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JUN 17

Travel Back in Time to These 21 Indiana Drive-In Restaurants & Carhops

By Visit Indiana
The first Indiana drive-in, Triple XXX, opened in West Lafayette in 1929. As one could imagine, pork tenderloins, root beer, and burgers were and still are menu staples for Indiana drive-in restaurants. Even though a lot has changed since then, there are... Read more
APR 24

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Recipe: Fry The Famous Indiana Sandwich In Your Own Kitchen

By Visit Indiana
Indiana’s most famous contribution to American cuisine is arguably the breaded pork tenderloin. The COVID-19 pandemic has given many of us a chance to put our cooking skills to use. Visitors from all around the world love and appreciate Indiana’s breaded... Read more
JAN 1

These 20 Restaurants Are True Destination Dining in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
As an agricultural state, Indiana is lush with the bounty of farm-fresh ingredients, making the culinary scene across the state simply incredible! Home to delicious menus and incredible atmospheres, these 20 eateries are truly destination dining experiences. This list was... Read more
APR 1

Indiana's Breaded Pork Tenderloin Originated at This Small Town Diner

By Chris Flook
Travel is permitted, but it is still best to practice social distancing as we continue to fight COVID-19. Not all Indiana businesses are currently open, so call ahead before leaving home. For more information about Back on Track Indiana, click here.... Read more
MAY 1

Rebuilt & Reinvented: This Small-Town Favorite is an All New Restaurant

By Chris Flook
Pete’s Bar and Grill is one of many local new restaurants to pop up recently in east-central Indiana. Opening in April of 2018, the Albany, Indiana restaurant is a successor of sorts to Pete’s Duck Inn – a long time... Read more
DEC 12

Three Perfect Ways to Ring in the New Year South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and have an enjoyable weekend getaway, Festival Country Indiana is the place to be. Located just south of Indy, Festival Country is the site of three great parties to... Read more
JUN 19

Five Twists on the Classic Tenderloin You Need to Try

By Katie Utken
Indiana’s most famous sandwich mirrors its people: hearty and unassuming. Thus, it’s no surprise the pork tenderloin sandwich is an Indiana staple, cropping up at restaurants and county fairs all over the state. The sandwich is pounded thin and fried... Read more
DEC 5

The 1950s Come Alive at Cammack Station

By Chris Flook
Mayberry is alive and well in Cammack, Indiana! Nestled at the western edge of Delaware County, lies the quaint village of Cammack. Like many other hidden treasures found in small and rural communities in Indiana, Cammack has one of east-central... Read more
JUN 7

Finding (and Tasting) Indiana's Best Tenderloin

By Visit Indiana
THIS IS A GUEST BLOG WRITTEN BY WENDY BLAKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MAIN STREET GREENSBURG. If you’re from Indiana you’ve read your breaded tenderloin sized share of articles about this amazing sandwich.  I’m guessing each one makes your mouth water... Read more
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