Indiana Insider Blog

Northeast Indiana is blessed with not one, but two iconic fish restaurants known for their mouthwatering fried fish dinners. What’s crazy is that these two legends are both situated in the middle of the region’s lake country and ONLY a... Read more

I just got back from a lovely getaway weekend that included a wonderful stay at a Bed & Breakfast, a fun wine-tasting experience and dining at places I’d never been. If you’re looking for a girlfriend getaway (or a romantic... Read more

People have come from as far away as Germany and New Zealand to visit this guitar shop in Franklin to hear stories about, and see memorabilia from, some of the most famous musicians of the past several decades. Frank’s Guitars... Read more

I was in the Northern Indiana town of Griffith recently for the first time in a while and was reminded of what a great job they’ve done in revamping their downtown. The three unique restaurants and three craft breweries below... Read more

While Indiana’s craft beer and wineries get well deserved attention, a growing number of entrepreneurs are quietly developing the Hoosier State’s craft spirits. One of the top new distilleries in Indiana is Oakley Brothers’ Distillery in Anderson.  After operating for... Read more

Indiana’s thriving artisan distilleries are worth raising a glass to — cheers! The seven Indiana distilleries below are favorites of locals and visitors alike. Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery 702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis; 317-653-1806; hoteltangowhiskey.com Overview: U.S. Marine Corps veteran Travis Barnes launched... Read more

Home to Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths... Read more

Every time I’m in Indy for the day, I try to visit the Indianapolis City Market. For those unfamiliar, the City Market is a public market in the Market East District of downtown Indianapolis, just east of Monument Circle. The... Read more

It’s no secret that Indiana’s farmers grow food that feeds the world. The best part about having access to those fresh ingredients is the delightful cuisine that results from it. A growing number of Fort Wayne restaurants have taken farm... Read more