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OCT 9

Get a Taste of New Orleans in Northern Indiana at this Festive Cafe

By Carrie Steinweg
Years ago, I stumbled across this lovely little cafe in South Bend, where you feel like you’re stepping into a celebration in N’Awlins. The smell of cajun spices and beignets greet you as you walk into the brightly and eclectically-decorated... Read more
SEP 24

This Historic Bed & Breakfast Makes for an Unforgettable Getaway

By Carrie Steinweg
Just before the pandemic arrived, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to Valparaiso where we walked around the square and did a little shopping, explored the city’s vibrant restaurant scene and relaxed at a beautifully restored historic home... Read more
MAR 2

You'll Want to Add This Peruvian Restaurant to Your Foodie Bucket List

By Carrie Steinweg
If you’re like me and like trying new foods, you’ll want to head to Highland to check out Jose’s Family Restaurant. I was making my way around Northwest Indiana one afternoon at lunchtime and wanted to go somewhere I had... Read more
NOV 18

Food Bliss at the Emporium

By admin
When figuring out what to write this blog about, I asked my friend what she’d like to read. She told me to write about the one restaurant in Indianapolis that I would recommend if I could only give someone one... Read more
NOV 8

A Night with Friends on the Indy Brew Bus and the Nestle Inn

By Visit Indiana
One of my favorite episodes of the show Friends was always the Thanksgiving episode. While we traditionally think of this as a family-oriented holiday, I loved that they had their own “Friendsgiving” celebration. Maybe it had more to do with... Read more
MAY 17

More to Edinburgh than Outlets

By Visit Indiana
When my family moved to Columbus about a year ago, the landmark we used to give everyone directions to our new house was to get off the highway at the “outlet exit.” If you’ve ever traveled I-65 in this area, then... Read more
FEB 16

Maple Syrup celebrations around Indiana

By Visit Indiana
I spent the early years of my childhood growing up in New England. Each summer, we camped in Vermont and came home with bottles of maple syrup to pour all over our pancakes for the rest of the year. I’ve wrongly assumed... Read more
DEC 17

Bloomington Brunch: The Runcible Spoon

By admin
I love spending time in Bloomington, Indiana – specifically staying with friends at Indiana University. We always have a good time. We get to catch up, go out to parties, go shopping at Bloomington’s unique boutiques, and just generally relax... Read more
OCT 28

Found: the Best Homemade Donuts in Central Indiana

By admin
White House Donuts has been around since before I can remember. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve getting up early with my dad or my grandpa to get to the donut shop before the best ones were gone and bringing... Read more
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