welcome to Little Burma: a bit of Asia in Central Indiana By Brian Garrido Travel south of Indianapolis to Greenwood and visitors will notice – next to the donut shops and popular restaurant chains – at least a dozen restaurants serving Burmese food. According...
More than chicken and noodles: Elkhart County serves up global fare
By Brian Garrido When considering North Central Indiana’s culinary scene, you might cook up thoughts of Amish dishes such as roast chicken, pot pies and apple butter. It’s true that in northern Indiana, horse and buggies provide transportation for the nearly 23,000...
Italian Street Festival features food, culture and pageantry in downtown Indy
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis will once again host its popular Italian street festival June 9 – 10 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the historic Catholic church at 520 Stevens St. in downtown Indianapolis. During the event, the area will transform into an...
Explore Kosciusko County’s Eggs-cellent Breakfast Trail
By Brian Garrido Northern Indiana's Kosciusko County boasts almost 100 lakes of various sizes. All that freshwater makes for a thriving agricultural community, which includes Maple Leaf Farms, the world’s largest producer of duck products. With such an epicurean item...
Greencastle bakery and wine bar showcases European breads and patisserie
When the late philanthropist, Disney exec and jazz musician Judson Green moved to Greencastle in 2005, he and his wife Joyce donated $15 million to the DePauw University School of Music, creating the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts and donated...
Find old-world craft and new world flavors at Smoking Goose
Indianapolis natives and high school sweethearts Chris and Mollie Eley opened their neighborhood butcher shop and specialty food shop, Goose the Market, in 2007. Based on the relationships with farmers and the recipes that Chris developed behind the butcher counter,...